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Hello Redlands! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See where Redlands and REV football land in 2026 leagues.
- Why a Redlands Starbucks is key in this unusual murder case.
Also on today's calendar: Banning-Beaumont Elks Lodge #1839 Findraiser Featuring MLC Band of Upland and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 104 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 103, low: 71.
- Saturday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 103 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Refresher on new Inland high school football leagues for the 2026 season (pressenterprise.com) — High school football fans in Redlands can see where Redlands High and Redlands East Valley fit into the 2026 Inland league shakeup, as both remain in the Citrus Belt League. The article walks through every Inland league's new alignment, highlighting which schools have moved and what that means for regional rivalries this fall.
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• Father, accused of murder in death of 4-year-old son who died in care of Rialto-based church, takes plea deal (pressenterprise.com) — A long‑running San Bernardino County case involving a religious order now includes a detail with local ties: a missing former congregant was last seen at a Starbucks in Redlands. The story explains a plea deal for the boy's father and outlines ongoing murder charges against the group's leaders and two congregants, while avoiding speculation about the unresolved disappearance.
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📸 Around Redlands
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Redlands
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★ Featured events ★
- Banning-Beaumont Elks Lodge #1839 Findraiser Featuring MLC Band of Upland →
Elks Lodge 1839, 1465 E 6th St, Beaumont
5:00 pm
Sunday August 23
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Other local events
- Alebrijes Papier Mache Workshop w/Tensi 1-4pm
Redlands Art Association 215 E State St, Redlands, CA 92373 - Session A Youth Classes wk1
Redlands Art Association 215 E State St, Redlands, CA 92373 - Picture Day
Cope Middle School MPR
8:45 am - WC Sketching W/Buffy Kaufman Workshop 11am-2pm
Redlands Art Association 215 E State St, Redlands, CA 92373 - AI in our food!? →
University of Redlands, 1200 E Colton Ave, Redlands
4:15 pm
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
📣 Redlands Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Board of Education Meeting
Cooley Ranch Elementary CJUSD Board Room/Professional Learning Center, 900 E. Washington
5:30 pm - Football @ Fontana
Redlands High School Redlands, CA 92374
7:30 pm - Alebrijes Papier Mache Workshop w/Tensi 1-4pm
Redlands Art Association 215 E State St, Redlands, CA 92373 - CFA: Foul Summer Fest →
Ritual Brewing Co., 1315 Research Dr, Redlands
5:00 pm - Tzu Chi Mobile Food Pantry
Rodriguez PREP Academy 3232 Pacific Street, Highland, CA 92346
4:00 pm - Session A Youth Classes wk1
Redlands Art Association 215 E State St, Redlands, CA 92373 - Picture Day
Cope Middle School MPR
8:45 am
Thursday August 20
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
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- Old California Botanicals
- Apna Health Primary & Urgent Care — (951) 951-2762
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Alivio del dolor de rodilla—sin cirugía—ahora disponible en el Valle de Coachella y el Inland Empire
Empire Vein & Vascular Specialists presenta un tratamiento mínimamente invasivo para la artritis de rodilla Los residentes del Valle de Coachella ... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- LOST DOG.
HELP. White Maltese mix her name is Genesis or Genny the sweetest girl ever never gone missing before please if any info reach out! (Nextdoor University) - UPDATE: These two are now at Redlands Animal Shelter under the names "Bandit" and "Buckaroo", both intact 10 month old males.
No chip. These two young male dogs appear to have been dumped at Redlands Dog Park. They're very skittish and nervous, but haven't been aggressive… (Nextdoor South Redlands)
- Sherwin Williams posted a job opening for Field Store Associate in Redlands. Apply here.
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Redlands. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Redlands here.
🗞 Nearby News
Highland
- 2 Highland warehouses would be bad neighbors for schools, critics say (sbsun.com)
- Caltrans is installing more changeable message signs in San Bernardino County (sbsun.com)
- Disneyland to demolish 4 ticket booths (sbsun.com)
Loma Linda
- Loma Linda arson suspect arrested after Tesla video (communityforwardredlands.com)
- Blue Zones: 5 key foods eaten in Sardinia for longevity to add to your diet (indy100.com)
Banning
- Beaumont Commits More Than $250K To Revitalize Downtown Businesses (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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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