Author: Carl Baker

The City of Redlands invites individuals to apply for a position on the Human Relations Commission. The Human Relations Commission was established to foster peaceful relations among persons of different races and national origins. This commission serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council and to aid the City in achieving better human relations…

UPDATED MARCH 27 California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Friday, March 27, banning the enforcement of eviction orders for renters affected by COVID-19 through May 31, 2020.  Under the terms of the resolution approved by the Redlands City Council on Thursday, the governor’s action suspends that resolution which established a moratorium on residential…

The Redlands City Council will hold a special meeting at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 26, to consider a temporary moratorium on residential and commercial evictions due to loss of income as a result of the coronavirus. Also, on the agenda is discussion and possible action relating to homelessness during the local emergency and discussion and…

In an effort to further slow the spread of Covid-19 (novel coronavirus), the City of Redlands on Monday closed and locked the Redlands Skatepark, Redlands Dog Park and all sports courts, including tennis and pickle ball courts. Basketball hoops have also been removed from all outdoor basketball courts at City parks. In addition, playground equipment…

In response to the impacts of COVID-19 (the novel coronavirus), the City of Redlands has established a senior citizen helpline and website to provide information on local resources available to the community. The Senior Helpline number is (909) 798-7579. The helpline is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Never Alone…

Following Gov. Gavin Newsom’s March 19 order that California residents remain at home, the City of Redlands wants to assure residents that all essential City services, including public safety, water treatment and distribution, wastewater treatment, solid waste pickup, infrastructure maintenance, animal control and other critical services will continue. Non-public health and safety services will be…

These are turbulent times. The situation is changing daily and the impacts of COVID-19 (the novel coronavirus) and the uncertainty around us only adds to the public health and financial anxiety we are all feeling. The City Council, City Manager and the staff at the City of Redlands want all of our residents to know…

UPDATE AS OF MARCH 27 California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Friday, March 27, banning the enforcement of eviction orders for renters affected by COVID-19 through May 31, 2020.  Under the terms of the resolution approved by the Redlands City Council on Thursday, the governor’s action suspends that resolution which established a moratorium on…

UPDATED INFORMATION AS OF 6 PM, MARCH 16 The City Council and staff of the City of Redlands are concerned for the well-being of all our residents, visitors, businesses and City staff. The City has been actively involved for several weeks in planning, prevention, preparation and response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). “We want our…

In the interest of the health and welfare of patrons and employees, the board and staff of the A.K. Smiley Public Library are implementing immediate steps to cancel or postpone gatherings of more than 250 people and limit smaller gatherings that do not allow appropriate social distancing, in keeping with recent guidelines from the California…