Walking with the Mayor

Ron Redfern and Mayor Loveridge


Walking the walk


Mayor Loveridge pointing
out city landmarks

This past weekend saw about 50 participants show up early Saturday morning at the base of Mt. Rubidoux for the first of four "Walk with the Mayor" events.

The informal gathering allowed guests an opportunity to talk one-on-one with Riverside Mayor Ron Loveridge while taking in the scenery and getting a bit of exercise. The Mayor made a valiant effort to meet and talk with many of the guests as the group walked the newly-repaved trail.

Special guest Ron Redfern, CEO/Publisher of The Press-Enterprise newspaper, walked and chatted with guests as well, answering general inquiries and questions. Also on hand was Councilman Mike Gardner.

Three more "Walk with the Mayor" gatherings, each with a special guest, are currently scheduled:

• July 18 - Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park - Central Avenue entrance. Special guest: Timothy White - UCR Chancellor
• August 15 - California Citrus State Historic Park - 9400 Dufferin Ave. (near Van Buren Blvd.). Special guest: Rick Miller, RUSD Superintendent
• September 19 - Hidden Valley Wilderness Park - 11401 Arlington Avenue. Special guest: Stan Morrison, UCR Athletic Director

Guests are asked to meet up at 7:30 a.m. with the "walk" beginning promptly at 7:45 a.m. The events are expected to last approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours each.