Council Green Lights 'McDonald's' Commercial Center

The center, on Barton Road and Mountain View Avenue, will proceed. But many in the medical community were opposed to allowing McDonald's to come into the city.

Occupy Redlands, Riverside Protest at the Port

The two largest of the local Occupy groups had representatives at the March on the Port of Long Beach. The Riverside group shares the experience with others.

Chase Bank/McDonald's Center on LL Council Agenda

The proposed center project on Barton Road and Mountain Avenue has the support of the Planning Commission, but must now get through the City Council.

UPDATE: Local Protesters March on Port of Long Beach

Members of Occupy Redlands, which also represents Loma Linda, have joined a protest that aims to shut down the Long Beach port for a day.

Tea Party Effort to Overturn Dream Act in Home Stretch

Redlands Tea Party Patriots are holding several petition drives to get a measure on the ballot to try and overturn the Dream Act.

Occupies Unite to Spread the Movement Westward

Occupy Redlands and Occupy Riverside joined the newly formed Occupy Ontario in protest.

Occupy Redlands Pushes to Meet Rep. Jerry Lewis

The group has launched a campaign of daily emails and calls to Lewis' office. The congressman's office gave Loma Linda Patch responses to some of the group's questions. Occupy Redlands has followed with responses.

Presidential Proclamation National Pearl Harbor Day

Today, Dec. 7, is Pearl Harbor Day, "a date that will live in infamy." President Barack Obama and the White House Issued a proclamation in remembrance.

Local Tea Party: Media Pushed Cain Out

Cain had strong support from Loma Linda and Redlands Tea Party Patriots.

Professor Confirms: Rich are Getting Richer, While Poor Suffer

A professor at the University of Redlands speaking during a teach-in hosted by Occupy Redlands says we have entered a new era of inequality.

Rep. Lewis Responds to Occupy's Demands for Answers

Occupy members had launched a campaign of daily calls and emails to Congressman Lewis' office in an effort to get answers to questions held by members.

Despite Mistakes, O'Reilly Book Has People Talking, Says Redlands Curator

Bill O'Reilly is getting criticism about errors in his new book on the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. The curator of Redlands' Lincoln Shrine said he's glad the issues have people talking about the 16th president.

Local Tea Party Gives Debate Win to Gingrich

Some 60 people, most members of the Redlands Tea Party Patriots, gathered in Mentone to watch Tuesday night's debate. And Gingrich came out the clear winner.

Divide is Deep Between Loma Linda and Redlands Tea Party, Occupy

Representatives from each group recently crossed paths at the popular Redlands Market Night. But ideals still created a chasm between them.

Occupy Redlands Continues their Call for Action

Some 45 people marched around the downtown area again on a cold and gloomy Saturday.

Occupy Redlands Holds Book Drive and Prepares to March

The group will have a booth at tonight's Redlands Market Night, where they will be collecting the books and handing out information.

Tea Party Takes Fight Against Dream Act to Market Night

The Redlands Tea party Patriots will be taking signatures for a petition to stop AB131 tonight.

Potential Buyer for Break Estate is Chosen

A physician has made an offer of just over $300,000 for the historic home next to Hulda Crooks Parks.

Occupy Inland Empire Holds Its First Protest

Representatives from movements around the area took part in a protest Saturday in the area's first unified event. It also marked the launch of Occupy San Bernardino.

Redlands Honors Military Heroes

A Veterans Day ceremony held Friday included music, speakers and a flyover.

Occupy Redlands Condemns Violence

In the hopes of avoiding a repeat of the violence that took place on Nov. 6 in Riverside, the Redlands protesters have released their mission statement and an open letter to the Redlands Police chief.

Despite a Police Shakeup, Occupy Movements Keep Up Protests

Redlands, Riverside and San Bernardino Occupy's have scheduled events tonight, Friday and Saturday.

Ceremonies Set to Pay Tribute to Area's Veterans

A flag raising in Loma Linda and an event in Redlands will commemorate the Veterans Day holiday Friday.

Civil Rights Activist Diane Nash Teaches Peaceful Protest is Possible

About 250 people came out to the University of Redlands Memorial Chapel to hear Nash, who was one of the original Freedom Riders of the 60's.

No Buyers Yet for Historic Allen Break Estate

The Allen Way home sits empty on city owned property.

Redlands/Loma Linda Stands in Solidarity with Occupy Riverside

The groups issues a statement in support of their fellow Occupiers.

Occupy Riverside Members Angered Over Police Treatment

Eleven people are arrested after officers removed protesters who formed a human chain around their encampment near City Hall.

Growing Occupy Movement Means Billions for Credit Unions

The Credit Union National Association estimated that credit unions have added $4.5 billion in new savings accounts thanks to people angry at banking institutions.

Occupy Redlands: Take Your Money Out of the Banks

About 70 marched Saturday with Occupy Redlands as part of Bank Transfer Day. Protesters urged bank customers to move their money to credit unions.

You Can Fight City Hall, Unions and Win Attorney Says

No one needs to be at the mercy of unions, Brad Dacus, president of the Pacific Justice Institute, told a crowd of Redlands Tea Party Patriots on Thursday. The attorney updated the group on several court cases involving the defense of religious freedom.

'McDonald's' Shopping Center Supported by Planning Commission

Loma Linda's Planning Commission approved he design of the Centerpoint Plaza that includes controversial tenant McDonald's. But the city hopes the center will bring in much needed sales tax dollars.

Colton Pot Dispensary Shut Down After Federal Raid

G3 Holistic locations in Colton and Upland, as well as the owners' homes, are searched by authorities, who say the collective is selling marijuana in violation with California law.

New Loma Linda Postmaster Welcomed With Trial by Fire

Dan Mesa has been officially named as new postmaster. But he's already been handling the major changes that have recently hit Loma Linda's post office.

Occupy Redlands Marches on Large Commercial Target

About 30 marchers made their way through the busy Citrus Plaza and past Target on Saturday.

Assemblymen to Present Senior Scam Safety Seminar

The free event will give seniors tips on how to avoid fraud.

Ann Coulter Visits the Inland Empire

More than 200 people lined up early to meet her.

Redlands Occupiers Stand in Solidarity With Oakland Protesters

The group has a moment of silence for those injured during clash with police, plan to keep things low key in city. An occupation of the Inland Empire is being planned.

Loma Linda Poised to Get First Assisted Living Facility

The Loma Linda City Council has approved construction of an 83-bed skilled nursing facility project that is expected to bring jobs and property tax money.

Loma Linda Formally Dedicates Trail Head

Weather delayed the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the improved trail area above Hulda Crooks Park.

Shared Chief Cost-Effective for Loma Linda/Colton

Loma Linda and Colton have created a plan in which they will share battalion chiefs.