The Redlands Unified School District board voted to remove the novel “Push” by Sapphire from high school libraries and restrict access to “The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison to students aged 18 and older with parental consent, following public comments that the novels were “pornographic” and could be used as manuals for sexual abuse.
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Keeping it Real: FAC Sues Riverside Over Transparency in Quest for Sheriff Department Jail Deaths Accountability
The First Amendment Coalition has filed a lawsuit against Riverside County for refusing to disclose records related to in-custody deaths at Riverside County jails, seeking to enforce the new California transparency law, SB 519.
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City of San Bernardino Names Vanessa Carder as Parks Director
Overview: Vanessa Carder has been appointed as the new Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services for the City of San Bernardino. With nearly twenty-five years of experience in parks and community programs, Carder has served as San Bernardino’s Acting Parks Director since May and has worked for the City of San Bernardino’s Parks Department […]
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New $5 Million Revolving Loan Fund Available for Inland Empire Nonprofits
Overview: The Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) has launched a $5 million Inland Empire Nonprofit Loan Fund in partnership with the City of Riverside, San Bernardino County, and the Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) to provide flexible, affordable loans to local nonprofits. The fund aims to fill a gap in access to capital for community-based organizations […]
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Redlands High School Athletic Hall of Fame to Host 20th Annual Dinner and Induction Ceremony
Ellen Perrault The Redlands High School will be adding four (4) new inductees into their Athletic Hall of Fame during a Dinner Ceremony to be held at Redlands High School’s (RHS’) Terrier Hall, 453 Cajon Street, Redlands on Friday, January 23, 2026 beginning at 6:00pm. The Inductees for the Class of 2026 include Walter Jones […]
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San Bernardino Marks 10 years Since 2015 Terrorist Attack
Ellen Perrault Tuesday, Dec. 2, marked the 10th anniversary of the 2015 San Bernardino terrorist attack. On that fateful day, two terrorists interrupted a meeting and Christmas celebration at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino and shot attendees indiscriminately. The shooters were husband and wife. They took the lives of 14 people, including 13 […]
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Keeping it Real: Major Settlement Reached in Moreno Valley School District Police Brutality Case
The Moreno Valley School District has settled a lawsuit involving a Black student with special needs, C.B., who was mistreated and arrested by school police, resulting in a landmark ruling and policy change.
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Author Debbie Dee Sets the Tone for Gratitude During the Holidays with Her Book, Moments
Debbie Dee’s book “Moments: A Guided Gratitude Journal Designed to Reveal Your Happiness” was inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic and encourages readers to practice gratitude daily, as it can be life-changing.
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Gov. Newsom Appoints Dr. Paulette Brown-Hinds to California Transportation Commission
Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed Dr. Paulette Brown-Hinds to the California Transportation Commission, where she will serve a four-year term to approve highway project proposals, review state highway protection plans, and allocate funds.
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Keeping it Real: “Gratitude Can Transform Any Situation”
Local communities across the US are coming together to fight against political negativity, rising healthcare costs, and other issues, while also making progress in areas such as housing, economic development, and healthcare.