Parents demand action after racist incidents at Redlands schools, LLUH shooter hoax, 98-home project advances, plus Bulldogs make Sweet 16
The exhibit hall will close from March 10 through March 21.
Parents demand action after racist incidents at Redlands schools, LLUH shooter hoax, 98-home project advances, plus Bulldogs make Sweet 16
Superintendent Cabral condemns the racist incidents at Mariposa Elementary, calling them “deeply troubling,” and outlines steps the district is taking in response.
Redlands Unified School District Superintendent Juan Cabral issued a statement Wednesday condemning recent racist incidents involving students and pledging stronger intervention, staff accountability and districtwide training to address discrimination.
In the March 12, 2025 statement sent to district families and staff, Cabral acknowledged the seriousness of the reports and reassured the community that the district is taking action.
“These reports are deeply troubling, and we want to reassure our students, staff, and community members that we take these matters very seriously,” Cabral said. “As a district, we unequivocally condemn all forms of hate, discrimination and racism.”
Cabral’s statement comes after a contentious school board meeting Tuesday night, where parents, community leaders and civil rights advocates publicly condemned racist incidents at Mariposa and Crafton Elementary schools and demanded stronger action.
Read more about the meeting and watch highlights from public comment here.
Stephanie Hastings Miranda
🌳 Zoning change denied: The Redlands Planning Commission voted during their March 11 meeting to deny a city-initiated rezoning proposal that would have changed approximately five acres along Cortez Street from Agricultural (A-1) to Residential Estate (R-E) zoning. Read more here.
Kathryne Mccann
🏘️ 98-home subdivision moves forward: The Redlands Planning Commission unanimously approved architectural design revisions for the Meadowlark subdivision, a 98-unit single-family residential development located at the southwest corner of East San Bernardino Avenue and Wabash Avenue. Read more here.
Kathryne Mccann
💸 Volunteers need to monitor sales tax use: The city is accepting applications for the Measure T Oversight Committee in Districts 1, 2, and 4. The deadline is March 26. Read more about the role and how to apply here.
Stephanie Hastings Miranda
🚨 'Swatting' call at Loma Linda hospital: No active threat was found after deputies responded to a report of an armed individual in the emergency department at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital on Wednesday evening, authorities said. Officials later determined the incident to be a case of “swatting.” Read more here.
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🚓 Redlands Police Report 03/13/2025: Redlands police arrested a burglary suspect this week, investigated a large-scale fraud case, and assisted in a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle, according to the department’s latest crime update. Read more here.
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Organizers seek volunteers and host families to support the nation’s longest-running stage race.
The 2025 Redlands Bicycle Classic, presented by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, is set to take place April 9-13, bringing professional and amateur cyclists to the region for the country’s longest-running continuous stage race.
Since its inception in 1985, the Redlands Classic has hosted some of the top names in road racing, earning the moniker “Where Legends Are Born.” The five-stage event is back for the 40th anniversary with new races and expanded opportunities for local participation.
The Redlands Bicycle Classic is made possible entirely by volunteers, including residents who open their homes to race teams during the event. Host families have been an essential part of the Classic’s success, providing accommodations for cyclists who travel to Redlands from across the country and beyond.
For an event schedule and how to volunteer as a host family go here.
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Community Forward Redlands is providing special coverage of the Redlands Bicycle Classic as an in-kind media sponsor.
Follow our coverage of the 2025 Redlands Bicycle Classic here.
From discussions on representation to deep dives into history, attendees left with fresh ideas, signed books, and a renewed passion for children’s literature.
The conference packed six keynote speakers and 20 breakout sessions into two full days, offering four time slots for sessions and unique opportunities to engage with nationally recognized, beloved, and award-winning children's authors through Q&A sessions and book signings.
“Dr. Huck understood stories are more than words on a page. They are bridges to understanding, tools for discovery and windows to new worlds,” said interim Dean of University of Redlands School of Education Brian Charest.
Read more about this year's Charlotte S. Huck Children’s Literature Festival from community reporter Siw Heede here.
Siw Heede
🦌 New exhibit coming soon: The San Bernardino County Museum will temporarily close its Hall of Biodiversity for two weeks to complete the final phase of an exhibit overhaul, officials announced. The hall will close from March 10 through March 21, with a soft reopening scheduled for March 22 at 11 a.m. Read more here.
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🤖 The future and AI: Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, economies, and daily life, bringing both opportunities and challenges. The latest Redlands Forum featured Dr. Johannes Moenius, a University of Redlands economist, who explored AI’s evolving role in a presentation titled The AI Revolution is Here: Opportunities, Challenges, Threats — and How to Prepare for Them. Read more here.
Dave Card
The Redlands High boys volleyball started slowly in some matches this season. Terriers coach Daryk Mall wanted to make sure it didn’t happen again.
Mission accomplished, as the Terriers defeated host Redlands East Valley 3-0 in the Citrus Belt League opener for both teams on Tuesday night. The scores were 25-22, 25-23, 25-19.
“The boys sometimes come in a little bit stale,” Mall said. “I think we did a better job today. We came out a little more passionate and energetic. When we played (Arrowhead Christian) we were a little more mellow. We won that one but we lost the first set against ACA.”
Said Redlands’ Leon Siahaan, “I’m super happy how it went. REV has always been Redlands High’s rival school, and I remember last year we were up two sets against them and we lost in five. I feel like we had more energy.”
John Murphy
History in the making! The University of Redlands Bulldogs are charging into the Sweet 16, the Redlands Bicycle Classic is gearing up, and a bizarre incident at a Virginia track meet is making waves. Plus, it wasn’t Wimbledon, but it sure was memorable—sports writer John Murphy reflects on a tennis tournament where fun took center court. Catch up on all the latest sports news in this week’s Press Row:
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John Murphy
📌 March 15, 9:00 am - Redlands Community Day of Service: The Redlands Service Club Council (RSCC) will host its 16th Annual Community Day of Service on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Sylvan Park, bringing together volunteers to complete a large-scale community improvement project. Read more and sign up here.
📌 March 19, 6:30 – 8:00 pm - ANCA Resilient Living Series: Pathways to a more sustainable Redlands. Would you like to transform your landscape from turf to a drought-tolerant garden paradise? Accelerate Neighborhood Climate Action (ANCA) is hosting a Resilient Living program on Redlands-friendly landscapes and native plants that can save water, lower costs and reduce maintenance. Read more here.
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📌 March 20, 5:30 - 7:30 pm - Redlands Forum: 80/90: An Intimate Conversation About Life, Work, and Standing on the Shoulders of Giants. The free event will feature two visionary leaders—Esri President Jack Dangermond and TED Conference Founder Richard Saul Wurman - who will explore their experiences, insights, and reflections on shaping the fields of geographic information systems (GIS), design, and innovation. Read more here.
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