Author: Carl Baker

  • Redlands Police facility temporary closure planned

    The Redlands Police Department facility at 1270 W. Park Ave. will be closed temporarily beginning Friday, Dec. 6, to allow for the installation of new flooring in the Emergency Operations Center. All operations, including the public lobby, at the facility will be closed during the demolition and construction period. Members of the public are encouraged…

  • City Hall, facilities to close for holiday season

    Most Redlands City Hall administrative offices will be closed beginning Monday, Dec. 23, reopening Monday, Jan. 6. Essential City services, including public safety, Code Enforcement, water distribution and solid waste collection, as well as the A.K. Smiley Public Library will be in full operation. The Assistant City Manager, department directors, City Attorney, Public Information Officer…

  • Household Hazardous Waste facility closed for Thanksgiving weekend

    The City of Redlands Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off facility will be closed Saturday, Nov. 30, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Normal hours for the site, Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., will resume Saturday, Dec. 7. The Household Hazardous Waste site is located at 500 Kansas St. During operating hours, residents can dispose…

  • Be Santa’s Elf for a Senior this holiday season

    The Joslyn Senior Center and Redlands Community Senior Center invite everyone to participate in the annual “Santa’s Elf for a Senior” program, beginning Wednesday, Nov. 13, through Tuesday, Dec. 10. As part of the program, seniors who are in need or who don’t have anyone to look after them, will receive personalized gifts. A Christmas…

  • Be Santa to a child by donating to holiday block party

    Help spread the cheer this holiday season by providing toys and other donations for the City of Redlands 22nd Annual Holiday Toy Drive Block Party. You can join in the spirit of giving by donating new, unwrapped toys for children between the ages of 4 and 12. Toys may be dropped off through Dec. 7…

  • City Council appoints Charles M. Duggan Jr. as City Manager

    City Council appoints Charles M. Duggan Jr. as City Manager

    The Redlands City Council voted Tuesday, Nov. 5, to appoint Charles M. Duggan Jr. as the new Redlands City Manager effective Jan. 13, 2020, concluding an extensive recruitment process that included 44 applicants, resident and business participation and multiple community interview panels. “This has been a thorough, deliberative and collaborative process with our residents, our…

  • Household Hazardous Waste facility closed for Veterans Day

    The City of Redlands Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off facility will be closed Saturday, Nov. 9, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. Normal hours for the site, Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., will resume Saturday, Nov. 16. The Household Hazardous Waste site is located at 500 Kansas St. During operating hours, residents can…

  • Residents invited to apply for position on Street Tree Committee

    The City of Redlands invites residents to apply for an opening on the Street Tree Committee. The deadline for filing applications is Nov. 8. Members are appointed by the City Council. The Street Tree Committee advises the City Council and recommends policies for the planting, care and removal of trees and shrubs in all parkways…

  • Dessert and Dialogue hosts ‘Matter of Balance: Fall Prevention’

    Join the Redlands Community Senior Center for “A Matter of Balance,” a free presentation on fall prevention, by Andre Ike from Loma Linda University. Falls are the cause of more than 2.8 million injuries treated in emergency departments annually. Learn to improve balance and prevent future falls. The presentation will take place at 12:30 p.m.…

  • City of Redlands prepares for annual California ShakeOut

    Following FEMA’s “National Preparedness Month” in September, individuals and communities throughout the Inland Empire will participate this month in the 11th annual Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill.  Held annually on the third Thursday of October, the ShakeOut International Day of Action is set for Thursday, Oct. 17 at 10:17 a.m.  Everyone should know what steps…