Category: City, Police and Fire News

  • Stationary COVID-19 test site to open at University of Redlands

    The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health will open a new stationary COVID-19 testing site at the University of Redlands University Hall beginning Nov. 30. The Department of Public Health is currently taking appointments for the site. Free testing for the coronavirus will be available from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday…

  • City begins preparations to implement Measure T in spring 2021

    With the apparent passage of Measure T, the City of Redlands has begun preparations for next year’s implementation of the one percent local sales tax. With 100 percent of precincts reporting, the Nov. 3 ballot measure passed with more than 57 percent of the vote to approximately 43 percent of votes against. The San Bernardino…

  • Pre-Registration open for ‘Christmas at the Park’ Drive-Thru

    Pre-Registration open for ‘Christmas at the Park’ Drive-Thru

    The annual Redlands Christmas Parade will return this year, as a drive-through interactive winter wonderland, Saturday, Dec. 19. Experience the magic once again as the City of Redlands presents this adapted Redlands holiday tradition in partnership with the Redlands Noon Kiwanis. The all-ages, family-friendly, drive-through experience will keep the fun traditions and excitement of the…

  • Applications sought for commission, board posts

    The City of Redlands invites individuals to apply for positions on the Planning Commission, the Cultural Arts Commission, the Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission and the A.K. Smiley Library Board of Trustees. The Planning Commission prepares a comprehensive long term general plan for the physical development of the City and makes recommendations to the City…

  • City Council encourages residents to ‘Light Up the Community’

    City Council encourages residents to ‘Light Up the Community’

    The City of Redlands is inviting residents and businesses to make the holiday season extra bright this year by Lighting Up the Community. On Tuesday, Nov. 17, the Redlands City Council approved a resolution designating the six weeks until New Year’s Eve to “Light up the Community,” encouraging all residents to light up their homes…

  • Free COVID-19 testing offered at Contemporary Club, Nov. 20-21

    Free COVID-19 testing offered at Contemporary Club, Nov. 20-21

    The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health and the City of Redlands will provide free COVID-19 testing for two days, from 10 .m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, and Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Redlands Contemporary Club, 173 S. Eureka St. No symptoms are necessary for testing. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins will…

  • City planning ‘Christmas at the Park’ drive-through event

    City planning ‘Christmas at the Park’ drive-through event

    The annual Redlands Christmas Parade will return this year, as a drive-through interactive winter wonderland, Saturday, Dec. 19. Experience the magic once again as the City of Redlands presents this adapted Redlands holiday tradition in partnership with the Redlands Noon Kiwanis. The all-ages, family-friendly, drive-through experience will keep the fun traditions and excitement of the…

  • City wins 17th consecutive annual award for financial reporting

    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 FY 2018-2019 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), the 17th consecutive year the City has been recognized with the prestigious honor. An impartial panel judged the…

  • Member sought to serve on Utilities Advisory Committee

    The City Council invites members of the public to apply for a vacant position on the current Utilities Advisory Committee (UAC) for a Water and Wastewater Rate Study to fulfill the remainder of a two-year term which ends May 7, 2021. The City Council anticipates appointing the successful candidate at their Nov. 17 meeting. The…

  • Street closures planned for ‘Flick or Treat’ Halloween events

    In preparation for this year’s family-friendly “Flick or Treat” Halloween drive-thru and drive-in movie events, the City of Redlands will be closing streets in the area of the events, beginning Friday morning, Oct. 30. The free events will observe all public health recommendations to keep participants safe. Beginning at 7 a.m. Friday, San Bernardino Avenue…