Redlands News Weekly | Feb. 26, 2026
Thursday, Feb. 26, at Dignity Health Arena in Bakersfield
Police say a Redlands man is linked to multiple downtown commercial burglaries dating back to December.
Redlands News Weekly | Feb. 26, 2026
Downtown Redlands has been the focus of two major public safety developments this week. One involved violence that left multiple people seriously injured, and another was tied to months of break-ins affecting local businesses.
Police arrested a 20-year-old Los Angeles woman in connection with an attempted vehicular homicide after authorities say she drove into a crowd outside The Underground bar in the early morning of Feb. 22, seriously injuring four people.
In a separate case, investigators announced the arrest of a Redlands man they say is linked to a string of commercial burglaries dating back to December that affected multiple downtown businesses.
Together, the arrests mark progress in cases that had raised concerns about safety and stability in Redlands' downtown core.
Below is what we know:
Stephanie Hastings Miranda
Stephanie Hastings Miranda
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🚈 Redlands officials are being asked to weigh in on the extension of a major transportation tax. Measure I has shaped how roads, transit and infrastructure are funded across San Bernardino County for decades. On Tuesday, the City Council will consider endorsing the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority’s spending plan for continuing Measure I, the half-cent sales tax approved by voters in 1989 and renewed in 2004. The proposal would keep the tax rate the same but extend it beyond its 2040 sunset, generating an estimated $7.5 billion over 30 years for local street repairs, regional freeway and rail improvements and transit services. City approval is one of the steps required before the measure can appear on the November 2026 ballot.
Read more about how Measure I has impacted the city of Redlands here.
Here’s a full look at what else is on Tuesday’s City Council agenda:
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🥕 As CalFresh cuts continue to phase in, Family Service Association of Redlands will open registration for its 2026 Community Food Box Distribution program on March 2. The organization distributes between 100 and 150 food boxes per event and serves low-income families with children under 18, seniors 55 and older and individuals with disabilities. Read more here:
Stephanie Hastings Miranda
📲 RUSD approved a new districtwide policy regulating student use of cellphones and other personal electronic devices this month. The policy sets rules for when students can use devices such as phones, smartwatches and tablets while at school, with stricter limits for younger students and exceptions for emergencies, medical needs and teacher permission. Read more here:
Kathryne Mccann
⚖️ More than 30 RUSD students participated in the annual Civics Day event on Feb. 5, 2026. Students gained experience in district operations and learned the significance of active citizenship, local government and the democratic process. Read more here:
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Lottery enrollment is now open at The Grove School in Redlands, with applications accepted through March 31.
The public Montessori charter for grades 7–12 combines rigorous academics, including 11 AP courses, with hands-on, project-based learning on its unique farm campus. With a 96% graduation rate and fully credentialed educators trained in Montessori methods, The Grove School offers a distinctive approach to adolescent education.
Explore what makes this school more than a farm campus.
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👩🔬 More than 500 eighth-grade girls from Redlands, Beaumont and Yucaipa-Calimesa spent Wednesday at the University of Redlands imagining futures in science, technology, engineering and math during the 32nd annual AAUW STEM Conference. Through hands-on workshops, candid conversations with professional women and a keynote about perseverance from author Erica Alfaro, students explored careers where women remain underrepresented but opportunities continue to grow — many while visiting a college campus for the first time. Read more about the event here:
Siw Heede
🌳 In a new column, Redlands resident Toni Momberger shares a family-friendly hike through the Oak Glen Preserve, a scenic 1.9-mile loop lined with redwoods, ponds and picnic spots. With educational signs, kids’ quizzes and gentle terrain, the trail offers an easy outdoor adventure for hikers of all ages. Read more here:
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🎻 An Afternoon on Broadway: Redlands Community Orchestra to perform Broadway favorites March 8 at Redlands High School’s Clock Auditorium. The free concert will feature Broadway favorites and guest performers Debbie Prutsman and T.J. Dawson. Read more here:
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🎹 Four pianists. Two historic grand pianos. Eight hands. "Pianos Plus,” an eight-hand, two-piano ensemble, will perform a free spring concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, at the Contemporary Club in Redlands. The program features works by Debussy, Bach, Brahms, Humperdinck and Percy Grainger. The concert is co-sponsored by A.K. Smiley Public Library and is open to the public.
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🏅 Local wrestlers advance to CIF state championships: Several Citrus Belt League wrestlers are headed to the CIF State Wrestling Championships in Bakersfield, led by Redlands East Valley freshman Marco Costa, ranked No. 8 in the state at 132 pounds. Citrus Valley’s Genesis Chavez and Hailey Barrios also qualified. Competition begins Thursday, with finals set for Saturday.
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In case you missed it... A new community garden is sprouting in the southeast corner of Sylvan Park, and it’s about to become a hub for art, environmental learning and neighborhood connection. Built by volunteers and University of Redlands students, the garden will host free monthly workshops led by artists in the newly launched REACH residency program, a partnership between Artlands Creative, the university and the city of Redlands. Read more here:
Siw Heede
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