Events
New Year's Eve Orange Drop returns to downtown Redlands
Free downtown event offers music, kids activities and a 9 p.m. countdown for all ages
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Development
Dangermonds take ownership of Redlands Mall, aim to improve long-stalled site
Local business owners step in after out-of-town developers face foreclosure, struggle to move project forward
Community Spotlight
Redlands Fall Food Drive returns as SNAP cuts leave more families struggling
Family Service Association aims to collect 30,000 pounds of food at annual food drive to meet rising needs as the government shutdown continues.
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Thousands gather peacefully in Redlands for No Kings rally
Redlands joined cities across the Inland Empire on Saturday in a nationwide call for democracy and resistance to authoritarian rule.
Warehousing
Redlands Planning Commission recommends citywide ban on new distribution warehouses
Commissioners voted 5–1 Tuesday to urge the City Council to prohibit new distribution warehouse and logistics development while allowing existing facilities to remain in operation.
Warehousing
Redlands, Yucaipa residents begin effort to push back on Live Oak Canyon warehouse
Residents are raising $50,000 for a referendum to overturn an ordinance approved by the Yucaipa City Council that paves the way for a 2 million-square-foot warehouse off Live Oak Canyon Road.
City Hall
Redlands Planning Commission OKs new distribution warehouse after prior rejection
Planning Commission approves revised warehouse project on Tennessee Street despite opposition over proximity to schools and housing
City Hall
Redlands’ climate plan relies heavily on EV chargers as federal support wanes
77% of the city’s projected emissions reductions hinge on electric vehicle adoption — but tax credits are set to expire, among other major roadblocks.
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Redlands Mall development future uncertain
Village Partners Inc. defaults on $17M loan as market conditions slow
Public Safety
FAA backs off airspace plan that could have brought more jet traffic over Redlands
Proposed expansion near San Bernardino airport faced pushback over safety and noise concerns
Public Safety
Redlands reaches $872K settlement with Deputy Chief who alleged retaliation, misconduct cover-up
Travis Martinez to retire within 10 days as part of agreement resolving his whistleblower claim. City Council approves deal in 3-2 closed-session vote.
Education
Redlands students outperform state average but struggle to regain pre-pandemic ground
New national test scores show slow academic recovery since COVID-19 pandemic, with persistent learning gaps in math and reading. While Redlands Unified students exceed state benchmarks, proficiency rates remain below 2019 levels.
City Hall
SCE faces backlash over power outages, pledges improvements
Southern California Edison admits missteps in power shutoff execution, pledges to refine wildfire prevention tactics and better inform residents.