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Community Forward Redlands is an independent, locally owned digital newsroom dedicated to covering the decisions, people and issues shaping Redlands.
We report on city government, schools, public safety, development, local business, sports and community life. Our work is done with a focus on providing residents the information they need to participate in civic life before decisions are finalized.
Founded in 2023 by journalist Stephanie Hastings Miranda, Community Forward Redlands was created to strengthen local journalism at a time when many communities across the country are losing trusted news coverage. Since then, CFR has grown into one of Redlands’ most widely read local news sources, reaching more than 30,000 monthly readers, thousands of newsletter subscribers and a growing audience across social media platforms including Instagram and Facebook.
Local news helps communities stay informed, connected and accountable.
We believe trusted journalism should be accessible to everyone, which is why Community Forward Redlands does not operate behind a paywall. Instead, our work is supported by readers, civic-minded sponsors and grants that help keep independent local reporting free and available to the entire community.
Our goal is simple: deliver factual, fair and timely reporting that helps Redlands stay informed.
Community Forward Redlands was named the 2025 New Organization of the Year by the Redlands Chamber of Commerce and recognized as a Business of Distinction by the office of Sen. Eloise Gómez Reyes.
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