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Meet Tomasz Golka — he’s well-traveled, passionate and ready for a new era.
18 DOWNTOWN REVIVAL BEAUTY
The long-silent Rouse building is back or soon will be as the Culver Center of the Ar ts.
20 ECONOMY SMART & STRONG
Despite downward trends, five local businesses are on the rise, adding jobs and getting ready for more growth. Success isn’t a story; it’s a strategy.
29 NEIGHBORHOODS AT HOME WITH UCR
It’s open, it’s casual and not just all about college. Living in the University neighborhood can keep you young. DEPARTMENTS
Hot list and calendar, 8 Mission & Market, 14 Shop Riverside guide, 33 Higher education special adver tising section, 40 Dining guide, 56 Seen, 59
features 46 What’s in store? It’s Mar tin Goodwin and his cer tified organic revolution. 52 Go deep — deep dish that is. The pie at Romano’s Family Italian Restaurant and Chicago Pizzeria recalls old-time Second City flavors. 64 What’s better than PB&J with a hug? Coming home. Laura Froehlich makes sure each returning soldier, sailor, Marine or active duty service person knows what welcome means. 66 Past lives Rober t Poe lived in both physics and the world, a man of science who wanted to repay society.
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The reception area is sunken with a gracious hotel lobby feeling. Over the past 35 years the group has grown to an additional 6 offices providing dental care for parts of Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Riverside Dental Group employs over 30 Dentists and 250 employees from our local communities. Annually our offices treat more than 110,000 patients. Riverside Dental Group and Associate offices are pleased to receive the prestigious accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care
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‘RAIN’ SEPT. 24-26 – A tribute to the Beatles, from “The Ed Sullivan Show” to “Abbey Road.” Fox Performing Ar ts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside; 8 p.m. Sept. 24, 2 and 8 p.m. Sept. 25; 1 and 6 p.m. Sept. 26; 877-308-2929, www.broadwayinriverside.com. Also: “The Color Purple,” Oct. 29-31; Monty Python’s “Spamalot,” Jan. 28-30, 2011; “Legally Blonde The Musical,” March 18-20; “Burn the Floor,” May 20-22.
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‘STAR TREK THE EXHIBITION’ THROUGH FEB. 28 – Experience Gene Roddenberry’s vision of the future through an exhibit that features the largest collection of authentic “Star Trek” ar tifacts — including replica sets from the TV shows — and information ever put on public display. “Star Trek” is at the Metropolitan Showcase, 3800 Main St. (at University Avenue). Other exhibits are at the Metropolitan Museum, 3580 Mission Inn Ave.; 951-826-5273,
LAKE ALICE TRADING COMPANY AUGUST – Misha, Aug. 4; Eclipse, Aug. 6; 5th Dementia, Aug. 7; Tango Kilo, Aug. 11; The James Douglas Show, Aug. 13; Roadwork, Aug. 14; Good Creation, Aug. 18; Little George & The Big Time, Aug. 20; Fur Traders, Aug. 21; Kid Gramophone, Aug. 25; 90 Proof, Aug. 27; Resurrected, Aug. 28. 3616 University Ave., Riverside; 951-686-7343, www.lakealicetradingco.com.
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THE PROMENADE SHOPS AUGUST – Queen Nation (Queen tribute), Aug. 7; Desperado (Eagles tribute), Aug. 14; The Police Experience, (Police tribute), Aug. 21; Lights (Journey tribute), Aug. 28. The Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos, 2780 Cabot Drive, Corona; free; 951-277-7601, www.promenadeshopsatdoslagos.com. RIVERSIDE PLAZA AUGUST – Steve Eddy, DJ Jon Smooth, Aug. 6; What’s Going On? (Marvin Gaye tribute), Gerald Colunga, Aug. 7; On the Roxx, Sombra Quieta, Aug. 13; Buffalo Blues,
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Larry Flahive, Aug. 14; Ruby Gumbo, Wilton, Riverside Ar ts Project opening reception, Aug. 20; The Magnutz, Vincent Nolan, Aug. 21; Them Novus, Aug. 27; The Relics, Viento Libre, Aug. 28. Riverside Plaza, Central and Riverside avenues; most concer ts 7-9 p.m.; 951-683-1066, ext. 113, www.shopriversideplaza.com. CANYON CREST TOWNE CENTRE AUGUST-SEPTEMBER – Eddie Would Tow, Aug. 3; Night Tides, Aug. 10 and 31; The Relics (a Riverside band playing classic guitar rock tunes), Aug. 17; Roller Coaster, Aug. 24; Brassworks, Sept. 14. Canyon Crest Towne Centre, 5225 Canyon Crest Drive, Riverside; 951-686-1222, www.cctownecentre.com. CONCERTS ON THE CASTLE GREEN AUG. 1-29 – Concer ts every Sunday during the month. Teen Challenge, 5445 Chicago Ave., Riverside; 6 p.m.; 951-682-8990. RHYTHM OF RIVERSIDE AUG. 4, 11 – Concer ts featuring the Top 40 sounds of Suave on Aug. 4 and the Latin/Salsa mix of Latin Society on Aug. 11. Fairmount Park, 2601 Fairmount Blvd., Riverside; 6-9 p.m.; www.riversideca.gov/park_rec.
‘HISTORY’S SHADOW’ THROUGH OCT. 30 – An exhibition of photos that David Maisel made of X-rays of classical sculpture done originally for conservation purposes. UCR/California Museum of Photography, 3824 Main St., Riverside; 951-827-4787, cmp.ucr.edu. Also: “Old School,” through Aug. 7; “But First Define the Mountain,” through Oct. 30; “Library of Dust,” Aug. 31-Jan. 1.
THE O’JAYS AUG. 7 – Concer t featuring the popular recording ar tists. Primm Valley Casino Resor ts, Interstate 15 at the California/ Nevada state line; 8 p.m.; 800-745-3000, www.primmvalleyresor ts.com. Also: Ted Nugent, Aug. 14; Lonestar, Aug. 21; Patti LaBelle, Sept. 11; John Michael Montgomery, Sept. 25; Howie Mandel, Oct 9; Paul Anka, Oct. 23.
CONCERTS ON THE GREEN AUG. 5-19 – Thursday night concer ts hosted by the city of Corona. Corona City Hall, 400 S. Vicentia; 7-9 p.m.; free; 951-736-2241.
MOVIES & MUSIC ON MAIN AUG. 12 – “Shor ts” screening. Bring your chair and enjoy movies on the second and four th Thursday of the month, music on third Thursday, hosted by Riverside Downtown Par tnership. Main Street, between University and Mission Inn Ave.; 7 p.m. live enter tainment, 8 p.m. movie screening; free; www.riversidedowntown.org. Also: “The Spy Next Door,” Aug. 26; “Up,” Sept. 9; “Princess and the Frog,” Sept. 23.
SUMMER THEATER FESTIVAL AUG. 6-22 – Sixth annual event features performances of “Emperor’s New Clothes,” “Route 66” and “The Foreigner.” Corona
RIVERSIDE BALLET ARTS AUG. 9-14 – International Workshop Week. 3840 Lemon St.; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; 951-686-0226, riversideballetar ts.com.
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calendar FOSTER FAMILY PICNIC AUG. 21 – Event honoring foster families, with food, music, water games, face-painting, crafts, jumpers. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 5545 Alessandro Blvd., Riverside; 4-7 p.m.; 951-776-0019 or 951-276-3943. ‘BLYTHE SPIRIT’ SEPT. 10-26 – New season opens with the comic play written by Noel Coward. Riverside Community Players Theater, 4026 14th St.; 951-686-4030, www.riversidecommunityplayers.com. ROUTE 66 RENDEZVOUS SEPT. 16-19 – 21st annual Stater Bros. Route 66 Rendezvous, a showcase of classic cars, cruises, burn-out competitions, neon lights contests, concer ts and more. Downtown San Bernardino; 6-10 p.m. Sept. 16-17, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 19; 909-388-2934, www.route-66.org. STEVE MILLER BAND SEPT. 17 – The Campaign 800 launch concer t. Proceeds benefit the Kids Rock Free music education program. Fender Center for the Performing Ar ts, 365 N. Main St., Corona;
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‘JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT’ SEPT. 17-26 – The enduringly popular family favorite, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. Landis Performing Ar ts Center, 4800 Magnolia Ave., Riverside; 8 p.m. Sept. 17-18, 24-25, 2 p.m. Sept. 18-19, 25-26; 951-222-8100, www.landispac.com, www.performanceriverside.org. Also: “Little Shop of Horrors,” Nov. 12-21.
CHINESE MOON FESTIVAL SEPT. 23 – Seventh annual event, with storytelling, music, enter tainment, games and more. Heritage House, 8193 Magnolia Ave., Riverside; 6-8 p.m.; free; 951-826-5273, www.riversideca.gov/museum/heritage.asp.
MAYOR’S BALL FOR THE ARTS SEPT. 18 – Annual event, which is a fundraiser for Riverside ar ts programs. Enter tainment includes a performance by the Riverside Lyric Opera. White Park, 3936 Chestnut St., Riverside; 5-10 p.m.; $35 ($60 includes catering); 951-680-1345. MAYOR’S NIGHT OUT SEPT. 22 – Meet Mayor Ron O. Loveridge and Councilman Steve Adams, talk with representatives from the City Manager’s office, Police Depar tment and other officials. Twinhill Elementary School,
MARIACHI FESTIVAL SEPT. 25 – Mariachis — of course — ballet folklorico, a fun zone for the kids and more. Fairmount Park, 2601 Fairmount Blvd., Riverside; 3-9 p.m.; $15 day of (discounts if purchased in advance); 951-826-2000. GOLF CLASSIC SEPT. 27 – 25th annual event hosted by the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce. Jurupa Hills Country Club, 6161 Moraga Ave., Riverside; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 951-683-7100, www.riverside-chamber.com. MEDICAL LECTURE SEPT. 30 – The 25th Dr. Rober t H. Joseph Memorial Lecture, “Understanding Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Caregiving,”
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CITRUS HERITAGE RUN OCT. 10 – Five- and 10K runs and walks for adults and children, with proceeds benefiting Smar tRiverside’s Digital Inclusion Program. Registration star ts at 6 a.m.; first event at 7 a.m. Galleria at Tyler, 1299 Galleria at Tyler, Riverside; $30 adults, $15 children; 951-351-6190, smar triverside.org/citrusheritagerun.asp.
GO GREEN DAY OCT. 2 – Second annual event with environmental exhibits, ar t contest winners, speakers, green vendors, kids zone, food, enter tainment. White Park, 3901 Market St., Riverside; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; 951-369-6030, www.seniorsgogreen.org. HISTORY LECTURE OCT. 3 – Nancy Wenzel will discuss the history of the Jensen Ranch and family. Cornelius Boy Jensen was a west Riverside area pioneer, and the Jensen ranch house is one of the oldest buildings in Riverside County. Dining Commons, La Sierra University, 4500 Riverwalk Parkway, Riverside; 12:30 p.m.; $10; 951-780-2313, www.riversidehistoricalsociety.org. Also: History of March Air Force Base, Dec. 5.
RIVERSIDE PHILHARMONIC OCT. 16 – A new era begins for The Phil, under the direction of a new music director and with performances in a new home. Fox Theater, Riverside; 8 p.m.; $11-$74; 951-787-0251, www.thephilharmonic.org. Also: Concer t featuring guest ar tist Rachel Bar ton Pine, violin, Jan. 22. FALL PLANT SALE OCT. 23-24 – Nearly 10,000 plants and more than 400 kinds will be available. UC Riverside Botanic Gardens, 900 University Ave.; 951-784-6962, www.gardens.ucr.edu.
RIVERSIDE LYRIC OPERA OCT. 7 – Performing at the opening of The Barbara and Ar t Culver Center of the Ar ts,
CITRUS CLASSIC BIKE RIDE OCT. 17 – Rides open to all ages and experience levels, with courses ranging from six miles to a “century ride” of 100 miles. Plus, shor t “kiddie rides” for young par ticipants. All rides star t at Riverside Plaza, where festivities will include games, goodie bags and food. Proceeds benefit Riverside Educational Enrichment Foundation and the Alvord Educational Foundation. Riverside Plaza, Central and Riverside avenues; entry fees $25-$85; 951-787-8421, www.riversidecitrusclassic.org.
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Deja vu for the Fox Seven decades after hosting the first public sneak preview of “Gone With the Wind,” the Fox Performing Arts Center will have an encore screening Aug. 6. It’s the perfect venue, just as it was on Sept. 9, 1939, when filmmaker David O. Selznick brought a copy of the nearly finished movie along with a few investors and his wife. “He chose Riverside as the all-American town, and he Ann Rutherford got a good cross-section of people,” says actress Ann Rutherford, who played Carreen
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O’Hara. “They gave him the news that he needed: that he and his backers were going to get their money back.” “GWTW” went on to earn $400 million worldwide, and is the all-time box office champ when ticket prices are adjusted for inflation. After an exhaustive restoration, the Fox reopened in January and appears much as it did in 1939. Of course, amenities were added for today’s audiences, including new seats, modern lighting and an advanced sound system. Before the presentation, the Fox Riverside Theater Foundation is planning a fundraiser, which will feature a presentation by five of the seven surviving cast members, including Rutherford, choice movie seating, hors d’oeuvres, wine and beverages.
Tiny bubbles, big idea Bubble Wrap to most kids is a toy. Anant Gunjeet thinks of it as something else: a pain reliever. Anant, who is entering the eighth grade at Villegas Middle School, last year was given a science project to make something using the transparent plastic material generally used for packing fragile items. Coming up with an idea was easy. Anant’s grandmother, Usha Sharat, who lives in India, has peripheral neuropathy as a result of diabetes. The condition makes it painful for her to walk, and the family has been unable to find shoes that would alleviate the pain. Anant designed a pair of shoes — made with Bubble Wrap, rubber
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soles, shoe laces, cotton balls and glue. They worked just as he hoped. The assignment was presented as part of an ethics-building project through La Sierra University’s Students In Free Enterprise team. SIFE members presented Anant with the organization’s Young Innovator Award. Anant is spending the summer reading, swimming, riding his bike and playing with his younger sister. The straight-A student also has started a small business tutoring kids in the neighborhood. The 13-year-old has plans to enter the contest again. “I am going to start thinking up ideas,” he says. “I’m going to invent something new; I’m not sure exactly what yet.”
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uided by the philosophy that art is not a luxury but a necessity, Tomasz Golka surely seems destined for success. As the newly appointed music director of the Riverside County Philharmonic, the native of Warsaw, Poland, has a diverse season planned that he hopes not only affirms his beliefs but also brings the community together in exciting and unexpected ways. “Everything that the Philharmonic has done in the past has been audience friendly, and I’ve been pleasantly surprised how much people are into it,” says Golka, who replaces the late Patrick Flynn, The Phil’s music director for 18 years. “I’m looking to expand on its popularity and find different ways to interact with many of the arts organizations in Riverside. In a nutshell, I want to make it even more relevant in people’s lives.” The appointment of Golka, who was guest conductor for The Phil’s Oct. 3 concert, came after a two-year search for the perfect candidate. He is just what the organization needs to help continue Flynn’s legacy of excellence, says Philharmonic President Jeffrey Kaatz. “Tomasz has spent a lot of time creating musical programs that have dramatically increased the number of persons attending Lubbock, Texas, Symphony concerts,” where he also acts as music director, Kaatz says. “He’s done this by meeting people, learning about their musical interests and building programs that appeal to broader audiences. “He is young, dynamic and has a number of creative ideas that will take the Riverside Philharmonic to a new performance level.”
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Golka, 34, has built an extensive resume, which includes winning the 2003 Eduardo Mata International Conducting Competition. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Rice University in Houston. He also has been a guest conductor for the Warsaw Philharmonic and Fort Worth Symphony, among others. Along his musical journey, Golka has toured Mexico frequently and appeared with nearly all of that country’s top orchestras. Those experiences have greatly influenced his approach to conducting. “In many places, the symphony has become almost an elitist thing,” Golka says. “But it’s not that way at all in Latin America. The people realize its value for everyone from all walks of life, and there is absolutely no exclusivity. That’s what I want to get across to people here in America.” Golka and the Riverside County Philharmonic have planned a dynamic season full of surprises at every turn. Adding to the excitement will be a new home venue, the recently renovated Fox Performing Arts Center. The Phil’s former home of 50 years, the Riverside Municipal Auditorium, is facing a makeover of its own. The new season opens in Oct. 16 with renowned Southern California cellist Felix Fan. The concert also will include Rossini’s Overture to Il Viaggio a Reims and Mozart’s Symphony No. 35 “Haffner.” In January, violinist Rachel Barton Pine will perform, which Golka predicts will be one of the season’s highlights. “Rachel is a very cool and contemporary musician,” Golka says. “It’s going to be exciting to see what crazy thing she ends up
Meet Tomasz Golka Born: Warsaw, Poland, Oct. 14, 1975 Residence: Berlin, Germany Musical training: Along with holding bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Rice University in Houston, he studied conducting with David Effron at Indiana University and with Gustav Meier and Markand Thakar at Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore. Instrument: Violin Recent achievements: Brought works by Lutosławski, Ligeti, Webern, Dutilleux, Bruckner, and the early 20th century tone poems of Karlowicz to Lubbock, Texas, audiences for the first time. Included was the American premiere of “A Sorrowful Tale,” Karlowicz’s final completed composition. Is most proud of: As a conducting fellow at the 2006 Tanglewood Music Festival, he worked with James Levine, shared the podium with Bernard Haitink, and conducted an historic performance of Stravinsky’s “Soldier’s Tale” with legendary composers Milton Babbitt, Elliott Car ter and John Harbison. Favorite composers: Bach, Bar tok, Beethoven, Berg, Brahms, Bruckner, Debussy, Haydn, Lutoslawski, Mozar t, Mendelssohn, Schuber t and Schumann In his iPod: Everything from Miles Davis to Nusrat Fateh to Ali Khan to Mozar t. Habit: Jogs 5 kilometers a day. What he loves most about music: “For me it is the magical and totally unique experience that music can give that I am drawn to. It is very hard to describe, as only by experiencing music can you have this feeling. I tend to see some similarity with meditation, where one sor t of loses oneself.” Photo by G a br iel Luis Acost a
throwing into her performance. She always does something unexpected.” The philharmonic’s third program in April will feature 17-year-old violinist Jourdan Urbach, a critically acclaimed musician from Roslyn Heights, N.Y. “We couldn’t be more excited about bringing this brilliant young man here,” Golka says.
While a guest artist for the final program in May has not been announced, the show will feature selections from American film composer Bernard Herrmann. “Music is like food and water,” Golka says. “It has the power to make us feel like we’re not alone and it’s for absolutely everyone. I couldn’t be more excited to share my passion for it with the people of Riverside.”
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t’s been nearly 50 years since the historic Rouse building in downtown Riverside bustled with activity and excitement. From 1895-1964, the facility housed Rouse’s Department Store, a shopper’s paradise for locals and tourists alike. In October, the Rouse building once again will come to life when it is unveiled as The Barbara and Art
Interior view of the Culver Center of the Arts Ph ot os co u r t e s y C u l ve r Ce nt e r of t h e A r t s
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Culver Center of the Arts. Best described as a cultural gathering place, according to Jonathan Green, executive director for UC Riverside Artsblock, the Culver Center will provide an interactive space for the UCR/California Museum of Photography, the Sweeney Art Gallery and all of the Artsblock cultural entities to showcase works through various mediums. “I see the Culver Center as sort of a college with many departments that will have the opportunity to use all of its facilities for exhibitions and performances,” Green says. “Our mission is to educate people about what is going on in today’s art world, whether it be photography, painting, music or any other form.” Along with exhibition space, the Culver Center will feature an 80-seat film and video screening room, atrium gallery, public cafe and a live performance area for artists and musicians.
After decades as a department store, the Rouse building will return as an arts center in October.
Additionally, it will hold a seismically protected case for UCR/CMP’s treasured Keystone-Mast glass plate negative collection. The case was funded by a $500,000 Save America’s Treasures grant from the federal government. Plans for the Culver Center were put into motion in 2000 though a $5 million challenge grant pledged by the late Riverside philanthropist Tony Culver (who named the center after his parents). Of those funds, $1.5 million was used to purchase the property; the rest paid for part of the design and construction. Riverside’s Redevelopment Agency contributed $2.25 million and UCR’s College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences provided $1.3 million. The state
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here are some signs that indicate an economic recovery is star ting to take shape. While economists debate the strength of that recovery and how long it will take, there is one thing most can agree on: dark clouds have been hanging overhead for too long. But there are some areas where rays of sunshine have actually been peeking through — including here in Riverside. Many local companies are defying the downturn, and on the following pages we take a look at five of them. These businesses have recently expanded, or have plans to do so soon. All are being positioned for even more growth once the economy rebounds.
Flexsteel Industries Inc. Growing from one factory in Minneapolis to a nationwide network with 1,200 employees, Flexsteel has a long, successful history. Things continue to look up for the company this year as it celebrates its 118th anniversary. With corporate headquarters in Dubuque, Iowa, Flexsteel has manufacturing and distribution facilities in Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Pennsylvania and Riverside. The local facility opened in 1978 near
Riverside Municipal Airport as a 60,000-squarefoot furniture production plant. Since then, it has expanded to 240,000 square feet and employs nearly 200 people. It’s about to grow again. “In the next year we’re planning to expand Riverside’s distribution space by 80,000 square feet one block down the road,” says Justin R. Mills, the company’s director of advertising and public relations. The recession notwithstanding, sales are up
11 percent this year over last year. Says Mills, “We’re having a pretty good year.” Flexsteel’s longevity is due to smart business practices, diversification and a commitment to high quality products, according to Mills. A strong balance sheet is another key to its growth. “Right now we have no debt,” he says. “Our ability to supply and work with suppliers and to be able to pay bills is huge. Our ability to be a reliable supplier is tenfold in the marketplace.” In addition, Flexsteel supports its business
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partners, relying on independent retailers to sell its products. For instance, some 1,300 outlets sell the company’s residential furniture, and Flexsteel doesn’t undercut them by selling the same products online or at its own stores. Flexsteel Industries Inc. What it does: Designs, manufactures, impor ts and markets upholstered and wood furniture for the residential, recreational vehicle, office, hospitality and health-care markets. Established: In 1893 as the Rolph & Ball Furniture Company in Minneapolis, a manufacturer of upholstered furniture for pioneers heading west. In 1934, it was renamed the Flexsteel Spring Corporation. Employees: 1,200, including nearly 200 in Riverside Website: www.flexsteel.com Why things are looking up: “It goes back to being well diversified,” says company executive Justin Mills. “We have three different divisions and different sources for our products — a good mix of domestic and foreign goods.”
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Maybe the rising price of gas drove more people to ride bikes to cut down on gas consumption. Maybe laid-off workers simply have more time to ride. Maybe folks have been so stressed they have turned to biking for some R&R. Whatever the reason, bike riding is a popular pastime, and that’s good news for Jenson USA. The company has been in business for 16 years, with the last few — at the height of the recession — producing some of its best numbers. Sales this year have topped $25 million, and in terms of percentage growth sales grew 17 percent from 2007 to 2008, and 29 percent from 2008 to 2009. “Our most profitable years have been 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 — and each year was subsequently more successful than the previous year,” says the 32-year-old company founder, Mike Cachat. “Bicycles aren’t expensive. A lot of people have bikes hanging in their garage and maybe now they’ll pick up an old hobby. There is a customer base that would want to ride their bikes more. It’s relaxing; it’s a cheap mode of transportation, and there are a lot of benefits to cycling.” Cachat runs his business as “an open book” for employees and encourages them to be creative. “I give my employees the benefit to be entrepreneurs, to try their ideas out,” he says. “They’re not going to get fired over a failing idea. It’s more of what they can learn.” Cachat started his company when he was a 16-year-
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old student at Troy High School in Fullerton. In 2001, he moved his growing business to Ontario into an 18,000-square-foot facility. In 2006, he leased a property in Corona for a retail store to augment the online businesses. When the recession took hold and commercial real estate prices fell, Cachat bought a 74,000-square-foot building in Riverside and moved his headquarters and distribution center here in April. Next, Jenson USA is improving its website, with plans to increase marketing, expand product offers and continue to build relationships with vendors and customers. Jenson USA What it does: Online and retail supplier of bicycles, bicycle par ts and accessories Established: In 1994 as a catalog business Employees: 65 Website: www.jensonusa.com Why things are looking up: “We have been continually improving all aspects of our business no matter how the times were,” says founder, president and CEO Mike Cachat. “The downturn occurred so you’re seeing a retraction in the industry and other competitors folded, so we’re there to take that business. We also didn’t decrease our marketing effor ts.”
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Icon Vehicle Dynamics opened in 2007, just as the economy was going down, but business for this company has only been going up. Sales this year have increased 25 to 30 percent over last year, and in early June, the company celebrated its largest single sales day and it’s largest single sales week ever. One reason for Icon’s success is its products are not manufactured and assembled overseas, but here in Riverside, close to its customers. Most of those customers are truck enthusiasts who want top suspension systems and better performance for their trucks or SUVs. “One of our keys has always been the customer service part of it,” says Mike Crosby, the sales and marketing manager. “We offer a lifetime warranty on most of our products.” Icon opened in Corona with six employees. Last year, it moved to a Riverside facility that’s twice as big as the first one — 36,000 square feet on three acres — so the company has room to grow. As new products are introduced, employees will be
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added, says Crosby, who notes that many competitors manufacture products in China, and some have filed for bankruptcy, had layoffs or downsized facilities. “We’re just the opposite,” he says. “We’re in a larger facility, and we’ve doubled our staff.” And how’s this for a reversal? Icon now exports its products to several other countries, including China. The company is looking to expand its marketing opportunities, and earlier this year introduced new shock absorbers for off-roading, reaching out to a new group of potential customers. “We’re excited about our new products and the feedback we’ve had,” Crosby says. Icon Vehicle Dynamics What it does: Manufacturer of aftermarket suspension components for trucks and SUVs Established: 2007 Employees: 12 Website: www.iconvehicledynamics.com Why things are looking up: “We have a high-end, high-quality product, and we back it with incredible customer service,” says Mike Crosby, the company’s sales and marketing manager. “That’s why we have continued to grow in a down economy.”
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Surado Solutions In an odd sort of way, the recession is helping business prospects for Surado Solutions. The brainchild of Riverside technology innovator Sundip Doshi, the company offers Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software that helps businesses grow and prosper. CRM software helps companies increase sales, implement marketing campaigns and improve customer service, plus increase automation and promote better business practices. Customers often see a bottom-line improvement in just two months, Doshi says. “We can help businesses do more with less,” he adds. “More and more companies are realizing it. This is becoming a necessity.” Surado Solutions is one of the few companies to provide Web-hosted CRM services and on-site solutions installed on a company’s own servers. Surado covers manufacturing, technology, communications, banking and finance, health care, education and homeland security. The company is doing well and is poised for major growth. Sales this year are expected to be 70 to 80 percent higher than last year, and by the end of next year, Surado hopes to double its number of employees — a great way to celebrate the company’s 15th anniversary. “I started it in my guest bedroom, so I was employee No. 1,” says Doshi about those early days before
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he moved the fledgling company into a 500-squarefoot office. In 2007, Surado built a new, 36,700-square-foot headquarters at University Research Park and moved there in 2008. “We’re not fully occupied, but we are getting ready for our growth,” Doshi says. “We know the next five years are going to be very exciting.” In 2007, Surado started developing a Web-hosted solution model and released its versions of the online product last year. Today, Surado is developing solutions for mobile devices and does business in all 50 states and 64 foreign countries, offering online product demonstrations and online training. Looking forward, Surado is focusing on educating small and mid-sized businesses about its software. “That’s where we see the greatest opportunity right now,” Doshi says. Surado Solutions What it does: Tech company that provides customer relationship management software and solutions to businesses Established: 1995 Employees: 30 Website: www.suradocrm.com Why things are looking up: “We are going to be deploying new software solutions using strategic par tnerships around the world to market solutions to small businesses,” says company founder Sundip Doshi. august-september 2010 | riversidethemag.com | 25
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When a business, nonprofit or government agency makes a purchase, HHB, Inc. provides tools to ensure that the funds are spent the way they are supposed to be, and that clients can provide accountability and transparency in their actions — important issues today. With the help of sophisticated computer software that works over the Internet in real time and can detect suspected “patterns of impropriety,” HHB helps clients track purchases and acquisitions, keep project budgets in line and eliminate irregularities and corruption. One of the company’s clients is the government of Iraq, which purchased HHB software in 2006 to manage that country’s reconstruction funds. Corporate headquarters are in Riverside, where a significant hiring spree is about to begin this fall. The company also has offices around the world, including the Mideast, Europe, Africa and the Philippines. HHB founder and CEO John D. Parks grew up in Riverside, working in his family’s construction business, hence Ph o t o by G a b r i e l L u i s Ac o s t a Bill Seiber, left, John D. Parks and Gene Johnson of HHB, Inc. in Riverside the company name (an acronym of the former name, HardHatBid, Inc.). The operations. Hiring should be underway in September company is about to change its name again — to HHB and October, Johnson says. Global, which would better reflect its business model. HHB also plans to expand its product line and continue HHB’s worldwide client base has helped the company with consulting services. prosper during difficult times domestically, according to “Governments realize that by using our solutions they can Executive Vice President Gene Johnson. help create jobs,” Johnson says. “We have been working internationally so that has
benefitted us,” he says. “We have not experienced the difficulties that have affected the United States. We have focused on growing business in areas that have not been as hard hit.” New clients are in Ghana, Morocco, Uganda and other nations that seek to use the HHB solution to stimulate economic development. HHB also is looking to grow business domestically and expects to hire 100 to 200 more workers in Riverside. Jobs will run the gamut from receptionist to executive sales to programming, supporting domestic and international 26
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HHB, Inc. What it does: High-tech firm that provides corporate and governmental solutions for project and purchasing compliance. Established: 2000 Employees: 30 consultants in Riverside, plus several hundred consultants around the globe Website: www.hhbglobal.com Why things are looking up: “With our continued focus on our core business and continuing to build on our successes, we have been able to create a new market niche that is being embraced by governments and corporations around the world,” says Executive Vice President Gene Johnson.
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Riverside Metropolitan Museum Exhibits “Race: Are We So Different?” Exhibit Adornment Exhibit 3580 Mission Inn Avenue Riverside, CA 92501 Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission is free for all. For more info call 951-826-5273
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Gurumantra Khalsa and his wife, Siri, enjoy the lush gardens at their home along the 4100 block of Watkins Drive in Riverside.
Smart T living University neighborhood spreads well beyond the UC Riverside campus Wr it te n by A my Be nt ley Photos by G a br iel Luis Acost a
he UC Riverside campus is such a huge part of the University neighborhood that it’s easy to forget there’s more to the area than just the college. Casual restaurants, open-space areas, nature trails, parks and University Village also define the neighborhood. There are plenty of restaurants to suit all tastes: Mediterranean and Lebanese, sushi, pizza, Vietnamese, Mexican, Thai, Mongolian barbecue and more. During the summer, residents can enjoy a dip in the pool at Islander Park. The rugged Box Springs Mountain Reserve is an open space popular with locals. “Students climb up to the top and enjoy the stars,” says Councilman Andy Melendrez, who represents Ward 2, which includes the neighborhood. There’s no mistaking, however, the major impact UC Riverside has on its neighbors. Long before it grew to 19,500 students and more than 6,000 staffers, residents moved to the neighborhood for its open spaces and the Box Springs mountain range. august-september 2010 | riversidethemag.com | 29
‘We love the trails, and one of the things that makes this neighborhood unique is the open space and nature areas.’
“I love my neighborhood. We’ve got the trails, the mountains and this great educational institution — a world-class institution,” says Gurumantra Khalsa, a resident since 1986. “We love the trails, and one of the things that makes this neighborhood unique is the open space and nature areas.” As the neighborhood representative to the city’s Riverside Neighborhood Partnership and a longtime advocate for his community, Khalsa understands the concerns his neighbors have about traffic, noise and parking problems from UCR students. But residents work with city and college officials to find solutions and also preserve open areas. Khalsa, who works from home publishing a nutrition newsletter, often hears music wafting over from the campus. That may disturb some, but he enjoys the music.
William Ibekwe does early morning sprints in front of the Glen Mor student apartments at UC Riverside.
“It keeps me young,” he says. While UCR is a good neighbor, Khalsa says, some residents have expressed concerns that too many homes have become student rentals, which led the city to limit home occupancy to four unrelated residents per house. Traffic, parking issues and excessive noise from campus events sometimes can be problems, admits Jeff Kraus, UCR’s director of Community Relations and a liaison
A sprawling view of the mouth of Box Springs Mountain Park and part of the University neighborhood as seen from Two Tree Trails.
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University Village offers a mix of retail, restaurants and a movie theater, making it a popular destination for residents.
Goodwin’s Organic Foods & Drinks carries certified organic produce, much of it grown locally.
to the residents and city, but “we try to get the complaints taken care of really quickly.� UC Riverside actually has a great reputation for helping the community. It was ranked 16th in the nation for contributing to the public good, according to a 2009 survey by Washington Monthly, which placed UCR ahead of several highly regarded institutions including Notre Dame, Duke, Georgetown and Northwestern. Among the factors considered in the survey: social mobility
(recruiting and graduating low-income students), research (producing cutting-edge scholarship and PhDs), and service (encouraging students to give something back to their country). A major issue in the neighborhood is the proposed Metrolink route to Perris, scheduled to begin operating in 2012. The public comment period ended in May, and all sides are working to develop mitigation measures to reduce noise, traffic and safety concerns, Melendrez says. An environmental impact report is expected later this year. Local residents want better sound protection and beefed-up safety improvements for the $230 million project. Plans call for six morning and six evening commuter trains to run from downtown Riverside east toward Hunter Business Park and UCR, and then south into Perris on a route currently used by freight trains. Despite these ongoing concerns, living so close to a major university has benefits for non-student neighbors: plays, concerts, lectures and access to the UCR Botanical Gardens, the Sweeney Art Gallery and the California Museum of Photography. The 40-acre botanic garden has more than four miles of scenic trails for walking, bird-watching and jogging. august-september 2010 | riversidethemag.com | 31
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New Yorker staff writer Lawrence Wright and Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, who spoke at an education conference UCR co-sponsored at the Riverside Convention Center. For arts lovers, the University Theater showcases music quartets, plays, comedians and other entertainment from September through May. For a schedule, visit www.ucr.edu/happenings. Sports fans can enjoy Division I action in baseball, basketball, soccer, volleyball and other sports. “We often play 25 teams that come here (during the year), including USC and UCLA,” Kraus says. In addition, a new UC Riverside School of Medicine is expected to welcome its first students in 2012. It will be the first new public medical school west of the Mississippi to open since 1971.
Neighborhood parks have opportunities for a range of outdoor activities. Henry Arensburger, top, leaps into the pool at Islander Park; basketball is favored by these players at Highland Park.
It’s a living plant museum with more than 3,500 plant species from around the world. The wealth of vegetation creates a sanctuary for wildlife, and nearly 200 bird species have been observed. “In the summer there is no better place to walk because you are in that canopy of trees. It’s really nice,” Kraus said. “There are both paved trails and 32
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dirt trials that wander through the area. It gives you ideas about how to garden.” UCR also hosts free lectures by visiting professors, world-renowned scientists, newsmakers, scholars and other notable people. They are open to the public and are held at the Hub on campus. Recent speakers have included poet Maya Angelou, 2008 Kyoto Prize winner Charles Taylor,
At a glance Neighborhood: University Size: 4.47 square miles Population: 17,925 (2000 census) Education: Highland and Hyatt elementary schools, University Heights Middle School, John W. Nor th High School, UC Riverside Parks: Highland Park and Islander Park; Mount Vernon Park is undeveloped Shopping: University Village Notable business: Goodwin’s Organic Foods & Drinks, which is believed to be the only all-organic market in the state. It features a coffee bar, deli, bakery and groceries, and offers classes in organic cooking and nutrition. See related story on Page 46.
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projected to create 12,700 construction jobs and about 7,200 permanent full-time jobs by the time it’s completed over the next 11 years. The UCR medical school will create jobs for construction workers, medical school faculty, researchers and support staff. All of those openings will be warmly welcomed. The unemployment rates for both the city of Riverside and Riverside County were hovering around 14.5 percent in June, according to the California Employment Development Department. While environmental businesses and the health-care industry are expected to start hiring, and manufacturing is picking up a little, the job recovery will take a while, says Sue Mitchell, co-owner and co-founder of the employment agency Riverside Personnel Services. “Overall it will be a slow process,” she says. “Everybody’s cautious, but we are feeling an uptick.” Massive layoffs have slowed, but so has the hiring of new full-time employees locally due to employers bringing back laid-off or furloughed employees first. “There is some pent-up need, but companies are still cautious,” Mitchell says. “Some of the hiring is part-time or temporary.” People seeking full-time positions should consider temporary work month 2010 | riversidethemag.com | xx
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Re sp o nd in g to t h e e c o no mi c c r i si s The value of the School has been reinforced as the region, state and nation have confronted the current economic crisis. As unemployment in the region soared from less than 5 percent to more than 15 percent, the School has stepped forward to help in ways that only a research-focused business school with a nationally acclaimed faculty can. Setting the example was the School’s dean, David W. Stewart, who chaired a taskforce that developed a strategic vision for the future of the city of Riverside, “Seizing Our Destiny: The Agenda for Riverside’s Innovative Future,” which was adopted by the city council at its meeting on Dec. 15, 2009 (http://www.riversideca.gov/pdf/seizingourdestiny.pdf). Among its many recommendations, the report calls for the city to become a “green machine.” It suggests the city fully implement the Green Riverside Action Plan, which promotes sustainable activities and enterprises, and for the creation of a business district that includes an enterprise zone to attract new green businesses, along with an international action plan to recruit them. But it is not the dean alone. The School’s students are actively involved in studying and making recommendations for the economic development of the region.
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L ea d in g t h e way UCR’s School of Business Administration and the A. Gary Anderson School of Management continue to receive national recognition: • Listed in the Princeton Review’s best business schools (2010) • Named one of the Top 25 graduate programs in entrepreneurship by Entrepreneur Magazine (2007) • Ranked among the 100 leading business schools for research in the world in a survey conducted by University of Texas at Dallas (2010) • Undergraduate business program ranked among the top 35 programs in public institutions (2009) • The Sloan Center for Internet Retailing, which is located within the School, has been called the best center of its kind by the Wall Street Journal (2007)
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Tips for freshmen Get organized High school teachers are more likely to remind you when assignments are due and tests are scheduled than college professors. In college, they may give you a syllabus with the due dates and not mention an assignment again until it’s time to turn it in. College expectations and responsibilities can be overwhelming, and the best way to compensate is to be organized. Go to class In college, there is no one to “make” you go to class. However, most universities do have class attendance policies and your grades can be negatively impacted if you do not attend. Also, attending class gives students advantages — not only do you learn the course material, but you may get tips on what will be on the test, how to study for the test and changes in assignment due dates. Know the professors All professors have office hours to meet with students. Don’t wait until there is a problem in the class. Get to know the professor so in the event of a problem, you have an alreadyestablished relationship. Use campus resources Tuitions and fees help support a variety of campus resources that can be beneficial to your success as a student. 44
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Find out what your campus has to offer — such as tutoring, a fitness center, health clinic, counseling center — and take advantage of those resources.
texting has its benefits, but over-reliance also can be detrimental to the process of growing up and developing independence.
Get involved The college experience includes more than just going to classes. It is an opportunity to meet new people and expand horizons. Research shows that students who are actively involved on campus are less likely to drop out.
Discuss college goals Help your son or daughter explore various academic majors and potential careers. Do not expect them to know with certainty a course of study to major in; allow some time for exploration and self-discovery. Support their academic decisions and goals.
Tips for parents Time for transition Recognize that the parent-child relationship is going to change as your child becomes more independent and often is no longer living at home for most of the year. It is normal to feel ambivalent about this change — feeling a sense of loss and at the same time feeling excited about new opportunities opening up. Communicate Reach a mutual agreement on the type and frequency of communication. Are scheduled phone calls preferred? Some prefer e-mail that can be read and responded to when it’s convenient. The availability of cell phones and
Expect change Developmentally, this is a time of significant growth and change as your child moves from adolescence to young adulthood. Their ideas and world view should expand as they are exposed to new ways of thinking and new material. Don’t panic or overreact. Be patient and allow the process to take place. This is a normal part of developing their own identity. Learn about college financing A university education is a significant investment. Become familiar with the grants, scholarships and loans that are available. Time spent exploring options can pay dividends later.
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“We’re not a grocery store, not a food store,” says Goodwin, 53, a Riverside resident. “We’re merging the health industries and the growing industry into one health center.” The grocery and health center, on West Big Springs Road near UC Riverside, sells just about any product a family might desire: raw, organic milk; cage-free eggs; organic baby products; organic pet food; even organic cake mix and ice cream. Goodwin prefers to carry products in the store that come from local farmers and small, family-run businesses because he feels the quality is better. The market is flanked on one side by a coffee shop that also sells fresh-squeezed juice and high-end loose teas. On the other, an organic deli dishes up hot food and sandwiches, soups, salads and tacos. Upstairs is an outdoor balcony and indoor study
‘The average American drinks a gallon of pesticides a year.’ lounge where students have free wireless access. There’s also a fully equipped kitchen where members can attend cooking classes. (Membership is $25 a year for families, $10 for students, and it comes with special perks and discounts, plus access to the lounge and classes.) Goodwin is a tall, lean man with close-cropped hair and glasses. He speaks earnestly about his mission to improve people’s health through good food, and exuberantly offers his thoughts: “The average American drinks a gallon of pesticides a year,” he says, referring to the chemicals many growers use to combat insects. “Food is your medicine, and medicine is your food,” Goodwin also says. The market is the first in California selling all organic food and beverages to be designated “certified organic,” he says. One of the reasons that Goodwin only sells “certified organic” products, besides the environmental and health benefits, was a reaction to what he saw as an alarming trend among mainstream grocery stores. Consumers are confused about the distinction between “organic” and “natural,” and retailers are unfairly taking advantage of this distinction to turn a profit, he says. There is no regulatory definition for the term “natural,” while the U.S. Department of Agriculture oversees the certified “organic” designation, which includes regulations such as prohibiting the use of synthetic chemicals, antibiotics and hormones
in crops and livestock. Why organic? As the Goodwin family Mar tin Goodwin’s top reasons for eating has grown with each organic. generation, so has the • It’s healthier. It has more nutrition, business. Martin’s more antioxidants and no toxins or grandfather opened pesticides. Goodwin’s Market in the • The environment — fewer toxins in the environment, the water table, the San Bernardino Mountains air and the land. some 60 years ago. At age • It suppor ts family farmers who are 12, Martin started working going extinct. It gives them livelihood. at the store in Crestline. “We really appreciate what they’re doing” he says. There are now four markets owned by the family. Goodwin has six sons and three daughters, ages 16-28. Five of them work in the family business. His 16-year-old son, George, organizes and runs a certified organic farmers’ market, which is held 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first Saturday of every month in the parking lot outside the store. As for other new endeavors, the family has launched its own certified organic product line, Natural Directions, and is in the process of issuing a challenge to customers “to vitalize your living,” a six-week program to improve health through exercise and nutrition. One of the next ventures will be growing alfalfa and raising organic beef on a ranch in Northern California. On one recent morning, Martin’s son Matthew, 19, a student at Riverside City College, spent the morning manning the coffee counter and the grocery store register.
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A: Any injury that does not allow you to bear weight or one that persists despite initial RICE efforts. Simple sprains and strains will improve after several days. Persistent and progressive pain raises the possibility of a more severe injury for which medical attention may be necessary. Q: How long should I expect recovery from a sprain or minor muscle ache to recover? Would my age — over 50 years — have an impact on my recovery time? How about common cholesterol medications, such as statins? A: With age, the recovery from minor aches and pains is slower. However, with NSAIDs and RICE, there should still be a progressive improvement, albeit at a slower pace. The time for recovery is dependent upon the baseline level of fitness and the cause of the trauma. Statins are a group of cholesterol lowering medications such as Lipitor,
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favorites. On Wednesdays, it’s acoustic night; on Thursdays, comedy. The restaurant started offering entertainment nine years ago. “People are starving for it out here,” says Romano, who attended high school in Riverside and then stayed to raise a family. He always felt Canyon Crest needed a neighborhood restaurant. “What we’ve done in the last decade is be entrenched in the community,” he says. “Everybody who comes here, they know each other.” Romano seems to have found a niche. He has three restaurants in Riverside — Jurupa, Mission Grove and Canyon
Crest. He recently launched a fourth restaurant in Redlands. And not long ago, he opened a pizzeria on Mary Street in Riverside where customers can get takeout or order at the counter and eat in. “It’s a hybrid of what we do,” Romano says of the venture into pizzerias. This fall he plans to expand even more by offering delivery service out of all the restaurants. You could say that operating a restaurant runs in Romano’s blood. Two of his uncles owned pizzerias in Chicago, and his parents own a commercial kitchen installation company. “I’ve been lucky. It just came together for me,” Romano says. “The key ingredient is I’m really passionate about what I do.” Romano’s
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DOWNTOWN & MID-CITY 3649 Mission Inn Ave.; 951-784-0300, www.missioninn.com UĂŠSidewalk dining featuring Southern Italian cuisine. Lunch and dinner Tu.-Sa. $$ CIAO BELLA RISTORANTE 1630 Spruce St.; 951-781-8840, www.ciaobellariverside.com UĂŠCasual fine dining indoors or on the patio. Lunch M-F, dinner M-Sa. RS, FB, $$ CITRUS CITY GRILLE Riverside Plaza, 3555 Riverside Plaza Drive; 951-274-9099, www.citruscitygrille.com UĂŠSteaks, seafood, lamb, chicken, pasta and more. RS, FB, $$ CRESCENT JEWELL 3597 Main St.; 951-684-1000, www.crescentjewell.com UĂŠNew Orleans style restaurant and lounge serving a full
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5250 Arlington Ave.; 951-354-5100, www.farfallasrestaurants.com UÊPizza, pasta and calzones, with specialty items like eggplant, chicken and veal parmigiana. Lunch and dinner daily, except Saturday when only dinner is served. $ GRAM’S MISSION BAR-B-QUE PALACE
3527 Main St.; 951-782-8219, www.gramsbbq.org UĂŠAn assortment of barbecue items, plus jambalaya, Creole chicken, meat loaf, pork chops and more have been served at this Riverside institution for the past two decades. $ JOE'S SUSHI 9555 Magnolia Ave.; 951-353-1929, www.joesushi.com UĂŠThis pioneer of the all-you-can eat sushi concept in Riverside also specializes in teriyaki, teppan and tempura dishes. RS $$
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Riverside Plaza, 3639 Riverside Plaza Drive, Suite 532; 951-682-2933, www.killarneys.com UĂŠOrder 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 UĂŠAuthentic 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 UĂŠMore 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 UĂŠChef Leone Palagi’s take on northern Italian cuisine has been praised far and wide, and his creativity and attention to detail shows in every dish. Live contemporary jazz performers Friday and Saturday nights. No cover charge. Dinner M-Sa., lunch Fri. RS, 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 UĂŠSignature “comfort foodsâ€? 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 UĂŠSeveral varieties 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, $ OLIO RISTORANTE At the Marriott, 3400 Market St.; 951-786-7147, www.olioristorante.com UĂŠNorthern Italian steak and seafood with an eclectic California twist. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. FB, $$ PEPITOS 6539 Magnolia Ave.; 951-788-2652 UĂŠTraditional Mexican fare including carnitas, chile verde, fajitas and steak picado. Lunch and dinner daily; breakfast items also served. FB, $ PHOOD ON MAIN 3737 Main St., Suite, 100;
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951-276-7111, www.phoodforthought.com UĂŠBilled as a hip, creative eatery, Phood offers diners choices of mix-and-match menu items akin to tapas and dim sum including the whimsically named Duck, Duck ... No Goose and I Don't Eat Meat sandwiches as well as full-sized-plate fare such as Portabella ravioli and steaks. FB $ RELISH 3535 University Ave., Riverside; 951-682-7011, www.relishdelis.net UĂŠA wide variety of sandwiches, from traditional favorites such as roast beef, salami and smoked turkey, to Relish signature selections. Breakfast and lunch M-Sa. $ THE ROYAL FALCONER 4281 Main St.; 951-684-4281, www.royalfalconerca.com UĂŠChicken, salmon, ribs, burgers and English specialties in a hometown pub-type atmosphere. There are 12 beers on tap, nine of which are imports. Bands perform two Saturdays nights a month. FB, $
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SEVILLA 3252 Mission Inn Ave.; 951-778-0611, www.cafesevilla.com UĂŠCasually elegant dining experience featuring Spanish and coastal cuisine. Nightclub with live music and dancing every night, plus a flamenco dinner show weekly. Lunch and dinner daily. FB, RS, $$$ TABLE FOR TWO 3600 Central Ave., Riverside; 951-683-3648, www.tablefor2restaurant.com UĂŠThe flavors of Thailand, with everything from Thai style barbecue beef, chicken and pork, to shrimp and other seafood dishes. Nearly 30 entree selections available. Lunch and dinner daily. $
WEST ASAHI 2955 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside;
951-637-1313, UÊAll-you-can-eat for one price, or individual orders. Lunch M-Sa., dinner daily. $$ THE AULD DUBLINER Galleria at Tyler, 3775 Tyler St.; 951-354-6325, www.aulddubliner.com UÊBeef stew, shepherd’s pie and other traditional Irish dishes, plus burgers, sandwiches and wraps. RS, FB, $ EVENTS SPORTS GRILL 10560 Magnolia Ave.,
Suite A; 951-352-2693, www.eventssportsgrill.com UĂŠBurgers, sandwiches and pizza. Four large projection-screen TVs, plus more than a dozen smaller TVs spread throughout. Lunch and dinner daily FB, $
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American and Italian favorites. Traditional breakfast menu includes omelettes, pancakes and waffles. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $ GERARD’S EVE BISTRO 9814 Magnolia Ave.; 951-687-4882, www.gerardsevebistro.com UÊFrench cuisine in an intimate bistro atmosphere. Dinner W-Su., Sunday brunch. $$$ GRA-POW 497 Alessandro Blvd. Suite. D; 951-780-1132, www.grapow.net UÊThai food with California and Pacific Rim accents. Dishes include cashew chicken, pad gra pow, roasted curry stir fried with a choice of meats, and chicken with Thai barbecue sauce. Beer and wine available. Lunch and dinner daily. $ MONARK ASIAN BISTRO 5225 Canyon Crest Drive, Suite 64; 951-683-1073, XXX NPOBSLBTJBOCJTUSP DPN r 4FSWJOH B SBOHF of classic Chinese 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, $ UNIVERSITY CAFE INC. 1400 University Ave., No. A109; 951-686-6338 UÊChinese cuisine, including sweet and sour pork, Cantonese soy and curry chicken. Combo meals for $6.45 include a drink. Lunch and dinner daily. $
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, $ JOSE’S 3765 La Sierra Ave.; 951-359-8000, www.josesmexicanfood.com UÊTaco, enchilada and chile relleno combos, plus grande and fish burritos, quesadillas and other south of the border favorites. Lunch and dinner daily; breakfast items served all day. $ 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. $ THE YARD HOUSE Galleria at Tyler, 3775 Tyler St., Space 1A; 951-688-9273, www.yardhouse.com UÊUpscale-casual eatery. 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, $
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‘Star Trek: The Exhibition’
One of the largest collections of authentic “Star Trek” artifacts ever put on public display has landed at the Riverside Metropolitan Museum’s Metropolitan Showcase. The 7,000-square-foot exhibit has costumes, weapons and even full-sized set replicas, including the sick bay from the starship Enterprise, as seen on TV’s “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” Some lucky fans were able to get an early look at the exhibit, and many showed their allegiance to The Federation. “Star Trek: The Exhibition” continues through Feb. 28. 1
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It was a rockin’ good time for a great cause during the third annual I.E. Rock for the Cure at Lake Alice Trading Co. Several top local bands donated their time and performed. The Heymakers sold CDs and T-shirts, and contributed the proceeds. In all, the event raised $1,600 for American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life. 2
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nonprofits | save the date Events Aug. 21 — Stella’s Pastry Diva Bake Sale, a par t of Share Our Strength’s Great American Bake Sale to end childhood hunger. Alber tson’s, 7070 Archibald Ave., Corona; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; www.greatamericanbakesale.org. Aug. 28 — Chili’s Fun Run, to benefit St. Jude and fight childhood cancer and other rare diseases. Fairmount Park, 2601 Fairmount Blvd., Riverside; 9 a.m.; $25; 951-318-9955, www.chilisfunrun.com. Sept. 11 — Third annual Survivor Strut to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Walk. Event is hosted by Riverside Medical Clinic and Riverside Plaza. All models are cancer survivors. Riverside Plaza, Central and Riverside avenues; 7:30 p.m.; $35; 951-782-5177 (Ruthan Smith), www.riversidemedicalclinic.com. Sept. 11 — A Tradition of Caring, a wine and appetizer reception to benefit local community service programs offered by the Visiting Nurse Association of the Inland Counties. Harpist Michelle Bogenreif, silent auction. Riverside Art Museum, 3425 Mission Inn Ave.; 5-7:30 p.m.; $50 per person or $90 per couple; 760-773-6260.
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Sept. 11 — Lions Club pancake breakfast. Corona Public Library, 650 S. Main St.; 7 a.m.; $5; 951-273-1917. Sept. 16 — YWCA Women of Achievement, the 26th annual awards luncheon. Riverside Convention Center, 3750 University Ave.; 11:30 a.m.; 951-687-9922. Sept. 18 — Oasis Bunco, a fundraiser to benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Riverside Woman’s Club, 4092 10th St.; 1:30 p.m.; 951-686-2778, www.riversidewomansclub.org.
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Sept. 25 — 12th annual Breast Cancer Foundation Walk. The Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos, 2780 Cabot Drive, Corona; 8 a.m.; 951-270-0536, www.ourlocalfight.org. Sept. 25 — Riverside Community Health Foundation’s Under the Sea gala. 4445 Magnolia Ave.; 5:30 p.m.; $100; 951-788-3471, www.rchf.org. Sept. 25 — Teen Challenge International’s 25th annual barbecue. Benedict Castle, 5445 Chicago Ave., Riverside; 4:30 p.m.; $10 in advance; 951-683-4241, www.teenchallenge.com.
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Oct. 10 — Smar tRiverside’s Citrus Heritage 5k/10k Run, also food, live music, exhibits and free goodies. Galleria at Tyler, 1299 Galleria at Tyler, Riverside; 6 a.m. registration, run and walk events star t at 7 a.m.; 951-826-5446, www.smar triverside.org. Oct. 11 — Smar tRiverside’s four th annual Charity Golf Tournament, also a putting contest and a power golf show from a PGA golfer. Victoria Club, 2521 Arroyo Drive, Riverside; 951-826-5446, www.smar triverside.org. Oct. 16 — Light the Night Walk, to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. California Baptist University, 8432 Magnolia Ave., Riverside; 5 p.m. check-in and opening festivities; 909-648-5171, www.lightthenight.org/ocie.
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STICK TO OUR RIBS! Enjoy Riverside’s best barbecue and soul food! Gram’s Mission Barbecue Palace has been serving up the most delicious barbecue, Cajun and Creole food in Riverside for over 20 years. Come take pleasure in the Gram’s barbecue experience! OUR SPECIALTY IS CATERING Monday-Thursday 11-9 Friday-Saturday 11-10 Sunday 11-8
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Concert for Heroes The Riverside County Philharmonic performed a star-spangled Concert for Heroes — complete with patriotic music and fireworks — during the Fourth of July weekend at Riverside National Cemetery. The 10th annual event was attended by about 6,000 people, including many veterans who served overseas during conflicts dating back to World War II.
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Hugs for heroes A warm embrace, PB&J say ‘thanks’ to those who serve Wr it te n by Lu a nne J . H unt
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t’s amazing how reassuring a familiar face and a peanut butter and jelly sandwich can be. Just ask Laura Froehlich, who has spent the last seven years handing out hugs and homemade comfort food to servicemen and women returning from overseas duty (mostly in Iraq) to March Air Reserve Base. Froehlich and a group of about 60 rotating volunteers have dedicated themselves to greeting every soldier and Marine who comes through Hangar 385, either on their way to or coming home from war. Froehlich and her recruits work overtime to create a positive experience and let the men and women know how much they are loved and appreciated. The Moreno Valley resident admits fulfilling the demands of this type of work can sometimes be a challenging task for everyone involved, but they wouldn’t dream of missing a single flight. “We’ve met over 4,200 flights, and whether they come in at 2 o’clock in the afternoon or 2 o’clock in the morning, we’re here to greet the troops,” says Froehlich, who works strictly as a volunteer. “Sometimes we’re here for two or three days straight when a flight gets delayed. But we believe in what we’re doing so much and don’t want to disappoint anyone by not being here.” The walls of Hangar 385 are adorned with flags, posters and children’s artwork. The building also has a large-screen television and plenty of books, magazines and games to keep the servicemen and women occupied. And Froehlich, 61, says there’s no shortage of cookies, sodas and her famous peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. “At one time I was serving burgers, hot dogs and beer, which I thought the soldiers would enjoy,” says Froehlich, who served in the Air Force in the early 1970s. “But one day someone sent 64
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Laura Froehlich at March Air Reserve Base with Marines from Camp Pendleton Ph o t o by K h a i L e
a message to the base that said, ‘please tell that nice lady not to serve burgers and hot dogs and beer anymore.’ I guess I was upstaging their family’s homecoming parties. “So then I started thinking, ‘OK, what can I serve them that will still signify comfort and security?’ Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches seemed like the perfect thing. They turned out to be a huge hit.” Froehlich’s passion to help the troops stems from growing up in a military family and witnessing her father and other members of the armed forces being treated with disrespect by civilians. She dreamed about ways
she could one day make a positive impact on the lives of soldiers and Marines by showering them with appreciation. Over the years, Froehlich’s volunteer mission has evolved into something March Air Reserve Base couldn’t do without, according to Maj. Donald Traud, director of public affairs, who has experienced her team’s hospitality first-hand. “As comforting as the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are, it’s just as comforting to see Laura and the volunteers here each time you go out and come back,” Traud says. “The last time I was out ... coming back through here meant so much.”
Behind the scenes A glance at what Laura Froehlich and fellow volunteers have been doing: • Number of hugs: Hundreds of thousands • Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches made: More than 2 million • Most unusual sandwich: Peanut butter, jelly and purple Easter Peeps in a triple-decker sandwich • Besides sandwiches, the most requested food items: Red Vines, Slim Jims • Longest stay in the hangar waiting for a flight: 3 days
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obert T. Poe, a physics professor at UC Riverside for 20 years, never sought international recognition, but that’s exactly what his work earned him. Researching everything from the “big bang” theory of creation to the process of turning garbage into electricity, Poe built a diverse career in the world of science. At the University of California’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in a high-profile project, he used a 35mm camera to photograph uranium atoms crashing together, and at UCR he helped develop the Energy Science Program, which worked with Riverside city officials to study alternate energy sources. Poe was known for a range of other work, including serving for a time as a science adviser to Rep. George E. Brown Jr., being a member of the Riverside Board of Utilities and helping to lead an effort to excavate the city’s old Chinatown. Born in 1935 in Peking, Poe’s father was an official in the Chiang Kai-shek regime and a university professor; his mother was a senator and a college president.
His family moved from China to Taiwan before the 1949 communist revolution, and later settled in the United States. Poe was a nearly straight-A student at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minn., completing his coursework in three years and graduating Robert T. Poe in 1956. His brother, Arthur Poe, a professor at Temple University in Philadelphia, figures it was a bit of an “independent” streak that earned Poe his lone B. “Hamline is a Methodist school,” he says. “It was a religion course, and he was a physics major. You can see that he would stir up some debates.” Poe received his master’s and doctoral degrees from UC Berkeley. Improving science education in Taiwan also was important to Poe. He helped with a project to translate science books from English into Chinese, and was an advisor to Taiwan’s equivalent of the National Science Foundation. “Because he was educated there for high school, he thought if it was possible he would repay the society,” Arthur Poe says. Poe was attending a science conference in Taipei when he died of a heart attack on Dec. 15, 1984, at the age of 49. He is buried at Olivewood Memorial Park in Riverside. A portion of the Physics building at UC Riverside Ph o t o by M i c a h E s c a m i l l a
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