Redlands City Council
Redlands City Council agenda: May 5, 2026
Agenda includes a report from the food security task force and in-kind support approvals.
Redlands City Council
Redlands City Council agenda: May 5, 2026
Agenda includes a report from the food security task force and in-kind support approvals.
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Women lead next generation at Hatfield Buick GMC
Crista Hatfield and Kailey Hatfield-Odero step into leadership, bringing new perspectives to a traditionally male-dominated industry
Education
Redlands Boys & Girls Club new teen innovation center boosts engagement, creativity
New Redlands teen center helps youth build skills, stay engaged after school with hands-on STEM tools.
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Fire contained, city policy shifts, water rates move forward
Redlands News Weekly | April 30, 2026
Vegetation fire in Redlands quickly contained near San Timoteo Canyon Road
Crews stop 1-acre blaze near San Timoteo Canyon Road
Events
Art in Clay Festival brings two-day ceramics celebration to Redlands
May 2–3 at the historic Asistencia in Redlands from 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sports
REV’s Costa, Terriers’ Freimuth, CVHS’s Chavez, Barrios earn All-Area honors
Redlands East Valley High’s freshman wrestler Marco Costa, a quarterfinalist at the CIF State Championship, heads a group of
Community Spotlight
RAPA awards $10,000 in scholarships to two students
By: Nelda Stuck, Special to Community Forward Redlands News REDLANDS – The Redlands Area Panhellenic Association (RAPA) awarded $10,000 in
Sports
Yucaipa clinches CBL softball title; REV, Citrus Valley in playoff hunt
Thunderbirds win 10 straight, hold three-game lead with two to play
Sports
Citrus Valley, Yucaipa chase Cajon for CBL baseball title
League title still up for grabs entering final regular-season games
Sports
Redlands grads to compete in JC track prelims May 2
Brittin sisters lead Riverside City College entries in Bakersfield regional meet
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
Community Spotlight
RAPA awards $10,000 in scholarships to two students
By: Nelda Stuck, Special to Community Forward Redlands News REDLANDS – The Redlands Area Panhellenic Association (RAPA) awarded $10,000 in
Environment
Redlands turns out for a day of climate action and community
Redlands Earth Day 2026: Workshops, volunteer projects and a Smiley Park celebration highlight growing community focus on sustainability
Community Spotlight
Volunteers transform Ford Park during Redlands Day of Service
About 600 volunteers improved Ford Park with planting, landscaping and cleanup during Redlands’ annual Day of Service.
Redlands Bicycle Classic
A local’s guide to the Redlands Bicycle Classic
Redlands Bicycle Classic returns April 8–12. What to know about races, rides, events and road closures.
Education
Education
Kingsbury First Graders Lead 8th Annual Flag Ceremony at Burrage Mansion
The ceremony took on added significance ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary
Education
Harlem Wizards game raises funds for Redlands Unified
Trick-shot basketball show brings community together at REV
Education
RUSD to add campus safety measures after firearm incidents
Superintendent says two loaded guns brought to middle schools in recent years; district plans controlled entry points and canine detection units
Education
Redlands school board advances student mental health policy after revisions and split vote
Board approves updated regulation following concerns over parental notification, clarity and oversight.
Events
Events
Art in Clay Festival brings two-day ceramics celebration to Redlands
May 2–3 at the historic Asistencia in Redlands from 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Redlands City Council
Redlands limits city support for new events
Council votes 4-1 to restrict applications for in-kind support to existing events, citing $500,000 annual cost
Education
Harlem Wizards to return to Redlands for fundraising basketball show
Trick basketball show April 25 at REV High School will raise funds for RUSD programs; get tickets below.
Events
Pipe organ concert series returns to Redlands church
Four organists to perform free Thursday concerts at First Congregational Church from April 30 through May 21
Sports
Sports
REV’s Costa, Terriers’ Freimuth, CVHS’s Chavez, Barrios earn All-Area honors
Redlands East Valley High’s freshman wrestler Marco Costa, a quarterfinalist at the CIF State Championship, heads a group of
Sports
Yucaipa clinches CBL softball title; REV, Citrus Valley in playoff hunt
Thunderbirds win 10 straight, hold three-game lead with two to play
Sports
Citrus Valley, Yucaipa chase Cajon for CBL baseball title
League title still up for grabs entering final regular-season games
Sports
Redlands grads to compete in JC track prelims May 2
Brittin sisters lead Riverside City College entries in Bakersfield regional meet
editors picks
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.
Education
How Redlands Unified got here: Inside the budget pressures behind potential layoffs
District leaders point to enrollment declines, expiring pandemic-era funding and new obligations as the board authorizes reductions affecting up to 138 positions.