Author: Carl Baker

To celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary, the Arrowhead Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and A.K. Smiley Public Library are excited to announce a special national traveling exhibit, the American Revolution Experience, opening Aug. 28 in the library’s Assembly Room, 125 W. Vine St. This innovative pop-up exhibition includes display panels and…

The City of Redlands Fire Department, Facilities and Community Services Department and Redlands Conservancy have partnered on a new initiative to promote fire safety awareness for residents and visitors enjoying the picturesque open spaces of our community. City staff and Conservancy members collaborated on the design and installation of Fire Safety Awareness Signs at the…

Smiley Live! concert series will host the Prickly Pears at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, at the Contemporary Club, 173 S. Eureka St. A musical duo based in Pioneertown, the historic 1940s Western movie set in the Mojave Desert founded by cowboy stars including Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, the Prickly Pears specialize in classic…

The City of Redlands has partnered with University of California San Diego’s ALERTCalifornia program for two new cameras providing enhanced situational awareness for the northern portion of the City and associated Santa Ana River wash area. Leveraging advanced technology platforms such as the ALERTCalifornia network is a key component of the City’s Community Wildfire Protection…

The City of Redlands has been recognized by the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection as a 2026 Fire Risk Reduction Community. The designation recognizes the City’s commitment to implementing comprehensive wildfire planning, mitigation, and community resilience strategies that meet or exceed California’s standards for reducing wildfire risk. The designation became effective in July…

On Saturday, July 18, the group who first helped kick off Smiley LIVE! will return to celebrate the start of the concert series’ fifth year! Fresh off a Southern California mini tour and straight from McCabe’s Guitar, the Citrus Sisters will bring back the folk cornerstone of the Americana Roots series. Ellen Harper is a…

The City of Redlands was recently awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the year ended June 2025. This is the 23rd consecutive year the City has been recognized with the prestigious…

The City of Redlands Purchasing Division was recently awarded the 2026 Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement from the National Procurement Institute, Inc. The AEP Award recognizes organizational excellence in public procurement through a rigorous evaluation of innovation, professionalism, productivity, leadership, and e-procurement practices. This is the 12th consecutive year the City of Redlands has…

For the sixth consecutive year, the City of Redlands is inviting all residents to give their thoughts on priorities for government and the quality of life in Redlands. This summer, the City launched the National Community Survey™, a comprehensive quality of life survey. In 2021, the City first used the National Community Survey™ to help assess…

** UPDATE: Registration for the Repair Cafe is FULL! Registration is now closed. Due to overwhelming demand, walk-ins will be accepted from 10 a.m.-11a.m. only. There will be a VERY LIMITED number of walk-in spaces available. Please plan accordingly. Stay tuned for the next Repair Cafe happening on October 24. Registration for that event will…