Student, parents arrested after loaded gun found at Moore Middle School
A student showing a bullet during lunch led to the discovery of a loaded firearm on campus Thursday, triggering a lockdown and a large police response.
Authorities say a 12-year-old boy brought the weapon from home to show other students. He was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm on a school campus. His parents were also arrested on suspicion of improper storage of a firearm.Read more here:
🌡️ A record-breaking heat wave is pushing temperatures in Redlands into the upper 90s and low 100s. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory through 8 p.m. Friday, urging residents to stay hydrated, avoid prolonged sun exposure and check on vulnerable neighbors. Read more here:
💰Mentone land sale price raised to $300K: Earlier this month, the Redlands City Council approved the sale of nearly five acres of city-owned land in Mentone for $250,000 after receiving an unsolicited purchase offer. On Tuesday, the council approved an amendment increasing the sale price to $300,000. According to the staff report, the higher price brings the sale in line with the property’s appraised value. Read more here.
👑 Protesters plan to gather in downtown Redlands as part of the nationwide "No Kings" movement. The rally will be held at "Peace Corner" from 10a.m. to noon. Read more about other demonstrations around the Inland Empire here:
🤝 The RUSD School Board approved two negotiated agreements with employee unions addressing a recently adopted policy on flag displays and commemorations. Under the agreement, employees may continue displaying personal items at their work desks even if those items fall outside the parameters of the policy. Read more here:
📚 Educators, librarians, teachers and book lovers came together at the 29th Annual Charlotte S. Huck Children's Literature Festival. Award-winning author Nikki Grimes was presented the festival's namesake award. Read more about the two-day event here:
🚓 Redlands Police and agents with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control cited one person for allegedly furnishing alcohol to a minor during a statewide enforcement operation. The operation was part of ABC’s Shoulder Tap program, which targets adults who buy alcohol for people younger than 21. Read more here:
🚨 Redlands police are investigating a series of incidents across the city this week, including an armed robbery at a Citrus Avenue hair salon and the theft of nine shipping containers from an Amazon warehouse. Read more here:
🎼 The Redlands Symphony has named Deanna Tham as its next director and conductor. Tham will be the first woman to serve as music director of a major orchestra in the Inland Empire. She will step into the role July 1, ahead of the orchestra's 75th season. Read more here:
🎨 Student artists are invited to submit work for the Redlands Art Association's annual Youth Art Expo. The event, which celebrates the creativity of students K-12, will be held Memorial Day weekend. Read more here:
🥾 This week’s Trail Days with Toni reflects on a hike that didn’t go as planned, but ended up offering something more valuable than a summit. Read more here:
👟 REV improved to 2-0 in Citrus Belt League track and field with a sweep of Citrus Valley, while Beaumont dominated Redlands and Yucaipa edged Cajon in a tight boys meet. Read more here:
🏃♀️ Former REV track stars Astrid and Catalina Teran are making waves at the Division I level, posting top Big West times and national marks after championship runs in community college. Read more here:
Friday Flea at Olive Avenue Market | 5–9 p.m. Curated vintage and Y2K clothing at OAM.
Saturday, March 21
Grove School Farmers Market | 8 a.m.–noon (rain or shine) Saturday morning community market with local produce and vendors.
Downtown's Morning Market | 9 a.m.–1 p.m. The city of Redlands’ weekly certified farmers market.
Southern California in Film Series | 2 p.m.–4 p.m. The A.K. Smiley Library will be honoring the region's rich cinematic legacy with a screening of "The Naked Gun."
Sunday, March 22
Sunday Morning Market at Olive Avenue Market | 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Weekly market featuring small businesses and makers.
Redlands Recital Series | 2 p.m.–4 p.m. Redlands Symphony Orchestra bassoonist Jon Stehney will wrap up the recital series with a performance at the First Presbyterian Church of Redlands. Ticket information.
In case you missed it... The Redlands Cinema Classic returns this spring with a monthlong series of international films. Five award-winning features and documentaries will be shown at the Harkins Mountain Grove 16 theater throughout April. Read more about the films:
A former broadcast news producer, Stephanie launched CFR in 2023. Originally from Michigan, she’s made Redlands home with her husband and three kids. When she’s not reporting, she’s problem-solving at the climbing gym or trying new local restaurants.
Kathryne is a journalist and creative writer who has contributed to CFR since 2023. When she isn't reporting, she can be found curled up with a thick fantasy book.
Siw is the ultimate cheerleader of what happens in Redlands. She is a dual citizen (Danish and American) who likes to write about what is new as much as about the things we take for granted.
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Stephanie Hastings Miranda
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Community Forward Redlands
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Stephanie Hastings Miranda
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