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🌱 Patch AM: Redlands truck driver badly hurt in I-10 crash that killed three
Coming up on the Redlands Patch calendar: A William "Bill" Garvey Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament

Good morning Redlands! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Redlands truck driver badly hurt in I-10 crash that killed three
- What Redlands parents should know about the new ethnic studies requirement
Also on today's calendar: A William "Bill" Garvey Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 87 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 91, low: 58.
- Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Coroner identifies 3 construction workers killed in I-10 Blythe crash (sacbee.com) — A serious crash on eastbound I-10 in Blythe killed three construction workers and left the big-rig driver, a 44-year-old Redlands man, with severe head and leg injuries. The early-morning collision involved four vehicles, including a parked construction truck and a water truck, and authorities say drugs and alcohol are not suspected as they continue investigating what happened.
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• After 5 years, ethnic studies rollout in Southern California classrooms is still a hodgepodge (dailybulletin.com) — Redlands Unified has begun requiring a ninth-grade ethnic studies course for graduation, making this year's freshmen the first local class for whom it's mandatory. The story explains how Redlands' rollout fits into California's broader, uneven push for ethnic studies, highlighting funding gaps, political backlash, and the extra work local teachers and administrators are taking on to build meaningful classes for students.
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📸 Around Redlands
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Redlands
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★ Featured events ★
- A William "Bill" Garvey Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament →
Lake Elsinore Casino, 20930 Malaga Rd, Lake Elsinore
8:00 pm - Fall Fest at San Timoteo Canyon Schoolhouse →
39875 San Timoteo Canyon Rd, Redlands
9:00 am - Meet the Inland Empire's Thriller Author! →
Barnes & Noble, 27460 W Lugonia Ave, Redlands
4:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Tuesday October 6
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Other local events
- TEACHER TUESDAY (25% OFF) →
Redlands CA - Mug Club Discount Tuesdays ($1 off mug pours, $2 off growler pours) →
Redlands CA - Women's Discussion Group →
Joslyn Senior Center, 21 Grant St, Redlands
10:00 am - Bereavement Support Group →
Joslyn Senior Center, 21 Grant St, Redlands
1:00 pm - Redlands SOCIAL Scene: Music, Theater, Trivia, Karaoke... →
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6:00 pm - Trivia Tuesday →
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7:00 pm - Intelligence vs. Smartness Lecture Series by Dr. Ed Yarnelle →
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5:00 pm - Country Night Line Dancing (DJ Jeff Z) →
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6:30 pm - LifeStream Community Blood Drive →
Trinity Church, 1551 Reservoir Rd, Redlands
1:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The City of Moreno Valley and Lighthouse Immersive Open the Moreno Valley Museum & ArtSpace —Carl M. Dameron Read on Patch
- FOUND CAT - Orange cat
I was looking for my cat at night thought this was him. He was skinny and is at my home being fostered. I hope I can find his owner. He is neutered… (Nextdoor Citrus-Highland) - KESHI LOST CAT!!!
He is orange, friendly, he was slightly overweight.last seen Sept 2, so he may be down weight. (Nextdoor Citrus-Highland)
- Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Redlands. Apply here.
- Kohl's posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Redlands. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Redlands here.
🗞 Nearby News
Highland
- Wind advisory affecting 5 Freeway north of LA Monday and Tuesday (sbsun.com)
- Why was Scott Stapp at the Alabama football game? (al.com)
Loma Linda
- Guru Sonpavde: NECTIN4 RNA May Help Predict Benefit From EV Plus Pembrolizumab (oncodaily.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: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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