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🌱 Patch AM: Redlands garage fire causes major damage but spares residents from injury
You won't want to miss AI in our food!? on the Redlands Patch calendar

Morning Redlands! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Redlands garage fire causes major damage but spares residents from injury
Also on today's calendar: AI in our food!? and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 104 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 105, low: 72.
- Saturday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 103 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• No injuries reported in Redlands garage fire (communityforwardredlands.com) — A garage fire at a Redlands home on Bellevue Road last Friday evening caused an estimated $125,000 in damage but no injuries, thanks to a quick response from city firefighters. Crews contained the blaze to a shop area inside the attached garage, protected belongings, and remained on scene for several hours while the cause continues to be investigated.
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📸 Around Redlands
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Redlands
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- AI in our food!? →
University of Redlands, 1200 E Colton Ave, Redlands
4:15 pm - Football vs. Banning
Redlands High School Dodge Stadium
7:00 pm - Session A Youth Classes wk2
Redlands Art Association 215 E State St, Redlands, CA 92373 - Back to School Night
Cope Middle School Redlands, CA 92374
5:30 pm - Academic Ceremonies
Redlands Unified Redlands, CA 92374 - #2 Beg Watercolors w/Debra Wick
Redlands Art Association 215 E State St, Redlands, CA 92373
12:30 pm - Academic Ceremonies
Redlands Unified Redlands, CA 92374 - #8 Pastels w/ Natalie
Redlands Art Association 215 E State St, Redlands, CA 92373
6:30 pm - No Holly Class
Redlands Art Association 215 E State St, Redlands, CA 92373
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
📣 Redlands Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- CHS: Senior Sunrise "The Beginning of our Ever After"
Colton Joint Unified School District Colton High School Stadium
5:30 am - JBMS: Parent Engagement Breakfast
Colton Joint Unified School District Joe Baca Middle School, Parent Center
8:30 am - BHS: Varsity Football Home Game vs Notre Dame (Riverside)
Colton Joint Unified School District Bloomington High School, 10750 Laurel Ave, Bloomington, Stadium (on Alder Ave.)
7:00 pm - Football vs. Banning
Redlands High School Dodge Stadium
7:00 pm
Friday August 28
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- Apna Health Primary & Urgent Care — (951) 951-2762
- Old California Botanicals
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Assemblymember James Ramos Launches County's Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign —Carl M. Dameron Read on Patch
- UPDATE: Dog has been reunited with his family!
FOUND DOG at the corner of ORANGE & DELAWARE in Redlands at midnight last night. Almost got ran over. Is this your baby? LOST DOG (Nextdoor Olive Ave) - I'm working on the flyer but need a date!
I have a big open yard so maybe at my house ? If not, where's a nice place to BBQ in Redlands that has lighting ? What's dates work best for you all… (Nextdoor Northside)
- Hot Topic posted a job opening for Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 1 in Redlands. Apply here.
- Target posted a job opening for Overnight Inbound (Stocking) (T1869) in Redlands. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Redlands here.
🗞 Nearby News
Highland
- Grand Plumbing Named Best Local Plumbing Company in Highland, CA by Chuck's Picks (fiorreports.com)
- Matt Rife Highland tickets on sale at Yaamava Theater (ticketnews.com)
- From Reentry to Legacy: Dr. Topeka K. Sam's Vision for Black Women and Freedom (sheenmagazine.com)
Loma Linda
- 12 Grocery Store Frozen Dinners That Use High Quality Ingredients (thetakeout.com)
- New study links egg consumption to reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease (newcastlerecord.com)
Banning
- 2 Kids Struck Riding E-Scooter, Bike Remain In Critical Condition In Riverside Hospital (patch.com)
Ok Redlands! 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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