Shortly after getting a commitment from Idaho transfer Tyler Mrus, BYU is looking to add additional ball handling and shooting in the backcourt to fill out the roster UC Riverside guard Nate Pickens is currently on a visit to BYU right now Pickens arrived to Provo Thursday and leaves Friday The 6-foot-3 combo guard spent his first three seasons at UCR averaging over 9 points in each of the last two seasons and 2.1 assists on 40% shooting from the floor Pickens shot 47-120 from three and just under half of his attempts were from distance Pickens can also create his own shot off the dribble and finish above the rim BYU is looking to add one additional ball handler and Pickens fits that mold as someone that can play either the point or two guard spot BYU played UC Riverside earlier this season and Pickens scored 18 points on 6-10 shooting versus the Cougars in a close game Nate will be a senior this upcoming season he would likely get run as a backup point guard behind Rob Wright who can also play off the ball as a secondary ball handler Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon The best of New York straight to your inbox We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy New York without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. New York the Hudson-side path in Riverside Park is back—repaved the beloved 1.25-mile stretch of the Hudson River Greenway between West 100th and 125th Streets in Riverside Park is officially reopening this weekend after an eight-month-long closure—and just in time for the tail end of cherry blossom season Closed since last September, the scenic riverside route underwent a long-overdue makeover including repaving areas damaged by tree roots and adding new clearly marked lanes to better separate cyclists from pedestrians park-goers were forced to detour from the water and climb stairs just to keep moving uptown “I used to train for marathons there,” cyclist Marteen Vandersman told The Spirit the first outlet to report on the reopening “It’s the best place for it.” Cherry Walk’s return was delayed by final safety inspections and finishing touches on the lane markings “It’s frustrating because it’s been closed for so long,” one West Side walker told the neighborhood publication Despite the hiccups, the reopening brings renewed access to one of Manhattan’s most peaceful pockets—a riverside respite where the breeze cuts through city noise and, yes, the cherry trees bloom in springtime glory. The trees, gifted to the city in 1912 by the Committee of Japanese Residents, are a key reason Cherry Walk made our list of the best places to see cherry blossoms in NYC With the path’s upgrade, the city promises a safer, more user-friendly experience without losing the historic charm that Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux envisioned Cherry Walk is back—and we couldn't be happier about it The path was closed in September 2024 for repaving and safety upgrades and the city aimed to improve accessibility by adding new lane markings to separate cyclists and pedestrians Cherry Walk is expected to reopen the weekend of May 3 following final inspections and completion of all pavement markings Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! tiktokfacebooktwitteryoutubeAbout us Contact us ExpandRiverside Medical Center in Kankakee (Tiffany Blanchette) When Carl Maronich arrived at Riverside Healthcare in 2006 as the director of communications and marketing, he did not have a set timeline as to how long he would be at the site. He could never have imagined his largely behind-the-scenes stay would have lasted until mid-2025, for a total of 19 years. The 63-year-old Maronich will end his Riverside career May 16. A farewell party celebrating Maronich’s Kankakee-based career was held Friday at Hoppy Pig. A former newspaperman with Shaw Media and the Dixon Telegraph, where he served as a reporter and then a city editor, evolved into a career in the healthcare industry. Following his news career, Maronich transitioned into a communication position at Dixon’s Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital, a post he held for 14 years before planting his roots in Kankakee and Riverside. Maronich had no idea his stay in Kankakee would be his final stop in the world of being a spokesman. He did note that when he came on board at Riverside, the marketing department featured a staff of four. It now has a staff of eight. “I didn’t think it would be this long. Phil (Kambic, Riverside’s president and CEO) had just taken over as CEO. I don’t know if I had in my mind it would be this long, but I’m grateful it was. It’s been a great run.” Maronich had been contemplating this move for about a year. He moved to Oak Park three years ago and commuting for the Downers Grove North High School and Marycrest College (of Davenport, Iowa) graduate has been a grind. Between his professional duties and the wide range of community activities, including the Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra board and a WKAN Saturday morning radio show, Maronich has also forged his way into the world of entertainment. In 2021, he earned a Fine Arts master’s degree as a playwright from Augsburg University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He has already penned a handful of plays. He describes this chapter of his life as something of a “different challenge.” “I don’t know if it’s lucrative. I’m starting to get some traction. I’ve always been interested in writing,” he said. Maronich is hopeful this will be a smooth transition for all. Riverside officials have found a replacement for Maronich. The administration has not yet released the name. They stated they don’t want to take away from Maronich’s celebration. Maronich is not sure how the final two weeks of his Riverside career will be marked. He did make one declaration. “I’m not sure I’m going to get much done on the last day,” he said. “I’ve really been blessed to have such a great team around me,” Maronich said.” Momence will soon have one fewer dining option. The family-owned Pizza Stone Express restaurant at 119 W. Washington St., Momence, will be closing its doors May 31. The establishment did not renew its liquor license at the end of April in anticipation of the closing. The restaurant’s ownership announced its decision in an April 26 Facebook post. Father-son duo Avelino and Eric Vela took over Pizza Stone Express in February 2017, according to its website. “It has been a true honor to be able to serve this wonderful community for the past 8 years,” Eric Vela said in the post. “Many deciding factors have went into this and it was not an easy decision by any means. I want to thank each and every one of you for the support over the past 8 years, it has been an incredible journey.” The owners are encouraging customers to come in by the end of the month and use any gift cards. With warmer weather upon us, it’s a great time to dine outside in Kankakee. Outdoor dining is now available at 5 Star Wings at 125 W. Station St. in Kankakee. Owner-operator Troy Clark added outdoor decks on each side of his front entrance that were completed Monday. “My seating goes from 48 to 78 [patrons],” Clark said. The decks come with benches so diners can sit and enjoy the outdoors while savoring the wings, chicken, ribs, sandwiches, fish and a variety of side dishes. Clark said the decks were built by his longtime friend, Nelson Sims, a former Kankakee resident who now lives in California. “He used to build houses around here,” Clark said. “He and his father, they built like nice houses. He still has family around here.” 5 Star Wings has been at its current location for five years, after three years at a storefront on Court Street. The decks still need some finishing touches, including signage on the front, facing Station Street. The restaurant is open every day, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday; and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The menu has a variety of southern cooking, including deep-fried Cajun catfish or the perfection of Cajun chicken dinners, catfish nuggets, pork chops and ribeye steaks. Copyright © 2023 Shaw Local News Network Pittsburgh Union Progress “I’ve never gone hunting in my life,” he said “I like golf and to just hang out with friends.” but on the field the Riverside seniors are a lot alike Both are hard-throwing right-handers for one of the WPIAL’s premier programs and form what is arguably the top duo of starting pitchers in the area and one of the best in the entire state Dan Oliastro has been coaching at Riverside for 57 seasons and has had quite a few standout pitchers over the years but even “Coach O” doesn’t recall having a tandem quite like this has hit 97 mph on the radar gun this season “Nothing like the velocity we’re seeing now,” Oliastro said but Lucarelli and Hare also understand how to pitch The two are a combined 8-2 this season and are striking out an average of more than two batters an inning This 1a and 1b have played giant roles for a Riverside team that is 13-2 and won the Class 3A Section 1 title They’ve helped the Panthers amass a record of 54-5 since their sophomore season The pair has helped the Panthers give up only 23 runs in 15 games Only twice has the team given up more than two runs in a game The story of Lucarelli and Hare is kind of like “The Tortoise and the Hare” in that Lucarelli burst onto the scene quickly as a freshman while Hare’s development was a little slower as he didn’t begin pitching heavily for Riverside until his junior season Hare emerged as one of the WPIAL’s top pitchers last season when he went 9-1 with 86 strikeouts in 44 innings Hare is 5-1 with a 1.41 ERA and has struck out 72 compared to just seven walks in 34⅔ innings Opponents are hitting just .119 against him Lucarelli said he loves watching Hare pitch and believes the two are the area’s top duo of starters He’s been going five-plus innings almost every start and I think that’s definitely helped set the tone.” Major League scouts have been flocking to Riverside games to check out Lucarelli “For an 18-year-old to be on the mound and he’s got five guys standing behind the screen with radar guns He’s struck out 58 and walked 22 in 27⅓ innings while limiting opponents to a .092 batting average “It’s good because I feel like on one team We just push each other and that’s how you just keep on getting better.” Hare and Lucarelli get the most work on the mound But there’s another standout senior pitcher on the team another Slippery Rock recruit who’s 2-1 with two saves and a 1.29 ERA evidenced by him striking out 29 and walking only two in 16⅓ innings “Him being able to come in back-to-back days to pitch and close it out for us Every single time we know the same results are going to happen And it’s huge for me and Christian because we come in righties really over the top throwing harder and then Hunter comes in submarine kind of from the left side he has ice in his veins and throws nothing but strikes,” Oliastro added Hare and Garvin have some impressive career numbers The three are a combined 47-8 and have struck out 594 in 321 innings All three have also been terrific at the plate for a Riverside team that is averaging nine runs per game is hitting a team-best .486 and has 16 RBIs Hare is batting .423 with team highs of four home runs and 24 RBIs Riverside will be eyeing WPIAL and PIAA titles when the postseason gets underway next week After becoming the first WPIAL team to win a PIAA title with a perfect record in 2023 the Panthers were upended by Avonworth in last year’s WPIAL Class 3A final before seeing their season end with a loss in the first round of the PIAA playoffs The Panthers have won six WPIAL titles and their five PIAA titles are two more than any other WPIAL school “That would be a dream to go off with a ring To end with a championship like that would mean the world to pretty much everybody.” Brad is a sports writer at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an individual who is wanted in connection to an attempted rape that occurred within the confines of the 30 Precinct An unidentified male approached a 42-year-old female victim and attempted to rape her on Tuesday near Riverside Drive and West 135th Street The victim was transported by EMS to Mount Sinai Morningside in stable condition The suspect is described as light skin male He was last seen wearing a light a colored hoodie “Mama Zee,” the beloved Harlem grandmother who was shot and killed outside her West 113th Street apartment on the night of April 22 Following her May 2 funeral at Mother African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church at 140 W Calling her death the result of being shot in the head by a “stray” bullet may be true but it considerably understates the cold savagery her death Mette heard a commotion on the street around 10:30 at night and concerned for her 24-year-old grandson went outside to check on him when she was shot and killed Al Sharpton were prominent among the mourners has consistently raised voice against violent crime a former Harlem bodega owner was personally known to Sharpton as an associate of his civil rights organization “She left her fingerprints on countless lives,” Sharpton told the mourners Popular Harlem rapper Jim Jones and Pastor Rev One suspect in the exchange of gunfire, Darious Smith, was wounded in the foot on April 22 and arrested two days later. Smith, described as a Black male, 5’7”, 150 pounds, was out on bail awaiting trial in a felony robbery case he’s being held without bail on Rikers Island A second suspect, Ricky Shelby, 23, believed to be the man who allegedly shot Momma Zee turned himself into 28th Precinct cops on April 28 Shelby has been charged with second-degree murder and weapons possession He too being held on Rikers Island without bail Riverside Jr-Sr Promenade will be held at Riverside High School on Friday 2025 at 6:00 pm in the high school auditorium Students must report to the high school cafeteria at 5:00 pm with their date Crowning of the king and queen will take place at the end of promenade Tickets are on sale online using GoFan for $10 Riverside Prom is at Shakespeare’s Restaurant Honorary Member – Roslynn Steinbach (Homecoming Queen) Honorary Member- Leonie Crusson (Foreign Exchange student) and Honorary Member- Fanni Gail (Foreign Exchange Student) and Honorary Member- Chrisitan Lucarelli (MORP King) Steinbach was named Homecoming Queen at halftime of the Panthers game versus Western Beaver in September Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Copyright 2015-2023 Thought Process Enterprises Western Nebraska’s only zoo is celebrating a milestone coming up this weekend known originally as Riverside Park and Zoo in Scottsbluff is reaching it’s 75th Anniversary this year and a full party is on deck Saturday It began in the 1950s simply as a small collection of native animals and waterfowl housed in basic enclosures on the banks of the North Platte River in Scottsbluff Volunteers and donations pioneered the early development of the park through the 50s’ Donations and support from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission allowed the expansion of the zoo Department of Agriculture advised improvements and after a supportive community came together to raise funds the organization was able to build a primate structure in 1976 financial uncertainy threatened the well-being of Riverside Zoo A survey confirmed that residents valued the zoo resulting in the City of Scottsbluff allocating funds in 1986 to hire professional staff It was under Pierce’s leadership that the zoo gained it’s accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums in 1990 That was the same year the zoo saw incredible expansion With voter approved funding between 1991 and 1993 the zoo built a chimpanzee conservation complex A walk-through aviary was established in 1997 along with a Nebraska Threatened and Endangered Species kiosk and renovated buildings such as the chimp house and primate facilities the Riverside Zoological Foundation merged with the Children’s University and the Wildlife World Natural History Museum The organization then became known as the Riverside Discovery Center with $350,000 support from the City of Scottsbluff each year for ten years RDC opened the Heritage Barn and petting zoo and built a new playground It also expanded the Species Survival Plan to 16 species The celebration this Saturday happens all day starting at 9:30 a.m. Admission is free and fun for the whole family until 4 and Jared Fernau will be there performing his magic show it’s a beer garden and band by Richard Castro and Donny O and DJ S3NSVTION until 9 p.m Texas — Austin police are investigating a homicide near downtown Thursday night The incident occurred at 2001 East Riverside Drive when Austin Police responded to a shoot/stab hotshot call at the Shell gas station they located a 30-40-year-old Hispanic male that had trauma to the body Austin-Travis County EMS as well as the Austin Fire Department performed life-saving measures but the victim was pronounced deceased at 7:21 p.m One person of interest is cooperating in the investigation Police say the incident occurred as a result of a disturbance between two people the relationship of these people is unknown Anyone with information on the incident is encouraged to contact the homicide tip line at 512-477-3588 They can also contact Austin Crime Stoppers at 512-472-8477 located between 100th and 125th streets in Riverside Park underwent a long-awaited reconstruction and was slated to reopen on the weekend of May 3 The work focused on repaving sections damaged by tree roots and adding new pavement markings to separate pedestrians and cyclists with clearly delineated paths While the eight-month project was underway bikers and walkers were forced to veer away from the Hudson River to a route that involved climbing steps and no view of the water The 1.25-mile Cherry Walk is not just another part of the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway: It’s a vital public space and a treasured escape for many city dwellers Riverside Park is one of eight natural landmark spaces within the city When the city originally announced the project especially the completion of safety markings and the community’s patience began to wear thin Residents and park-goers started to voice their frustration “I thought it would be open by now,” said Rick W. “It’s the first time I’ve come since last year “It’s frustrating because it’s been closed for so long I understand there may be engineering concerns maybe something with the highway nearby—but still Others acknowledged the improvements while still lamenting the inconvenience It’s really nice that there are fewer bikers on the other paths now but it’s frustrating it’s a longer detour for walkers.” “I’m not surprised at all,” said another West Side resident “It doesn’t seem like anything has changed since they repaved it Everyone’s blaming each other; bureaucracy is overburdening everything with inspections the police don’t do anything about the accidents that happen.” I used to train for marathons there—it’s the best place for it I guess I’ll just stick to Central Park for now.” The message was clear: People missed Cherry Walk “We want it open as soon as possible,” a group of regular walkers told the Spirit with the river beside us and the cherry trees in bloom.” And now the idyllic stretch is ready to be enjoyed again retaining a natural beauty that was carefully cultivated starting 150 years ago renowned co-designer of Central and Prospect parks was retained by the city in 1873 and submitted a plan in 1875 combining park and parkway into a synthesized landscape “which adhered to the general topographical contours of hill and dale,” according to the Parks Department website park designs developed under a succession of landscape architects including Olmsted’s partner Calvert Vaux and Samuel Parsons The full Riverside Park was planned as a grand English-style rustic park stretching four miles from 72nd Street From joggers training for marathons to families out for weekend walks Cherry Walk serves thousands of New Yorkers year-round The distinctive cherry blossom trees on Cherry Walk came about 40 years after Riverside Park officially opened a gift from the Committee of Japanese Residents one that retains its charm but is better suited to the volume and 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The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. KANKAKEE – When Carl Maronich arrived at Riverside Healthcare in 2006 as the director of communications and marketing, he did not have a set timeline as to how long he would be at the site. He could never have imagined his largely behind-the-scene stay would have lasted until mid-2025. A former newspaper man with Shaw Media and the Dixon Telegraph where he served as a reporter and then a city editor, evolved into a career in the healthcare industry. Carl Maronich, Riverside Healthcare's director of communications and marketing (Lee Provost) He did note when he came on board at Riverside, the marketing department featured a staff of four. It now has a staff of eight. “I didn’t think it would be this long. Phil (Kambic, Riverside’s president and CEO) had just taken over at CEO. I don’t know if I had in my mind it would be this long, but I’m grateful it was. It’s been a great run.” Maronich had been contemplating this move for about a year. He moved to Oak Park three years ago and commuting for the Downers Grove North High School and Marycrest College (of Davenport, Iowa) graduate. In 2021 he earned a Fine Arts master’s degree as a playwright from Augsburg University in Minneapolis, Minn. He has already penned a handful of plays. He describes this chapter of a his life as something of a “different challenge.” “I don’t know if it’s lucrative. I’m starting to get some traction. I’ve also been interested in writing,” he said. Riverside officials have found a replacement for Maronich. The administration has not released the name. They said they don’t want to take away from Maronich’s celebration. “I’m not sure I’m going to get much done on the last day.” “I’ve really been blessed to have such a great team around me.” Texas — The victim in a homicide at the Shell gas station on Riverside Drive Thursday evening has been identified Austin police and Austin-Travis County EMS responded to a call that reported someone was shot at the Shell gas station at 2001 E they located an unresponsive man with apparent gunshot wounds to his torso on the ground in the parking lot Another man and a woman were also on the scene The injured male was later identified as Marcos Valerio-Rodriguez and was pronounced deceased on scene at 7:21 p.m it was determined that Valerio-Rodriguez arrived intoxicated at his girlfriend’s place of employment which is located next to the Shell station A verbal argument broke out between Valerio-Rodriguez and his girlfriend outside the business Valerio-Rodriguez returned to his girlfriend's workplace and banged on the door Valerio-Rodriguez pulled a knife on a male bystander who intervened in the situation PREVIOUS COVERAGE:One person dead after disturbance at Shell gas station on East Riverside Drive The bystander then pulled a gun and shot Valerio-Rodriguez Multiple witnesses at the scene confirmed this version of events The male bystander was cooperative in the investigation and was interviewed by homicide detectives Officials stated that this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public’s safety Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Austin Police Department at 512-974-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477 Game Recap: Baseball | 5/2/2025 9:16:00 PM Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Baseball | 5/3/2025 4:01:00 AM | Tristan Beasley Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting (This story has been updated with new information.) A 53-year-old man died Thursday while in custody at a Riverside County jail in Murrieta was found by deputies inside a housing unit cell at the Cois M Custody staff and medical personnel provided treatment until paramedics arrived, but Weaver was ultimately pronounced dead at the scene, sheriff's Sgt. Matt Posson said in a press release Weaver had been arrested on April 29 and booked shortly after midnight the next day on suspicion of driving without a license possessing tear gas and violating probation He had a court appearance scheduled for Friday and the county has paid more than $13 million in settlements so far and were out of his department's control and “out of anyone’s control.” The Riverside Sheriff’s Corrections Central Investigations Unit has launched an investigation of the latest death although there were no "signs of foul play," Posson said in the press release Previous reporting by Sam Morgen was used in this report Jennifer Cortez covers education in the Coachella Valley Reach her at jennifer.cortez@desertsun.com 2025Photo: visi.stock / iStock / Getty Images A newborn baby boy was discovered inside a dumpster in Riverside on Sunday Officers from the Riverside Police Department responded to calls about a baby crying near an apartment complex on the 3800 block of Jackson Street around 2:30 p.m The baby was found with his umbilical cord still attached Paramedics transported him to a nearby hospital The police are actively investigating to locate the baby's parents and understand the circumstances of his abandonment It is unclear whether the baby was born at the location or brought there after birth Officer Ryan Railsback of the Riverside Police Department stated that the investigation is ongoing Under California's Safely Surrendered Baby Program parents or guardians can safely and anonymously surrender a newborn at designated locations within 72 hours of birth without facing legal repercussions This program aims to prevent unsafe abandonments like the one in Riverside Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact the Riverside Police Department at (951) 354-2007 MEASLES - Measles is a vaccine-preventable disease The best way to protect against it is through the measles kent.donahue@flhealth.gov — The Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) cautions the public of the presence of blue-green algae in Little Wekiva River (Riverside Acres Park) on April 28 Blue-green algae have the potential to produce toxins Since environmental conditions can change at any time even if presence of toxins has not yet been confirmed Residents and visitors are advised to take the following precautions: Blue-green algae are a type of bacteria that is common in Florida’s freshwater environments A bloom occurs when rapid growth of algae leads to an accumulation of individual cells that discolor water and often produce floating mats that emit unpleasant odors Blue-green algae blooms can also appear as scum, foam, or paint on the surface of the water in various colors. To learn more about the appearance of algae blooms, visit Protecting FloridaTogether Some environmental factors that contribute to blue-green algae blooms are sunny days Blooms can appear year-round but are more frequent in summer and fall Many types of blue-green algae can produce toxins Blue-green algae may not always be visible as a bloom which can be harmful to humans and pets as well as ecosystems the elderly and those who are immunocompromised) may still be at risk even at low concentrations and should avoid any exposure For additional information on potential health effects of algae blooms, visit the FloridaDepartment of Health's harmful algae blooms webpage Where Can I Find Current Water Status Information Where Can I Report Issues Related to Algae Blooms If you have other health questions or concerns about blue-green algae The Department, nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state FacebookEmailDerrick Tuskan/SDSU Athletics Box Score RIVERSIDE – San Diego State was unable to maintain a pair of leads in a heart-breaking 7-6 defeat to UC Riverside on the road Tuesday at Riverside Sports Complex After the Highlanders rallied from a 5-0 deficit to eventually tie the score in the eighth inning the Aztecs (15-31) reclaimed the lead at 6-5 in the top of the ninth only to see UCR (15-28) plate two runs on three hits and one error in the bottom of the frame to escape with the win and complete the season sweep Bates led off the Aztec ninth with a single through the right side and advanced two bases when Highlander reliever Joshua Martinez threw wildly past first on a failed pickoff attempt Bates raced home on Noonan’s sharp single to center field the bottom of the inning started ominously for the Scarlet and Black when UCR’s David Whittle led off with a double and Diego Boardman reached on a fielding error during a sacrifice bunt attempt Robert Pitts followed with a single through the right side After Pitts advanced to second on defensive indifference Andrew Rivas knocked in Boardman with the game-winner on a single to left-center Rivas’ hit gave Martinez (2-4) the victory on the mound, while Xavier Cardenas III (0-5) absorbed the loss SDSU employed seven pitchers on the night, including starter Evan Miranda offsetting one hit and one walk with a pair of strikeouts San Diego State opened the scoring in the first when Arambula singled home Smith who previously walked and advanced on Moran’s base hit up the middle The Aztecs then put up a four-spot in the third on RBI singles by Noonan and Xavier Farnum sandwiched around consecutive sacrifice flies by Arambula and Jake Jackson The Highlanders finally broke through with three markers in the fifth highlighted by Rivas’ single through the left side who led off with a base hit to center and stole second before Whittle drew a walk The score remained 5-3 in favor of the Aztecs until the eighth when UCR pushed across a pair of runs to tie the contest with both runners moving up on a wild pitch Rivas trotted home on Tyson Reis’ sacrifice fly while pinch runner Jayden Lopez crossed the plate on Jacob Badawi’s double down the left-field line Rivas (4-for-5) led all players with four hits and three RBIs while Pitts (2 RBIs) and Reis collected two hits apiece UP NEXTSan Diego State returns home this weekend to face New Mexico in a key Mountain West series The fourth-place Aztecs (10-11 MW) trail the Lobos (12-9 MW) The Big West’s top six teams will compete for the conference title with the champion earning an automatic berth in the NCAA Championship The four-day double-elimination format sees the top two teams with a first round bye will be the first of its kind in The Big West Three games highlight the first day of competition on Wednesday 3 and No 6 seeds going head-to-head at 4 p.m. with the first elimination game of the championship rounding out Day 1 when the top two teams take to the diamond for their first taste of championship action with an elimination matchup to close out Day 2 and bring the field to four May 9 features a winner's bracket showdown with the victor in that contest advancing to the championship Two elimination games round out the action as one team will battle back to earn a spot in the championship The championship game will take place at 1 p.m a decisive second game will be played approximately 45 minutes after the conclusion of the first to crown the 2025 Big West softball champions Cal State Fullerton (37-15) captured the top seed along with a first round bye after clinching consecutive Big West regular-season titles after finishing with a 22-5 mark in conference action Four teams finished in a four-way tie for second place in the league standings with a 10-7 league record also earning a day off during the first day of competition 5 Hawai’i clash in the first game on Wednesday to start things off in the inaugural Championship The Beach bested UH during their regular season series 2-1 featuring a 9-1 (6 inn.) victory in the rubber match 6 UC San Diego matchup in game two on Wednesday at 4 p.m UCSB took home the series win from the Tritons after sweeping the opening doubleheader The non-advancing squads from both games one and two square off in the Elimination Bracket to cap the day off on Wednesday at 7 p.m CSF and CSUN will square off against the winners of games 1 and 2 as the bracket continues to take form during the remainder of week following the double elimination format Riverside lost to visiting Miami East 9-3 Friday in a Three Rivers Conference softball matchup Miami East sits atop the TRC and remains undefeated at 8-0 in league games The Lady Pirates held the visitors to just one run through the first five Jacqueline Kadel picked up the victory for the Lady Vikings Riverside coach Andy Phelps was pleased despite the outcome He noted that Miami East won by run-rule in the first meeting “They are ranked in the state in Division V,” he said So I’m really proud of how our girls played.” Whitni Enis led off for Miami East by beating out an infield hit She later moved to third on a pitch in the dirt and scored on a a liner to left by Kylie Gents Riverside put a couple runners aboard in the bottom half then Tenly Potter was ruled out for leaving the box early after a bunt attempt The Pirates left one on in the bottom half Riverside’s defense was solid in the third a force play by Carman at short and Emilee Robinson at second The top of the order came up for the Pirates with Dillon drawing a walk and Huston followed a single that dropped in shallow right Hoffer’s grounder to short was fired across for the first out but Purtee timed it well and slid under the tag attempt to tie the game Courtesy runner Kara Klinger was called out for interference on a grounder hit by Brook Hunkler After holding Miami East to a single in the top half She belted the first pitch she saw over the fence in straightaway center Kadel bore down and got the next three batters Gentis was hit by a pitch to start the sixth as Miami East’s hitters were facing Dillon for the third time they got runs on an error on Enis’ grounder but Taylor Dillon had to throw to first to complete the strikeout Taylor Dillon walked to open it and switched places with Klinger Hunkler drove a ball to the fence in right field A grounder by Jaidyn Jackson was sent to the plate in time to get Klingler out a misplayed grounder was followed by a triple by the Vikings’ Jersey Cutlip and a single and double added one more tally while Kadel retired Hoffer and Taylor Dillon on comebackers to seal the victory The Lady Raiders defeated Urbana in a Central Buckeye Conference crossover game Urbana got on the board in the their and fifth with one each for Skylar Miracle and Sallee 14-5 overall) hosts Indian Lake on Monday at 5:15 p.m Ben Logan was blanked by Urbana in CBC crossover play on Friday The game was scoreless until the Hillclimbers scored with two outs in the sixth Soli Hughes was the losing pitcher for the Raiders Parker Yelton and Bryden Morris each had two hits with one apiece for Hughes and Carter Lyden then a single and a double to score the only runs on the day Ben Logan got a single by Hughes and a walk to Lyden in the seventh West Liberty-Salem lost to Versailles in a nonleague contest with four each charged to Koons and Searles WL-S scored three in the first and one in the fourth 10-4 overall) travels to Cedarville on Monday Riverside lost to visiting Miami East in Three Rivers Conference action The Vikings put up two in the third and two in the fifth Riverside broke up the shutout with two runs in its final at-bat 7-12 overall) hosts Covington at 11 a.m today ELLWOOD CITY— Riverside softball catcher Charlie Bissell’s high school softball career was a process that led her to where she is today While the four-year letter winner has found success throughout her high school career Bissell had to pave her path to starting at her primary position behind the plate and emerge as one of the key leaders on the team After producing as the team’s designated hitter early in her high school career the senior emerged as a natural leader during off-season workouts “She earned that spot behind the plate because of the way that she leads and commands the team,” Riverside head coach Geri Lynn Cummings said she immediately stepped up and started to lead the team Whether it was doing stretches or getting the younger girls involved with how we do certain things it is nice to see her step into the leadership role naturally because she learned it from the players above her and when it was her turn Required Reading: Beaver Valley high school softball notebook: Pitchers impress in the circle accepting a role as a designated hitter and waiting for an opportunity might be hard for some Bissell took that opportunity in stride and got to work making the most of it helping her grow into the player that she is today “I needed to have patience in those moments and I knew that as long as I continued to work and produce in the role that I was in I would be able to be where I am now,” Bissell said Bissell has found her voice within the team and she has gained respect from her fellow seniors and underclassmen Building the relationships with the roster has been a rewarding experience for Bissell who takes a different approach than most upperclassmen “Whenever you have older players on the team sometimes they will try and put the younger girls in their place,” Bissell said “I like to think that we have more of a friendship than anything I love to build strong relationships with the younger players.”  With the way that the senior helps lead the team Cummings knows that it is only helping set a precedent for the underclassmen that will soon be in that role in the coming years “Charlie is making the footprints for the players behind her,” Cummings said “It is one of those things that what she is doing now will translate to the other players behind her and will set the program up for the future.” Bissell has also handled the bat well this year coming up in clutch situations collecting six hits and seven RBIs in eight games this season helping the team stack together wins Bissell has spent time in a practice setting and away from the team working on her swing and continuing to get better each day which Cummings attributes to the way that she is able to produce in pressure-filled situations “She understands the importance of putting in the work during the offseason and time outside of playing games,” Cummings said “It has given her a chance to stay fresh and not get rusty I look at the bad swings that you have in the offseason and that they will turn into good swings during the regular season.” 7-4 WPIAL 2A-I) will look to continue to stack together strong games with its balanced roster looking to put together a deep playoff run in 2025 we just need to continue to put in the time during practices that we have all year We also not getting in our heads too much regarding which teams we could be facing in the playoffs,” Bissell said The Riverside City Council is scheduled to meet Monday night with one topic of discussion being plans for an RV park that a developer wants to bring to the city which would be located just southeast of the U.S was passed onto the council by the Planning and Zoning committee at a meeting last Tuesday It was approved by the Planning and Zoning committee contingent upon a variance/special exception to be granted later by the Board of Adjustment with a recommendation to add a restriction on the number of days that RV owners could stay in the park Recreation and Community Services Department (PRCSD) is a nationally recognized and award-winning Department that provides innovative recreational experiences and social enrichment opportunities to address the changing needs for people of all ages and cultures Parks & Rec offers swim lessons all summer Transportation to any location within Riverside for senior or disabled individuals Parks & Rec offers swim lessons and more all summer The Riverside Prep baseball team cruised to a 21-0 victory over Excelsior on Tuesday afternoon Fresh off of capturing the Agape League title the Silver Knights improved to 7-0 in league play and picked up their fifth straight victory the Silver Knights have scored at least 21 runs in four consecutive games Trent Bourgeois picked up the win on the mound as he struck out nine batters and allowed just one hit over five innings Riverside Prep gave Bourgeois a quick cushion jumping out to a 4-0 lead in the second inning and adding eight more runs in the bottom of the third Josh Lillibridge and Trevor Thompson each threw an inning in relief going 3 for 3 with a pair of doubles and walks four RBIs and three runs and three stolen bases Ryan Garcia vs. Rolando Romero: Date, time, how to watch the Times Square blockbuster fight Andrew Logsdon went 2 for 4 with two RBIs and a run and a stolen base; Adrian Jorge Jr went 2 for 4 with two RBI and three runs and three stolen bases Riverside Prep looks to end 8-0 in Agape League action Thursday at Excelsior before a pair of nonleague games to wrap up the season ahead of the CIF-Southern Section playoffs with the Mojave River League title wrapped up the Sultans improved to 14-0 in league play Brayden Booth smacked a three-run home run to spark a six-run sixth inning the Scorpions scored four runs in the bottom of the fourth inning on a bases-loaded walk from Dru Lona a two-run single from Nathan Rodriguez and a sacrifice from Cameron Cole to beat the Bulldogs striking out three batters and allowing one earned run on six hits the Knights clinched at least a share of the Agape League title with a victory over the Trojans with one game left in the season Nathan Rudd led the way going 3 for 4 with four RBIs and two runs and Kameron Walker went 3 for 4 with two RBIs and two runs the Sultans clinched at least a share of the MRL title with a victory over the Scorpions Savannah Vanderpool struck out six batters and allowed one hit over four innings and also smacked a three-run home run; Avery Rodriguez went 2 for 4 with a home run three RBIs and two runs; and Jordan Mullinax went 1 for 2 with two walks Amaya Sigala led the Bulldogs with three hits in a victory over the Diamondbacks Sigala ended 3 for 4 with a RBI and two runs Jade Whitman went 2 for 4 with two RBIs and a run and Natalia Martins went 2 for 4 with two RBIs and a run Wendy Arauz went 3 for 4 with two RBIs and two runs and Sam Conan went 2 for 3 with a home run Peyton Gaytan drove in five runs to lead the Sun Devils past the Burros Hailey Hoffman smacked a pair of home runs to lead the Patriots in Agape League action Hoffman ended 3 for 4 with four RBIs and four runs Charli Lewis went 3 for 5 with four RBIs and two runs and Emily Speer went 3 for 3 with three RBIs and three runs Didn't see your team's scores in this roundup All local varsity scores and results can be reported by email to Daily Press reporter Jose Quintero at JQuintero@VVDailyPress.com at @J0seQuintero to report any results throughout the season Today (April 23rd) we celebrate a rare milestone—David Muñoz longtime San Antonio radio personality and devoted golfer marks exactly 60 years since his very first round of golf Even more special: that first round was played at Riverside Golf Course where he returns today to honor the occasion We sat down with David to reminisce about that first round and the lifelong connection he’s had with golf and Riverside ACGT: So your first round of golf was here at Riverside so he knew he would be able to pay for the round at the turn It was nine holes that were 100 yards or less along with two par fours I was only 11 and did not think about saving things at the time so I don’t have a copy of that scorecard But I do know that it was a 111 and I was very happy to play with my father.” ACGT: That was before the back nine opened across the river They didn’t open the nine holes on the south side of the river until 1973 ACGT: Do you remember what clubs you used back then But I do remember I made a birdie on what’s now the par five 12th hole I also birdied number six on the front side ACGT: How has your game changed over the years Any advice for golfers who want that same kind of longevity I always go back to what Jimmy Valvano said: ‘Don’t give up Only one person knows what I’ll shoot today But I’m playing today in my father’s honor.” ACGT: Do you still feel his presence when you’re playing I recall in 2003 my first trip to New York it was called the Major League Baseball game of the week I took my first trip to New York with my wife Betty I feel his presence whenever I’m playing golf.” ACGT: What does golf mean to you after all these years It’s about looking forward to the next shot because my father introduced the game to me way back when I’ve had the pleasure of having played so many courses He and I made a pact in 2010 to do what we could to take the golf trip every year We played several of the famous courses all over the country as well and it has been an honor to be able to take those golf trips with him factor or it could be a very frustrating factor but you got to do your best to do what you can to play your best game.” ACGT: You’ve had an impressive radio career as well What’s that been like alongside your golf life I host Smooth Jazz San Antonio on 101.9 HD2 and fill in on the golf show on Ticket 760 I’ve also been in advertising sales for 24 years ACGT: What’s your first thought when you arrive at Riverside today This course has always held a special place in my heart I remember during my father’s funeral procession It was like he got one more visit to the course The old number 16 was one of the most disliked holes in San Antonio It’s a gift to still have this course here on the south side.” David’s story is more than a walk down memory lane it’s a heartfelt reminder of golf’s power to connect generations we’re honored that his journey began and continues right here on the Alamo City Golf Trail Current Promotions by Donny Ede and Mackenize Dekker | News Channel 3 — A portion of Riverside Drive will be closed until further notice due to a sinkhole that collapsed a section of the road Friday morning in Battle Creek as city crews were wrapping up sewer repair work Engineering Administrator for the City of Battle Creek said crews were notified of a blocked pipe around 10 p.m we don't have a 24 inch [pipe] get clogged because they're so large I knew something unusual had happened." Crews believe it was already hollowed out from the pipe collapsing and the weight of the car caused it to crumble “I drive that route daily two or three times daily," Kelly Cariuty "Never in a million years would think that you would just find a big The collapsed section measured about 25 by 20 feet wide and nearly 15 feet deep -- nearly double the depth of a standard swimming pool “I don't know how you would gauge something like that," Cariuty said That's the funny thing because you could just be sitting there in the ground could just collapse.” Crews have been on-site and working on repairs most of the day Friday but said they aren't sure how long repairs will take until they know the full extent of the damage Riverside Drive will remain closed between Columbia Avenue and Territorial Road East until further notice Local traffic and emergency vehicles are advised to use Territorial Road East to access homes in the area We recognise you are attempting to access this website from a country belonging to the European Economic Area (EEA) including the EU which enforces the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and therefore cannot grant you access at this time e-mail us at info@wsga.org or call us at 414-443-3560 On behalf of the Riverside Police Department (RPD) it is my honor to extend a warm welcome to the City of Riverside Our community is known for its strong neighborhood pride and family-oriented spirit and the fine men and women of RPD take great pride in serving and protecting all residents and businesses we invite you to explore our website and learn more about the opportunities available within RPD Your interest in our department is deeply appreciated and we are grateful for the time you've taken to visit our webpage we aim to connect with you to build a stronger relationship based on trust and collaboration Please reach out to us with any questions or concerns you may have and your safety and well-being are our top priorities If you are experiencing a life-threating or medical emergency please contact our 24-Hour Non-Emergency Dispatch Center at (951) 354-2007 Some past crimes and incidents may be reported online A 43,959 foot building is set to become Rally Pickleball Club Auburn Riverside downs Kennedy 3-1 en route to longest win streak since 2022 Hillis is a Riverside alum and former Bellevue College player chemists generate unstable molecule in water Chemists have confirmed a 67-year-old theory about vitamin B1 by stabilizing a reactive molecule in water — a feat long thought impossible The discovery not only solves a biochemical mystery more efficient ways of making pharmaceuticals.  a type of carbon atom with only six valence electrons carbon is stable with eight electrons around it it is chemically unstable and highly reactive may form a carbene-like structure in our cells to carry out vital reactions in the body Now, for the first time, researchers have not only generated a stable carbene in water, they’ve also isolated it, sealed it in a tube, and watched it stay intact for months. This discovery is documented in a paper published last week in Science Advances.  “This is the first time anyone has been able to observe a stable carbene in water,” said Vincent Lavallo a professor of chemistry at UC Riverside and corresponding author of the paper a Columbia University chemist who proposed in 1958 that vitamin B1 could convert into a carbene to drive biochemical transformations in the body but carbenes were so unstable — especially in water — that no one could prove they actually existed in a biological setting Lavallo’s team succeeded by wrapping the carbene in what he calls “a suit of armor,” a molecule they synthesized in the laboratory that shields the reactive center from water and other molecules The resulting structure is stable enough to be studied with nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and x-ray crystallography — providing conclusive evidence that carbenes like this can exist in water “We were making these reactive molecules to explore their chemistry not chasing a historical theory,” said first author Varun Raviprolu who completed the research as a graduate student at UCR and is now a postdoctoral researcher at UCLA “But it turns out our work ended up confirming exactly what Breslow proposed all those years ago.” Beyond confirming a biochemical hypothesis Carbenes are often used as “ligands,” or support structures in metal-based catalysts — the chemical workhorses used to produce pharmaceuticals Most of these processes rely on toxic organic solvents The researchers’ method of stabilizing carbenes in water could help make those reactions cleaner “Water is the ideal solvent — it’s abundant and environmentally friendly,” Raviprolu said “If we can get these powerful catalysts to work in water that’s a big step toward greener chemistry.” Knowing that such reactive intermediate molecules can be generated and survive in water also brings scientists one step closer to mimicking the kind of chemistry that happens naturally in cells — which are mostly made of water “There are other reactive intermediates we’ve never been able to isolate who has spent two decades designing carbenes the moment is both professional and personal people thought these molecules couldn’t even be made,” he said What Breslow said all those years ago — he was right.” the discovery serves as a reminder to persevere in scientific research and discovery.  “Something that seems impossible today might be possible tomorrow if we continue to invest in science,” he said tel: (951) 827-1012 email: webmaster@ucr.edu For immediate assistance, please contact our Sustainability Manager, Fortino Morales III, at [email protected] Blue Zones Assessment, Readiness, and Feasibility Report   Blue Zones in Riverside Placemat