Arts & Entertainment
Longtime Redlands muralist featured artist in June
Featured exhibition showcases canvas work by longtime Redlands mural artist Larry Dierdorff
City Hall
Redlands delays budget vote as council pushes for more public safety funding
Council members sought stronger commitments for firefighter staffing, police recruitment and a future fifth fire station before approving the city's two-year spending plan.
City Hall
Redlands records third straight decline in homelessness, but unsheltered population rises
Annual count found 134 people experiencing homelessness in Redlands, including 107 living unsheltered.
Education
DOJ finds Redlands Unified largely compliant, cites investigation delays
State report says district met nearly all court-ordered reforms but remains partially compliant on complaint resolution timelines
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Arts & Entertainment
Longtime Redlands muralist featured artist in June
Featured exhibition showcases canvas work by longtime Redlands mural artist Larry Dierdorff
Redlands FC 2026
Redlands FC, Fusion Play to Scoreless Draw
Redlands earned a well deserved point on the road Wednesday night
Sports
REV, RHS, CVHS Senior Athletes Among 50 Honored by Ken Hubbs Foundation
Redlands-area standouts recognized for excellence in athletics, academics and community service at the Ken Hubbs Foundation’s annual awards program
Public Safety
Motorcyclist killed in Redlands hit-and-run; police seek suspect vehicle
Authorities say driver fled after collision on Highway 38; victim was a 73-year-old Redlands resident.
Redlands Meals on Wheels honors top volunteers at annual luncheon
Greg Romer and Robert Shockley received the Gertrude Hagum Award for outstanding service as the organization recognized volunteers, elected officers and highlighted ongoing needs for meal delivery drivers.
Events
Redlands to host ninth annual Juneteenth Celebration at Sylvan Park
Free community event will feature live entertainment, cultural activities, family history resources and food vendors June 20.
Education
What’s on the Redlands Unified school board agenda for June 9
Trustees will hold public hearings on the district’s budget and Local Control and Accountability Plan, consider a $905,590 YMCA afterschool partnership and review millions in Measure D-funded campus safety projects.
Election 2026
Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to November race for California governor
After a heated race with a crowd of Democratic candidates, Xavier Becerra pulled ahead of rival Republican Steve Hilton in election results returned Friday. Becerra’s challenger is not known yet.
Development
Development
Whole Foods approved for north Redlands center
City Council unanimously backs The Marketplace, a 71,400-square-foot retail project at Lugonia Avenue and Tennessee Street
Development
Demolition underway at former Redlands Mall site as Town Square project advances
Friday morning crews made significant progress on the demolition phase of the Town Square redevelopment project.
Warehousing
Redlands delays decision on warehouse ban
Commissioners seek more detail on rebuilding rules, height limits and protections for entitled projects; more than 1 million square feet of warehouse space is currently available in Redlands
Development
Redlands approves deal to preserve downtown parking during mall redevelopment
City Council voted unanimously to secure 520 public spaces at the Redlands Mall site as demolition begins, costing about $349,000 annually.
Community Spotlight
Arts & Entertainment
Redlands Festival of Arts announces 2026 award winners
Redlands Festival of Arts honored juried artists, student chalk artists and youth arts groups after its Memorial Day weekend event.
Community Spotlight
Redlands veteran reflects on Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C.
Redlands resident and retired Air Force lieutenant colonel says Honor Flight trip honored enlisted veterans who often returned home without recognition after the Korean and Vietnam wars.
Events
Redlands historians to revive museum lecture series with book and memorabilia sale
Program at the Contemporary Club will feature historian Larry Burgess, rare Redlands books and memorabilia, with proceeds benefiting the Museum of Redlands.
Events
Opening weekend of Great Y Circus draws strong crowds
The 84th season of the Great Y Circus, themed “Saturday Morning Cartoons,” featured familiar favorites for audiences young and old, with classic cartoons like “The Pink Panther” and “The Jetsons” alongside newer additions like “Kung Fu Panda,” “Gravity Falls” and “Pokemon.”
Education
Education
What’s on the Redlands Unified school board agenda for June 9
Trustees will hold public hearings on the district’s budget and Local Control and Accountability Plan, consider a $905,590 YMCA afterschool partnership and review millions in Measure D-funded campus safety projects.
Election 2025
Binks, Vara advance in San Bernardino County schools race
Cali Binks and Alex Vara advance in the county superintendent race while Sonja Shaw and Richard Barrera move on in California's superintendent contest.
Education
Redlands High senior earns $50,000 Edison scholarship
Jiarui Li plans to study engineering at Princeton and hopes to help bridge the digital divide
Education
Redlands Unified board finalizes layoffs for 24 certificated employees
The vote finalizes layoffs for certificated employees, including counselors, teachers and student support staff, bringing total district layoffs this month to 43 positions.
Events
Events
Redlands to host ninth annual Juneteenth Celebration at Sylvan Park
Free community event will feature live entertainment, cultural activities, family history resources and food vendors June 20.
Events
Redlands Theatre Festival announces comedy-focused 2026 summer season
Five productions, new works showcases and a teen music concert scheduled for Prospect Park amphitheater
Redlands Bowl
Disney's Frozen headlines Redlands Bowl's 2026 season
Free festival opens June 19 with Broadway, bluegrass, patriotic pops and a fireworks finale
Events
Redlands historians to revive museum lecture series with book and memorabilia sale
Program at the Contemporary Club will feature historian Larry Burgess, rare Redlands books and memorabilia, with proceeds benefiting the Museum of Redlands.
Sports
Sports
REV, RHS, CVHS Senior Athletes Among 50 Honored by Ken Hubbs Foundation
Redlands-area standouts recognized for excellence in athletics, academics and community service at the Ken Hubbs Foundation’s annual awards program
Sports
Citrus Belt League athletes fall short in bid to make CIF state track and field finals
Medina, Williams, Johnston and Dowdy reach Clovis after standout seasons and school-record performances
Sports
Former Arrowhead Christian baseball star impresses as freshman infielder at Auburn
Former Arrowhead Christian standout helps Auburn reach NCAA Super Regional after passing on MLB draft offer
Redlands FC 2026
Redlands FC Seek Third Straight Win vs AMSG
Redlands will look to spark win streak at Dodge Stadium
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Public Safety
Redlands fire calls rise as staffing remains largely unchanged
As Redlands grows, firefighters say emergency response infrastructure is struggling to keep pace
Education
Why every day counts for school attendance
District leaders say a small attendance boost could generate millions and reduce layoffs. Here’s how.
Community Spotlight
Meet Fae, the four-legged support behind Redlands firefighters
A therapy dog joined the Redlands Fire Department in 2024, offering firefighters comfort, connection and a way to decompress after difficult calls.
City Hall
Redlands City Council advances ordinance to allow hens in most neighborhoods
Redlands council voted 5-0 to expand rules allowing hens in most neighborhoods, with limits based on lot size and new coop standards.