Category: City, Police and Fire News

The results of San Bernardino County’s 2026 Homeless Point-in-Time-Count were released on Wednesday, April 29, and, for the third straight year, the results showed a reduction in the number of homeless individuals in the City of Redlands. The total number of homeless individuals surveyed in the City during the Point-in-Time Count conducted in January 2026…

Redlands Police Chief Rachel Tolber was recognized with the prestigious Gary P. Hayes Award at the Police Executive Research Forum’s annual meeting, held in Los Angeles Thursday, April 16. The award is presented annually to mid-career police officials who have demonstrated leadership and innovation. It is named after PERF’s first executive director. “She has been…

The City of Redlands invites residents to apply for a position on the Municipal Utilities/Public Works Commission. The deadline for filing applications is May 11. 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…

The City of Redlands is strengthening wildfire preparedness and community safety through expanded implementation of its Community Wildfire Protection Plan, including new 2026 spring program initiatives focused on proactive vegetation mitigation and regional collaboration. A key to the ongoing success is collaboration between the City’s departments including the Redlands Fire Department, Development Services, Facilities and…

Do you find joy at Smiley Library? The library staff and trustees sure hope you do!  National Library Week will be celebrated April 19-26 with the theme, “Find Your Joy!” at your local library. Smiley Library will celebrate with our traditional Library Days event on Saturday, April 25, and we invite you to submit photographs,…

The City of Redlands invites the community to a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Animal Services Center kennel expansion at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at the City of Redlands Animal Services Center, 504 Kansas St. This project enhances the Redlands Animal Services Center’s ability to care for animals by providing safer, more comfortable kennels…

The A.K. Smiley Public Library welcomes Janet Klein and her Parlor Boys to the Contemporary Club beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 16, part of the Smiley LIVE! concert series. The Contemporary Club is located at 173 S. Eureka St. Klein is an entertainer, band leader, musical archaeologist and treasure hunter on a more than…

Join the City of Redlands and our community partners for a special Earth Day celebration Saturday, April 18, presented by the City of Redlands, Accelerate Neighborhood Climate Action and a coalition of local organizations and businesses. Earth Day in Redlands will feature hands-on educational workshops beginning at 9 a.m. followed by a community celebration from…

Food Network star and cookbook author Chef Curtis Aikens will speak about the transformative power of literacy at 6 p.m. Friday, April 17, at The Contemporary Club, 173 S. Eureka St., sponsored by the Adult Literacy Program at the A.K. Smiley Public Library. At the age of 26, Chef Aikens’ life was changed when he…

Celebrate Women’s History Month at the A.K. Smiley Public Library. From 3-4 p.m. Thursday, March 26, Crafton Hills College professor Sabrina Jimenez will discuss, “Female Flyers: Early 20th Century Pilots who Shattered Gender Barriers.” The A.K. Smiley Public Library is at 125 W. Vine St. The program will take place in the library’s Assembly Room.…