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The Riverside County Department of Animal Services is currently understaffed and searching for volunteers to do everything from walking dogs and brushing cats to answering the phone and assisting in providing these animals with a home. If you’re interested, you can fill out an application or drop by the office located on Van Buren Boulevard, less than... [Read more...]

It wasn’t long ago that Riverside County had a ban on hot-food trucks, but times have changes just like the cuisine on these mobile eateries. You’ll have a chance to try a wide variety and see for yourself at the 2nd Riverside Food Truck Festival on Sunday, June 10. Taking place east on the Riverside Freeway near the Convention Center on 3rd and Market,... [Read more...]

A living plant museum, the UC Riverside Botanic Gardens is open for visitors, students and researchers alike to look at a wide assortment of natural beauty. It’s within this atmosphere that hundreds will flock on May 20 for the 14th annual Primavera in the Gardens. There will be live music to match the sounds of the more than 200 birds that call the... [Read more...]

People who live at Canyon Park know the importance of staying fit. Whether it entails going our fitness center, stepping outside and exploring the many exercise options around Riverside or working out inside your apartment. If you want to join on the fun and get in great shape, you should consider incorporating free weights into your exercise routine. There... [Read more...]

  For people who can’t (or choose not to) eat gluten, dining out can be a major challenge.   Whether you’ve got an allergy or are attempting to cut out processed foods from your diet, if you live near Canyon Park, there are still plenty of restaurants with gluten-free options near Riverside.  Check out a few of our top picks: Source: Yelp Name:... [Read more...]

You've been fooled, bamboozled and led astray. Despite the fact that all the water flowing in Riversidecomes from local area wells and meets or surpasses all state and federal drinking water quality standards, we still purchase bottled water. Can you watch The Story of Bottled Water and still consider that a wise purchase? How about after reading that Pepsi... [Read more...]

Fighting 4 the Tatas is an organization looking to provide educational, emotional, and financial assistance for those undergoing breast cancer treatments. They assist with temporary financial support and emphasize building a positive attitude for a healthy mind. They’ll be benefiting from the proceeds of The Celebration at the M&M Elegant Events Hall.... [Read more...]

Finding something to do can be a tricky proposition, regardless if you’re early in a relationship or have been married for more months than you can count. There are romantic restaurants you can charm at and a horseback ride at Sunshine and Daydreams can be fun, but both of those options can be expensive. If you’re looking for something a little cheaper... [Read more...]

Planning a romantic day for someone special can be done in the privacy of your home at Canyon Park simply by trailing rose petals into the relaxing oval bathtub that’s featured in each unit. You can have this set up in conjunction with a well-crafted meal in your fully equipped kitchen that’s lined up in time to watch the sun set on your private patio... [Read more...]

There’s a lush landscape around your home at CanyonPark, but it’s not a place to let your dog roam free. Neither is the Citrus State Historic Park, just a few minutes south on Van Buren Boulevard, but you can walk the Interpretive Trail with your dog on a leash. There are two dog parks in Riverside, the closest one understandably named the Riverside... [Read more...]

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