Redlands voters shift the school board majority with victories for Patty Holohan and Ryan Schavrien, while City Council member Denise Davis secures a third term.
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.
In the school board races, incumbent Patty Holohan won reelection in Trustee Area 1, while Ryan Schavrien won the open Trustee Area 2 seat.
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.
📚 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 — and how the district is measuring progress. Read more here.
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🚔 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.
📱Stolen 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.
🇯🇵 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.
🏺Creativity 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.
Friday Flea at Olive Avenue Market | 5–9 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.
Saturday, Nov. 7
Grove School Farmers Market | 8 a.m.–noon Saturday morning community market with local produce and vendors. Rain or shine.
Downtown's Morning Market | 7 a.m.–11 a.m. The city of Redlands’ weekly certified farmers market.
STEAM Saturdays: Fall-tastic | 10 a.m. – 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.
Sunday, Nov. 8
Sunday Morning Market at Olive Avenue Market | 9 a.m.–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.
Stephanie Hastings Miranda
Stephanie Hastings Miranda
CFR News Desk
CFR News Desk
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Stephanie Hastings Miranda
