Redlands News Weekly | Jan. 15, 2026
Redlands Police Report: Dec. 31 - Jan. 15
Free Jan. 21 workshop invites residents to explore how Redlands can adapt to climate change by 2075
Redlands News Weekly | Jan. 15, 2026
🏗️ Demolition is underway at the long-vacant Redlands Mall site. Construction crews were seen digging out light poles and removing the pergola in the northeast corner. The work comes two months after Esri co-owners Jack and Laura Dangermond purchased the property. Read more here.
🍊City Council will meet on Jan. 20 to approve various committee appointments and update the city code regarding dangerous and vicious dogs. Council will also consider a $774,156 three-year contract for veterinary services.
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🚔 Redlands police arrested two suspects in an attempted burglary at Redlands Cyclery USA one day before the business’s scheduled opening at its new downtown location. A reported shooting, residential burglaries, a machete arrest and multiple other incidents were detailed in the department’s police report covering Dec. 31 through Jan. 15.
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🚒 A woman was hospitalized after suffering severe burns while escaping a mobile home fire on Dearborn Street. The fire was extinguished within about 20 minutes. The cause of the fire, which resulted in an estimated $200,000 in damage, remains under investigation. Read more here.
🏥 Redlands Community Hospital names Adam Thunell as its new CEO. Thunell, a veteran health care executive, has previously served as senior vice president and chief operating officer at Community Memorial Healthcare in Ventura. He has also held leadership positions at Cottage Health in Santa Barbara and Fairview Health Services in Minneapolis.
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🩺 Whooping cough cases in San Bernardino have nearly tripled compared with last year. County health officials issued an alert warning that low vaccination rates, particularly among children, are increasing the risk of community spread.
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Cinnamon Sticks Design is celebrating two years in downtown Redlands by inviting the community behind the bench.
Jewelry designer Canela Lemoine offers hands-on workshops where participants can learn metal techniques and create personalized pieces — from stacking rings and cuff bracelets to wedding bands made start to finish with kitchen torches.
Lemoine’s work centers on connection, memory and storytelling, and her workshops are designed for both casual creative nights out and more in-depth jewelry making.
Read more about Cinnamon Sticks Design in this week's Community Spotlight by Siw Heede.
💪 To celebrate the national YMCA's 175th anniversary, the YMCA of the East Valley is offering its largest New Year membership promotion yet. New members can join with no enrollment fee and a discounted first month of $17.50 for a limited time. The YMCA of the East Valley offers group exercise classes, indoor and outdoor pools, wellness programs and free childcare for members while they work out.
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🎼 The Redlands Symphony will open its chamber music Recital Series on Jan. 25. Now in its third season, the Recital Series highlights individual Redlands Symphony musicians in shorter, intimate performances outside the orchestra's main concert setting. Tickets may be purchased online at the Redlands Symphony website.
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🌎 What might Redlands look like in 50 years as climate change reshapes how we live? A free community workshop on Jan. 21 invites residents to think long-term and explore how today’s choices could shape a more climate-resilient future.
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🏈 REV football earns All-CIF recognition. Two Redlands East Valley High School seniors are closing out their high school football careers with top honors. Quarterback Isaac Vitela and offensive lineman Landon Malotkoski were named to the All-CIF Southern Section Division 10 first team, the only Redlands-area players to earn all-section recognition this season. Their selections cap a milestone year for the Wildcats, who played their first season in their new on-campus stadium and leaned on a balanced, high-producing offense. Read more about the stats, leadership, and legacy behind the honors below.
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🤼 Winter wrestling recap: Redlands East Valley High School’s wrestling program made the most of winter break, competing in six tournaments across Southern California and picking up key Citrus Belt League wins along the way. The Wildcats’ boys varsity team improved to 7-1 on the season, while both the boys and girls squads posted podium finishes at regional and elite competitions — including a national-level invitational appearance. Here’s a breakdown of REV’s busy and productive stretch on the mat. Read more here.
In case you missed it... The Redlands farmers market will return March 7 after its annual winter hiatus. Interested vendors are invited to apply for the spring season.
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