Redlands Daily Facts

REDLANDS - Low profits from Orangewood High School's student store has forced its sports and drama programs to rely on donations and fundraisers to cover expenses. Full Story »

REDLANDS - A Redlands jewelry store is hiding a $15,000 diamond ring in the city Saturday. Full Story »

REDLANDS - Firefighter/paramedic Mike Leinen spends his days saving the lives of area residents, and now he needs them to return the favor. Full Story »

Kevin Bibo turns 43 today. He is a teacher at Redlands High School. His daughter Alyson Bibo is in the photo with him. Full Story »

Christina Medina and Gerson Ocampo grew up in the same town, played on the same fields and went to the same high school. Full Story »

Students from all over the Inland Empire woke up early Saturday morning and headed to North Redlands to clean up the discarded household items and decomposing garbage that piles up behind Citrus Valley High School. Full Story »

Many see the American auto industry, unemployment rates and stocks as economic gages, but now the three are at odds, leaving residents with mixed feelings. Full Story »

Keeping the attention of 5 and 6-year-olds is not an easy task, but with a little creativity, Imagination Machine representative kept Lugonia Elementary's group engaged while promoting fanciful writing. Full Story »

The Redlands Unified School District is recruiting students to help save energy. In the school district's ongoing push to reduce energy expenses, Energy Manager James Fotia asked Highland Grove Elementary School students to spread the word on conservation strategies through student-led blogs. Full Story »

Abigail Haskell turned 6 on Oct. 26 and had a Hannah Montana party this Saturday at home with her friends and family. Full Story »

Mimi Contreras turned 7 on Nov. 5. She is in second grade at Mariposa Elementary School and loves Mrs. Sylvia Banta as her teacher. Full Story »

While on a family vacation to Hawaii, Jerry Norquest of Redlands and his sons-in-law Dennis Wolbert of Running Springs and Travis Kimball of Beaumont spent a day diving with sharks. Full Story »

Sophia Perla Sanchez turns 3 today. She enjoys watching Dora the Explorer, Diego and The Fresh Beat Band. Full Story »

Redlands High School's special education students make meals from the produce they cultivate on-campus. Full Story »

Tempest Isabella Evans turns 12 today. She takes flying lessons and loves to fly. Full Story »

Anthony Jared Ortega, born January 11, 1989, went to be with the Lord on November 2, 2009, after a tragic accident. Full Story »

Jenna Pendleton turns 25 today. Jenna will celebrating her birthday at home with her family. Full Story »

Redlands resident David Raley edged incumbent Cheryl Tubbs of Mentone Tuesday for her seat on the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District board. Full Story »

Riding bikes through the orange groves of the 17-acre Burrage Mansion would be fun for almost anyone, but it's particularly special for the kids from Micah House. Full Story »

Jack Renner was born on November 20, 1931, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and passed away at home in Redlands on November 2, 2009, after losing his battle with cancer. Full Story »

WASHINGTON - Rep. Jerry Lewis, R-Redlands, released the following statement Thursday opposing the 1,990-page health care plan assembled by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Democrats. Full Story »

Emma Ver Steeg turns 5 today. Emma is in kindergarten. She enjoys school, singing, dancing, playing princess and reading books with her Mom and Dad. Full Story »

REDLANDS - Police arrested a Redlands man last week after investigators found him in possession of child pornography. Full Story »

It has been several years and a few election cycles since Cheryl Tubbs was challenged for her seat on the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District board. Full Story »

A 16-year-old Yucaipa girl died early Sunday morning after suffering stab wounds during an altercation at a Halloween party. Full Story »