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Redlands budget cuts, District 1 candidates + Voting Matters
Redlands News | September 24, 2026
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Public Safety
Redlands police to hold DUI checkpoint Sept. 25
Police will conduct the checkpoint from 6 p.m. to midnight at an undisclosed location in Redlands.
Events
ANCA Redlands opens speaker series with climate stories event
Sept. 23 gathering will explore the emotional impacts of climate change and ways residents can build community resilience.
Events
Museum of Redlands to open Oct. 24 after 26-year effort
The free museum inside the former Redlands Daily Facts building will debut with 13 exhibits exploring the city’s history, from citrus and Chinatown to film and firefighting.
Arts & Entertainment
Redlands Symphony opens 75th anniversary season at Clock Auditorium
‘Shostakovich’s Fifth’ will launch the Symphony’s milestone season Oct. 3 as performances temporarily move from the University of Redlands.
Education
California math scores are far below grade level. This screener will test students’ skills early
Students behind in their math skills would get tutoring so they can catch up.
Education
Redlands school board discusses changes to library policies aimed at balancing viewpoints
Board members debated how to define controversial materials and how proposed changes would be implemented.
Events
Redlands author Jen Thompson to launch new memoir Oct. 1
University of Redlands chief of staff and former political strategist will discuss Wild Pivot with university President Krista Newkirk.
Public Safety
Police activity near Redlands High prompts helicopter response; no threat to students
A traffic stop near the school and a separate drug-related arrest prompted police activity Tuesday morning, but neither incident involved students.
Community Spotlight
Redlands climate volunteer finds bipartisan common ground in Washington
Rain Mendoza traveled to Washington, D.C., to advocate for Forest Service funding and energy policy, finding areas of agreement across political lines.
Government
Redlands City Council agenda: Sept. 15, 2026
Council will consider funding the acquisition of the Step Up In Redlands supportive housing property, an ambulance transport agreement and more than $120,000 in police grants.
Redlands Police
Redlands Police Chief Rachel Tolber to retire after 28-year career
Tolber, who has led the Redlands Police Department since 2023, plans to retire at the end of the year. A process to select her successor is underway.
Community Spotlight
Hatfields donate new vehicle to Family Service Association of Redlands
New Buick Envista will be used by staff providing housing and social services across San Bernardino County