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🌱 Patch AM: What $5 million could mean for Redlands’ supportive housing future

Coming up on the Redlands Patch calendar: A William "Bill" Garvey Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament

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What's up Redlands! 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:

  • What $5 million could mean for Redlands' supportive housing future
  • How your input could reshape Redlands' job market this month

Also on today's calendar: A William "Bill" Garvey Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Very hot with sunshine, with a high of 104 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Record-tying temperatures, temps: high: 104, low: 70.
  • Sunday: Sunshine and very hot, with a high of 104 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• County supports preservation of Redlands supportive housing (heysocal.com) — San Bernardino County has tentatively committed up to $5 million to help Redlands Housing Corp acquire and preserve a 98‑unit supportive housing complex on Industrial Park Avenue, with the city of Redlands covering remaining costs. The move aims to keep formerly homeless residents housed with on-site services, though funds won't be released until legal issues and due diligence are resolved.
   

• Redlands Chamber seeks input from employers, job seekers for local job market study (communityforwardredlands.com) — Redlands employers and job seekers are being asked to share their experiences in a quick online survey that will shape an October report on the city's job market. The Redlands Chamber of Commerce and Hello Hired hope to pinpoint hiring challenges, worker priorities, and barriers to employment, with results and case studies aimed at helping local businesses attract and retain talent.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello neighbors, I am looking for a residential sprinkler repair or an irrigation technician recommendation for a home in Redlands.
    If you have used someone reliable and knowledgeable in the past, please can you pass along their contact information. I greatly appreciate it! (Nextdoor Smiley Heights)
  • Any free junk haulers in Redlands?
    I have a washer and dryer I need picked up. Dryer works. Washer needs to be fixed. (Nextdoor West Redlands)
  • O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Redlands. Apply here.
  • Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Starbucks Barista in Redlands. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Redlands here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Where to catch Halloween concerts and live music in Southern California (sbsun.com)
  • Free Redlands program to feature Vineyard Touring Opera Company (sbsun.com)
  • Vips Casino Sign Up Bonus Free Spins New Players (laprensanewspaper.com)

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  • RivCo Online Seller Robbed At Gunpoint, Beaumont Man, 19, Arrested: Police (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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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