Trustees Candy Olson and Jeanette Wilson voted no, calling the $35,000 trip not “fair,” while supporters and public speakers said the experience could inspire students’ college plans.
A former local TV news producer, Stephanie launched CFR in 2023. Originally from Michigan, she’s made Redlands home with her husband and three kids. When she’s not reporting, she’s problem-solving at the climbing gym or trying new local restaurants.
While overall crime in Redlands dropped for the second straight year, the city saw sharp increases in drug, weapons and arson cases in 2024 — a rise police link to more proactive enforcement and new patrol strategies.
Health officials anticipate a challenging flu season and urge residents to get vaccinated early. Redlands clinics and pharmacies are now offering no-needle options.
Inland Empire unemployment dips to 5.6% in August as more residents find work; gains in government and health care offset losses in construction and retail.
