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County issues new omnibus public health order
(April 18, 2020) In our mission to serve, protect and respect our residents, employees and businesses, the County today enacted an omnibus COVID-19 health order that helps clarify items related to public safety directives. Highlights of the new order include: * Face coverings are not required for drivers traveling alone or with members of their…
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Redlands Community Foundation launches Meals for Seniors program
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, many Redlands senior citizens continue to need assistance. The Redlands Community Senior Center and Family Services are currently distributing 120 meal packages to seniors every Wednesday at the center. But the needs of low-income seniors and those at high risk, unable to leave their homes, is growing. To assist, the…
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Congressman Aguilar to host telephone town hall for small business
Congressman Pete Aguilar will host a telephone town hall on COVID-19 resources for small businesses. This phone call will provide information on the latest policy updates and cover federal funding assistance for small businesses enacted through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Topics will include the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury…
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City Council meeting rescheduled; closed to public
The Redlands City Council meeting, which was canceled April 7, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 15. Following public health recommendations to limit public gatherings during the Covid-19 pandemic, the meeting will be closed to the public. The April 7 meeting, which was also closed to the public, was canceled after an earlier downtown power…
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County, partners provide more locations for drive-up COVID-19 testing
San Bernardino County residents who display symptoms of COVID-19 including fever, cough and shortness of breath can get tested at five upcoming specimen-collection events through the end of April. “We understand the high demand for COVID-19 testing in our county and we are making every effort to organize drive-through events throughout the county,” said Board…
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Parks and trails open to those within walking distance
In keeping with orders issued by the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health on Tuesday, April 7, the City of Redlands has closed or restricted access to parking facilities at all City parks. Under the April 7 order “parking lots at all parks and/or trails shall be closed and shall be accessible only by…
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City to join local churches honoring helpers during pandemic
Mayor Paul Foster invites Redlands residents to join the City of Redlands and a host of local churches in a “Moment at 7,” honoring health care workers, first responders, grocery store employees and other helpers, beginning at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 12, and continuing each Sunday at 7 p.m. through the end of May. Partnering…
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Children’s Story Time goes virtual during coronavirus closure
While the A.K. Smiley Public Library building is closed to the public during the ongoing Covid 19 crisis, preschool children can still enjoy virtual Story Time every Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. on the library’s Young Readers Room Facebook page. Ms. Pamela conducts preschool virtual Story Time through Facebook Live, reading books designed for children ages…
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Statement on RPD enforcement of public health orders requiring face coverings
During the current public health crisis, the Redlands Police Department continues to proactively patrol the City, protecting our residents and businesses, and to respond to calls for service and reports of crime. As always, we will prioritize calls for service based on call volume, available personnel and the severity of the call, with violent crimes,…
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City phone lines are down
Due to a downtown power outage Tuesday, April 7, that affected a number of customers, City phone lines are not functioning correctly. We are working with Southern California Edison and our phone service provider to correct the problem as soon as possible. Both 911 and the non-emergency Police Department numbers are functioning properly. Read More