The unanimous vote directs staff to draft an ordinance banning new warehouse development and limiting future redevelopment.
City Council will flip the switch Nov. 21 at Ed Hales Park, with music, cocoa, crafts and family activities starting at 5 p.m.
The Citrus Belt League boys basketball race with a new coach at Yucaipa, returnees everywhere at Redlands East Valley and improving teams, looks interesting.
Third place (in 2024-25) REV has four returning starters and is the favorite. Yucaipa with James Simpson out as coach and a new lineup faces a challenge. Cajon and Citrus Valley hope to contend for the title.
“We have a veteran team with seven returning players, four returning starters, and three three-year varsity players,” REV coach Mike Aranda said.
Here is a capsule on each team, in alphabetical order:
Coach: Gerry Alvarez
Cody Bonshire, who is 6-foot-7, steps into a more prominent role this season. He is the centerpiece and will be surrounded by key players up from junior varsity in Nathen Kinser, Isaac Sosa, Nicholas Tolbert, and Nathen Brinkman.
“Our strengths will be our skilled guard play coupled with our physicality,” Alvarez said. “The main area of concern is our general lack of varsity experience.”
Beaumont has only three returning seniors.
Coach: Randy Murray
The Cowboys’ only definite starters heading into the season are Miles Snowden and football receiver Jackson Murray, who is also the coach’s son. Others who are in the mix to start are Marques Aubry, Jelani McGrew, Kevin Huguley, and Austin Attalah.
Murray says he hopes defense and rebounding will be strengths, while inexperience is a concern.
Coach: Yon Okorodudu
The Blackhawks look set with a starting lineup of senior guard Aidan Todd, senior guard Ryan Todd, junior guard Austin Pham, junior guard Carmine Anaya and junior forward Chase Carpenter.
Newcomers Zyan Eddington, Grant Tucker, and Carpenter should help.
Amaya averaged 18 points per game in league play last season. He will lead a hot-shooting team. The team also defends well. Rebounding is a concern.
The Blackhawks are smart. Half of the team has a 3.9 grade point average or higher.
“Many of my players train and work on their game outside of our team which creates a commitment to excellence,” Okorodudu said.
Coach: Joey Sponheim
The Terriers will rely on players like Sean Wimberly, Reid Horan and Robert Cristostomo.
Newcomers like Zayden Estrada, Andrew O’Hare, Samuel Cabrera, and Ayobolajesu Ayodele will also make their presence felt. Estrada is a transfer from Hesperia High.
Redlands is aggressive on defense.
“We have a new-found energy with this squad,” Sponheim said. “Players are excited to play defense and work for good shots offensively.”
Coach: Mike Aranda
Redlands appears loaded with four returning starters, including three who were All-CBL picks.
The Wildcats are led by senior 6-0 point guard Demaj Moore, senior 6-1 guard Ethan Munar, senior 6-5 forward Dariel Bahamontes, and sophomore 6-0 guard Amari Smith. Moore and Bahamontes were first-team All-CBL last season and Munar honorable mention.
Top newcomers are junior 5-10 guard Josh Glinsey, sophomore 6-3 forward Quinton Hopkins, and freshman 6-1 forward Ryan Hopkins. Glinsey and Hopkins are up from JVs.
Coach: Todd Madrid
Yucaipa’s starters look like Mason Lazzard, Jacob Homan, Kevin Reis, Kaden Dawson, and Levi Vaughan for Madrid who took over after Simpson was dismissed.
Newcomers who will make an impact are Liam Rundles who is explosive on offense, Dawson who provides toughness and rebounding, and Carson Lehnhof who can both drive and shoot outside.
“We are a fast-paced team that will push the pace defensively,” Madrid said. “My main concern is that we’re undersized. Since our tallest player is 6-3, we understand our success will depend on our execution and our ability to outwork our opponents.”
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