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🌱 Patch AM: How a 110-mile trail will soon extend deeper into Redlands
And on the Redlands Patch calendar - Academic Ceremonies

Good morning Redlands! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a 110-mile trail will soon extend deeper into Redlands
- Redlands-based scouts eye big move to Riverside's Fairmount Park
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 95 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 94, low: 61.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 92 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Southern California's longest multi-use trail project is more than halfway done — it will cover 110 miles from Huntington Beach to the San Bernardino National Forest (secretlosangeles.com) — A new 3.8-mile stretch of the Santa Ana River Trail now links Waterman Avenue in San Bernardino to California Street in Redlands, creating an 11-mile continuous route through the area. Beginning in mid-2027, construction is set to extend the trail from California Street in Redlands to Orange Street in Mentone, further improving local options for walking, biking, and commuting.
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• Riverside working with Scouting America on plan to develop new IE scout headquarters at Fairmount Park (sbsun.com) — Scouting America's Inland Empire council, currently headquartered in Redlands, is working with Riverside to plan a new regional base at Fairmount Park that could open within six years. Leaders say the move would centralize operations and expand outdoor programs, while the Redlands site continues serving Riverside and San Bernardino County youth during the transition.
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📸 Around Redlands
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Redlands
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- 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 - Academic Ceremonies
Redlands Unified Redlands, CA 92374 - Minimum Day
Redlands Unified Redlands, CA 92374 - #6 Beg Watercolor w/Debra
Redlands Art Association 215 E State St, Redlands, CA 92373
10:00 am
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - Board of Education Meeting →
Arrowview Middle School Dr. Margaret Hill Community Room, Board of Education Building 777 North F St. San Bernardino, CA 92410
5:30 pm
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
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- Old California Botanicals
- Apna Health Primary & Urgent Care — (951) 951-2762
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Has anyone seen a black cat with a leash and harness?
He jumped out my car and now I'm unable to find him. Please let me know if you seen him. His name is smudge. (Nextdoor Olive Ave) - Looking for someone experienced with Lennox A/C systems to service my unit.
I need: • Condenser coil cleaned with chemical cleaner • Condensation line cleaned/cleared Please message me with your price and availability. (Nextdoor Historic Redlands)
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Redlands. Apply here.
- WinCo Foods, Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Stocker in Moreno Valley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Redlands here.
🗞 Nearby News
Highland
- Inland college football roundup: Chaffey opens season with win over Citrus (sbsun.com)
- Orange County man wanted in baseball-bat attack on Crestline woman, 71 (sbsun.com)
Loma Linda
- Saving Adventism from Adventism (fulcrum7.com)
Yucaipa
- Prep talk: Max Eldridge of Corona Santiago sacks QBs, hits home runs (fresnobee.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 waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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