REDLANDS, Calif. — Mailbox theft and vandalism continue to frustrate Inland Empire residents and businesses, as reports of stolen mail, damaged boxes and delayed repairs persist across the region.
Standing outside the Redlands Post Office on Tuesday, Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) highlighted new federal efforts intended to push the United States Postal Service to respond more quickly to theft and vandalism complaints while strengthening protections for mail carriers.
The announcement comes as residents and businesses continue to report problems with stolen mail and long waits for mailbox repairs, issues Community Forward Redlands previously documented in 2023…