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Weekend outdoor dining to begin on State Street July 9
Following State of California Public Health guidance that prohibit indoor dining at all restaurants in San Bernardino County as of July 1, the City of Redlands, working with local downtown restaurants, will begin closing portions of East State Street and Fifth Street on weekends to facilitate outdoor dining, beginning July 9. On July 1, California…
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New public health restrictions put in place at Community Park
The City of Redlands has closed seven ballfields located in Community Park. The closure comes in response to new restrictions on youth sports and social-distancing guidelines adopted by San Bernardino County and the State of California. Under the new restrictions, recreational team and youth sports of any kind, including for purposes of conditioning, drills and…
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Pedestrian safety improvements installed at first intersections
The City of Redlands has completed two pedestrian crossing improvements along Redlands Boulevard at Fifth and Seventh streets. Five more crosswalk improvements will be constructed on Redlands Boulevard at Ninth, State and Clark streets; on Orange Street and Shoppers Lane; and on Citrus Avenue at Central Avenue. The improvements include in-roadway lighting, thermoplastic crosswalk striping…
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Don’t blow it this 4th of July; fireworks are illegal in City limits
While most professional Fourth of July fireworks shows have been canceled locally this year due to public health restrictions on public gatherings, the Redlands Fire Department and the City of Redlands are reminding residents that all other fireworks – including so-called “safe and sane” fireworks – are still illegal in the City of Redlands. Fireworks…
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City of Redlands to host Redlands Kids Care Poster Contest
The City of Redlands is pleased to offer the Kids Care Poster Contest for Redlands school and pre-school students of all ages. Have fun and help our community stay safe by entering the contest now through June 19. This contest is co-sponsored by the Redlands Chamber of Commerce, Citrograph Printing Co. and the Rochford Foundation.…
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Skatepark reopens; other facilities also set for reopening
In keeping with State and County public health recommendations, City staff are working on plans to reopen several City facilities and loosen restrictions on others. Users are encouraged to continue to maintain appropriate physical distancing and wear face coverings when in close contact with people outside their own household. On Wednesday, May 27, the Redlands…
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Household Hazardous Waste collection site set to reopen
The Redlands Household Hazardous Waste site at 500 Kansas St. is scheduled to be reopened on Saturday, May 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Beginning with this weekend’s reopening, the site will be staffed by the County of San Bernardino Fire Protection District Household Hazardous Waste Division staff. The Redlands Fire Department has managed…
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Applications sought for Human Relations Commission
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…
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Redlands Community Foundation seeks support for Meals for Seniors program
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, the City of Redlands Senior Services Division has teamed with the Redlands Community Foundation to establish a “Meals for Seniors Fund.” To date more than $3,000 has been raised, which has provided 500 meals to Redlands low-income seniors who are at high risk and are unable to leave their homes.…
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County Program Wants to Help Small Businesses Become COVID Compliant
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors has introduced the San Bernardino County COVID Compliant Business Partnership that will direct $30 million in funding to help small businesses offset some of the costs needed to meet public health guidelines when reopening. The new program will provide $2,500 grants to local companies that meet County and…