ThinkEventos sues to protect Toro Wapo Arena in Perris

ThinkEventos has filed a civil complaint in Riverside County over the Perris Dam Modernization Project, saying undisclosed state infrastructure plans cut Toro Wapo Arena’s parking by more than 60% and threaten a Latino cultural hub in Perris. The lawsuit targets the 46th District Agricultural Association and the California Department of Water Resources.

Why it matters: - Toro Wapo Arena is more than a business. ThinkEventos says the venue supports a broader cultural and economic ecosystem in Riverside County. - The lawsuit argues that state infrastructure planning could disrupt a longtime gathering place for Latino families, regional Mexican music fans, and local workers. - The case raises questions about how public agencies handle private investment around major infrastructure projects.

What happened: - ThinkEventos filed a civil complaint in the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside, under case number CVRI2604244. - The complaint names the 46th District Agricultural Association and the California Department of Water Resources as defendants. - The lawsuit centers on the Perris Dam Modernization Project and its impact on Toro Wapo Arena in Perris. - ThinkEventos says it invested significant capital to build and develop Toro Wapo under an exclusive lease signed with the 46th District Agricultural Association in 2018. - The company says the project has reduced Toro Wapo’s parking capacity by more than 60%, damaging the venue’s ability to operate and host events.

The details: - ThinkEventos alleges the infrastructure plans affecting the property existed before the lease was executed. - ThinkEventos says those plans were never disclosed before the investment was made. - The complaint says Toro Wapo has served as a cultural anchor for Riverside County’s Latino community for nearly three decades. - The venue has hosted regional Mexican music, family gatherings, and events tied to local livelihoods. - ThinkEventos says it supports Perris growth and public infrastructure, but argues that development should respect existing business investments, valid contracts, and community culture. - The company is represented by Jeffrey Mayes, Jefford Davis, and Marco Castellon of Druven PC. - Druven’s website is More information.

Between the lines: - The dispute is not only about parking or a lease. It is also about whether a public project can reshape an established community venue without full disclosure to the private operator. - ThinkEventos is framing the case as a transparency and good-faith issue, not just a commercial conflict. - The lawsuit also positions Toro Wapo as cultural infrastructure, which could matter in how the court and public weigh the harm.

What's next: - ThinkEventos is seeking legal accountability and a path that restores venue operations. - The company says it wants a solution that allows infrastructure and culture to coexist. - The court will now consider the complaint and any response from the named agencies.

The bottom line: - The case could shape how California balances public works projects with private venue investments and community institutions.**