🌱 How will LLUH’s new president shape healthcare in Loma Linda?
What's up Loma Linda! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How will LLUH’s new president shape healthcare in Loma Linda?
- How will the expanded citrus quarantine affect trees near Loma Linda?
Also on today's calendar: Scholastic Book Fair 2026 | Children's Book Signing Event and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 84 and low of 50 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 90, low: 54. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Dr. Anthony Hilliard named as new President of Loma Linda University Health (llu.edu) — Loma Linda residents should know that Dr. Anthony Hilliard has been appointed president of Loma Linda University Health, effective July 1, while continuing as CEO of its hospitals. A longtime LLUH leader and Loma Linda University School of Medicine graduate, he’ll work alongside outgoing president Richard Hart through June to ensure a smooth transition for the city’s largest healthcare institution. 
• Parts of California See New Expansion in Citrus Greening Quarantine (growingproduce.com) — If you live in or around Loma Linda, federal officials have just expanded the citrus greening quarantine zone here by 26 square miles, affecting over 400 acres of commercial citrus. The move follows new disease detections on residential properties and aligns with recent state quarantine actions across Southern California.
📸 Around Loma Linda
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★ Featured events ★
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Treating Caries Chemically: Think like an atom
Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, 11092 Anderson St, Loma Linda
9:00 am
Sunday April 19
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Other local events
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Junk Journaling Workshop w/ Debbie 1-4pm
Redlands Art Association , 215 E State St , Redlands -
Featured Artist IN Debra Wick
Redlands Art Association , 215 E State St , Redlands -
CMS: SATURDAY ACADEMY
Colton Middle School , 670 W Laurel St , Colton
8:00 am -
BHS: Jr./Sr. Prom
Tustin Ranch Golf Club , 12442 Tustin Ranch Rd , Tustin
7:00 pm -
GTHS: Jr./Sr. Prom
Desert Willow Golf Resort & Country Club , 38-995 Desert Willow Dr , Loma Linda
7:00 pm -
Sess F Wk 1 YOUTH Classes
Redlands Art Association , 215 E State St , Redlands -
Scholastic On-site Book Fair
Beattie Middle School
8:15 am -
Scholastic Book Fair 2026 | Children's Book Signing Event
Garden Works for Kids , 10966 Bryant St , Yucaipa
8:00 am -
Scholastic Book Fair 2026 | Children's Book Signing Event
Garden Works for Kids , 10966 Bryant St , Yucaipa
8:00 am
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
Saturday May 2
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Junk Journaling Workshop w/ Debbie 1-4pm
Redlands Art Association , 215 E State St , Redlands -
Featured Artist IN Debra Wick
Redlands Art Association , 215 E State St , Redlands -
Grand Terrace Cars and Coffee
22470 Barton Rd , Grand Terrace
3:00 pm -
Ozomatli: Live in Riverside
Spanish Town Heritage Foundation , 3643 University Ave , Riverside
5:45 pm
Saturday April 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for Costco Forklift Operator in Riverside. Apply here.
🗞 Nearby News
Colton
- Colton Names Charles Berry Assistant City Manager After 15-Year Vacancy (iecn.com)
- Wind advisory issued for Inland Empire for Friday – gusts as high as 50 mph (sbsun.com)
- WVWD Hosts STEM Day, Connects with Over 150 High School Students - Association of California Water Agencies (acwa.com)
Highland
- Construction of Space Shuttle Endeavour's new home at the California Science Center is complete (sbsun.com)
- The "Luigi Effect" (christopherfountain.com)
Ok Loma Linda! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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