Redlands News Weekly: Nov. 21, 2025
Symphonie Jeunesse will present a holiday program for AAUW Redlands featuring works by women composers, seasonal music and a community sing-along.
Redlands Art Association Featured Artist
Redlands News Weekly: Nov. 21, 2025
REDLANDS, Calif. — The Redlands City Council voted 5-0 Tuesday night to direct staff to draft an ordinance that would ban new warehouse development citywide and limit how existing warehouses may be rebuilt.
Why it matters: The proposed ordinance is the city’s most direct move to prohibit construction of new warehouses. It would not only stop development on the three remaining parcels where large warehouses are currently allowed, but also prohibit property owners from tearing down smaller buildings in any part of the city to construct larger warehouse facilities.
Existing warehouses would remain legal uses and would be allowed to rebuild after a fire or natural disaster only to the same square footage and building height.
The motion was made by Councilmember Denise Davis and seconded by Councilmember Paul Barich.
City planners will now draft an ordinance based on the Planning Commission’s recommendation and return it to the commission for a public hearing.
Continue reading about renewed public calls to limit warehouse development in Redlands and the city council's response here:
Stephanie Hastings Miranda
🚦 New traffic signal coming to Cypress and Cajon: Redlands is moving forward with long-awaited safety upgrades at the Cypress Avenue and Cajon Street intersection after securing a $900,000 state grant and approving a construction contract. The project will replace the four-way stop next to Kingsbury Elementary to help ease congestion and improve pedestrian safety. Construction is expected to begin in summer 2026. Read more here:
Kathryne Mccann
🌳 Redlands City Council revisits Pioneer Avenue tree debate: Officials are weighing whether to remove aging Deodar cedars along Pioneer Avenue to simplify a long-planned road widening project. The trees are part of North Redlands’ historic canopy, which advocates say is vital for shade, public health and equity. Council members signaled interest in exploring rehabilitation and replacement options. Read more here:
Kathryne Mccann
📊 Redlands residents report higher satisfaction with city services: The 2025 National Community Survey shows growing confidence in local government, with positive ratings for city services up from 58% to 75% and trust in leadership rising 15 points. Residents continue to rate Redlands as a great place to live and work, with downtown vibrancy hitting 81% approval. Challenges remain, including air quality, water resources, affordable housing and homelessness, which residents flagged as top priorities for the future. Read more here:
Kathryne Mccann
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Redlands Downtown Morning Market closes Nov. 22 and the city invites vendors to relocate to the Grove School’s Saturday market.
The Grove School has announced that its weekly farmers market will become Redlands’ only certified Saturday morning farmers market beginning Nov. 29, following the seasonal closure of the city’s Downtown Morning Market.
In a press release, the free, public Montessori charter school said it is “thrilled to announce its partnership with the City of Redlands to become the only certified Farmers Market in Redlands.”
“Starting on November 29, the Redlands Downtown Morning Market will be merging with The Grove School Farmers Market, creating one central location for our community to support local farmers, vendors, and students,” the school wrote.
Read more about the collaboration and the Grove School Market here:
Stephanie Hastings Miranda
🎄Redlands to kick off the holiday season with annual tree lighting: The city will light up Ed Hales Park on Friday, Nov. 21, with its annual tree-lighting celebration, featuring live music, free hot cocoa, crafts, a bounce house and festive family activities from 5–8 p.m. City Council members will switch on the lights at 6 p.m. Read more about the event and rain contingency here:
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🎨Featured Artist: Candy Glendening at Redlands Art Association: Known for her vivid hand-dyed fabrics and nationally recognized quilting artistry, Candy Glendening returns as the Redlands Art Association’s featured artist this month. A longtime University of Redlands biology instructor, Glendening blends science and art in her dye recipes and freehand embroidered details. Her colorful quilts, wearable art, and home décor pieces reflect more than three decades of creativity, experimentation, and storytelling.
Meet the artist and explore her latest work at an open house on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 1–4 p.m. at the Redlands Art Association Gallery. Learn more here:
Siw Heede
🏀 Citrus Belt League Basketball season preview: The CBL season is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent years, with Redlands East Valley emerging as the early favorite thanks to four returning starters and a highly experienced roster. Yucaipa enters a new era under new coach Todd Madrid, while Citrus Valley and Cajon look poised to challenge with strong defensive identities and emerging talent. Redlands High brings renewed energy under coach Joey Sponheim, leaning on defense and good shots as newcomers join the lineup. Read our full team-by-team breakdown here:
John Murphy
🏈 Sports Notebook: Redlands-area players are making headlines across high school and college sports. REV and Redlands High grads are excelling in football, soccer and volleyball, including NFL edge rusher Jaelan Phillips, Cal Poly Pomona goalkeeper Jenna Tretault, and collegiate standouts Sakiah Williams, Avy Lopez and Grace Campos. This fall’s local teams also wrapped strong seasons in football and volleyball. Read more here:
John Murphy
🏃♂️ Cross-Country Championship Season Heats Up: Redlands-area runners delivered standout performances across every level this week as postseason cross-country competition kicked into high gear. University of Redlands junior Stian Asper punched his ticket to the NCAA Division III championships with a top-10 regional finish, while Redlands East Valley’s boys team advanced to the CIF-SS Division 3 finals after a strong showing on a rain-soaked course at Mt. SAC. In Division 5, Arrowhead Christian Academy’s boys and girls teams both qualified for section finals, and Citrus Valley standout Alyssa Castaneda continued her dominant season with a top-five finish to move on in Division 2.
Read the full race results, athlete times, and next steps for each team below:
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Fri., Nov. 21 • 5 p.m.
Downtown Redlands
Kick off the holiday season at the city’s annual tree lighting ceremony, with festive lights, music and community cheer. Read more here.
Sat., Nov. 22 • 11 a.m.
Lincoln Memorial Shrine, Smiley Park
The Lincoln Memorial Shrine hosts its annual reading and commemoration of the Gettysburg Address, a long-held Redlands tradition. Read more here.
Thurs., Nov. 27 • 8 a.m.
Redlands
Start your Thanksgiving morning with the annual Turkey Trot 5K/10K run and family walk. Sign up here.
Tues., Dec. 2 • 6 p.m.
City Council Chambers
The Redlands City Council meets for its regular session.
Tues., Dec. 2 • 5:15 p.m.
University of Redlands — Casa Loma Room
Enjoy an evening of festive music with the Symphonie Jeunesse Orchestra, hosted by AAUW Redlands. More information here.
Thurs., Dec. 4 • 7–8 p.m.
168 Bellevue Ave., Redlands
Save the date for an informative community workshop led by a local immigration attorney. Learn about your rights, how to navigate ICE encounters and practical ways we can support and protect one another.
Saturday, Dec. 6
Downtown Redlands — State Street
Redlands’ lighted holiday parade is back! Bring your chairs, line State Street and help kick off the season with one of the city’s longest-standing traditions. This year’s theme is “’Tis the Season”, with illuminated floats, marching groups, music and festive fun for all ages. Learn more here.
Dec. 6–7 • 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Redlands Family YMCA
The YMCA’s beloved Pantry Bakeshop returns with homemade holiday treats perfect for gifting (or keeping!). Shoppers will find gingerbread houses, jams, cakes, cookies, candies, fudge and more — all handmade and donated by community members. Proceeds support the YMCA’s Legal Aid Program and Financial Assistance Program. Learn more here.
Sun., Dec. 7 • 6 p.m.
Kimberly Crest House & Gardens
Learn more here
In case you missed it... Redlands Unified’s BRIDGE Program is earning statewide recognition for helping students with disabilities gain real-world experience — from running a café to creating floral designs — and confidence for life beyond school. Read more here:
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