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🇺🇸 Election results recap, Openings on local boards and commissions, Turkey Trot turns 11, Plus a look at upcoming weekend and holiday events
REDLANDS, Calif. — The results of the 2024 election are in. Here in Redlands, there will be some new faces along with the familiar.
Funding disparities among candidates were stark across both city council and school board races. In most cases, the candidates who raised more funds emerged victorious, highlighting the role of campaign financing in local elections.
While the counting of military and provisional ballots continues, the election will not be certified until early next month. Here is a breakdown of the unofficial election results.
Read reactions from the candidates for Redlands City Council and view full results here:
Kathryne Mccann
🍊 Openings on city boards and commissions: If the local election has inspired you to get more involved, there are five open positions on city boards and commissions. These positions are appointed by the City Council and make recommendations on local policy and planning. The Planning Commission, Traffic and Parking Commission, Library Board, Cultural Arts Commission and Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission are seeking applicants. Read more here.
Kathryne Mccann
BY JULIE FARREN
Lisa Topoleski and Trisha Fitzgerald will be running and walking off their Thanksgiving feasts a few hours before the big turkey day, along with more than 3,000 people, during the 11th annual Turkey Trot in Redlands on Nov. 28.
It is a holiday tradition that provides food for those in need. Canned food donations will be accepted at the event near the University of Redlands football stadium.
The start and finish lines will be near Brockton Avenue and University Street.
Proceeds from the Redlands Educational Partnership’s Turkey Trot benefit grants for teachers and principals programs in the Redlands Unified School District.
In 2024, more than $125,000 will be awarded in grants. REP has provided programs and projects to Redlands schools since 1987.
Read more about the trot and link to register below:
Contributor
YUCAIPA, Calif. – Frank Rodriguez cruised into the finish, raised his arms in glory, and then dropped to his knees. He made the Sign of the Cross (a Catholic show of face) before rising and accepting the congratulations of well-wishers.
The Redlands East Valley High star finished first at the Citrus Belt League No. 3 meet at Yucaipa Regional Park, crossing the finish line in 15:18.1. Beaumont’s Baraa Abufarha was second in 15:20.9 for winning Beaumont. Yucaipa’s Aidan Joyce (15:26.4) was third for second-place Yucaipa. REV finished third as a team.
Rodriguez also won the 2023 CBL title. Read more about the meet from sports reporter John Murphy here.
John Murphy
🇺🇸 Veterans Day in Redlands: Redlands will honor Veterans Day with a series of events this weekend, culminating in a parade and observance on Monday, Nov. 11. Residents are invited to join in these gatherings to pay tribute to those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. More details here.
Stephanie Hastings Miranda
🎻 Nov. 9 - Redlands Symphony season begins: The Redlands Symphony kicks off their 2024-25 season with a fundraising event, Flight of the Bubble-Beer at Escape Craft Brewery. Read more about the final season in Redlands for conductor Ransom Wilson here.
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♻️ Nov. 13 - The Power of Recycling: ANCA Redlands presents how to go beyond the 3 R's of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and learn what you can do to move Redlands toward being a Zero-Waste Community.
🎄 Eco Christmas Shopping: Fair-trade chocolate and coffee, potted plants, washable fabric gift bags – even chicken and goat donations that will be the key to a family’s survival – will support gift giving with a clear conscience at the annual Christmas Faire in Redlands Nov. 16 and 17. Read more here.
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🎅 Redlands Christmas parade: Register to participate in the 2024 by Nov. 22. More details here.
Stephanie Hastings Miranda
The Redlands Chamber of Commerce Leadership Redlands class of 2023 gathered with Redlands Unified teachers and staff and the community to celebrate a successful community project that led to dozens of new trees outside Lugonia Elementary.
Read more about the group's service project here:
Stephanie Hastings Miranda
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