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Riverside, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Riverside’s bikes, photos, and neighbors are reshaping community life
  • What we know so far about Riverside County’s Martinez Fire.
  • Why Riverside County gas is near record highs this Memorial Day

Also on today's calendar: Inland Empire Home Show and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: I went into the woods and found it. Once I'd found it, I searched for it. The harder I searched, the less I wanted it. When at last I couldn't find it, I carried it home in my hand. What is it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A.M. mist; clouds, then sun, temps: high: 73, low: 55.
  • Thursday: Morning mist; clouds breaking, with a high of 73 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 🗞️ Riverside News- May 24, 2026 (raincrossgazette.com) — Riverside neighbors are invited to share vintage photos and join new community traditions like Snapshot Sundays, monthly light bike rides, and the upcoming CicloRiverside open-streets event. This edition also spotlights longtime Riverside volunteer Etta Brown and offers creative prompts, event listings, and ways to nominate locals or submit your own neighborhood news.
   

• Breaking: Martinez Fire reported in Riverside County on May 24 (sacbee.com) — A new wildfire called the Martinez Fire has been burning on federal land in Riverside County since the afternoon of May 24, with its cause and containment status still unknown. The blaze, reported by the National Interagency Fire Center, could affect air quality and travel for Riverside-area residents as officials continue to monitor its spread.
   

• Average Riverside County gas price at second-highest Memorial Day amount (kesq.com) — Riverside County drivers are paying about $6.01 for a gallon of regular gas this Memorial Day, the second-highest holiday price on record and well above last year. Prices have dipped slightly over the past five days but remain more than a dollar higher than a year ago, reflecting national spikes tied to recent global conflicts.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Meet Levi (tabby) and Lilah!
    (gray) These adorable, bonded 9-week-old siblings are looking for their forever home together and are currently accepting pre-adoption applications… (Nextdoor La Sierra South)
  • This is my 20lb ginger boy Mayhem.
    Early this morning, May 24, 1230 hours, he was sitting on his perch, looking out the window and noticed one of his many girlfriends. He got so… (Nextdoor Magnolia Center)
  • TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for Marriott Hotel Housekeeper in Riverside. Apply here.
  • Cardenas Markets LLC posted a job opening for Produce Clerk in Riverside. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Riverside here.

🗞 Nearby News

Jurupa Valley

  • Update: Bain Fire in Riverside County close to full containment (fresnobee.com)
  • Competitive juices flow for Inland athletes at CIF-SS Master Track Meet (pressenterprise.com)
  • 13,000-year-old oak tree granted protection from development: 'Can't be found anywhere else in the world' (thecooldown.com)

Norco

  • Norco softball team struggles offensively, falls to JSerra in Division 1 semifinals (fresnobee.com)
  • A mom's determination to honor the loss of Gold Star families on Memorial Day (dailynews.com)

Moreno Valley

  • Kawhi Leonard Named to 2nd Team All-NBA Squad (mynewsla.com)

Ok Riverside! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A splinter. (Thank you Jake M. for sending it in!)
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