Amelia Tiefenthaler Named a Notable Nurse

Decisions about criminal punishment are often made far from the communities where residents live and work. Yet those decisions are shaped by the participation of ordinary citizens, whether they vote in statewide elections, serve on juries or advocate for changes in public policy. That connection has taken on new importance following Governor Gavin Newsom's November 5 announcement that he intends to commute the death sentences of all 548 people currently condemned in California.

President Debbie Earle receiving toys from Paragon Tattoo. To her left is owner Julius Vargas and her right is Cheyenne. Paragon Tattoo is now located at 13373 Perris Blvd., Moreno Valley, CA 92553 (951-601-1200)

When a homicide case reaches its conclusion in court, the legal process may establish a sentence, but the emotional consequences for surviving families can continue for a lifetime. That distinction has become central to a new statewide controversy following Governor Gavin Newsom's November 5 announcement that he intends to commute all 548 California death sentences to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.

Heidi Duron , Stacey Dabbs , Mayor Navarro, Fire Chief Weems & Deb Farrar

Group photos of WVWD Board Members and winning students of the 2026 Poster Contest

During National Scholarship Month, families are encouraged to check their eligibility for scholarships supporting college and career training.

The Grand Terrace school's scheduled observance connects a historic moment in American education with lessons about courage, inclusion and the importance of treating others with dignity. A walk to school is an ordinary part of childhood for many families. Students carry backpacks, greet classmates and make their way toward classrooms where another day of learning awaits.

Athlete of the Week Christopher Michael Lemos, Redlands High School Junior and Varsity Quarterback, proudly represents the Terriers with his dedication, leadership, and passion for the game.

Redlands Pottery Project joins A.K. Smiley Public Library for a November 14 workshop designed for young artists ages 13 to 18. A lump of clay may not look like much at first. In the hands of a young artist, however, it can become a bowl, a decorative sculpture or an entirely unexpected creation.

The University of Redlands Department of Theatre and Dance will present Día de los Muertos and Other Folk Tales November 5 through 8, 2026. Stories told by grandparents often become treasured parts of a family's history. Some are humorous, others mysterious, and many carry lessons that remain meaningful long after the storyteller is gone.

A remote wildfire-monitoring camera overlooks a Southern California landscape. Redlands has partnered with UC San Diego's ALERTCalifornia program to improve monitoring of areas near northern Redlands and the Santa Ana River wash.

Annual ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial Shrine will bring American history to life on November 21. On a November morning in Redlands, the sounds of fifes, drums and historic artillery will offer residents an opportunity to experience a chapter of American history that continues to influence the nation more than 160 years after the Civil War.