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A youth mariachi ensemble from Riverside, California just won the 2026 National Mariachi Championship in Anaheim, capping a breakthrough year for the young musicians. The victory comes after months of dedication and represents a major win for music education in the Inland Empire.
California's Riverside just landed nearly $150,000 in grants and support to power clean energy projects that create jobs while fighting climate change. The city beat out 60 other applicants to become a national model for turning green ideas into real solutions.
Four graduate students just won $5,000 for solving a real problem: helping Riverside match local workers with growing job opportunities. Their winning strategy focused on building bridges between employers, schools, and community members who need quality careers.
Four graduate students from USC's Price School won $5,000 for solving a real problem: helping Riverside workers get the skills local employers actually need. Their winning strategy connects residents to good jobs in growing fields like healthcare and biotech.