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Redlands to ring in New Year with third annual Orange Ball Drop
Celebrate the new year in unique Redlands fashion in Historic Downtown Redlands with the third annual New Year’s Eve Orange Drop Tuesday, Dec. 31. Presented by the City of Redlands and the Redlands Chamber of Commerce, the evening will include food and drink vendors including sweet potato chips, potato on a stick, kettle corn and…
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Household Hazardous Waste facility closed for holidays
The City of Redlands Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off facility will be closed Saturday, Dec. 21, and Saturday, Dec. 28, for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Normal hours for the site, Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., will resume Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. The Household Hazardous Waste site is located at 500 Kansas St.…
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Wreaths Across America Day Ceremony at Hillside Memorial Park
In 2018, nearly 1.8 million veteran wreaths were placed on headstones at 1,640 participating cemeteries around the country in honor of the service and sacrifices made for our freedoms, with each name said out loud. This year, National Wreaths Across America Day is Saturday, Dec. 14. In Redlands, the ceremony will begin at 9 a.m.…
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Volunteers clean up tobacco litter at local skate park
Members of the Redlands Community Center Youth volunteers, known as “Teens Inspiring Others,” conducted their second tobacco litter cleanup on Monday, Nov 25. As part of the #freeourbackyard campaign, the volunteers, partnering with the Common Vision Coalition and the Institute for Public Strategies, collected cigarette butts and tobacco litter around Sylvan Park’s picnic area and…
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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…
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Fire Department will discontinue sharps exchange program
Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, the Redlands Fire Department will discontinue the Sharps Container Exchange Program at Fire Station 261. City of Redlands residents who use hypodermic needles for any medical condition, including administering pet medications may still drop off full sharps containers at the Household Hazardous Waste site operated by San Bernardino County from 9:30…
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Redlands Police facility temporary closure planned
The Redlands Police Department facility at 1270 W. Park Ave. will be closed temporarily beginning Friday, Dec. 6, to allow for the installation of new flooring in the Emergency Operations Center. All operations, including the public lobby, at the facility will be closed during the demolition and construction period. Members of the public are encouraged…
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City Hall, facilities to close for holiday season
Most Redlands City Hall administrative offices will be closed beginning Monday, Dec. 23, reopening Monday, Jan. 6. Essential City services, including public safety, Code Enforcement, water distribution and solid waste collection, as well as the A.K. Smiley Public Library will be in full operation. The Assistant City Manager, department directors, City Attorney, Public Information Officer…
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Household Hazardous Waste facility closed for Thanksgiving weekend
The City of Redlands Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off facility will be closed Saturday, Nov. 30, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Normal hours for the site, Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., will resume Saturday, Dec. 7. The Household Hazardous Waste site is located at 500 Kansas St. During operating hours, residents can dispose…
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Be Santa’s Elf for a Senior this holiday season
The Joslyn Senior Center and Redlands Community Senior Center invite everyone to participate in the annual “Santa’s Elf for a Senior” program, beginning Wednesday, Nov. 13, through Tuesday, Dec. 10. As part of the program, seniors who are in need or who don’t have anyone to look after them, will receive personalized gifts. A Christmas…