> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Redlands election shakeup ๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ | Classroom changes | Downtown assault - URL: https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/redlands-election-shakeup-classroom-changes-downtown-assault/ - Published: 2026-11-06T03:24:13.000Z - Updated: 2026-11-06T03:24:13.000Z - Description: Redlands News | Nov. 5, 2026 - Author: CFR News Desk - Tags: Newsletter ### **This week in Redlands news:** - Redlands voters shift the school board majority with victories for [ **Patty Holohan and Ryan Schavrien**](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/redlands-election-results-2026-city-council-school-board/), while City Council member Denise Davis secures a third term. - Redlands Unified outlines [**changes to reading and math instruction**](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/redlands-unified-reading-math-changes-test-scores/) as student test scores remain below pre-pandemic levels. - Two arrested in [**violent assault outside downtown Redlands bar,**](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/two-arrested-after-man-beaten-unconscious-dragged-into-traffic-outside-redlands-bar/) where police say a man was beaten unconscious and dragged into traffic. - Suspect accused of stealing [**$10,000 in electronics tries to sell stolen merchandise**](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/man-accused-of-stealing-electronics-from-redlands-store-tried-to-sell-them-back-police-say/) back to the same store, police say. - Redlands Japanese Cultural Center plans a [**Second Chance Sale**](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/redlands-japanese-cultural-center-to-host-second-chance-sale-on-nov-15/)**,** offering donated Japanese cultural items. - [**Local ceramic artists**](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/redlands-art-association-ceramics-exhibition/) showcase their work at the Redlands Art Association. --- ###### [ELECTION 2026](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/topic/election2026/) ### Redlands election results: Davis wins reelection, school board majority shifts Redlands voters returned City Council member Denise Davis to office for a third term Tuesday, while two school board victories are set to reshape leadership of the Redlands Unified School District. Davis received 60% of the vote in the District 1 City Council race, defeating two challengers. [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/2026/11/cfr-election-results-redlands-council-d1-1.png)](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/election2026/) In the school board races, incumbent Patty Holohan won reelection in Trustee Area 1, while Ryan Schavrien won the open Trustee Area 2 seat. [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/2026/11/cfr-election-results-redlands-schoolboard-1.png)](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/election2026/) Together, Holohan and Schavrien's victories shift the balance of power on the five-member school board following two years of contentious debates over district governance, books, flags and other issues. Beyond Redlands, voters weighed in on a continuation of San Bernardino County's half-cent transportation sales tax and an $898 million community college bond. Congressional incumbents representing Redlands also won reelection, while races for county and state education leadership drew attention. [**Read our full 2026 election recap**](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/redlands-election-results-2026-city-council-school-board/) for vote totals, ballot measure results and more. [Redlands Election Results 2026: City Council, School BoardVoters return the District 1 council member to office, shift the balance of power on the school board and weigh in on transportation funding, college facilities and races across San Bernardino County.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/icon/Site-Logo--4--651b7b39-9bc7-432b-a06f-e942a3ba2640.png)Community Forward Redlands NewsStephanie Hastings Miranda![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/thumbnail/Election-Results--4--f2a84494-6f80-49c6-98ee-a0689c29acbd.png)](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/redlands-election-results-2026-city-council-school-board/) *Results remain unofficial as election officials continue counting outstanding ballots.* --- ###### [EDUCATION](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/topic/education/) ### **๐Ÿ“š What's being done to improve Redlands test scores?** As part of our ongoing coverage of student achievement in Redlands Unified, we took a closer look at what the district is doing to address years of declining performance. From early reading instruction to plans for new math materials, here's what's changing in local classrooms โ€” and how the district is measuring progress. [Read more here](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/redlands-unified-reading-math-changes-test-scores/). [Redlands Unified outlines reading and math changesThe district expects the full impact of early literacy investments to appear in state results by 2028โ€“30.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/icon/Site-Logo--4--9205311e-6c4b-4db7-89fe-bc899120638a.png)Community Forward Redlands NewsStephanie Hastings Miranda![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/thumbnail/iStock-2205125863-971c6ed4-3275-45b0-8c7e-f72c2f304c9d.jpg)](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/redlands-unified-reading-math-changes-test-scores/) --- ****๐ŸŠWe cannot do this work without you!** Community Forward Redlands doesn't have a paywall because we believe local news should be accessible to everyone. ****Your support makes it possible to keep delivering independent, fact-based reporting to our community.** [Donate Today! ](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/#/portal) --- ###### [PUBLIC SAFETY](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/topic/public-safety/) **๐Ÿš” Two arrested in violent downtown assault:** Redlands police say surveillance video captured two men attacking a 36-year-old outside the Flamingo Cocktail Lounge. One suspect allegedly continued beating the man after he lost consciousness, then dragged him into traffic, where two drivers swerved to avoid hitting him. [**Read more here.**](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/two-arrested-after-man-beaten-unconscious-dragged-into-traffic-outside-redlands-bar/) [Two arrested in violent assault outside Redlands barPolice say surveillance video shows one suspect continuing to assault the victim before dragging him into the street; Suspects were identified by Flock automated license plate readers.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/icon/Site-Logo--4--3de4015c-7e9d-46be-b679-03935e039d35.png)Community Forward Redlands NewsCFR News Desk![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2026-11-05-at-1.15.11---PM-027c6e0d-9697-4dbb-ba40-55666ec28ee9.png)](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/two-arrested-after-man-beaten-unconscious-dragged-into-traffic-outside-redlands-bar/) **๐Ÿ“ฑStolen goods returned to the scene of the crime:** A man accused of breaking into a Redlands electronics store through the roof and stealing $10,000 in merchandise was arrested after allegedly trying to sell a stolen gaming console back to the same business. Police say the suspect was also wanted in connection with the theft of a puppy valued at up to $7,000\. [**Read more here.** ](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/man-accused-of-stealing-electronics-from-redlands-store-tried-to-sell-them-back-police-say/) --- ###### [COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/topic/community-spotlight/) **๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japanese cultural sale and free kids' classes:** The Redlands Japanese Cultural Center will host a Second Chance Sale on Sunday, Nov. 15, offering donated Japanese cultural items for purchase. The center is also offering free karate and traditional Japanese dance classes for new students throughout November as it prepares to expand its educational and cultural programs. [**Read more here.** ](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/redlands-japanese-cultural-center-to-host-second-chance-sale-on-nov-15/) [Redlands Japanese Cultural Center to host Second Chance Sale on Nov. 15Community sale will feature donated Japanese cultural items as the center prepares to expand its educational and cultural programs.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/icon/Site-Logo--4--e0440e91-1ae2-493e-9137-c617b09bf792.png)Community Forward Redlands NewsCFR News Desk![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/thumbnail/Cat-Drum-and-R-Mural_Japanese-Cultural-Center-1dc5ff1a-be51-471d-944c-9d092770cb9a.jpg)](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/redlands-japanese-cultural-center-to-host-second-chance-sale-on-nov-15/) **๐ŸบCreativity takes shape in clay:** Three ceramic instructors and 12 of their students are showcasing their work at the Redlands Art Association this month. The exhibition highlights the artists' craftsmanship, creative journeys and the community they've built through teaching. On display through Nov. 25\. [**Read more here.** ](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/redlands-art-association-ceramics-exhibition/) [Redlands Art Association showcases ceramic artistsExhibition featuring three instructors and 12 students highlights the creativity and community fostered through ceramics classes![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/icon/Site-Logo--4--68b0ec49-19ca-4896-ab97-4287b1fd1a6a.png)Community Forward Redlands NewsSiw Heede![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_1434--1--3f3127c4-5e52-44a0-bc08-aa2f45eb1015.jpg)](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/redlands-art-association-ceramics-exhibition/) ###### [EVENTS](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/topic/events/) ### ๐Ÿ“… This weekend in Redlands **Friday, Nov. 6** - **Friday Flea at Olive Avenue Market** | 5โ€“9 p.m. *Curated vintage and Y2K clothing at OAM.* - **Dia de los Muertos and Other Folk Tales** | 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. *Series of tales told with various theatrical devices based on true Mexican family stories and Mexican legends. Hosted by University of Redlands Department of Theatre & Dance.* [*More information.*](https://www.ticketsource.com/university-of-redlands-theatre/dia-de-los-muertos-and-other-folk-tales/e-ljdzzr?ref=communityforwardredlands.com) **Saturday, Nov. 7** - **Grove School Farmers Market** | 8 a.m.โ€“noon *Saturday morning community market with local produce and vendors. Rain or shine.* - **Downtown's Morning Market** | 7 a.m.โ€“11 a.m. *The city of Redlandsโ€™ weekly certified farmers market.* - **STEAM Saturdays: Fall-tastic** | 10 a.m. โ€“ 3 p.m. *Autumn crafts in the museum's STEAM Lab for young learners. Drop in any Saturday in November.* - **Dia de los Muertos and Other Folk Tales** | 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. *Series of tales told with various theatrical devices based on true Mexican family stories and Mexican legends. Hosted by University of Redlands Department of Theatre & Dance.* [*More information.*](https://www.ticketsource.com/university-of-redlands-theatre/dia-de-los-muertos-and-other-folk-tales/e-ljdzzr?ref=communityforwardredlands.com) **Sunday, Nov. 8** - **Sunday Morning Market at Olive Avenue Market** | 9 a.m.โ€“1 p.m. *Weekly market featuring small businesses and makers.* - **Dia de los Muertos and Other Folk Tales** | 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. *Series of tales told with various theatrical devices based on true Mexican family stories and Mexican legends. Hosted by University of Redlands Department of Theatre & Dance.* [*More information.*](https://www.ticketsource.com/university-of-redlands-theatre/dia-de-los-muertos-and-other-folk-tales/e-ljdzzr?ref=communityforwardredlands.com) [***Check out more Redlands events here.***](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/r/e5da68cf?m=eefcc7ce-9c78-45c4-89c4-042735c2dd29) --- #### ICYMI ๐Ÿ‘€ ***In case you missed it...*** [Museum of Redlands opens after 26-year effortAbout 500 people attended Saturday's grand opening of the museum, featuring 13 exhibits exploring the city's history.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/icon/Site-Logo--4--48aa65e8-d838-4953-85e0-9aa5b3415ac1.png)Community Forward Redlands NewsStephanie Hastings Miranda![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/thumbnail/Outside-MOR-2e7e886d-fdc8-4ec5-92e5-03e1706ea8c2.png)](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/museum-of-redlands-opens-after-26-year-effort/) --- **๐Ÿ˜„ *Thank you to our paid subscribers and*** [***sponsors***](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/cfr-sponsors/) *who make Community Forward Redlands news possible!* **๐Ÿ“ฉ *Missed a newsletter? 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