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
Mixed-use development approved, final election results, changes to local airspace and shop local holiday giveaway
REDLANDS, Calif. — City council unanimously approved the Tennessee Village mixed-use project on Dec. 3, paving the way for 460 new apartments and 18,000 square feet of commercial space on the city’s north side.
Why it matters: Located on a 13.48-acre site east of Tennessee Street, approximately 600 feet north of Lugonia Avenue, the development will include 20 units reserved for very low-income residents.
Details: Developer Diversified Pacific, a local company, presented the plans for the project during the Tuesday night meeting.
Matt Jordan, one of Diversified Pacific's founders and a longtime Redlands resident, emphasized the project's community benefits.
"We're trying some things that we think could really benefit this city long term," Jordan said. "First and foremost, it is mixed-use. So we have a retail component, but we also have six units that are live work, so people can literally live above where they work."
Kathryne Mccann
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing modifications to the airspace designation around San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) to enhance safety and accommodate new flight procedures. The changes involve adjustments to the airport's Class D and Class E airspace.
While the FAA states the changes will improve safety, critics, including local pilots and aviation groups, have voiced significant concerns. Comments submitted to the FAA’s Federal Register highlight the lack of radar systems at SBD and the potential for increased air traffic conflicts over Redlands.
The FAA has extended the public comment period to Dec. 10, 2024, to give stakeholders more time to respond. Read more about the proposal and why local pilots are concerned here.
Stephanie Hastings Miranda
♻️ Reviewing trash and recycling rules: Redlands residents continue to grapple with uncertainty about proper recycling practices despite the city's ongoing education efforts. At a recent community meeting, attendees voiced concerns and sought clarification on various waste disposal issues, from food scraps to broken glass. Karee Keyser, recycling coordinator for the city of Redlands, addressed the gathering, emphasizing the importance of proper waste sorting in light of Senate Bill 1383. Read more here.
Stephanie Hastings Miranda
📋 Volunteers needed: Redlands is calling for volunteers to participate in the annual Point-In-Time Count (PITC) of unsheltered homeless individuals on Thursday, Jan. 23. The PITC serves a purpose beyond mere data collection. Results from the survey are often used to secure government and private grant funding as well as other resources to aid individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in Redlands. Read more here.
Kathryne Mccann
🚔 Man with machete arrested: A man armed with a machete and paintball rifle was arrested after causing chaos in Redlands Wednesday morning. The incident unfolded around 8:30 am Dec. 4 when police responded to reports of an argument between a couple on Paiute Avenue, Redlands police said. Read more here.
Stephanie Hastings Miranda
🗳️ The San Bernardino County voter registrar posted the final certified election results this week. For final counts on local city council and school board races, click on the link below.
Stephanie Hastings Miranda
Staff Writer
The sights and sounds of the holidays are coming to Redlands this Saturday night, Dec. 7, as the community gathers for the 33rd annual Christmas Parade along Citrus and Brookside avenues.
This year’s theme, “The Magic of Christmas,” will set the stage for a festive evening beginning at 6 p.m. The parade will feature nearly 120 entries, according to Justin Bouzame, co-chair of the Kiwanis Club’s Christmas Parade Committee.
Presented by the Kiwanis Club of Redlands, the parade will be hosted by Allison Rocal and Jim O’Neil. The mayor and members of the Redlands City Council will be in attendance. The event will also showcase community floats and participation from all Redlands schools.
Read more about this year's grand marshal, Garner Holt, president and CEO of Garner Holt Productions in Redlands here.
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Shantell Sunderman
🏐 Johnna Bazzani makes impact at Eastern Kentucky: The Redlands East Valley High graduate, who now coaches the Eastern Kentucky University women’s volleyball team, led the Colonels to a 21-10 record.
John Murphy
🏀 Short-handed REV girls fall: There was a silver lining to the Redlands East Valley girls basketball loss on Wednesday. The Wildcats fell 52-42 to Yucca Valley in REV’s own tournament. But REV was missing two returning all-league players due to ankle sprains. They’ll be back soon.
John Murphy
John Murphy
📌 Dec. 7 and 8 - YMCA Holiday Boutique & Pantry: Shop ‘til you drop at the annual YMCA Holiday Boutique & Pantry, filled with unique treasures from local makers. Shop for a cause and help support our YMCA Legal Aid Program and YMCA Financial Aid Program. Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8 from 9 am - 4 pm at the Redlands YMCA. Visit www.ymcahometour.org/boutique-1 for more information.
📌 Dec. 7 - Stuff a Plane Charity Toy Drive: The Redlands Airport invites the community to its annual Stuff a Plane Charity Toy Drive on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the airport lobby, 1745 Sessums Drive, Redlands. Read more here.
Stephanie Hastings Miranda
📌 Dec. 14 - Big Band Holiday with Redlands Symphony: The halls of the Memorial Chapel are soon to be decked and the Redlands Symphony will add swinging tunes to your holiday playlists with the presentation of “Big Band Holiday,” the Symphony’s annual holiday concert. Read more here.
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The fall colors are in full force at the University of Redlands, captured by Dave Card.
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