Attendance Could Save Millions, New E-Bike Rules, Zanja Settlement
Redlands News Weekly | Feb. 19, 2026
School board debates library oversight after ‘Gender Queer’ found in library collection
Officials clash over whether a formal policy is needed to screen donated library materials, superintendent tasked to draft new procedures.
Redlands City Council agenda: Feb. 17, 2026
Agenda includes a $4M pipeline contract, a $1.82M settlement-related property agreement and event support.
Bilingual education expands in Redlands with new Spanish dual immersion program
District officials outlined plans for a new Spanish dual language immersion program at McKinley Elementary starting in 2026–27, detailing enrollment, structure and long-term goals for bilingual education.
Redlands new food security task force holds first meeting
City officials and community partners say benefit cuts are driving more families and individuals to seek food assistance.
Redlands school board approves HBCU college tour for 20 students, despite debate over cost and equity
Trustees Candy Olson and Jeanette Wilson voted no, calling the $35,000 trip not “fair,” while supporters and public speakers said the experience could inspire students’ college plans.
Redlands City Council agenda: Feb. 3, 2026
Agenda includes a public hearing on the keeping of hens in residential zones, commission and board appointments and a discussion of the Food Security Task Force.
Why RUSD reached layoffs, ICE protests planned, City Council ahead
Redlands News Weekly | Jan. 29, 2026
Redlands Unified to consider layoffs, budget audit, policy changes
The school board will consider resolutions authorizing teacher and staff layoffs, review its financial audit and take up several policy changes Jan. 27
RUSD launches Spanish dual language program; Planning Commission OKs new shopping center
Redlands News Weekly | Jan. 22, 2026