Service interruptions affect key stations in Redlands and San Bernardino due to police activity. Limited operations continue between the University of Redlands and Downtown Redlands. Northbound California Street is also closed.
Swearing in of new and re-elected City Council members, Planning Commission and Street Tree Commission meetings canceled for the holiday season.
Reduced hours to community centers, library and more
Revisiting Mayoral Selection, Community Comes Together to Support Local Youth, and All-CBL Teams Announced
The Redlands City Council will discuss potentially reversing its mayoral selection policy at an upcoming meeting, less than two years after establishing a seniority-based rotation system.
The council will consider Resolution 8508, introduced by Mayor Eddie Tejeda, to return to a nomination-based process for selecting the mayor and mayor pro tempore.
The current policy, established in January 2023, automatically selects leaders based on seniority.
Why it matters: The debate comes amid declining public confidence in local government transparency, according to a recent city survey.
Critics argue that the existing system eliminates political maneuvering, while proponents of the nomination process say that it allows for the selection of leaders aligned with current priorities.
The impact: If adopted, the resolution would restore the previous system where council members nominate and vote on candidates for two-year terms.
This could affect Council Member Denise Davis, who is slated to become mayor for the 2025-2026 term under the current system.
What's next: The City Council will discuss the issue at its meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
During the meeting, newly elected and re-elected council members, city treasurer, and city clerk will be given the oath of office.
Public comments can be made in person, via Zoom, or by email to citycouncil@cityofredlands.org.
Stephanie Hastings Miranda
YouthHope is teaming up with local businesses and first responders to make the holiday season brighter and provide year-round essentials for Redlands' vulnerable youth.
🚒 Redlands Fire Department is collecting toys, clothes and gift cards. Drop off by Dec. 19.
🎭 Redlands Footlighters is gathering hoodies, food and donations during A Sherlock Carol performances.
📸 A Shop Called Quest will host a Holiday Photo Food Drive on Dec. 21 with superhero-themed fun.
Read more about the ways the community is coming together this holiday season to support local youth in need here.
Stephanie Hastings Miranda
Inland Empire Therapy Dogs (IETD) visits McKinley Elementary School in Redlands, offering students a chance to interact with trained therapy dogs. The bi-weekly program provides comfort and joy to children while promoting wellness in the community.
Driving the news: 25 students recently spent time with five therapy dogs, including a Chihuahua mix, Irish Wolfhound, miniature Poodle, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, and Bernese Mountain Dog. The dogs, dressed in festive holiday attire, allowed children to pet, hug, and lie beside them on blankets.
Therapy dogs provide affection and support in various settings, improving the lives of those they interact with.
Learn more about Inland Empire Therapy Dogs and how to get involved here.
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🏟️ Visitors to Redlands East Valley High in recent weeks have been treated to an unprecedented sight: The start of stadium bleachers being installed on the home side. It is a development 27 years in the making. Read more here.
John Murphy
🏈 Cougars omnipresent on All-CBL first team
🏐 Redlands' Saniyah Sobers named MVP of All-CBL
🏈 Campbell, Craner nab top honors in flag football
🎾 Terriers put nine on All-CBL
⛳ Beaumont and Redlands dominate All-CBL girls golf
🤽 Blake Minkler named MVP of All-Citrus Belt League boys water polo team
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John Murphy
🎭 Dec. 6-22: Redlands Footlighters Theatre brings mystery and holiday cheer through its December production, A Sherlock Carol, all while supporting local at-risk youth. Read more here.
Stephanie Hastings Miranda
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