Category: City, Police and Fire News

Join us at A.K. Smiley Library to celebrate Día de los Muertos on Sunday  Nov.  1! The celebration in Smiley Park includes activities for all, Catrina/Calavera costume contest for kids (ages 4-12), free  Mexican food and ice cream (while supplies last), live music from Mariachi Bohemia and a performance from St.’s Mary’s Ballet Folklorico.  Ofrendas…

The City of Redlands invites residents to apply for a volunteer position on the Traffic and Parking Commission. Members are appointed by the City Council. Deadline for filing applications for either position is Nov. 5. The Traffic and Parking Commission carries on educational activities in traffic matters, supervises the preparation and publication of traffic reports,…

Following a 28-year career with the Redlands Police Department, Chief of Police Rachel Tolber has announced her intention to retire at the end of the year. “Serving the community of Redlands, most recently as Chief of Police, has been one of the greatest honors of my life,” Chief Tolber said. “I am thankful for those…

The Watchorn Lincoln Memorial Association invites the public to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary with Liberty’s Legacy: Celebrating 250 Years of Independence, a program that reflects the nation’s past and the enduring ideals that continue to shape our society today. The two-day program includes a keynote address by noted historian Jon Meacham on Sept. 29 and a…

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…

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…

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…