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• Blood Draws; Long term / short term monitoring and adjustment of
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• Diabetic Management, teachings, administration of insulin
• On-Going medication reviews and instructions
• Medical Conditions / Diagnoses education
Rehabilitation Services:
PT, OT and ST Evaluations and treatments
MSW Intervention and Assistance Services:
• Long term planning for the chronically ill, those who live alone,
those who do not have or have very limited family support nearby
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COVER STORY
FEATURES
GREAT EXPECTATIONS
Riverside has made big strides
in the past few years despite the
national economic slowdown,
but what’s next? We asked local
leaders — from government,
business and education — about
what they foresee for the
coming year.
8 OUR TOWN
Mementos of war and soldiers
come home.
twelves in ’12
Projects in the works
around the city 22
Ideas for employment
and job tips 27
Ways to help your neighbors 29
Strategies to be happier 30
Have a better body 31
Be financially smar ter 31
Allan Borgen’s delicious dozen 50
32 NEIGHBORHOOD
Magnolia Center and the Parent
Orange Tree are historic and
vibrant par ts of the city’s core.
36 STILL HOPPING
& SHOPPING
On Friday and Saturday nights, music
floats in the air at the city’s first major
shopping center. After 55 years,
Riverside Plaza is still evolving.
40 FACE TIME
A medical update on treatment, tips
and help — the latest on acne.
42 MEDIA
Gee TV? No, it’s GTV, and Riverside’s
local government TV crew crafts its
own brand of original local
programming for the City of Ar ts
and Innovation.
46 TASTE
Who needs to chase a salted pig
when you can enjoy fine brews
and specialty sandwiches at an
establishment with the same name?
64 NONPROFIT
Help for the newly needy.
66 AN ARTIST
& HER SONG
Remembering Riverside’s own
Etta James and her classic song.
DEPARTMENTS
From the editor 6
Hot list and calendar 12
Dining guide 56
Seen 60-63
Nonprofit calendar 65
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ON THE COVER
Mayor Ron Loveridge on Riverside’s Pedestrian Mall
Photo by Gabriel Luis Acosta; makeup by Dani Tygr
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1 in 4 adults face mental
health challenges.
Just one person reaching out
can make a difference.
Every day people recover from mental illness such as depression, anxiety, bipolar
disorder and others. Learn to recognize the signs and don’t be afraid to talk about them.
Getting help with your friend or family member is the first step to a healthy future.
Offer support to a friend
or family member in need.
Link up for more information and local resources:
Up2Riverside.org
Or Call (800) 706-7500
Sponsored by the Riverside County Department of Mental Health in Collaboration with the County of San Diego.
from the editor
This year, 12 is No. 1
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here’s almost no escaping
the number 12; it’s all around us —
including every time we check our watch.
In old Westerns — spaghetti and otherwise —
the most dramatic showdowns take place at high
noon in the middle of Main Street. In suspense and
horror flicks, bad things often happen at midnight.
Astrologers look to the 12 signs of the Zodiac. In
Canada, 12 players from each team take the field
during football games. And musicians everywhere
play a series of 12 notes that make up the chromatic scale.
Twelve is at the center of one of the year’s biggest celebrations — the
New Year’s Eve countdown to when the clock strikes midnight. That’s
especially true in New York, where hundreds of thousands of people
crowd into Times Square for the iconic ball drop. We tune in and watch at
9 p.m., then we celebrate in our own ways three hours later — at 12.
In the early 1800s, Francis Beaufort, a rear admiral with the Royal Navy,
devised a measure that relates wind speed to conditions that are observed
at sea or on land. The Beaufort Wind Force Scale tops out at 12, with
hurricane force winds, and it’s still in use today.
Roses are beautiful regardless of the number. But for Valentine’s Day,
guys don’t give eight, 10 or even 15 red roses. Only a dozen will do.
Going to the grocery store? Pick up a dozen eggs and 12-packs of beer
and soda while you’re there.
Juries, disciples, face cards in a full deck, days of Christmas, months
in a year? 12, 12, 12, 12 and 12.
For this issue, we’re all in with the number 12, which seems appropriate
given what year it is.
With an assist from several community leaders, we’ve identified 12
things to look for in Riverside through the end of 2012. The list includes
building projects, major initiatives, new businesses and the mayoral
election. During his recent State of the City address, Mayor Ron Loveridge
outlined 12 goals he has for his final months in office. His list squared
perfectly with our theme, so we included those as well.
Others were kind enough to contribute their 12s: health and fitness
expert Karla Adams, private wealth adviser Linda L. Itzen and author
Sonja Lyubomirsky.
And Allan Borgen, our restaurant writer who has dined out all over
Riverside, selects 12 of his favorite places to enjoy a meal.
While we’re on the topic of eating, it’s 12, so I’m going to lunch.
Jerry Rice
[email protected], 909-386-3015
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nited States Army Specialist Bryan Quintana is a Riverside hero who
served honorably in Iraq. Lt. James F. Trotter and his brother, Raymond
— war heroes from a different time — were among the first group
of Tuskegee airmen who flew many successful missions during World War II.
And Enos Morton served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War, supplying
B-52 bombers during the infamous 1968 Tet Offensive.
The stories, uniforms and other war memorabilia from
these men and many others are part of the Riverside
Metropolitan Museum’s ongoing exhibit, “Force of Arms:
Riverside’s Participation in American Wars from 18612011.” This unique exhibit focuses on Riverside residents
or military personnel connected to the city through local
families or friends.
The exhibit opened in May and continues to grow and
evolve as new elements are added. The exhibit will remain
in place for at least another year.
“We really looked at history and the stories of the
people involved. That’s really what war is about,” said
Ennette Morton, the museum’s director and the daughter
of Enos Morton, whose
Vietnam-era green jungle
‘We really
looked at history fatigues are on display. The
Trotter brothers are the late
and the stories
father and uncle of Ennette
of the people
Morton’s husband, James
involved. That’s F. Trotter Jr. of Riverside,
wrote about their love
really what war who
of flying and supplied the
is about.’
museum with photos of
the airmen.
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Peter Brabant with the first-aid kit he used as a medic during the Korean
War. Top, an 1861 Colt revolver
Vietnam War memorial,
half the size
The March Field Air Museum welcomes its
first visit by the traveling Vietnam War
memorial, The Wall That Heals. It will be
available for viewing 24 hours a day from
10 a.m. March 27 until April 1.
On Veterans Day 1996, the Vietnam
Veterans Memorial Fund inaugurated The
Wall That Heals, an exhibit featuring a halfscale replica of the Vietnam Veterans
Memorial in Washington, D.C. The replica
wall has traveled to more than 350 cities,
allowing veterans and their loved ones
oppor tunities to see the names of more
than 58,000 people memorialized for
making the ultimate sacrifice.
Operators of the March Field Air
Museum have wanted to bring the wall to
the museum for several years. A trailer
with displays also will be open for viewing.
“I expect several thousand people will
come through here, including many school
groups,” said Patricia Korzec, the museum’s
executive director.
All but a handful of the 200-plus
items were already in the museum’s
collection, but the museum had never
before created a military-themed
exhibit, says Brenda Buller Focht, the
collections and exhibits curator. The
goal of the exhibit is to honor those
who served and tell their stories.
One of those stories involves Peter
associated press
Douglas Dobbs, a Vietnam War veteran, looks for the names of fallen comrades listed on
The Wall That Heals traveling memorial.
The museum also will host its third
annual Welcome Home Vietnam Vets event
on Saturday, March 31.
March Field Air Museum
22550 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside
www.marchfield.org, www.vvmg.org
Brabant, a Navy medic attached with
Marine Corps units during the Korean
War. The first-aid kit he used is on
display, and it’s items like his that bring
the exhibit’s war stories to life.
“It’s not abstract history, it’s history in
the raw,” Brabant said.
Kathy Dillon, an exhibit designer
and artist, painted the black and white
murals that accompany relics from the
Civil War, World Wars I and II, and the
conflicts that have followed. Her simple
but poignant paintings effectively
illustrate the context of the items on
display, which include guns, swords,
knives, bayonets and other weapons;
gas masks; vintage uniforms, trench
coats and helmets; medals; battle flags,
field supplies and letters from a Civil
War soldier that were passed down
through generations.
Among the rarest and most unusual
items are a captured Confederate battle
flag from the Civil War, a German
spiked helmet from World War I and
a large Nazi banner from World War II.
A 5.56 mm M4 carbine from the Afghanistan and Iraq wars
Grand Army of the Republic trunk
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enowned pilot Tim
Weber — who has flown
everything from ultralights
to jets including the F-16 —
is one of the featured performers at the
20th annual Riverside Airshow.
“Tim does magnificent aerobatics,”
said Thomas Miller, who is coordinating
the March 31 event at Riverside Airport.
“His performance will definitely be one
of the highlights.”
Another pilot, John Collver, will be
flying his 1944 War Dog. His daring
routine will be set to patriotic music.
And Doug Jardine, winner of the B.F.
Goodrich Trophy at the U.S. Nationals,
is scheduled to fly the Sukhoi 26 MX —
the first Soviet aircraft of any type
brought to the United States.
Besides the performances, more
than 200 acres of aircraft displays,
demonstrations, food vendors, children’s
activities and a pancake breakfast will be
part of the lineup.
“The fact that families can come and
get right out on the ramp where the
planes are parked makes this event
extra unique,” Miller said. “Everyone will
get an up close and personal look inside
these planes, which is always a thrilling
experience.”
Riverside Airshow
Riverside Airpor t, 6951 Flight Road
March 31, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
www.riversideairshow.com
Pucker up, win a trip
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Everyone enjoys being kissed, and now a kiss
photo may win you a two-night Lake Tahoe ski
vacation for four or a $50 SoCal gift card.
Go to www.facebook.com/riversidemagazine
and click on the “Post Your Kiss” contest link.
For a chance to win, you’ll have to hurry.
The deadline to submit photos is Feb. 5.
Voting ends Feb. 9.
FOX
Performing Arts Center
Riverside, California
Joe
Gilbert & Sullivan’s
with Special Guest
Chante Moore
February 10
The Pirates
of Penzance
February 11
Broadway Series
Natalie Cole
with Full Symphony Orchestra
Journey into the world of
music legend Johnny Cash
February 17–18
Bill
Cosby
March 3
February 25
February 24
Big Bad
Voodoo
Daddy
PUSCIFER
Special Guests:
Big Papa and the TCB
Special Guest
March 24
Benise
“En Fuego”
Carina Round
March 17
April 27
Fox Performing Arts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside
Tickets available at ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets and the Box Office.
For Box Office Information call (951) 779 9800. Visit us on the web at foxriversidelive.com
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hot list
‘POST PACIFIC STANDARD TIME’
THROUGH MARCH 24 – Exhibit features the
works of three artists — Jill Giegerich, Jim Isermann
and Erika Suderburg — as part of a collaboration with
the Getty Foundation. Culver Center of the Arts,
3834 Main St., Riverside; 951-827-4290,
http://culvercenter.ucr.edu. Also: “Lewis deSoto and
Erin Neff: Tahquitz,” a site-specific installation using
sound and light technology, through March 24.
LOS LONELY BOYS
FEB. 23 – Concert featuring the Grammy-winning trio
who once opened for The Rolling Stones. University
Theatre, UC Riverside, 900 University Ave.; 8 p.m.; $30,
$22.50 youth; 951-827-4331, ucriversidepresents.ucr.edu.
Also: Joe Goode Performance Group: “The Rambler,”
Feb. 15; Monica Bill Barnes & Company, April 20.
NATALIE COLE
FEB. 24 – Return engagement featuring the nine-time
Grammy Award winning singer. Cole performed during
the Fox’s opening season. Fox Performing Arts Center,
3801 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside; 8 p.m.; $50-$129;
951-779-9800, www.foxriversidelive.com. Also: Joe and
Chante Moore, Feb. 10; One Night of Queen, Feb. 25;
Bill Cosby, March 3; Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, March 24;
The Young Americans, April 15; Benise, April 27.
Richard Telles Fine Art
Jill Giergerich, Untitled, 1988, mixed media on plywood with bust
calendar
‘ERETAI’
THROUGH MARCH 28 – Four artists who
work in both sculptural and two-dimensional
media present varied perspectives on both
the “sculptural” aspects of painting and the
sometimes “painterly” attributes of sculpture.
Riverside Art Museum, 3425 Mission Inn Ave.;
951-684-7111, www.riversideartmuseum.org.
Also: “In-Print,” five centuries of prints and
multiples, through March 26; “Julie Torres:
Close Encounters,” through April 5;
Printmakers Network Exhibit, through April 7.
‘RENDER’
THROUGH APRIL 21 – Exhibit explores
the moving image as a physical and
phenomenological process in contemporary
art. UCR/California Museum of Photography,
3824 Main St., Riverside; 951-827-4787,
http://cmp.ucr.edu. Also: “Stereocollision,”
by Ethan Turpin, through April 14.
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY PHILHARMONIC
MARCH 10 – Music Among Friends, featuring cellist Gary
Hoffman and Kilstofte’s “News Flash,” Dvorak’s “Cello
Concerto” and Brahms’ “Symphony No. 3.” Pre-concert
talk at 6:40 p.m. Fox Theater, Riverside; 7:30 p.m.;
$59-$259 for season seats, $20-$82 for individual
performances; 951-787-0251, www.thephilharmonic.org.
Also: Heroes of the People, May 19.
CANYON CREST TOWNE CENTRE
FEBRUARY – Craft and art show, 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m. Feb. 11; car show, 1-4 p.m. Feb. 12.
Canyon Crest Towne Centre, 5225 Canyon
Crest Drive, Riverside; 951-686-1222,
www.cctownecentre.com.
LAKE ALICE TRADING COMPANY
FEBRUARY – Tango Kilo (classic rock),
Feb. 8 and 22; Karaoke with Stacia, Feb. 9, 16
and 23; Better Chemistry (reggae), Feb. 10;
Trainwreck (classic rock), Feb. 11; Natural
Heights (reggae), Feb. 15 and 29; ’80s Rewind,
Feb. 17-18; The Fingers (dance/rock), Feb. 24;
Gravity Guild (alternative rock), Feb. 25.
3616 University Ave., Riverside; 951-686-7343,
www.lakealicetradingco.com.
THE WINERY AT CANYON CREST
FEBRUARY – Godiva chocolate and wine
pairing party, Feb. 11; Polly Frost comedy and
commentary, Feb. 12; French wine pairing
dinner, date TBA. 5225 Canyon Crest Drive,
Suite 7A, Riverside; 951-369-9463,
www.americaneagleriverside.com.
BIRD WALK
FEB. 11 – Guided bird walk tours start at the
front gate at 7:30 a.m. Participants will likely
see at least 20 species, including hummingbirds,
quail and hawks. A gourmet breakfast in Alder
Canyon will follow the three-hour walk and
will include a discussion of the sightings.
UC Riverside Botanic Gardens, 900 University
Ave.; 951-784-6962, www.gardens.ucr.edu.
Also: Spring Plant Sale, April; Keep Our
Garden Clean & Beautiful Day, and Garden
Tour Series, Spring; Primavera in the Gardens
(wine and food tasting), May 20.
DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’
FEB. 11 – Concert featuring Journey tribute
band. Romano’s Concert Lounge, 5225 Canyon
Crest Drive, Riverside; $12; 951-781-7662,
http://theconcertlounge.com. Also: The English
Beat, Feb. 18.
‘CASH: RING OF FIRE’
FEB. 17-18 – A cast of multi-talented
performers goes on a musical journey into the
world Johnny Cash. Show presented by McCoy
calendar
‘THE WIZARD OF OZ’
MARCH 2-10 – Production of the classic
musical. Preview performance Feb. 25 at
Riverside Plaza (weather permitting). Ramona
High School Theater, 7675 Magnolia Ave.,
Riverside; 7 p.m. March 2 and 9, 1 and
7 p.m. March 3 and 10; $10-$12;
http://riversidechildrenstheatre.org.
Rigby Entertainment. Fox Performing Arts
Center, 3801 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside;
951-779-9800, www.foxriversidelive.com.
Also: “The Pirates of Penzance,” Feb. 11;
“Miss Saigon,” May 11-12; Cathy Rigby in
“Peter Pan,” June 29-30 and July 1.
PAAR PAINT OUT 2012
FEB. 18-26 – Seventh annual Paint Out Week
presented by Plein Air Artists of Riverside.
Artists will paint various scenes along the
Mission Inn Avenue and the surrounding areas,
with a quick draw on Feb. 25. The theme is
“Gems of Riverside.” Exhibition of paintings
March 31 through mid-May at the Riverside
Art Museum, 3425 Mission Inn Ave.;
951-603-3198, http://paar.weebly.com.
‘HAMLET’
MARCH 1-10 – Shakespeare’s classic at the
ARTS Studio Theatre, UC Riverside,
900 University Ave.; 8 p.m. March 1-3 and
8-10, 2:30 p.m. March 3 and 10; $12-$14;
951-827-3245, www.performingarts.ucr.edu.
Also: New Play Festival, May 10-19; Playworks,
May 30-June 1.
RUMMAGE SALE
MARCH 2-3 – Annual rummage sale, with
more than 20,000 square feet of treasures
such as furniture, tools, sports equipment
‘BRING ON THE CONTEMPORARY’
MARCH 2-11 – The music of Stephen
Sondheim, Bob Fosse and Jason Robert Brown,
presented by Riverside Youth Theatre.
CrossWinds Theatre, 29263 Ironwood Ave.,
Moreno Valley; $10-$15; 951-756-4240;
www.riversideyouththeatre.org. Also:
“West Side Story,” July 19-29.
RIVERSIDE RAINCROSS
RUN/WALK
FEB. 25 – Sixth annual 5K event (starting
at 7:30 a.m.) and Kids’ Heroes Run (begins
at 8:30 a.m.). Top three males and females
in each age division receive awards. All
youth receive participation award.
Fairmount Park, 2601 Fairmount Blvd.,
Riverside; $25 for the 5K, $15 for the
Heroes Run; 951-826-2000,
www.riversideca.gov/park_rec.
and antiques. Proceeds benefit The Grove’s
Women’s Ministries and other outreach
ministries. The Grove Community Church,
19900 Grove Community Drive, Riverside;
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 2, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
March 3; 951-529-1308, email [email protected].
ANDULKA PARK
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FIRST SUNDAYS
MARCH 4 – Free family programs featuring
activities for children and teens at six
locations: Fox Riverside Theater Foundation,
Mission Inn Museum, Riverside Art Museum,
Riverside Metropolitan Museum, Riverside
Public Library and UCRArts Block.
Additional dates April 1 and May 6.
Downtown Riverside; 1-4 p.m.;
www.riversidedowntown.org.
WALK WITH THE ANIMALS
MARCH 17 – 20th annual pledge walk
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Connecting Those In Need with Those Who Can Help
For sponsorship opportunities & tickets
contact Community Connect
(951) 686-4402
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‘ANNIE’
APRIL 13-22 – Production of the popular
Depression-era musical featuring the spunky
comic-strip heroine. Landis Performing Arts
Center, 4800 Magnolia Ave., Riverside; 2 p.m.
April 14-15, 21-22, 8 p.m. April 13-14, 20-21;
951-222-8100, www.performanceriverside.org.
Also: “Chicago,” June 1-10.
with a pancake breakfast, bagpiper,
Irish dance performance, canine show,
pet costume contest, raffle prizes, exhibits,
vendors, low-cost vaccinations/microchips
and more. Event benefits Mary S. Roberts
Pet Adoption Center. Fairmount Park,
Market Street, Riverside; 8 a.m. to noon;
free admission; www.petsadoption.com
or call 951-688-4340, ext. 307.
‘CLIFFHANGER’
MARCH 23-APRIL 8 – Retiring professor
Henry Lowenthal is looking forward to being
appointed to an endowed chair in the
philosophy department, but a vindictive
successor has different plans in this two-act
thriller by James Yaffe. Riverside Community
Players Theater, 4026 14th St., Riverside;
$15 regular shows, $18 musicals, $8 family
series; 951-686-4030,
www.riversidecommunityplayers.com.
Also: “The Garden of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi” (family
series production), Feb. 17-19; “Machiavelli,”
May 11-27; “Something’s Afoot,” July 6-22.
LEGENDS OF RIVERSIDE IV
MARCH 31-APRIL 1 – Event celebrates the
career of Bobby Unser, one of seven drivers to
win the Indianapolis 500 three times (1968, ’75
and ’81). Riverside International Automotive
Museum, 815 Marlborough Ave., No. 200,
DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET
ONGOING – Fresh fruits, vegetables,
flowers and more. Downtown, Main
Street between Fifth and Sixth streets,
Riverside; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays;
951-826-2434.
Riverside; 951-369-6966,
www.legendsofriverside.com.
HISTORY LECTURE
APRIL 1 – The story of Eugenia Fuller,
an early Riverside educator and high school
principal, presented by Janice Covel.
Dining Commons, La Sierra University,
4500 Riverwalk Parkway, Riverside; 12:30 p.m.;
$10; 951-780-2313,
www.riversidehistoricalsociety.org.
SALUTE TO VETERANS PARADE
APRIL 21 – Seventh annual event honoring
veterans of all ages and eras. Dozens of
entries including marching bands, equestrian
units, color guards, bagpipes, antique cars,
military vehicles, floats and more. Parade
route: Magnolia and Ramona to Market
and 10th to the Historic Riverside County
Courthouse. Downtown Riverside; 10 a.m.
to noon; free; 951-687-1175,
www.asalutetoveterans.com.
ZOË KEATING
APRIL 27 – With only a cello and a small
box of electronics, Keating is a one-woman
orchestra. Her self-released 2010 album,
“Into The Trees,” spent 14 weeks on the
Billboard classical charts, and she has nearly
1.3 million Twitter followers. Culver Center
of the Arts, 3834 Main St., Riverside; 8 p.m.;
free; 951-827-4331,
ucriversidepresents.ucr.edu.
Saturdays
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Main Street
between Fifth and Sixth Streets
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OUTLOOK
2012
Opportunities, challenges
in the year ahead
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s Riverside
moves deeper
into its postRenaissance
era, the city remains a
dynamic place. Cranes and
bulldozers, which worked
the construction and
redevelopment projects that
remade major parts of
Riverside, didn’t all go away
when the five-year initiative
wrapped up last year. Many
moved on to build gleaming
new structures — the
Citrus Tower office building
and Hyatt Place hotel
among them.
While those projects
are changing the face of
downtown, other issues will
have even broader impact.
It is an election year, and by
the end of it Riverside will
have its first new mayor
since 1994. Many residents
also will have new City
Council representatives,
with ward boundaries being
redrawn to account for
population shifts and
growth.
And that’s not all. Jesse B.
Gill and Jerry Rice recently
talked with five local power
players to get their
perspectives on what’s in
store for Riverside during
the next 12 months.
Photo by Gabriel Luis Acosta
Ron Loveridge
Mayor, City of Riverside
While Mayor Ron Loveridge may be
in the home stretch of a 32-year political
career, he’s not slowing down. His final
months in office, he says, will be
“a sprint to the finish line.”
He outlined a dozen goals — including
making a push for local control of
Ontario International Airport — during
his recent State of the City address.
(Please see Page 25.)
Loveridge also identified 10
challenges, all of them extending well
beyond his tenure at City Hall. Among
those, economic development needs to
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remain the highest priority. “We must
be a best place to do business,” he said.
Vital to the success of meeting that
challenge are the city’s “most important
assets” — UC Riverside, California
Baptist University, La Sierra University
and Riverside City College.
“If we are able to integrate the best
of the campuses with the community,
it will be an interesting city with a good
future,” Loveridge said in a follow-up
interview. “They are key to the future
of Riverside in the next 10 to 25 years.”
Other challenges include continuing
to improve neighborhoods, which he
says will help Riverside better compete
with other communities for middle-class
residents. Improving test scores and
performance in elementary, middle and
high schools, and increasing the number
of students who go on to complete
a degree or credential also rank high
on the mayor’s list.
The remaining challenges center on
arts and innovation, the downtown,
environment, fitness and seniors.
A copy of the speech may be found at
http://riversideca.gov/mayor.
“How we respond to these
challenges, what decisions we make,
will define our city for decades ahead,”
Loveridge said.
— Jerry Rice
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President and CEO, Greater
Riverside Chambers of Commerce
The last few years have been hard
on people who lead chambers of
commerce, but 2012 fills Cindy Roth
with seemingly endless optimism.
It’s the towering construction
cranes that have been working
in downtown Riverside that have
her excited. During a difficult time
for the economy and business
community, the city is at work.
“When you had all of those
cranes, it really told you that at
a time when the economy was very
challenged across the country, here
were five cranes in downtown
Riverside moving on projects,”
said Roth, president and CEO
of the Greater Riverside Chambers
of Commerce. “Hats off to our city
leadership for making sure (the city
was) ahead of the game.”
There’s a lot to be confident
about, she adds.
• Riverside Aquatics Complex —
suited for both swimming
and diving — opened a year ago
at Riverside City College, and
competitions are bringing new
people into the city.
• The Hyatt Place hotel
downtown is starting to accept
reservations for April and beyond.
• UC Riverside is continuing
to make progress on its medical
school.
While the cranes mean new
construction downtown, there
will be activity ramping up all
over Riverside in the coming
weeks, including several large
infrastructure projects.
And all of those projects
create jobs.
Riverside residents are going to
feel the energy created by the new
projects and see the climate turn
around for city businesses of all
sizes, according to Roth.
“You can’t stop, you have to
keep moving forward and stay
positive,” she said. “You’ve got
to show confidence.”
— Jesse B. Gill
Cindy Roth
february-march 2012 | riversidethemag.com | xx
Duane Roberts
Owner, The Mission Inn
Hotel & Spa
Duane Roberts is
celebrating his 20th year as
owner of Riverside’s iconic
Mission Inn Hotel & Spa.
Beyond that milestone, he
believes there’s not much
to celebrate.
Times remain tough for
the hospitality industry. The
average disposable income
for most households is still
trending down, meaning
families aren’t taking
vacations like they once did,
and if they are, they’ll find
ways to avoid staying at
historic hotels like his.
“It’s been a very difficult
environment out there when
you have this amount of
unemployment,” Roberts
said. “It’s still a struggle out
there.”
Now a new competitor
is preparing to siphon off
at least a portion of what
business Roberts is fighting
to retain. The Hyatt Place
in downtown Riverside is set
to open in April, and
Roberts is concerned that
the new hotel will cut into
a customer stream that
currently flows to the
Mission Inn and Riverside
Marriott.
“Then you have the
Hardy L. Brown
Co-publisher,
The Black Voice News
What started in 1972 as
a publication serving college
students, The Black Voice
News celebrates an important
anniversary this year.
Its success comes as a result
of reporting on issues that
affect a diverse community,
says Hardy L. Brown,
co-publisher. A special look
back is in the works.
“We hope to highlight
some of the milestones of the
20
closure of the convention
center,” he said. “It couldn’t
come at a worse time.”
The 40-year-old Riverside
Convention Center will close
in June for a $36 million
expansion and renovation.
Until the project is finished
in 2013, it will mean fewer
past 40 years while
recognizing current leaders
from all walks of life in the
Riverside community,” he
wrote in an email.
The big local issue of the
year is the coming change in
the city’s leadership. Mayor
Ron Loveridge, who has
served in that position since
1994, is not running for
re-election. Voters will likely
pick from several candidates
on the June 5 ballot.
“No one knows who will
replace him, but that will set
into motion a new direction
customers looking for rooms
at Riverside hotels. And if
they have to hold their
conventions somewhere else,
Roberts fears they may
never come back.
“It’s a battle,” he said.
“We’re basically fighting for
survival, and a lot of other
hotels have gone under.
It’s a very difficult time.”
Despite having misgivings
about 2012’s business
outlook, he’s excited about
the development that is
transforming downtown
Riverside.
And the Mission Inn’s
famous Festival of Lights
always ends the year on
a strong note. There are
surprises in store for this
year’s edition, his 20th
as owner.
“We have some special
events coming up with some
different things,” he said.
“Right now we’re in the
planning stage.”
— Jesse B. Gill
in policy,” Brown said. “It will
not be noticed at first, but
will gradually change.”
Another issue facing the
city, he added, is the loss of
redevelopment funds, “unless
the state comes up with
a replacement solution.”
Brown offered praise for
the city’s outgoing leader.
“Mayor Loveridge has been
good for race relations by
including people in the
decision-making on critical
issues,” he said.
— Jerry Rice
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Randal R. Wisbey
President, La Sierra University
PHOTO BY NATAN VIGNA
At La Sierra University, students,
faculty and administrators are looking
forward to the arrival of a new, stateof-the art structure to house the
business program.
Once completed in fall 2013, the
60,000-square-foot Zapara School
of Business will be the largest building
on campus.
“It truly will be a galvanizing
moment for the university,” said
President Randal R. Wisbey.
Staffers have been on a mission to
improve the quality of life for students,
he added. And while the school
will provide a boost, its constuction
also will be a shot in the arm to the
local economy.
The building was designed by
Riverside architect Thomas Riggle,
and the contractor is Ontario-based
Fullmer Construction.
Once completed, students and
faculty will be able to use the building’s
500-seat conference center, as will
groups outside La Sierra University.
“We’ve had significant local
community support for the project,
so we wanted to make the conference
center open to the community,”
Wisbey said.
Student population growth spurred
the need for the new building. More
than 2,200 students are enrolled for
2011-12, which is a record for the
university that was founded in 1922.
As La Sierra continues to grow, the
Zapara School of Business will not be
the end of the story.
“These projects seem to build on
each other,” Wisbey said.
— Jesse B. Gill
The Riverside County Philharmonic and Music Director Tomasz Golka Present
RIVERSIDE COUNTY
PHILHARMONIC
Musical Explorations
2011-2012 Season ~ Fox Performing Arts Center
INTRODUCING OUR
2012-2013 SEASON
March 10, 2012 ~ 7:30pm
“Music among friends”
May 19, 2012 ~ 7:30pm
“Heroes of the People”
Guest Artist
Gary Hoffman, cello
Guest Artist
Roman Rabinovich, piano
Kilstofte, Dvorák,
ˇ Brahms
Beethoven, Prokofiev, Sibelius
OCTOBER 2012
“Schumann and his friends”
Guest Artist ~ Yuval Yaron, violin
JANUARY 2013
“Stars of the Philharmonic”
MARCH 2013
“Heavenly Voices”
MAY 2013
“Coming to America”
Guest Artist ~ Adam Golka, piano
For season ticket information please contact the Riverside County Philharmonic at 951-787-0251.
Dates, times, locations, artists and programs are subject to change.
Written by Xxxxx Xxxxx
Photos by Xxxxx Xxxxx
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12 for ’12: around the city
In the works and on the schedule
12 things expected to make headlines in Riverside during the
coming year, according to city officials and community leaders
Downtown fire station
The City Council voted in March to replace Fire Station No. 1
— built in 1957 at Mission in Avenue and Lime Street — with an
$11.2 million, three-story, 30,000-square-foot station. Construction
is expected to finish in October.
Hyatt Place
The new 125-room hotel on Market Street is star ting to take
reservations for late April, but it might open earlier. Construction
began in November 2010.
Citrus Tower
The six-story, 140,000-square-foot structure is set to open in
April, and law firm Best Best & Krieger will be a major tenant.
New office buildings of this stature have been rare in the Inland
Empire during the past five years.
Convention Center
The 40-year-old Riverside Convention Center will close in June
to make room for a $36 million expansion and upgrade. The plan
is to add about 70,000 square feet to the existing 50,000 square
feet, with the facility re-opening by fall 2013.
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Transportation
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this year, including an effor t to widen the 91 Freeway and another
adding a path under the railroad tracks on Iowa Avenue.
UC Riverside School of Medicine
While UC Riverside delayed the opening of its new School
of Medicine to August 2013 because of state funding troubles,
progress is being made. Students are studying under a par tnership
with UCLA, and the program generated about $28 million in 2011.
Mayoral election
Riverside will have a new mayor by November, sooner if a runoff
after the June 5 election proves unnecessary. Mayor Ron
Loveridge is stepping down after five terms, and the field of
candidates to replace him include councilmen Rusty Bailey, Mike
Gardner and Andy Melendrez; former Councilman Ed Adkison;
Blindness Suppor t Services CEO Peter Benavidez; teacher
Dvonne Pitruzzello; and business consultant Rod Woodbury.
Ward redistricting
The City Council will redraw its district boundaries to account
for population shifts and growth. The council is scheduled to hold
its first public meetings on redistricting in March and could adopt
ward changes as early as June.
RCC Culinary Academy
Riverside City College’s culinary ar ts program may have a new
home by fall 2014. A $28.1 million, three-story, 51,600-square-foot
building is in the works at the corner of Market Street and
University Avenue.
Fox Entertainment Plaza
The $25 million Fox Enter tainment Plaza will feature a 400-space
parking garage, 10,000 square feet of exhibit space for the
Metropolitan Museum and a 12,000-square-foot restaurant
and retail space. It is expected to open by the end of the year.
Measure I
More library improvements are on the way, thanks to voters
passing Measure I in November, which extends through 2022
a $19 per year parcel tax that generates $1.3 million annually
to suppor t Riverside’s eight-branch library system.
New restaurants
Diners should have more options on their plates in 2012. Mazz Bar
& Grill at Riverside Plaza is one recent newcomer. Also, retailer
Forever 21 purchased proper ty near the Galleria at Tyler, and is
planning to conver t the space for use by high-end restaurants.
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job search tips
Marilyn Odello, left, is a graphic artist hired on an as-needed basis by Candace Spiel of McSpi, Inc., through
Riverside Personnel Services.
Changes ahead on job front
T
he workforce of yesteryear —
when nearly everyone who wanted
to work had a full-time job with
benefits — is gone and it’s not
coming back.
The workforce of the future will be
different. There will be fewer traditional fulltime jobs with benefits, more people working
part-time or as temporary employees, and
more people will work from home or have
flexible schedules with one or more employer.
That’s the prediction from Sue Mitchell,
who co-founded Riverside Personnel Services
almost 34 years ago. She has seen recessions
and recoveries come and go, and this economy
and this recovery feel different, she says.
“It’s a cautious recovery. It’s going to take
a long, long time. Salaries are flat or backward
and benefits have been cut. It’s not pretty.”
For Riverside Personnel Services, which
places people in mostly office, administrative
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and accounting positions and offers a range
of other employment services, business was
up modestly last year compared with 2010.
“Most companies will say that, and we’re
happy it’s improving,” Mitchell said. “The catch
is it was so bad, and we’re only halfway out
of the hole.”
Companies today are working with smaller
staffs and many employees are overworked,
she says. Companies get stretched when there
is an uptick in business or if someone is sick or
on vacation. Many owners and managers
prefer to postpone hiring workers with
benefits, and instead use “encore” temporary
workers who work at the same business or
a couple of businesses repeatedly on an
as-needed basis. This works well for many
part-time workers, Mitchell adds.
She suggests business owners keep an eye
on salaries and raise wages over time to avoid
costly employee turnover.
As for a hot local job field, Mitchell says
healthcare will be big — and even bigger
when UC Riverside builds its medical school.
• Google yourself and deal
with any necessary damage
control.
• Change email addresses
and voicemail if they are
obnoxious or suggestive.
• Prepare a one page,
error-free resume.
• Be able to explain how
you have made or saved
money for your previous
employer.
• Fax as well as email your
resume. The fax may end
up on someone’s chair.
• If you are not hired for
a position, write the
employer two or three
weeks later, as many new
hires don’t work out.
• Be on time for an
interview and dress
professionally.
• Do not speak negatively
about former employers.
• Have good, logical
reasons for leaving
previous employers.
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before interviewing.
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like a job.
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end up.
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Valleys raises funds for 32 member
agencies that deal with everything
from elder care to illiteracy and
substance abuse to domestic violence.
The organization’s mission is to offer
ongoing support to the community through
a variety of programs and services, says Kevin
McCarthy, president and CEO. The focus is on
education, income/financial stability and health
because, he adds, in order for people to be
financially stable and independent, it’s also
necessary for them to be educated and in
good health.
“We believe these three areas are the
building blocks not only for a better life, but
also to enhance the common good,”
McCarthy said. “We want to give our youth
the training they need to stay gainfully
employed, teach them how to manage their
money and show them how to make the best
choices in order to stay well.”
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identity theft and retirement planning.
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Thanks to a grant from the Abbott Fund,
UWIV’s After School Science Education
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school-aged kids in Murrieta. The goal is to
motivate them to pursue a career in science.
“We have to encourage kids to stay engaged
in education,” McCarthy said. “Statistics show
that people who drop out of school typically
have a very bleak economic future.”
In the coming months, UWIV has plans
to implement a new program to help foster
youth. McCarthy believes this group has the
greatest need for financial literacy training.
“Research tells us that foster youth are the
most likely group to be homeless or die from
drugs or suicide,” McCarthy said. “The way
our system has been dealing with these kids
has been appalling. We not only want to
educate them but also empower them to
become all they have the potential to be.”
• Donate money to the
United Way or another
charitable organization.
• Look for positive ways to
help out in bad situations.
• Volunteer your time and
talents at one of United
Way’s member agencies.
• Find a way to Live United
in your day-to-day routine.
• Think globally, but act
locally.
• Don’t let your workload,
worries or responsibilities
keep you from getting
involved in philanthropic
causes.
• Par ticipate in the United
Way’s “Seizing Our
Destiny” program.
• Take the time to do
something nice for another
person.
• Remain aware of the
community’s needs, and
assist where possible.
• Smile and say “hello” to
people everywhere you go.
• Suppor t your favorite
charitable organization by
spreading the word
through social media.
• Be the change you want
to see in the world.
— Kevin McCarthy,
president and CEO of United
Way of the Inland Valleys
‘We have to
encourage
kids to stay
engaged in
education.
Statistics show
that people
who drop out of
school typically
have a very
bleak economic
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Magnolia Center is a special place to live
M
agnolia Center, one of
Riverside’s first neighborhoods,
has it all: quaint historic homes;
a bustling senior center and
library; many residents active in the community;
and a wide range of businesses and restaurants
for locals and visitors alike to enjoy.
Also calling Magnolia Center home are two
signature shopping centers: Brockton Arcade
and the much larger Riverside Plaza, an
outdoor plaza that was Riverside’s first major
commercial center.
Beatty Drive
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History, community and more
On Beatty Drive are some of Riverside’s most
architecturally interesting and charming homes.
The street is in Palm Heights, one of Magnolia
Center’s residential areas, and the beautiful
historic homes there are a mix of Tudor-Revival,
bungalows and Spanish style.
Janice and David Bielman live with their daughter
Emily in a 1927 Tudor Revival, and Janice wouldn’t
have it any other way. She and her neighbors take
pride in their homes and neighborhood, which
was granted historic status in 2009. The residents
favored the historic designation to preserve the
area’s charming ambiance, says Bielman, who serves
as the assistant chair of the Magnolia Center
Neighbor Alliance.
Alliance members have partnered with the city
to plant trees along Magnolia Avenue and host a
Santa visit during the Christmas season, and they
held a neighborhood National Night Out event in
August in front of Bielman’s house with food, a raffle
and crafts.
“We had about 80-plus people, the Fire
Department, the Police Department and the mayor
St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church in Riverside’s Magnolia Center neighborhood
and council members came by,” Bielman said
with pride.
Sally Goodsite grew up in a home on Beatty Drive,
moved out as a young adult and moved back into
her childhood home six years ago.
“I just fell back in love with the house,” said
Goodsite, whose Spanish-style home was built
in 1930.
Neighborhood residents like Bielman and Gary
and Susan Coffer like to eat at the family-owned
restaurants nearby, including the Back Street
Restaurant, Antone’s sandwich shop and Banthai,
a Thai restaurant next door to Antone’s.
“Almost everything you want is within walking
distance or a short drive away — anything from
doctors to shopping. It’s a big city with a small-town
feel in a lot of ways,” Bielman said.
Beatty Drive neighbors, clockwise from left, Kay Tillman, Susan and Gary Coffer,
David and Janice Bielman and their daughter, Emily, and Sally Goodsite, front
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In 1873, William Saunders of the
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trees from Brazil to Riverside resident
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considered to be the perfect climate.
They bore a sweet and flavorful fruit
that brought thousands of people and
many ranches to Riverside.
A plaque near the Parent Orange
Tree honors Tibbets for her
contribution to Riverside’s heritage.
Councilman Rusty Bailey, right, with his father Bill, as seen through the Parent Orange Tree.
orange tree is believed to be
responsible for launching California’s
successful citrus industry and putting
Riverside on the agricultural map. It
stands in Bailey’s ward, Ward 3, in an
unassuming, small fenced park at the
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and a grapefruit tree.
“We have to take good care of this,”
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To some people, the Parent Orange
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designed
Riverside’s
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City Hall.
Magnolia Center.
Named for Charles
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underwent a $7.9 million renovation
that was completed in May. The effort
doubled the space available, bringing
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square feet.
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center to use the public-access
computers.
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on a recent day at the busy facility,
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games.
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line dancing lessons, art classes and
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at riverside plaza
1957
Opening day
in the
jewelry
department
at Harris’
1959
Aerial shot
of Riverside
Plaza
1959
Cosmetics
department
near the
escalators
at Harris’
At the plaza
Even after 55 years,
with dozens of stores
and restaurants, there’s
always a new shopping
and dining experience.
1970
Exterior
view of
Riverside
Plaza
1980s
For a time,
Riverside
Plaza was
enclosed.
1988
Exterior,
entry facing
Central
Avenue
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T
alk about
evolution — well,
at Riverside Plaza, the
city’s first major
shopping center, they know
what it means.
The outdoor shopping center
opened in three stages in 1956-57,
and early retailers included Harris’
Department Store and F.W.
Woolworth’s.
As retail trends changed, the
plaza was enclosed during a major
renovation in 1984. Then after
another re-do in 2005, it was
re-launched as an open air, “Main
Street town square” style shopping
center, sort of going back to its roots.
Beyond the stores and restaurants,
the recent addition of live outdoor
entertainment has been a boon.
“If you go there on a Friday or
Saturday night, it’s hard to find
parking. We’ll go and get a soda and
listen to a band or get something to
eat,” said Gary Coffer, who has lived
in the Magnolia Center neighborhood
for 37 years with his wife, Susan. “We
can walk to the movie theater in less
than 10 minutes. It’s great.”
The plaza’s lineup of retailers has
never remained stagnant. Longtime
residents may remember the old
Montgomery Ward store and
‘If you go there
on a Friday or Saturday
night, it’s hard to find
parking. We’ll go and
get a soda and listen
to a band or get
something to eat.
We can walk to the
movie theater.’
Swensen’s ice cream shop. Harris’
was acquired in 1998 by another
chain and it operated under the
Harris-Gottschalks banner.
The combined company filed for
bankruptcy in 2009, and the trendy
clothing retailer Forever 21 now
occupies that space.
This year is bringing still more
changes. Mazz Bar & Grill opened in
January, replacing the shuttered Citrus
City Grille. The new restaurant serves
California comfort food, including
pasta, steaks, salads and sandwiches.
And efforts continue to locate a
tenant for the large space previously
occupied by the Borders bookstore,
which closed in September.
“We have multiple offers, we’re
just working through them right now,”
said Mike West, Riverside Plaza’s
general manager.
The plaza’s current lineup includes
Chico’s, JoS. A. Bank and other
apparel outlets; specialty retailers like
Edible Arrangements and Temptations
Chocolate Factory; El Torito,
Killarney’s, Panera Bread and several
other restaurants; plus nail salons,
boutiques, cellphone stores and
a GameStop.
Special events also help populate
the plaza. The latest movie
blockbusters regularly play at the
16-screen Regal cinema, and the
venue also is the starting and ending
point for the annual Citrus Classic
Bike Ride every October. Bands play
outdoors on Fridays, Saturdays and
Sundays.
Riverside native Bill Bailey, who
lived about a mile away in the mid1950s when he was in high school, is
a fan. Although he now lives
elsewhere in the city, he regularly
patronizes the plaza.
“Neighborhood people still like it,”
he said.
They do indeed — and not just
those nearby. More than 5,400
people “like” Riverside Plaza on its
Facebook page, where staffers post
updates about upcoming
entertainment and events.
Information also may be
found on the center’s website,
www.shopriversideplaza.com.
Looking ahead, changes are always
in the works, but West was not
revealing any details.
“We’re in a very interesting place
right now, and there are a lot of good
things happening,” he said.
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and homework,
we’d guess acne
is one of the
most common causes of
distress among teens. Adults,
too, have breakouts and, with
the proliferation of acne
products on the market,
we decided to get an update
on thinking and treatment
options. We contacted
Dr. Natalie Y. Nasser,
a dermatologist at Kaiser
Permanente in Riverside,
for a briefing.
Q: What causes acne, and
why do some teenagers have
more severe cases than
others? Do diet and nutrition
play a role? What about
stress? And why do some
people who never had acne
as a teen get it as an adult?
A: Acne is caused by a
combination of factors. The
surge of hormones, especially
during puberty, can cause our
oil glands to produce more
oil. This, in turn, can cause
a type of bacteria called
P. acnes to proliferate, and
hair follicles and pores often
get plugged with “sticky”
skin cells.
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similar experience. Stress also
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Traditionally, most
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that diet plays a major role.
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However, some recent
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a few show that dairy can
potentially worsen acne.
We have been seeing
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in women.
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Do you have any other
suggestions?
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the skin clean and the pores
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usually not a great idea, as it
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Although “non-comedogenic”
makeup, especially some
lighter powder forms, is
better than heavier liquid
forms, it all can still block the
pores! Less is more.
Also avoid wearing hair
down on the face. Our hair
has a lot of oils, and just like
greasy hair gels, these can
obstruct our pores. Tightly
fitting clothes or straps
resting on the skin can
aggravate acne.
Q: Many acne medications
are on the market, and new
ones seem to appear all the
time. Are there any widely
accepted, proven medical
treatments? How do overthe-counter products
compare with medically
prescribed options? What
about topical versus
systemic treatments?
A: There are many widely
accepted, proven acne
treatments, including both
topical and oral. Some are
prescription and some are
over-the-counter.
Over-the-counter options
include: cleansers with
salicylic acid or benzoyl
peroxide. Most of these
(especially benzoyl peroxide)
also come in topical creams
or gels (leave-on products).
Benzoyl peroxide can kill the
P. acnes bacteria while it
helps open pores and
exfoliate. However, it may
cause dryness and irritation,
especially in more sensitive
skin.
Prescription options include
topical antibiotic lotions,
creams or gels, as well as
topical retinoids, which are
key to acne prevention and
treatment.
Combination creams are
very popular and effective.
They usually combine
a topical antibiotic like
clindamycin or erythromycin
with a second agent like
benzoyl peroxide (to prevent
resistance to the antibiotic
component and maximize
the benefit).
Retinoids are especially
useful for blackheads and
whiteheads. They help open
clogged pores and produce
a mild peeling effect. They
sometimes cause redness,
excess dryness and skin
irritation. Most of these are
available in cost-effective
generic options. I would
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suggest always starting with
the more cost effective
generic options. They often
work great!
For mild acne, usually the
creams/topicals are sufficient.
For more severe acne, oral
treatment plays a key role.
Antibiotics are the mainstay
of oral treatment, especially
for inflammatory acne. The
most commonly prescribed
acne antibiotic pills are in the
tetracycline family, usually
doxycycline or minocycline.
They can have potential side
effects including sun
sensitivity and gastrointestinal upset including
heartburn.
For the most severe,
treatment-resistant scarring
acne, we sometimes use an
oral retinoid pill called
isotretinoin. Many know it by
the brand name no longer
available: Accutane.
We carefully select patients
for this strong treatment and
closely monitor them both
clinically and with monthly
blood tests for any number
of possible side effects. This
is considered the strongest
and most effective treatment,
but must be provided by
experienced dermatologists
and patients must be
screened appropriately.
Q: Mom always said to not
pop a pimple, is that good
advice? If so, why?
A: Mom was right! The
problem with popping
pimples, while tempting, is
that it can cause a lot of
inflammation, which may lead
to hyperpigmentation of the
skin (brown marks), or even
more permanent scarring.
Q: Can anything be done
about scarring caused by
acne? If so, what?
A: Many cosmetic
treatment options exist for
acne scarring. These run the
gamut from chemical peels
and dermabrasion to some
dermatologists’ new favorite:
laser treatment.
Laser procedures are
costly, usually not covered by
insurance and may require
several treatments.
Risks include potential
darkening or lightening of the
skin. There is some downtime involved, also based on
the laser used. Only go to an
experienced practitioner for
these treatments.
Additional acne scarring
treatments include injection
of fillers into pitted scars or
“subcision” to release the
even take one to two
months! That’s why
persistence is key.
A follow-up visit also helps.
It is best to check back in
with your doctor after a few
months to make sure things
are going well, and if not,
then to adjust therapy
accordingly.
Overall, just try to be
understanding with your teen
who is suffering from acne.
Adolescence can be a very
difficult and trying time. Acne
is an added psychological
stressor that can sometimes
result in social withdrawal
and isolation, or even
depression. So understanding
and patience are key.
Listening to your teen and
supporting them makes all
the difference. Good luck!
dermis from the skin beneath
the scar so that the scar is
not so “bound-down.”
Q: Teen acne can be a
sensitive topic for families.
Can you offer any advice for
parents in how to help their
teens cope with acne and the
angst that sometimes
accompanies the condition?
A: In general, if acne is mild
then over-the-counter
options should be tried first.
If more severe or if the first
options are not effective,
then make an appointment to
see your doctor.
Patience, as well as
managing expectations, is key.
Acne treatments take time to
work. Often teens expect
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news and feature stories. Carter does
research, writes scripts and often narrates.
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Martinez, the city’s general services director; and Scott Brosious,
a senior communications technician who does camerawork and
production. Two part-time technicians, volunteers, other city
employees, student actors and college media students also pitch in.
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there. They also report from citysponsored events, community
happenings, sports, and parks
and recreation events.
Programming ramped up about four
and a half years ago to include original
Riverside programs and public service
announcements.
“We’ve come a long way. We do a lot
that most other governments out there
don’t even attempt to do,” Carter said.
“I think we’re out in the forefront,”
Martinez added. Sample highlights at
www.watchriverside.com using any
computer or smartphone, or turn the
TV to Channel 3 on Charter Cable,
Channel 21 on Verizon or Channel 99
on AT&T. Original programming includes
“Riverside Today” (a 30-minute monthly
news show), cooking programs,
gardening shows, a documentary about
recycling and PSAs. Last year, the team
started filming high school football
games. Live events have included the
2011 Festival of Lights switch-on
ceremony, the USC/UC Riverside
men’s basketball game, the San
Bernardino County/Riverside County
all-star high school football game and
the mayor’s State of the City address.
A regular program is “Historic
Destinations,” which as the title implies
visits local historic sites, and is hosted
by Erin Gettis, the city’s historic
preservation officer.
“ ‘Historic Destinations’ highlights
buildings that aren’t easily available
for tours, and locations within the
buildings that are not open to the
public. It gives people a behind-thescenes view of Riverside’s exceptional
historic buildings,” Gettis said.
“People tell me their families love the
show; it’s a great incentive to film more.
More importantly, kids who appreciate
history grow up to be adults who
appreciate history, which is important
in a historical city like Riverside.”
Finding content is never a problem,
Carter says. “The biggest challenge
is time.”
The crew has a full-fledged
production van (which sports the
iconic Riverside raincross symbol) with
a satellite dish so stories and events
may be broadcast from anywhere.
The city covers the staff costs, and
the van and equipment were paid
for with fees cable companies collect
that cities may only use for equipment
or capital improvements.
Scott Brosious with equipment in the back
of the news van.
The van also is a resource that could
be used to broadcast news live in an
emergency and to send footage to the
city’s Emergency Operation Center.
To generate revenue and provide
businesses and other organizations
opportunities for local TV exposure,
a sponsorship program was launched
last fall. “We’ve already had a handful
of sponsors and are continuing to grow,”
Martinez said
Moving forward, Carter says the crew
is working to develop new shows.
“Every day I see someone out there
and they say, ‘Why don’t we do a show
on that?’ The whole city is our studio.”
TV guide
A sampling of the programs
produced by Riverside’s video unit:
• “Active Riverside,” host Matt Merrill
tackles different spor ts.
• “City Watch Riverside,” shor t news
bursts about recent city events.
• “Riverside Today,” a monthly news
magazine highlighting Riverside
programs and projects that affect
its residents.
• “My Kind of Town,” featuring
out-of-the-way par ts of Riverside
that all residents should know about,
hosted by Austin Car ter.
• “Flavor of Riverside,” local chefs
making Inland Empire dishes that
anyone can cook.
• “Historic Destinations,” buildings
in Riverside with a review of their
histories and architecture.
Information: www.watchriverside.com
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Written by Allan Borgen
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951-848-4020
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Monday-Wednesday, 11 a.m.
to 2 a.m. Thursday-Friday,
5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday;
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Prices: $3 to $24
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Battered Tomato
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Chalkboards with the night’s specialty beer selections add to the ambiance at The Salted Pig.
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eminiscent of great
culinary finds in San Francisco,
San Diego and Santa Barbara,
The Salted Pig in downtown
Riverside is one of the most unique and
exciting restaurants in the area.
Being the Inland Empire’s first gastropub (a British term for a pub with grub
on the comfort side of the gourmet
spectrum), I wasn’t sure what to expect.
But recently when I entered the fairly
large L-shaped establishment, my
culinary senses were overwhelmed with
the wonderful aromas of food being
cooked, enjoyable music and some loud
chatter from obviously happy and
content customers.
The restaurant is divided into two
sections — one reveals an open kitchen
so diners may watch chefs create their
masterpieces along with lots of high-top
wooden tables and chairs; the other
features a large bar with seating and
tables and chairs scattered throughout
a dining area. Decorating the dining
room walls are large black chalkboards
with the names of the boutique handcrafted beers that are available that
night — a nice touch that adds to the
casual and trendy ambiance.
Ronaldo Fierro, the owner, is a young
man with lots of passion for quality
service, delicious and exciting food, and
great beer. He and his family are from
Riverside, and he felt locals needed a
concept restaurant like The Salted Pig.
He is active in the business, and often
can be seen helping employees give
customers the best service and dining
experience possible.
The menu, which changes seasonally,
is a compilation of comfort foods
including such favorites as juicy formedby-hand half-pound oak grilled burgers,
gourmet sandwiches, and noodle and
flatbread creations.
For starters, there is nothing better
than the Bacon Fat Popcorn, which is
seasoned with salt, pepper, thyme and
tossed in — you guessed it — pork fat.
Executive Chef Larry Thai prepares a dish.
This is a great item to savor with a
beer or a glass of wine. Another winner
is Filthy Fries, which is a pile of fries
topped with beer cheese, herbs and lots
of roasted garlic. Both are delilcious and
perfect to share with others.
The Battered Tomato Sandwich (with
arugula, avocado and a spicy aioli sauce
served on a ciabatta roll), the Flatbread
Pork Belly Sandwich
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Another fantastic dessert is the
scrumptious Pig Sammy (two large
maple cookies with candied bacon ice
cream layered in between the cookie
sandwich with a drizzle of caramel).
Executive Chef Larry Thai and his
talented crew come up with dishes that
are both delicious and creative — ones
that will surely keep customers coming
back again and again.
Overall, The Salted Pig is a dining
experience you should definitely
consider when guests come from out
of the area. It’s that good.
But why wait for guests? Anytime
when you are in need of comfort, happy
faces, great beer and very exciting food
is a good time to visit The Pig. The word
that comes to mind that best describes
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and one of the restaurant’s signature
items — is the Pork Belly Sandwich.
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slices of perfectly seasoned and grilled
pork belly with just the right amount
of fat to give this “trendy” treat its
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Don’t miss these Riverside dining experiences
Written by Allan Borgen
C
hoosing my favorite Riverside restaurants is an incredibly
difficult task. Well-known spots like Mario’s Place, Phood on
Main and all of the restaurants at The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
are certainly stellar and should be on anyone’s list. But it’s the
marvelous smaller restaurants that are all-too-often hidden gems that
really excite my culinary senses.
Here are 12 of my favorite Riverside restaurants. I enjoy each for
a different reason, and I hope that you will enjoy them too.
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➤ Anchos Southwest Grill & Bar
Reminiscent of a festive Pueblo-style village,
Anchos serves some of the best Southwesterninfluenced food in Southern California. All of the
meats, poultry and fish are grilled over mesquite
wood resulting in terrific delicate smoky flavor,
while the fresh-roasted chili salsa is among the best
you will experience. Flour tor tillas are made fresh
daily, and they’re addicting, as are the warm tor tilla
chips. The food is fresh, the por tions are on the
large side and the food is consistently good.
When dining here, I order pork ribs topped with
Chili Ancho Barbecue Sauce, fresh fish, seafood
enchiladas, chili rellenos, mesquite grilled bacon
wrapped shrimp, or the sizzling hot fajitas and
rib combo.
10773 Hole Ave., Riverside; $-$$; child friendly;
full bar; 951-352-0240; www.anchos.net
➤ Angel’s Thai Restaurant
➤ Antone’s Italian Food
This small family owned and operated restaurant features delicious Thai
cuisine at reasonable prices. The menu reflects both traditional as well as
some wonderful original Thai dishes that will surely please everyone who
appreciates quality Thai food. Dishes like the popular larb (ground beef, pork
or chicken with chilis, onions, rice powder and lime juice), the delicious pepper
and garlic beef, the unique deep-fried trout with mango sauce, the wonderful
sliced barbecue beef with lime and garlic, and the crispy ground fish with
mango sauce are terrific. The servers are friendly, the food is fresh and full
of the wonderful flavors of Thailand, the por tions are more than ample and
the prices outstanding.
Open since 1965, this popular restaurant
serves some of the best pizzas and
sandwiches in Riverside. Bread and pizza
dough are made using an old Italian family
recipe. The food is delicious and the prices
are incredibly low — especially considering
how great the food is. The restaurant is open
for lunch and dinner, and is closed Sundays.
6739 Brockton Ave., Riverside; $-$$; child friendly; beer and wine;
951-788-1995; www.angelthairiverside.com
6487 Brockton Ave., Riverside; $;
child friendly; beer and wine; 951-682-5900;
www.antonesitalianfood.com
➤ Creola’s Restaurant
Creola’s is one of those casual elegant restaurants with a menu that hasn’t
changed all that much over the years — but for good reason. Comfor ting and
delicious American and contemporary favorites are served with a distinct French
flair. The relaxing atmosphere with a touch of country thrown into the mix is the
perfect setting for a wonderful meal. My favorite dishes include the meatloaf,
lamb shank with dill and sour cream, chicken marsala, oven crisp seabass filet
with horseradish relish and mustard sauce, old-fashioned pot roast, pepper steak,
and the linguini with clams and garlic sauce. The flambé desser ts are a nice way
to end a great meal.
1015 E. Alessandro Blvd., Riverside; $$; child friendly for older kids;
beer and wine; 951-653-8150; www.creolasrestaurant.com
➤ Green Olive Grill
This small restaurant is the perfect setting for enjoying
delicious food from the Middle East. Everything is made fresh
on the premises including the great-tasting hummus and baba
ghanouj (smoky eggplant dip). The food is healthy, and the
por tions and prices are excellent. My favorite dishes include the
beef and chicken kebabs, falafel, ground beef (kafta) and the
baba ganoush.
4294 Riverwalk Parkway, Riverside; $-$$; child friendly;
951-687-1014; www.greenolivegrill.com
➤ Dona Timo’s La Cascada Mexican Seafood Restaurant
Dona Timo’s is a wonderful small Mexican restaurant serving delicious dishes from
the Jalisco region of Mexico, including a fine selection of fresh fish and seafood
entrees that you will absolutely love. Dishes like the oysters Rockefeller, jalapeno
shrimp enchiladas, the signature seafood-laden cioppino, mole poblano, grilled or
fried fish tacos and the seven mares soup are some of the many dishes that you will
savor. I always find the food and service to be consistently good when visiting for
lunch or dinner, and I have never been disappointed. Best of all, the prices are
affordable and the quality of the food is outstanding.
3635 University Ave., Riverside; $-$$; child friendly; beer and wine;
951-684-8614; www.donatimosrestaurants.com
➤ Peking Chinese Restaurant
➤ Red Hot Kitchen
This is a small restaurant tucked away in a shopping center that serves
what I consider to be the best Chinese food in Riverside. The dining
room features small hanging Chinese lanterns, while a huge wood relief
mural adorns one wall that is lined with large booths. Two well-kept fish
tanks set the mood while the aromas of ginger, garlic and other
ingredients fill the dining room. Some of my favorites include the exciting
kung pao shrimp, general chicken, the popular three-flavor hot noodle
soup with handmade noodles, the zesty fried fish with hot garlic sauce,
the plump and crispy orange shrimp, and the classic twice-cooked pork.
The por tions are large, the prices are reasonable, and the food is
delicious. If you are looking for both authentic and tasty Chinese food,
you must visit Peking Chinese Restaurant. No frills here, just great
Chinese cuisine with a Korean twist.
If you have had the pleasure of eating at one of those
trendy food trucks, you surely experienced some
unique and delicious items that you cannot find at any
sit-down restaurant — well, at least not until Red Hot
Kitchen opened. The menu features a wonderful array
of Mexican dishes that have been thoughtfully infused
with spices and other ingredients from Korea, China
and Japan. Choose from spicy pork, chicken, Koreanstyle shor t rib meat, bulgobi, fish, tofu, chicken, salmon
and veggies to have on your salads, tacos, burritos, in
a teriyaki bowl or in fried rice. If you are in the mood
for delicious, exciting and affordable cuisine in a casual
fast-food setting, this is the place to visit.
11170 Magnolia Ave., Riverside; $-$$; child friendly; beer and wine;
951-687-4822
1995 University Ave., Riverside; $; child friendly;
951-684-9800; www.rhkriverside.com
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➤ Smokey Canyon BBQ
Finding good barbecue can be a difficult task, but there is one
place where it’s never a problem: Riverside’s Smokey Canyon BBQ
in the Canyon Crest Towne Centre. The half-pound Angus beef
burger with crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, fried onion straws and
barbecue sauce; the slowly smoked St. Louis style ribs; smoked
chicken; and fried catfish are all fantastic choices. For desser t,
be sure to try the old-fashioned bread pudding and the unique
blackberry cobbler topped with a coconut pecan crust and
served with vanilla ice cream.
5225 Canyon Crest Drive, No. 9, Riverside; $-$$; kid friendly;
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➤ Table for Two
This stylish and modern-looking Thai restaurant offers some outstanding
original as well as traditional Thai dishes in a relaxed, beautiful environment.
The menu is exciting, and new items are added regularly. Some of my many
favorites include the eastern Thai steak, garlic pepper shrimp, sweet garlic fish,
the tasty steamed ginger chicken and the pineapple roasted duck curry. The
service is friendly, the food is absolutely delicious and consistently good, and
the daily specials are terrific. The food served here is quite different from
other Thai restaurants, so if you are looking for a unique Thai experience,
Table for Two is where I would go.
3600 Central Ave., Riverside; $-$$; child friendly; 951-683-3648;
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Vino Veritas offers a unique wine and dining experience that is both
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any of the 40 local, domestic and international wine varieties automatically
dispensed from a neat wine dispenser, along with more than 150 varieties by
the bottle or glass. The menu features outstanding appetizers, salads and
scrumptious entrees. For star ters, I loved the baked brie with apricot
marmalade and the white truffle mac. The delicious seared ahi with coconut
rice, baked swordfish with wasabi mashed potatoes, filet mignon tips and wild
mushroom ravioli also are wonderful selections. Open for dinner only, Vino
Veritas Wine Bar is a great place to meet friends and relax.
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➤ Zacateca’s Café
Zacateca’s Café has been a favorite of locals since 1963 and it remains as popular
as ever. The menu features a variety of traditional as well as unique Mexican dishes
that represent the best the cuisine has to offer. A warm cup of the signature
Colorado sauce and some crispy warm tor tilla chips set the tone for a special dining
experience. Some of the many dishes that deserve your attention include the
huevos con Nopales, mole de gallina, the hefty carne asada tor ta sandwich and
the chili Colorado dinner plate. In addition to great food, the service is friendly
and the prices are reasonable. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this marvelous
restaurant also has a huge banquet hall that can accommodate large par ties.
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confirm information, and we solicit your help
in correcting errors. We also invite your
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ABBREVIATIONS & PRICING
RS, reservations suggested. (While some restaurants
suggest reservations on cer tain nights, others request
them only for par ties of five or more.) FB, full bar.
$ mostly under $15, $$ mostly under $20, $$$ mostly
under $50, $$$$ above $50
DOWNTOWN & MID-CITY
APPLEBEE’S 3820 Mulberry St.; 951-369-7447,
www.applebees.com UÊSteaks, ribs, chicken, fajitas
and burgers, with combo specials for lunch. Lunch
and dinner daily. FB, $
BELLA TRATTORIA At the Mission Inn,
3649 Mission Inn Ave.; 951-784-0300,
www.missioninn.com UÊSidewalk dining featuring
Southern Italian cuisine. Lunch and dinner
Tu.-Sa. $$
CRESCENT JEWELL 3597 Main St.;
951-684-1000, www.crescentjewell.com UÊNew
Orleans style restaurant and lounge serving a full
menu of Cajun and Creole fusion dishes.
Entertainment nightly. FB, $$
DAPHNE’S GREEK CAFE & CATERING
Riverside Plaza, 3540 Riverside Plaza Drive;
951-781-8690, www.daphnesgreekcafe.com
UÊFlame-broiled gyros, kabobs, chicken, pita
sandwiches and vegetarian plates. Lunch and dinner
daily. FB, $
DUANE’S At the Mission Inn, 3649 Mission Inn
Ave.; 951-341-6767, www.missioninn.com UÊPremier
steakhouse and seafood restaurant, which has a
top-shelf wine list and has received the AAA Four
Diamond award every year since 1996. Dinner
M-Sa., brunch Su. $$$
FARFALLA’S CUCINA ITALIANA 5250 Arlington
Ave.; 951-354-5100, www.farfallasrestaurants.com
UÊPizza, pasta and calzones, with specialty items like
eggplant, chicken and veal parmigiana. Lunch and
dinner daily, except Saturday when only dinner is
served. $
THE GOURMET DETECTIVE Avila Terrace
Theatre, 3663 Main St. (above the Tamale Factory);
866-992-5424, www.gourmetdetective.com
UÊ“Darling You Slay Me,” a murder mystery dinner
theater with limited menu that features tri-tip,
chicken breast and grilled salmon. Show and
dinner included in the price. RS, $$$$
GRAM’S MISSION BAR-B-QUE PALACE
3527 Main St.; 951-782-8219, www.gramsbbq.org
UÊAn assortment of barbecue items, plus jambalaya,
creole chicken, meat loaf, pork chops and more
have been served at this Riverside institution for the
past two decades. $
ISLANDS 3645 Central Ave.; 951-782-7471,
www.islandsrestaurants.com UÊBurgers, sandwiches,
tacos, salads and more are served. FB, $
JOE'S SUSHI 9555 Magnolia Ave.; 951-353-1929,
www.joesushi.net UÊThis pioneer of the all-you-can
eat sushi concept in Riverside also specializes in
teriyaki, teppan and tempura dishes. RS $$
KILLARNEY’S RESTAURANT & IRISH PUB
Riverside Plaza, 3639 Riverside Plaza Drive, Suite
532; 951-682-2933, www.killarneys.com UÊVisit
Dublin without leaving the States at Killarney’s,
where you can enjoy a glass of Guinness in a pub
that was built in Ireland and reconstructed at
Riverside Plaza. Order traditional Irish fare,
including bangers and mash and Harp beer-battered
fish and chips, or choose American favorites. FB, $
LAS CAMPANAS At the Mission Inn, 3649 Mission
Inn Ave.;951-341-6767, www.missioninn.com
UÊAuthentic Mexican cuisine served in a beautifully
landscaped outdoor garden. Lunch M-Sa., brunch
Su., dinner nightly. $
LOUNGE 33 Riverside Plaza, 3639 Riverside Plaza
Drive; 951-784-4433, www.loungethirtythree.com
UÊMore than 30 creative cocktails are on the drink
menu, and friendly bartenders are always coming up
with new concoctions. Several large appetizer
platters — perfect for sharing — are served. FB, $
MARIO’S PLACE 3646 Mission Inn Ave.;
951-684-7755, www.mariosplace.com UÊChef Leone
Palagi’s take on northern Italian cuisine has been
praised far and wide, and his creativity shows in
every dish. Live contemporary jazz Friday and
Saturday nights. Dinner M-Sa., lunch Fri. RS, FB, $$$
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951.637.1313
Hours Good at Both Locations
LUNCH Mon.-Sat. 11:30 am - 3:00 pm
DINNER Mon.-Sat. 3 pm - 10 pm, Sun. 4 pm - 10 pm
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ALL YOU CAN EAT SUSHI
MARKET BROILER 3525 Merrill Ave.;
951-276-9007, www.marketbroiler.com UÊMore than
a dozen varieties of fresh fish, steak, pasta, woodfired oven pizza and more. Lunch and dinner
daily. FB, $
MASA'S PLACE 5228 Arlington Ave.;
951-689-8054, www.masasplace.com U Traditional
Japanese sushi prepared by a head chef who started
his career more than 30 years ago in Japan. RS $$
MISSION INN RESTAURANT 3649 Mission Inn
Ave.; 951-341-6767, www.missioninn.com
UÊSignature “comfort foods” prepared in a new
state-of-the-art display kitchen. Breakfast and
dinner daily, lunch M-Sa. $
THE OLD SPAGHETTI FACTORY 3191 Mission
Inn Ave.; 951-784-4417, www.osf.com UÊA variety
of pasta dishes (mostly spaghetti, of course), salads
and desserts that include decadent chocolate
mousse cake and mud pie. The restaurant is in
a building that served as a citrus packinghouse
in the early 1900s. Lunch and dinner daily. FB, $
PANERA BREAD Riverside Plaza, 3560 Riverside
Plaza Drive; 951-369-8855, www.panerabread.com
UÊFreshly baked breads, bagels, pastries and sweets,
plus sandwiches, soups and hand-tossed salads.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $
PEPITOS 6539 Magnolia Ave.; 951-788-2652
UÊTraditional Mexican fare including carnitas, chile
verde, fajitas and steak picado. Lunch and dinner
daily; breakfast items also served. FB, $
TABLE FOR TWO 3600 Central Ave., Riverside;
951-683-3648, www.tablefor2restaurant.com
UÊThe flavors of Thailand, with everything from
Thai style barbecue beef, chicken and pork, to
shrimp and other seafood dishes. Nearly 30 entrees
are available. Lunch and dinner daily. $
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ASAHI 2955 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside;
PHOTO BY GABRIEL LUIS ACOSTA
California sushi rolls at Masa’s Place
PHOOD ON MAIN 3737 Main St., Suite, 100;
951-276-7111, http://.phoodonmain.net UÊBilled as
a hip, creative eaterie, Phood offers diners choices
of mix-and-match menu items akin to tapas and
dim sum including the whimsically named I Don’t
Eat Meat sandwich as well as full-sized-plate fare
such as Topless Duck, Drunken Chicken, Portabella
ravioli and steaks. FB $
SEVILLA 3252 Mission Inn Ave.; 951-778-0611,
www.cafesevilla.com UÊCasually elegant dining
experience featuring Spanish and coastal cuisine.
Nightclub with live music and dancing every night,
plus a flamenco dinner show weekly. Lunch and
dinner daily. FB, RS, $$$
951-637-1313, UÊAll-you-can-eat for one price, or
individual orders. Lunch M-Sa., dinner daily. $$
THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY Galleria at Tyler,
3525 Tyler St.; 951-352-4600,
www.thecheesecakefactory.com UÊSteaks, chops,
seafood, pizza, sandwiches and, of course, more
than 30 varieties of cheesecake. Two TVs in
the bar. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sunday.
RS, FB, $$
EVENTS SPORTS GRILL 10560 Magnolia Ave.,
Suite A; 951-352-2693, www.eventssportsgrill.com
UÊBurgers, sandwiches and pizza. Tacos $1 each on
Tuesdays; beer and pool specials on Wednesdays.
Four large projection-screen TVs, plus more than
a dozen smaller TVs spread throughout. Lunch
and dinner daily FB, $
ELEPHANT BAR Galleria at Tyler, 3775 Tyler St.,
Suite A; 951-353-2200, www.elephantbar.com
UÊSpecialties include Pacific Rim and wok-fired
recipes, plus favorites such as fire-grilled fish, steaks,
chicken, sandwiches and salads. Lunch and dinner
daily. RS, FB, $
Contemporary Northern Italian Cuisine
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Olivia’s restaurant has been a local favorite since 1978.
OLIVIA’S 9447 Magnolia Ave.;
951-689-2131 UÊTraditional Mexican
fare, including burritos, tacos and
chile relleno. Breakfast, lunch and
dinner daily. $
PF CHANG'S CHINA BISTRO
Galleria at Tyler, 3475 Tyler St.;
951-689-4020, www.pfchangs.com
UÊSoups and salads, plus traditional
Chinese favorites. Grill menu
includes marinated New York strip
steak, salmon and ahi tuna. Lunch
and dinner daily. FB, $
PUNJAB PALACE 10359 Magnolia
Ave.; 951-351-8968,
www.punjabpalacecuisineofindia.com
UÊIndian tapestries and music set
the mood for a vast offering of
Punjabi delicacies, which include
both meat and vegetarian dishes.
The buffet is available for both
lunch and dinner. $
T.G.I. FRIDAY’S Galleria at Tyler,
3487 Tyler St.; 951-354-8400,
www.tgifridays.com UÊCasual dining
chain serves up burgers and
sandwiches, sliders, chicken, ribs
and steaks. Five TVs in the bar.
Lunch and dinner daily. FB, $
THE YARD HOUSE Galleria at
Tyler, 3775 Tyler St., Space 1A;
951-688-9273, www.yardhouse.com
UÊUpscale-casual eatery with
a menu that includes pastas,
sandwiches, seafood, steaks, ribs
and chops. Keg room visible from
the dining area and 130 beers on
tap are available at the bar. Lunch,
dinner and late-night dining
daily. RS, FB, $
UNIVERSITY & EAST
CHILI’S 499 Alessandro Blvd.;
951-776-0952, www.chilis.com
UÊBurgers, chicken, fajitas,
sandwiches, steaks and more.
Guiltless Grill menu has six items
that are less than 750 calories each,
including carne asada steak, grilled
salmon and a black bean burger.
Four TVs in the bar and lounge
area. Lunch and dinner daily. FB, $
CREOLA’S 1015 E. Alessandro
Blvd.; 951-653-8150,
www.creolasrestaurant.com
UÊChicken, filet mignon, lamb, meat
loaf, pork and several varieties
of fish. Dinner W-Su. $$
CREST CAFE 5225 Canyon Crest
Drive; 951-784-2233 UÊBurgers,
pasta, salads and other American
and Italian favorites. Traditional
breakfast menu includes omelettes,
pancakes and waffles. Breakfast,
lunch and dinner daily. $
GERARD’S EVE BISTRO
9814 Magnolia Ave.; 951-687-4882,
www.gerardsevebistro.com
UÊFrench cuisine in an intimate
bistro atmosphere. Dinner W-Su.,
Sunday brunch. $$$
GRA-POW 497 Alessandro Blvd.
Suite. D; 951-780-1132,
www.grapow.net UÊThai food with
California and Pacific Rim accents.
Beer and wine available. Lunch and
dinner daily. $
MONARK ASIAN BISTRO
5225 Canyon Crest Drive,
Suite 64; 951-683-1073,
www.monarkasianbistro.com
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and Thai dishes, as well as
contemporary Asian-inspired fusion
dishes, some of them created by the
owner, Karen Chen, a native of
Taiwan. Lunch and dinner daily. $
SMOKEY CANYON BBQ
5225 Canyon Crest Drive, Suite 9;
951-782-8808,
www.smokeycanyon.com UÊBurgers,
sandwiches, catfish, chicken, ribs
and more. Bar area has two TVs.
Lunch M, lunch and dinner Tu.Su. FB, $
TACO STATION 5225 Canyon
Crest Drive, Suite 57; 951-787-8226,
www.tacostation.com U Fill up on
a nice selection of Mexican favorites
(burritos, gorditas, tacos, tortas and
more) at a new location. Same
menu as the landmark Station on
Mission Inn Avenue. Breakfast, lunch
and dinner daily. $
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State of the City Address
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With more than 900 attendees,
it was a packed house at the
Riverside Convention Center for
Mayor Ron Loveridge’s 19th and
final State of the City address. The
event was hosted by the Greater
Riverside Chambers of Commerce,
and Loveridge was presented with
the organization’s 2011 Hero
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(1) Jittaune Brookshire and Councilman Steve Adams (2) Councilman Paul Davis, left, and Mayor Ron Loveridge (3) Gayle Cloud, left,
and Glenn Rowden (4) Council members Nancy Hart, left, Chris Mac Arthur and Mike Gardner (5) Chuck Conder, left, Nola Tainter
and Lynn Anderson (6) Ken Lee (7) Diana Rosure, left, Shannon Walters, Jorge Tostado, Sharon Estep and Tony Appello
(8) Councilman Rusty Bailey, left, Greg Lee and Councilman Andy Melendrez (9) Tina Lang, left, and Linda Fonze (10) Shonda Herold,
left, and Michelle Davis (11) Kathy Allavie, left, and Margie Haupt (12) Kyle Smith and Patricia Brenes
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Riverside County Philharmonic Holiday Soiree
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(1) Hosts Amy and Bill Foody (2) Tomasz Golka, Riverside County Philharmonic music director and conductor, and
Mireille Savona (3) Pam Bash, left, Rena Warren and Valerie Foucrier (4) Executive Chef Brad Martin (5) Sergio Bohon,
left, Donna Knox and Ronald Ridgeway (6) Guests enjoy hors d’oeuvres served at the home of Bill and Amy Foody.
Supporters of the
Riverside County
Philharmonic gathered
recently for the sixth
Holiday Soiree and
fundraiser. It was an
opportunity to meet
Tomasz Golka, music
director and conductor,
and enjoy an evening
with other music-lovers.
The orchestra’s next
performance — featuring
works by Brahms, Dvorak
and Kilstofte — is March
10 at the Fox Performing
Arts Center, with guest
artist Gary Hoffman on the
cello. For information, visit
www.thephilharmonic.org.
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9am til Noon
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Specializing in Gourmet Burgers
Every Thursday Nite
local bands perform and local DJs
(indie rock, hip hop, pop)
1/2 Off Well Drinks & Domestic Beer
until Midnight. No Cover, 21+
Every Friday Nite
R&B Band and DJ
(9:30pm until close) $10 cover, 21+
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$10 cover, 21+
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Parts of downtown Riverside were transformed
into Victorian England recently for the annual
Dickens Festival, which this year celebrated the
200th anniversary of Charles Dickens’ birth.
More than 150 costumed performers — portraying
notables of the day and characters from Dickens’
novels — took part. Festivities included music,
a military parade, demonstrations of what life was
like during the era and a fashion show.
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(1) Richard Reed and Carolyn Grant (2) Linda Berman and Larry Duncan (3) “Queen Victoria”
and her escort (4) Mardie Pfeifer, left, Kathy Angerman, Jolie Albertazzie, Carol Roubal
and Chris Hanson (5) Jan and Elizabeth Matusak (6) Joan Ponti, left, and Chris Jones
(7) Betty Yukech, left, and Bonnie Walterburg (8) Men dressed as members of the British
Army (9) Michelle Brinkmann, left, Emily Clark and Maggi Mossman (10) Walter and Anita
Jones, left, Marie Garcia and Jacque Sullivan (11) Sandra Turene, left, Pat Coie and Carolyn Gill
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Movember to Remember
Mustaches ruled the day
during Movember to
Remember, the annual
benefit to raise awareness
about men’s health issues.
The event at Lake Alice
Trading Co. included
performances by four music
acts, a beef jerky challenge
and a mustache contest.
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(1) Katherine Gregson and Mob Moon (2) Clint Anderson, left, Aimee Gilchrist and Brian Martin (3) Mary and Phil Leatherman (4) Caleb Thieme, left,
Isaac, Victoria and Katie Ortiz (5) Alex Durazo, left, Byron Kimbrew, Citra Langsford, Cambria Lyn, Frank Durazo, Katherine Gregson and Larry Weikert
(6) Karter Muehlig, left, and Niki Lee (7) Mark Godfrey, left, David Bertino, Mike Hammer and Backhoe Ken
Ph o t o s by E r i c R e e d
RIVERSIDE • LONG BEACH
and SAN DIEGO
n o n pro f it
Help, a phone call away
I
n case of an emergency, 911
is the number to call. But there’s
another help line — 211 — for
people who find themselves in dire
need of such things as food, cash or
psychological intervention.
Like their 911 counterparts, 211
operators are available 24 hours a day,
seven days a week. They provide callers
with referrals from a database of more
than 2,800 health and human service
agencies, says Craig Redelsperger, director
of Riverside County’s 211 program. The
organization can help meet a range of
needs from housing assistance to food
stamps to medical care.
The program was implemented in 2005
through Community Connect, which
provides area residents with a variety
of services including rental assistance,
housing, transportation, professional and
self-development, and counseling.
“In the last two years, we’ve seen a
20 percent increase in our call volume,”
Redelsperger said. “We are now averaging
over 8,000 calls a month, which is not
surprising considering the economic
conditions.”
Often, callers aren’t sure where to get
the information or referrals they need and
have already made calls to various places
without receiving help. But when they call
211, trained operators listen to the caller’s
needs and match them to agencies that
can help them immediately.
Carlos Garbutt, a full-time 211 operator
since 2008, finds his work rewarding.
“We touch a lot of lives and are
humbled to have that privilege,” Garbutt
said. “Along with meeting our callers’
needs, we also want to give them hope
and empower them to get back on track.”
Bobbie Neff, Community Connect CEO,
says 211 receives many calls from people
who have lost their jobs and need help
paying their rent and utility bills. Other
callers may have a job but don’t make
enough money to pay for emergency car
repairs or medical bills, she adds. A great
number of senior citizens phone in.
“We recently received a call from a
75-year-old man living in a mobile home
Have fun ...
for a good cause
A bit of New Orleans
magic comes to Riverside,
as Community Connect will
hold its second annual Mardi
Gras fundraiser on Feb. 17
and 21.
A benefit for the
nonprofit’s numerous
programs, the event will
feature a pub crawl, specialty
drinks and appetizers,
Jambalaya tasting, silent
auction, raffles, live music
and costume contest.
“We were looking for
something unique that
Riverside never had before,
so we just went with it,”
said Bobbie Neff, Community
Connect CEO. “Another
great thing about it is that
it really helps out our
businesses downtown. We
see it getting bigger and
better every year.”
Mardi Gras Pub Crawl
Downtown Riverside
5-9:30 p.m. Feb. 17
$10 advance sale,
$15 at the door
Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday
Celebration
6-9 p.m. Feb. 21
Culver Center
for the Ar ts,
3834 Main St., Riverside
$55; 951-329-4734,
www.connectriverside.org
Maria De Los Santos, left,
Craig Redelsperger, Bobbie Neff,
and Carlos Garbutt
SAV E TH E DATE
CHARITABLE EVENTS
Feb. 9 – Tour and Taste, the
16th annual event featuring food
and beverages from Riverside
restaurants and caterers.
Proceeds benefit Riverside
Museum Associates. Riverside
Metropolitan Museum,
3580 Mission Inn Ave.; 6 p.m.;
$35-$50; 951-826-5273,
www.riversideca.gov/museum.
Feb. 10 – Soroptimist
International of Riverside’s
16th annual Valentine Dessert
Auction and 10th annual Battle
of the Bakers. Evening includes a
gourmet dinner and live auction
with Martha Green as the
auctioneer. Proceeds help SIR
reward high school seniors
excelling in community service
and other causes. Riverside
Marriott, 3400 Market St.;
5 p.m. Contact Glenda Richards
at 951-687-8676 or email
[email protected].
Feb. 18 – Eighth annual Black
Tie Bingo, hosted by the
Riverside Sunrise Rotary.
Proceeds support local and
international projects. Riverside
Art Museum, 3425 Mission Inn
Ave.; 6 p.m.; $50; 951-285-2268.
Feb. 18 – Red Dress Fashion
Show and Brunch in support
of the American Heart
Association’s Go Red for
Women campaign. Health
screenings, 10-11:30 a.m.;
brunch and panel discussion,
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; fashion
show, 12:30-1 p.m. Victoria
Club, 2521 Arroyo Drive,
Riverside; 951-788-3463.
March 10 – Assistance League
of Riverside’s Fashion Show
and Luncheon, with fashions
provided by Me Boutique, and
a social and silent auction. ALR
is an all-volunteer organization
dedicated to clothing,
comforting and educating the
children of the community.
Riverside Convention Center,
3443 Orange St.; 11 a.m. to
2 p.m.; $60; 951-682-3445.
March 19 – Shop to Stop Breast
Cancer 2012 to benefit The Pink
Ribbon Place. Looking for
donations of housewares, art,
jewelry, china, electronics,
sports equipment, furniture, gift
certificates and more, which will
be sold during the event.
Riverside Marriott, 3400 Market
St. Contact Rosa Olaiz at
[email protected]
or call 951-680-9406.
April 21 – Banquet for Life to
benefit Riverside Life Services.
Victoria Club, 2521 Arroyo
Drive Riverside; 951-784-2422,
www.riversidelifeservices.org.
May 5 – Rape Crisis Center’s
annual banquet auction gala,
honoring NBC4 news anchor
Colleen Williams for her 20th
year as the event’s auctioneer.
Victoria Club, 2521 Arroyo
Drive, Riverside; 5-10 p.m.;
$125; 951-686-7273,
www.rarcc.org.
park who did not have money to get his propane tank
refilled,” Neff said. “Another elderly lady called who was
alone and couldn’t read the prescription label on her new
medicine. There’s a great need for reading glasses.”
211 operators are committed to helping people Neff calls
the “newly needy” — those who have never needed help in
the past but who now face unemployment or homelessness.
“If someone has been in the system for a while, they
know about this program,” Neff said. “So we need to get
the word out to those who are not familiar with it. That’s
a big part of our mission right now.”
Community Connect
2060 University Ave., Suite 212, Riverside
951-686-4402
www.connectriverside.org
a n arti st & h e r so ng
Etta James ‘At Last’
E
legant swelling
orchestration provides the
introduction. A female voice
sings with joy as an idyllic string
section follows along a romantic
lyrical path: “My lonely days are
over and life is like a song,” then later
enthusing, “My heart was wrapped up
in clover/the night I looked at you.”
Harry Warren and Mack Gordon wrote “At Last” for the
1942 film musical “Orchestra Wives,” where the selection
was originally performed by Glenn Miller and his orchestra.
Once Etta James put her soulful pipes around a revised
arrangement in 1960, a future classic was born.
Taken from James’ debut for Chess Records, the tune
was a No. 2 R&B hit the following year. She went
on to notch nearly a dozen more top 10 singles
on that chart in a short period.
Over the next 40 years, the Los Angeles
born artist became a legendary, Grammywinning purveyor of R&B, rock ’n’ roll,
blues and jazz music.
Chris Thayer, a Riverside native and
front man for Redlands-based blues/
swing band Big Papa & the TCB, said
“her vocals on ‘At Last’ are the closest
you can come to (lovemaking). If you
could distill that feeling into music,
it would be Etta’s vocal on that tune.
It’s in no hurry and every note, every
line, feels better than the last.”
“Etta was the perfect
counterpoint for the male
dominated roster at Chess,”
he continued. “There is something
so sexy in her voice.”
James was a Riverside resident for
more than two decades before her Jan. 20
death at age 73. She once served as grand marshal
of the Orange Blossom Festival parade and did a
memorable free concert at the historic courthouse
in her adopted hometown.
In the interim, James’ version of “At Last” would
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photo courtesy universal music enterprises/Alan Mercer
endure as a popular wedding song and see varied artists —
including Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion,
Aretha Franklin, Cyndi Lauper, Jason Mraz, Stevie Wonder
and Beyoncé (who portrayed James in the 2008 movie
“Cadillac Records”) — provide new interpretations.
“Listen to the big band
version of the song and then
(James’) version with its
strong arrangement and
deep emotional vocal. It’s
a double-punch recording
that blends sweet and
blues together,” said Rod
Piazza, a veteran bluesman
from Riverside and
mainstay on the local
music scene with The
Mighty Flyers since
the early ’80s. “Who
wouldn’t want to
cover it?” he asked.
James always stood out from the pack, Piazza
added, because her vocals were “not only exciting, but
emotionally packed, which moves even the casual R&B
listener. Her uniqueness is soul, baby, soul.”
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