The Local Slice

School's out, swim suits are on! We know your kids are ready to cannon ball and Marco Polo their way through summer. However, where there is water, safety is a MUST. Mission Pediatrics has 5 tips to stay safe poolside this summer. Check it out...

The YOUNGBLOODS photography art exhibit took place in 2014. It was the second phase of Redlands' Photographer Marc Piron's "The Face of Redlands." The purpose was to raise funds for unique art installments to Downtown Redlands and the Downtown Art Walk. Watch the video here.

Ixchel is the Mayan goddess of the moon, love, gestation, medicine and textile arts. Tory Jones, owner of Ixchel Triangle, teams up with artisans in Guatemala to produce incredible leather and handwoven huipil inspired bags. The Mayan goddess perfectly represents this company and their mission.

Summer is upon us! There is no better time to kick back outdoors, enjoy the longer days, and split a couple bottles of wine with friends and family. But what to pair with these wines?

As a local Redlander you are probably looking for the inside scoop. You have been to State Street and eaten at all the well-known spots. Is it time to shake things up? Well, the team at Creative 7 Designs has some off the beaten path suggestions for you to escape the madness. Check out their hole in the wall, uncommon, secret spots. Photo Credit: Bruce Herwig

Gina is celebrating her 27th year as the proud owner of Salon Motif. She became a hair stylist to fulfill her passion for creative hair, complete makeovers and overall dedication to her clients. Gina's clients have been her biggest cheerleaders! Their loyalty and referrals are absolutely priceless. The entrepreneurial spirit in Gina has also led to the creation of her own beauty line, Erikai Mineral Makeup, sold exclusively at Salon Motif.  Owning a business is not easy and every business has its challenges. Gina feels that those challenges teach important lessons to aid in becoming a stronger business owner.

Are you looking for an excuse to buy some Lot2 Olive Oil Co. products? Here's your chance! These Lot22 Olive Oil Brownies use blood orange olive oil and dark espresso balsamic. Can you say, YUM?!

Have you ever wondered why making someone a “mixed tape” was an 80’s feel-good way to express yourself and let the truth come to the surface? (If you’re too young to know what a mixed tape is, ask your parents). Do you have a playlist that helps you get through?

Hi, my name is Narein. I am 10 years old. I love traveling with my family, writing plays for school and Math. On the weekends I enjoy playing on my Xbox and practicing card tricks. I really had fun writing this blog. Hope you have fun reading reading it too!

Skip the dishes. Forget the meal prep. As a busy parent, you deserve to take a break from all the rigamarole of planning and cooking. Luckily, the Redlands restaurant scene is filled with great places to eat with kids.

Do you ever say to yourself, “I wish my dog could talk”? Most of us who say this want to be able to anticipate our dog’s needs. Your dog does have his own language and it is not speaking, like we humans. It is a system of signals he or she uses every day to communicate. Once we are able to understand their language, we will be able to predict our dog’s reaction in most situations. This tool can be used to understand all dogs! Even dogs we have never met and know nothing about.

I was born and raised in northern New Jersey, 15 minutes or so outside of New York City. I love NJ and NYC and they will always hold a special place in my heart. Even though I was connected to my birth home and surrounding areas, there was this lingering feeling as I grew up that I did not quite belong in such a fast-paced, ever changing, always on the go, crowded lifestyle that was NJ and the metropolitan area.