Stater Bros. Charities and Shoes That Fit distributed more than 550 pairs of athletic shoes to students at the Redlands school following a Southern California fundraising campaign.
🇺🇸 Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, and we're helping Redlands voters prepare with explainers on two local ballot measures, updated campaign finance disclosures and information on where to vote.
We'll also be tracking local election results Tuesday night as ballots are counted.
🚦Measure I would extend San Bernardino County's half-cent transportation sales tax: Voters will decide Tuesday whether to continue the existing tax beyond 2040 to fund road repairs, freeway improvements, public transit and other transportation projects. Redlands currently receives approximately $2 million annually for local street improvements through Measure I.
Read our explainer to learn how the money is spent, what would change and what a yes or no vote means.
📚 Measure Y asks voters to approve an $898 million community college bond: The proposal would fund repairs, upgrades and construction projects at Crafton Hills College, San Bernardino Valley College and other district facilities, including classrooms and career training programs. The bonds would be repaid through property taxes.
Who's funding local candidates? We've updated the campaign finance information in our 2026 Election Guide with the latest available contribution disclosures, giving voters a closer look at who's financially supporting local candidates ahead of Tuesday's election.
Return your mail ballot Voters can return their completed mail ballots at three official ballot drop boxes in Redlands. All three locations are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Redlands City Hall: 35 Cajon St.
Joe R. Gonzales Community Center: 111 W Lugonia Ave.
City of Redlands Corporate Yard: 1270 W Park Ave.
Voters can also return their ballots at an early voting location or any polling place on Election Day.
Still have questions about voting? Visit our Redlands Election Guide for information on local candidates, ballot measures, voting deadlines and how to track your ballot.
🏘️ Redlands Planning Commission recommends housing development near 210 Freeway: The Redlands Planning Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to recommend approval of a 262-unit housing development on approximately 35 acres near the 210 Freeway. Commissioners requested additional oversight of the project's final architectural designs and bicycle safety improvements before advancing the proposal to the City Council.
🏛️ Redlands City Council to meet on Election Night: The City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 3, with a relatively light agenda that includes appointing a Planning Commission member, extending the Grove School's lease of city property, accepting a donated police vehicle and considering a three-year cybersecurity contract worth up to $249,996.
🚨 Cherry Valley man arrested in alleged sexual assault of 7-year-old girl: Redlands police arrested a 34-year-old registered sex offender Thursday following an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a 7-year-old girl in a business parking lot on Center Street. The suspect is being held without bail at West Valley Detention Center.
💸 Redlands Unified weighs $26 million in state funding amid growing student needs.
Elementary school suspensions have doubled compared with the same period last year, and Redlands Unified is facing growing demand for mental health services after cutting counseling staff.
District officials are preparing to opt into a state program that could provide more than $26 million over seven years to expand student support at 15 schools.
But the proposal divided school board members Tuesday, with some supporting additional counselors and behavioral specialists while others questioned the program's requirements and raised concerns about parental rights and school-based medical services — which district officials said are neither required nor planned.
Here's what the funding could mean for Redlands schools:
👟New shoes for every student at Lugonia Elementary: More than 550 students at Lugonia Elementary received new athletic shoes through a partnership between Stater Bros. Charities and Shoes That Fit. The donation followed a Southern California fundraising campaign that raised more than $766,000, with a Redlands Stater Bros. location leading participating stores in donations. See how the community partnership brought new shoes to every student at the school.
Museum of Redlands opens after 26 years in the making
After 26 years of planning, fundraising and construction, the $32 million Museum of Redlands officially opened Saturday, Oct. 24, welcoming approximately 500 people to celebrate the milestone.
The museum features 13 exhibits exploring the city's history, from its agricultural roots and early communities to aviation and public safety. Interactive displays, historical photographs and artifacts offer visitors a chance to discover both familiar landmarks and lesser-known stories of Redlands.
Take a look inside the new museum, hear from visitors and see photos from the grand opening:
💀 Día de los Muertos: A.K. Smiley Public Library will host a free Día de los Muertos celebration at Smiley Park and the Contemporary Club, featuring traditional ofrendas, live mariachi music, folklórico dancing, children's crafts and a Catrina costume contest. Free Mexican food and ice cream will be available while supplies last. Read more here.
🚙 Redlands seeks applicants for Traffic and Parking Commission: The commission advises the City Council on issues affecting parking, traffic and development. Applications are due Nov. 5. Residents can apply through the city's website.
📣 Applications open for Leadership Redlands Class of 2027: The Redlands Chamber of Commerce is seeking 20 participants for its 10-month leadership development program, which brings together local professionals and community members to explore regional issues, build connections and complete a community service project. Applications are due Oct. 31. Learn more here.
Friday Flea at Olive Avenue Market | 5–9 p.m. Curated vintage and Y2K clothing at OAM.
Saturday, Oct. 31
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: Monster Mash | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monster-themed crafts in the museum's STEAM Lab for young learners at the San Bernardino County Museum in Redlands. Drop in any Saturday in October. Event information.
Hillside Cemetery Walking Tour | 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. The Redlands Area Historical Society will host its annual Halloween walking tour at Hillside Memorial Park. Event information
Sunday, Nov. 1
Sunday Morning Market at Olive Avenue Market | 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Weekly market featuring small businesses and makers.
Día de los Muertosat A.K. Smiley Public Library | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free Día de los Muertos celebration in Smiley Park. More information.
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Stephanie Hastings Miranda
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Stephanie Hastings Miranda
