Power shutoffs, high winds disrupt Redlands, Downtown mixed-use project nears approval, City seeks input on arts and cultural offerings
Power shutoffs, high winds disrupt Redlands, Downtown mixed-use project nears approval, City seeks input on arts and cultural offerings
Precautionary power outages continued for many Redlands residents Friday morning as Southern California Edison (SCE) responded to Red Flag warnings.
Outages began across South Redlands on Wednesday morning, with additional shutoffs reported in pockets of North Redlands. Much of the city has remained under the threat of losing power.
Fire conditions were expected to improve in parts of South Redlands by Thursday afternoon, but high winds intensified later in the evening, causing widespread power outages that are expected to last into Friday.
The National Weather Service extended the Red Flag Warning for Redlands through Jan. 10. at 6 p.m.
Read more about why public safety shutoffs happen and how to stay safe during high-wind events here.
Stephanie Hastings Miranda
🏗️ Housing in Redlands: A contemporary mixed-use apartment project near the Downtown Redlands train station is one step closer to approval. Last month, the Redlands City Council unanimously approved a resolution allowing the project to be exempt from Measure U, a local growth management initiative. If fully approved, the proposed project will bring 85 apartments and commercial space within walking distance of Metrolink. Read more here.
Kathryne Mccann
đź“‹ Volunteers needed: The city of Redlands is calling for volunteers to participate in the annual Point-In-Time Count (PITC) of unsheltered homeless individuals on Thursday, Jan. 23. How to volunteer here.
Kathryne Mccann
BY DAVID JAMES HEISS
In the fenced-in enclosure that is home to Judson & Brown Elementary School’s garden, the ebbing remnants of pumpkin vines and fading sunflower stalks, along with a couple of ripening orange trees, stand out in this open space that shows promise for spring planting.
Former teacher Cari Tosso Ramirez used to love working with her students as they would plant, nurture and observe the efforts of their hard work thrive and come to fruition, before she passed away during the pandemic.
For a couple of years, fellow kindergarten teachers note, the school’s garden languished in Ramirez’s absence, during a time when the school was devoid of students to maintain it.
Teachers describe that period when no one was on campus, explaining that weeds grew waist-high before classes could get back to taking care of things.
This spring, kindergarten and transitional kindergarten students will team up with fifth-graders to work on planting an herb garden.
Contributor
🏀 Yucaipa holds off hard-charging REV: Yucaipa High, seeking its first league basketball title since 1971, defeated Redlands East Valley 69-59 on Thursday night.
John Murphy
🏀 REV plays well in close narrow to Yucaipa: The Redlands East Valley girls basketball program has never won a league title. But on Thursday night, the Wildcats established themselves as a Citrus Belt League contender by only losing to first place Yucaipa, 57-53.
John Murphy
Read more local sports coverage from writer John Murphy here.
đź“Ś Jan. 11 - Downtown's Morning Market returns: The local farmers market brings fresh produce, handmade goods, and food vendors to Fifth Street and Ed Hales Park in Downtown Redlands. Read more here.
Community Forward Redlands
đź“Ś Jan. 15 - Preparing for Natural Disasters: Accelerate Neighborhood Climate Action (ANCA) invites the community to its monthly program on Wednesday, Jan. 15, at 6:30 p.m. at the Gonzales Community Center. The program will explore why disasters are worsening every year and how individuals can best prepare. Read more here.
Contributor
The City of Redlands is developing its inaugural Arts and Culture Master Plan (ACMP) to enrich and promote arts throughout the city.
Community members are invited to participate in shaping this comprehensive initiative.
A short 5-7 minute survey by the city of Redlands and Cultural Planning Group can be completed through Feb. 17, 2025, at the link below:
Why it matters: The ACMP will outline strategies to enhance public art, support local artists, and integrate arts and culture into city planning, potentially boosting economic and cultural growth.
Driving the news: A 2021 economic impact study revealed that nonprofit arts and culture organizations contribute $14.2 million annually to Redlands' economy, supporting 416 full-time jobs and generating over $609,000 in city revenue.
Moving forward: The draft plan will be reviewed by the community from December 2024 to March 2025, with final adoption anticipated by June 2025.
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