Category: City, Police and Fire News

  • Applications sought for library Board of Trustees member

    Applications sought for library Board of Trustees member

    The City of Redlands invites individuals to apply for a position on the A.K. Smiley Library Board of Trustees. The Library Board of Trustees consists of five members, appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council.  The trustees hold office for three-year terms. One member of the board is selected as President…

  • Applications sought for Municipal Utilities/Public Works post

    The City of Redlands invites residents to apply for a position on the Municipal Utilities/Public Works Commission. The deadline for filing applications is Nov. 14. Members are appointed by the City Council. The Municipal Utilities/Public Works Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council and advises and assists the Municipal Utilities and Engineering…

  • Scare up some Halloween fun with these holiday events

    Halloween is approaching, and the City of Redlands is offering a host of free, fun events to scare up some holiday spirit! On Halloween, Tuesday, Oct. 31, Olive Avenue, stretching from Cajon to Center Street, will be turned into a Halloween Extravaganza! From 4 to 7 p.m. immerse yourself in a variety of entertaining activities…

  • Mayor, library director will join Senior Center for breakfast

    On Thursday, Nov. 21, A.K. Smiley Public Library Director Don McCue will join Mayor Eddie Tejeda to discuss upcoming projects and the pivotal role of the library at the Redlands Community Senior Center’s monthly Senior Breakfast with a City Official. Pancakes and fruit are on the menu. Each month, City Council members, department directors and…

  • Downtown’s Morning Market Canceled due to rain prediction

    Downtown’s Morning Market has been canceled for Saturday, Sept. 30, due to predicted rainfall. Under the market’s weather policy, the event is canceled if the Accuweather forecast on Friday afternoon predicts a 60% or greater chance of rain during the hours of the event. Should the weather defy the forecast, Downtown’s Morning Market Staff will…

  • Council members, senior staff to join Senior Center at breakfast

    City Council members and department directors will join the Redlands Community Senior Center for breakfast at a new monthly event, Senior Breakfast with a City Official, beginning in October. Each month, City Council members, department directors and other executive staff will join community members for breakfast and information on City projects and department updates. On…

  • Fall Prevention is topic at Senior Center’s Coffee & Conversation

    The Redlands Senior Center in collaboration with Wings of Hope Hospice will host a Coffee & Conversation event focusing on fall prevention, Tuesday, Oct. 24. This educational session, presented by Loma Linda University, aims to equip seniors with practical knowledge and strategies to maintain balance and prevent accidents. Coffee & Conversation: Fall Prevention will take…

  • City urges preparation for local effects from Hurricane Hilary

    City urges preparation for local effects from Hurricane Hilary

    City of Redlands staff, including public safety, facilities and engineering staff, continue to monitor local conditions due to Tropical Storm Hilary. Crews are on standby this weekend to address any potential impacts from anticipated heavy rain and windy conditions. Increasing tropical moisture from Hurricane Hilary, currently off the coast of Mexico, is expected to bring…

  • Redlands to celebrate Juneteenth with two days of activities

    The City of Redlands, in conjunction with Unity in the Community, the Redlands Police Department, the University of Redlands, and The Village Second Baptist Church present the 5th Annual Redlands Juneteenth Celebration, June 16 and 17. Several events are planned during the two-day celebration. Friday, June 16 Freedom Awards Reception – Celebrating individuals who have…

  • Rachel Tolber named Chief of Police, effective June 12

    Rachel Tolber named Chief of Police, effective June 12

    Redlands City Manager Charles Duggan has named Rachel Tolber the new Chief of Police for the Redlands Police Department. Tolber’s appointment will become effective Monday, June 12. Tolber was named interim chief following the March 1 announcement that Chief Chris Catren would retire due to disability as the result of a work-related back injury. Catren’s…