The Redlands City Council decided wisely this week that there is no reason for Redlands to change the way it selects the mayor. The system of having the council choose a mayor every two years after a new council is seated works fine. It’s logical, simple and the way most cities do it.
New Year’s Day is a time for optimism, a day for looking ahead with recharged resolve.
It was reassuring to see health workers receiving Pfizer vaccination shots at Redlands Community Hospital last week. And it was exciting to hear on Monday that San Bernardino County received 21,650 doses of the Moderna, the newly approved vaccine that doesn’t need to be stored in subfreezing…
We salute the organizations that have kept their missions alive despite the challenge of the pandemic.
Thanks to the Redlands City Council for encouraging citizens to put up Christmas lights to brighten our outlook during the dark times of the pandemic.
Here are the recommendations by the Redlands Community News editorial board for candidates and issues on the Nov. 3 ballot. Board members interviewed all candidates before making recommendations.
Democrats dominate both houses California Legislature. They lead the Assembly 61-18, with one vacancy, 77.2% to 11.8%. They lead the state Senate 29 to 11, or 72.5% to 27.5%.
Serving as a San Bernardino County supervisor is a huge job. At 20,105 square miles, it is the largest county in the United States, although some boroughs in Alaska are larger. With more than 2 million residents, it is the fifth most populous county in California and the 14th most populous i…
The Redlands Unified School District race for Area 4 is the most intriguing contest on the Nov. 3 ballot.
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The city clerk is one of most critical positions in city government. Redlands had strong city clerks for more than three decades. The late Lorrie Poyzer held the position for 27 years. When she retired in 2009, Sam Irwin was appointed and served until 2016.
Here are recommendations by the Redlands Community News editorial board for the 12 statewide propositions on the Nov. 3 ballot.
The proposed 1-cent sales tax increase on the Nov. 3 presidential election ballot is the answer to Redlands’ challenges for the short term and the long term.
The Redlands Community News endorses incumbents Jim O’Neill and Michele Rendler for the Redlands Unified School District board in the Nov. 3 election.
Congratulations to the Redlands Bowl Performing Arts for bringing the 97th season of the Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival to thousands of viewers watching online performances.
Serving on the Planning Commission is one of the best ways to prepare for serving on the City Council.
Despite the depressing news that California Gov. Gavin Newsom put the economy back into low gear on Monday, there are things to cheer about in Redlands this week.
The California Public Utilities Commission should scrap its plans for an overlay area code in the Inland Empire and just create a new area code.
Welcome to the age of face coverings.
The 20 days between Flag Day, June 14, and Independence Day on July Fourth are the best time to start to start flying the American flag.
We salute the hundreds of people who joined the peaceful vigil Sunday night in downtown Redlands to mourn the death of George Floyd last week in Minneapolis.
The Redlands Community News is thrilled to see so many businesses back in business in our town. Reopening is a step toward ending the economic and emotional hardships affecting so many of our residents and business owners.
As Redlands businesses start to open up — following the rules of face masks, distancing and strategically placed Plexiglas — we encourage readers to support them.
Redlands City Council should reject the Planning Commission's approval of a proposed 207-unit residential development across from Citrus Valley High School between Pioneer Avenue and San Bernardino Avenue.
The city of Redlands is facing its greatest fiscal challenge in a generation. Yes, the pain of the Great Recession in 2008 was severe and led to cuts throughout city departments. Many of the cuts have been restored in the past 12 years but some have not.
It’s good news that California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced this week that the state could enter Stage 2 of his phased reopening plan as early as today.
Thank you to the city of Redlands for re-opening our trails and parks, although contact sports are still forbidden. With nearly eight inches of rain in the past two months followed by abundant sunshine, it has been a glorious spring.
We salute the Redlands campaign to make noise on Sunday nights in honor of health care providers, first responders, grocery store workers and other essential workers who are expected to keep working while most residents are sheltering in place.
It’s ironic that the day after San Bernardino County released how many residents tested positive for COVID-19 city by city that one of the largest outbreaks in the country was reported in Yucaipa, our neighbors to the east.
Redlands should take full advantage of the new transportation opportunities coming our way by approving Measure G.
Redlands East Valley High School needs safe soccer fields and, ultimately, its own stadium.
In 52 days, Redlands voters will decide whether to lift housing growth restrictions in three “transit villages” around the three Redlands Passenger Rail stations.
We’re proud that Redlands is part of National Wreaths Across America Day.
The U.S. Census Bureau count begins on April 1, 2020. No fooling.
Redlands is such a generous city, especially this time of year.
The Redlands Community News is proud that our town has a Veterans Day parade.
Redlands has many revered institutions such as the schools, the university, the library, the county museum, the hospital, energetic service clubs and so much more. None of this would be possible without a strong local, regional and statewide economy.
Concerns about the homeless in Redlands abound on social media. This weekend, one post asked if the resources exist to combat the problem. In fact, there is an extensive network of agencies offering to help — if only the homeless would accept the assistance.
We salute Redlands firefighters. OK, this is an easy one. Who doesn’t love firefighters? Some readers must be thinking, “It goes without saying.”
An interesting spat came out in our letters to the editor in the past two weeks on whether school grounds should be open to the public.
In the 17 weeks of the young life of the Redlands Community News, we’ve been impressed by the generous and caring people of this grand old city. Story after story has revealed citizens with a heart.
Add this to our list of what makes Redlands special: Its history and frequent celebration of houses that established the city’s rich character so many years ago.
There are 249 days until the March 3 election, when Redlands voters will decide whether to exempt property within a half mile of three new train stations from growth-control measures approved decades ago.
Many things make Redlands special — the city’s history and the way residents cherish our rich past, State Street, the mansions and their generous owners, the bike race, the Run Through Redlands, the 28 miles of trials and conservancy that maintains them, and so much more.
Imagine a world without plastic containers.
Despite being a simple bugle call, taps is one of the most moving tunes that we hear on patriotic holidays. There are only 24 notes — nine G’s, eight C’s, six E’s and one high G.
Redlands planning commissioners recently gave mixed reviews to a proposal to build 207 homes on 37 acres on property presently zoned commercial between Citrus Valley High School and the site for a planned Walmart.
The Redlands Community News is proud to see that Redlands still has relationships with three sister cities — Hino, Japan; San Miguel de Allende, Mexico; and Linli County, China.
The most sustainable building is the one that is already built.
