Author: Carl Baker

Following issuance of a new public health order from the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health on Thursday, the City of Redlands is implementing plans to reopen park and recreational facilities “on a limited scale for passive recreation,” which includes individual activities such as “wildlife observation, walking or hiking, biking … and participating in…

In keeping with California law requiring employers to establish and implement injury and illness prevention programs to protect employees from worksite hazards, including infectious diseases, the City of Redlands is providing guidelines to businesses in our community that continue to operate as essential businesses within the state and county public health orders. This guidance is…

(April 18, 2020) In our mission to serve, protect and respect our residents, employees and businesses, the County today enacted an omnibus COVID-19 health order that helps clarify items related to public safety directives. Highlights of the new order include: * Face coverings are not required for drivers traveling alone or with members of their…

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, many Redlands senior citizens continue to need assistance. The Redlands Community Senior Center and Family Services are currently distributing 120 meal packages to seniors every Wednesday at the center. But the needs of low-income seniors and those at high risk, unable to leave their homes, is growing. To assist, the…

Congressman Pete Aguilar will host a telephone town hall on COVID-19 resources for small businesses. This phone call will provide information on the latest policy updates and cover federal funding assistance for small businesses enacted through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Topics will include the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury…

The Redlands City Council meeting, which was canceled April 7, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 15. Following public health recommendations to limit public gatherings during the Covid-19 pandemic, the meeting will be closed to the public. The April 7 meeting, which was also closed to the public, was canceled after an earlier downtown power…

San Bernardino County residents who display symptoms of COVID-19 including fever, cough and shortness of breath can get tested at five upcoming specimen-collection events through the end of April.  “We understand the high demand for COVID-19 testing in our county and we are making every effort to organize drive-through events throughout the county,” said Board…

In keeping with orders issued by the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health on Tuesday, April 7, the City of Redlands has closed or restricted access to parking facilities at all City parks. Under the April 7 order “parking lots at all parks and/or trails shall be closed and shall be accessible only by…