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# Redlands News: June 27, 2025
- URL: https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/redlands-news-june-27-2025/
- Published: 2025-06-27T15:30:39.000Z
- Updated: 2025-06-27T15:30:38.000Z
- Description: From your locally owned, local news source
- Author: Stephanie Hastings Miranda
- Tags: Newsletter

**This week in Redlands:** A packed school board meeting draws unprecedented public pushback, the city approves $1.97 million for street repairs, and a beloved coffee cart blossoms into a full café. Plus, Redlands FC takes down the division leader—and they’re not done yet.

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#### [EDUCATION](http://https//www.communityforwardredlands.com/topic/education/?ref=communityforwardredlands.com)

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**The Redlands School Board took a 5-minute recess to organize 500 public comment cards. (Still from live stream)*

### Redlands Unified flooded with 500+ public comment cards over library, flag policies

***Board cuts speaking time, passes revised book removal process and flag rules despite overwhelming opposition from students, parents, and teachers***

In an extraordinary show of public opposition, the Redlands Unified School Board received more than 500 comment cards Tuesday night – an unprecedented volume that officials acknowledged could stall or delay votes on a slate of controversial policies.

“I’ve never been in a meeting where we had 500 cards turned in,” Superintendent Juan Cabral said before the board called a five-minute recess to organize the stacks of submissions. Some individuals submitted dozens of cards each to speak on separate items. One speaker reportedly requested 75 cards to comment on every individual agenda item.

Despite the pushback, the board ultimately passed three controversial policies in 3–2 votes, with Board Members Patty Holohan and Melissa Ayala-Quintero casting dissenting votes.

[***Read more here.***](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/redlands-unified-flooded-with-500-public-comments-over-library-flag-policies/)

[Redlands Unified flooded with 500+ public comment cards over library, flag policiesBoard cuts speaking time, passes revised book removal process and flag rules despite overwhelming opposition from students, parents and teachers![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/icon/community-forward-Redlands--1--594.png)Community Forward RedlandsStephanie Hastings Miranda![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/thumbnail/RUSD-School-Board-2-2.jpg)](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/redlands-unified-flooded-with-500-public-comments-over-library-flag-policies/)

#### [CITY HALL](http://https//www.communityforwardredlands.com/topic/city-hall/?ref=communityforwardredlands.com)

🚧 **44 street segments slated for resurfacing:** Redlands City Council unanimously approved a major street improvement project aimed at enhancing safety and mobility across the city during their June 17 meeting. Funded through California’s SB1 Road Repair and Accountability Act, the project is expected to receive $1.97 million in state funding for the upcoming 2025–2026 fiscal year. [***Read more here***](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/redlands-to-resurface-44-streets-with-1-97m-in-state-funding/). 

[Redlands to resurface 44 streets with $1.97M in state fundingWork begins fall 2025 on dozens of deteriorating street segments, funded by California’s SB1 transportation tax.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/icon/community-forward-Redlands--1--595.png)Community Forward RedlandsKathryne Mccann![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/thumbnail/iStock-510411610.jpg)](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/redlands-to-resurface-44-streets-with-1-97m-in-state-funding/)

**🌳 City Council to weigh Climate Action Plan update, zoning and fire hazard maps:** The Redlands City Council is set to meet Tuesday, July 1, to consider a broad agenda that includes a [Climate Action Plan 2050](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/climate-action-plan-strategies-presented-to-redlands-planning-commission/) update, zoning amendments aligned with the housing element, and a [new fire hazard severity map](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/new-calfire-maps-show-increased-risk-to-redlands/). The meeting also features a public hearing on delinquent fines and updates to city purchasing rules. [***Read more here***](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/redlands-city-council-agenda-july-1-2025/)***.*** 

[Redlands City Council agenda: July 1, 2025Agenda includes a vote on the Climate Action Plan 2050, Housing Element zoning updates and new Fire Hazard Severity Zones.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/icon/community-forward-Redlands--1--597.png)Community Forward RedlandsKathryne Mccann![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/thumbnail/Redlands-City-Hall-Feature--1--2-2.png)](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/redlands-city-council-agenda-july-1-2025/)

#### [PUBLIC SAFETY](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/topic/public-safety/)

**🦁 Mountain lion found dead in Redlands backyard:** A Redlands couple discovered a deceased mountain lion near their garden Sunday, prompting curiosity and concern. California Fish and Wildlife officials said Monday that the animal was tagged and likely traveled from the Santa Maria Plateau. [***Read more here***](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/mountain-lion-found-dead-in-redlands-backyard/)*.*

[Mountain lion found dead in Redlands backyardHomeowners found what appeared to be a young, emaciated mountain lion deceased in their backyard Sunday![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/icon/community-forward-Redlands--1--598.png)Community Forward RedlandsStephanie Hastings Miranda![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/thumbnail/Mountain-Lion-Blurred-1.png)](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/mountain-lion-found-dead-in-redlands-backyard/)

🚨 **Weekly Crime Report: Phone Scam, Vehicle Theft, and Roadside Crash**: Redlands police are warning residents about a phone scam involving a fake officer and spoofed department number. Officers also made arrests in an attempted car theft, a burglary involving a partially clothed suspect and responded to a crash that damaged a police vehicle. [***Read more here***](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/redlands-police-warn-of-phone-scam-impersonating-officer/). 

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#### [COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/topic/community-spotlight/)

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**☕ Hooray Coffee opens cozy café in East Redlands, builds on local roots:** What started as a mobile coffee cart inside Kith & Kissui has grown into a full-service café in East Redlands. Hooray Coffee’s new brick-and-mortar space offers specialty beans from around the world, light food options and a warm, communal vibe. Cyclists get a discount—and regulars might just make a new friend at the counter. [***Read more from community reporter Siw Heede here***](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/hooray-coffee-opens-second-redlands-location/)***.*** 

[Hooray Coffee opens new neighborhood café in East RedlandsFrom a cart to a café: Hooray Coffee builds community in East Redlands![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/icon/community-forward-Redlands--1--599.png)Community Forward RedlandsSiw Heede![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/thumbnail/Hooray-Coffee-Counter.png)](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/hooray-coffee-opens-second-redlands-location/)

**🎶 Redlands Bowl kicks off 102nd season with star-studded tribute**: Nicole Henry brought the house down at the Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival opener with a tribute to iconic divas like Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston. The community showed up strong—an estimated 6,000 people filled the amphitheater for the start of the 102nd season. [***Read more from community reporter Shantell Sunderman here.*** ](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/community-spirit-soulful-tributes-open-102nd-redlands-bowl-season/)

[Community spirit, soulful tributes open 102nd Redlands Bowl seasonThousands turn out for free summer concert as Nicole Henry kicks off the Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival with powerhouse vocals and crowd connection.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/icon/community-forward-Redlands--1--600.png)Community Forward RedlandsShantell Sunderman![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/thumbnail/redlands-bowl-2025_feature.png)](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/community-spirit-soulful-tributes-open-102nd-redlands-bowl-season/)

#### [HEALTH](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/topic/health/)

🩺 **In This Week’s Health Spotlight:** A new study from Loma Linda University Health reveals that irregular or heavy periods might be more than just a hormonal issue — they could be an early warning sign of heart disease. Learn how menstrual symptoms may signal deeper metabolic problems, and why doctors are being urged to take a closer look at insulin levels. This could change how we think about women’s health from the inside out. [***Read more here***](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/irregular-periods-could-signal-early-signs-of-heart-disease-loma-linda-researchers-say/)***.*** 

[Irregular periods could signal early signs of heart disease, Loma Linda researchers sayA new study from Loma Linda University Health links abnormal menstrual cycles to high insulin levels — a possible red flag for metabolic issues and future cardiovascular problems.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/icon/community-forward-Redlands--1--602.png)Community Forward RedlandsCommunity Forward Redlands![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/thumbnail/iStock-1331428155-1.jpg)](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/irregular-periods-could-signal-early-signs-of-heart-disease-loma-linda-researchers-say/)

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#### [SPORTS](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/topic/sports/)

**⚽ Redlands FC defeats division champs, eyes top spot**: Redlands FC kept their playoff hopes alive with a decisive 2-0 win over first-place FC Tucson. Goals by Enzo Mauriz and Luka Lukic lifted Redlands into second place in the division by total points. Next up: a massive home match against Ventura County Fusion on Friday, June 27\. [***Read more here***](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/redlands-fc-take-down-first-place-fc-tucson-2-0/)***.***

[Redlands FC Take Down First Place FC Tucson 2-0With their playoff hopes on the line against the defending Southwest Division champions, Redlands FC stepped up and earned a huge 3 points by defeating FC Tucson 2-0\. The first ten minutes showed why Tucson was at the top of the table, as they dominated possession and sent in some![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/icon/community-forward-Redlands--1--605.png)Community Forward RedlandsCaden Henderson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/thumbnail/Final-Score-June-21.png)](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/redlands-fc-take-down-first-place-fc-tucson-2-0/)

[Redlands FC host first place Ventura County Fusion in critical matchupHome game: Friday, June 27 at 7pm![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/icon/community-forward-Redlands--1--607.png)Community Forward RedlandsCaden Henderson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/thumbnail/Match-Day_June-27.png)](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/redlands-fc-host-first-place-ventura-county-fusion-in-critical-matchup/)

⚾ **All section team announced**: Three players from Redlands schools made the recently announced, prestigious All-CIF-Southern Section baseball team. Arrowhead Christian Academy’s Diesel Toth and Bobby Mahoney and Citrus Valley’s Cole West grace the all-section Division 3 team. 

West hit .387 with five home runs and 27 runs batted in. Citrus Valley went 16-13 overall and lost a CIF-Southern Section Division 3 opening round game to Glendora, 4-1\. [***Read more from sports writer John Murphy here***](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/arrowhead-christians-mahoney-and-toth-citrus-valleys-west-make-prestigious-all-section-team/)***.*** 

[Arrowhead Christian’s Mahoney and Toth, Citrus Valley’s West make prestigious all-section teamThree players from Redlands schools made the recently announced, prestigious All-CIF-Southern Section baseball team. Arrowhead Christian Academy’s Diesel Toth and Bobby Mahoney and Citrus Valley’s Cole West grace the all-section Division 3 team. West hit .387 with five home runs and 27 runs batted in. Citrus Valley went![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/icon/community-forward-Redlands--1--592.png)Community Forward RedlandsJohn Murphy![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/thumbnail/bp-bobby-mahoney-tosses-pitch--1--3.JPG)](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/arrowhead-christians-mahoney-and-toth-citrus-valleys-west-make-prestigious-all-section-team/)

🍊 🦘**Aussie Ball returns**: For more than 30 years, teen players from Redlands, California, and Redlands Shire, Queensland, have faced off in a friendly baseball rivalry. The Aussie Ball tour returns July 5\. [***Read more here***](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/redlands-909ers-to-face-aussies-in-early-july/). 

[Redlands 909ers to face Aussies in early JulyFor more than 30 years, teen players from Redlands, California, and Redlands Shire, Queensland, have faced off in a friendly baseball rivalry. The Aussie Ball tour returns July 5.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/icon/community-forward-Redlands--1--596.png)Community Forward RedlandsJohn Murphy![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/thumbnail/au-nevin-zerbe-get-a-hold-of-one-.JPG)](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/redlands-909ers-to-face-aussies-in-early-july/)

#### [EVENTS](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/topic/events/)

📌 **Sat. June 28 - Sun. June 29, *A Poirot Double Bill* at Redlands Footlighters Theatre:** Fundraising kicks off with three charity shows happening June 28 - 29 where attendees can enjoy a mixer with wine and appetizers followed by a benefit performance of “A Poirot Double Bill” by Agatha Christie. [***Show times and ticket information here.***](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/redlands-footlighters-theatre-launches-major-fundraising-campaign-to-update-historic-venue/)

[Redlands Footlighters Theatre launches major fundraising campaign to update historic venueCommunity rallies behind 80-year-old nonprofit theater with benefit performances and vision for long-term renovation![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/icon/community-forward-Redlands--1--604.png)Community Forward RedlandsSiw Heede![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/thumbnail/Redlands-Footlighters-Theatre-Close-Up-Faces_Feature-Photo-1.png)](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/redlands-footlighters-theatre-launches-major-fundraising-campaign-to-update-historic-venue/)

**📌 Fri. July 4, Redlands Fourth of July 2025:** The city of Redlands will celebrate Independence Day with a full slate of activities on Thursday, July 4, beginning with live entertainment and a morning parade at Sylvan Park and ending with a fireworks spectacular at Moore Middle School.[***Details and ticket link here:***](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/redlands-fourth-of-july-2025-parade-park-events-and-fireworks-show-at-moore-middle-school/)

[Redlands Fourth of July 2025: Parade, park events and fireworks show at Moore Middle SchoolCity reminds residents that all personal fireworks are illegal, with fines up to $1,000 for violations![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/icon/community-forward-Redlands--1--603.png)Community Forward RedlandsCommunity Forward Redlands![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1521478413868-1bbd982fa4a5-1)](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/redlands-fourth-of-july-2025-parade-park-events-and-fireworks-show-at-moore-middle-school/)

📌 [Schedules for outdoor summer concerts and plays in Redlands](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/where-to-see-outdoor-concerts-and-plays-in-redlands/)

📌 [More community events here](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/redlands-community-calendar/)

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*In case you missed it,* The Redlands Police Department offers a monitored 24/7 e-commerce exchange zone outside its main station at 1270 W. Park Ave. Whether you're meeting a buyer from OfferUp or selling through Facebook Marketplace, the video-surveilled parking lot provides a safer alternative to meeting at a stranger’s home or an unfamiliar location. Learn more about how to stay safe during in-person transactions. [***Read more here.***](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/safe-spot-for-craigslist-or-offerup-deals-redlands-police-offer-e-commerce-exchange-zone/)

[Safe spot for Craigslist or OfferUp deals: Redlands Police offer E-commerce exchange zoneThe Redlands Police Department invites residents to use its monitored parking lot to safely complete online purchases and meet-ups.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/icon/community-forward-Redlands--1--578.png)Community Forward RedlandsCommunity Forward Redlands![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/thumbnail/iStock-1371911833-1.jpg)](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/safe-spot-for-craigslist-or-offerup-deals-redlands-police-offer-e-commerce-exchange-zone/)

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