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“Being Deliberate,” a free career education and planning workshop for teens and their parents, will be held at the A.K. Smiley Public Library from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22.
Lack of exposure means lack of choices. In her presentation Jamie Beck, former CSU Career Counselor and frequent presenter of “Career Vision: An Employment Bootcamp” at the Smiley Library and other local libraries in Southern California, encourages students to be deliberate in all areas of their lives as a way of creating their own career education curricula in order to increase their exposure as a way of expanding their options and choices in life.
Through her nontraditional techniques rooted in a holistic view of work in which work is not separate from who we are, students from eighth grade through college freshman will develop strategies to make school a living and breathing experience in career exploration rather than random fact memorization in order to gain a piece of paper.
The City of Redlands was selected as the winner of two 2012 Helen Putnam Awards for Excellence at last week’s League of California Cities Annual Conference in San Diego. Established in 1982 by the League of California Cities, the California Cities Helen Putnam Award for Excellence program recognizes outstanding achievements by California's 482 cities.
Redlands was selected for the Helen Putnam Award for Public Works, Infrastructure and Transportation for its Redlands 311 smart phone app. The City also received the Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government for the Redlands Emergency Services Academy. The Ruth Vreeland Award is one of the categories within the Helen Putnam Award for Excellence.
This is the first time the City of Redlands has been selected for the Helen Putnam Award. Redlands was the only City selected in 2012 for more than one award.
City Manager Enrique Martinez has scheduled another public forum at the Redlands Community Center on Thursday, Sept. 13. The forums are held as part of the City’s continuing efforts to increase interaction with residents and local businesses and promote transparency in City affairs.
The forum will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Redlands Community Center, 111 W. Lugonia Ave. All residents and other interested parties are invited to attend. The City Manager will answer questions from anyone in attendance.
A 60-year-old Redlands man was arrested Sunday for arson shortly after a residential structure fire was reported.
Firefighters responded to the fire in the 400 block of Mulvihill Avenue shortly before 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9. Upon arrival they found the fire had already been extinguished by a resident of the home. While checking the area and doing mop-up, firefighters noticed evidence of several additional fires in and around the structure.
A Redlands Fire Department investigator interviewed another resident, 60-year-old Mazhar Hussein Mahmood, and determined he had started the fires. Mahmood was arrested and transported to Redlands Community Hospital for a medical evaluation before being booked for arson.
Plans for the City’s yearlong celebration of its 125th Anniversary are continuing with a volunteer citizens’ committee meeting regularly to plan events, observations and activities themed around the quasquicentennial.
On Tuesday, Sept. 4, the City Council approved a marketing agreement with local company Pennington Designs to produce commemorative products and memorabilia for the celebration. Pennington was chosen following a Request for Proposal and review by a committee that consisted of Mayor Pro Tem Paul Foster, City staff and community members, who recommended the company’s proposal to the council.
In addition to producing merchandise and memorabilia, including clothing, keychains, jewelry, coffee mugs, plaques, sculptures and other items in a variety of price points, company owner Richard Pennington has proposed an ambitious marketing strategy that will allow non-profits, clubs, companies and retailers in Redlands to co-brand the approved City 125th Anniversary logo with their own color palette and unique design elements, providing sponsorship opportunities to local businesses and sharing a portion of all proceeds to be used for 125th Anniversary related expenses.
Redlands Police are investigating following an armed robbery at a cell phone store in downtown Redlands Sunday.
Police responded to the robbery call at the T-Mobile store in the 500 block of Orange Street shortly after 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 9.
Redlands Firefighters rescued a pair of kittens from a burning garage Saturday morning.
At 10:20 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, Redlands Firefighters responded to a structure fire involving a detached garage in the 900 block of Sixth Street. It took 16 firefighters 15 minutes to control the fire.
Firefighters rescued two kittens from the burning building. The kittens were turned over to Redlands Animal Control to be cared for until they can be adopted.
No injuries were reported. Damage is estimated at $25,000 for the structure and $10,000 to the contents of the garage. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Anyone with information on the cause of the fire is asked to call the Redlands Fire Department at (909) 798-7600.
Investigators are seeking the public’s help in locating a man suspected in two thefts at Grove School in late August and again last weekend.
Police have identified 39-year-old Patrick Sean Mitchell, of Lake Arrowhead, as a suspect in the thefts of metal and wood shop tools, a pickup truck and a riding mower from the school’s farm in the 11000 block of Iowa Street.
The first theft occurred during the night or early morning hours of Monday, Aug. 27, or Tuesday, Aug. 28 when the thief forced entry into the school’s metal and wood shop, stealing a welder, drill press, drills, routers, saws and other miscellaneous power tools, valued at more than $4,000.
About a week later, during the night or early morning hours of Saturday, Sept. 1, or Sunday, Sept. 2, a thief stole a yellow 1973 International pickup belonging to an instructor at the school and a riding mower from the same location. San Bernardino Police recovered the stolen truck on Sept. 4 at a residence on 44th Street in San Bernardino and notified Redlands Police.
Continuing to seek ways to improve transparency and engage the residents of Redlands in discussion of important City decisions, the City recently added “quick read” or QR codes to City Council and Planning Commission agendas that will allow users to quickly access online agendas, staff reports and other agenda attachments directly from their smart phone or tablet device.
Beginning with the Sept. 4 City Council meeting, City staff added the printed black and white box with geometric patterns containing codes that can be read by a variety of QR code readers available for most smart phone and tablet platforms.
The QR codes printed on the meeting agendas link directly to the City’s website where the meeting agenda is posted along with links to relevant staff reports and attachments for all items being considered by the City Council or Planning Commission. Anyone attending a meeting will be able to quickly open the link to agenda items and see the variety of material the Council or Commission considers during their deliberations.
The Public Benefits Resource Committee, charged with providing recommendations to the City Council on the use of development impact fees and proceeds from the sale of open space, is scheduled to complete its work by Sept. 21 and report to the Council on Oct. 2. The committee continues to seek public input prior to making its recommendations to the Council.
The Public Benefit Resource Committee was appointed following City Council action on June 5. The 11 member committee consists of representatives from the Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, Citrus Commission, conservation community, development community and the Redlands Unified School District as well as five members appointed by individual City Council members.
The group began meeting in July to determine a framework for coordinating and guiding the use of development impact fees and other funds intended for park and open space acquisition and development, including funds received from the sale of land purchased with open space funds.
The Committee has provided an online survey on the City of Redlands website to solicit public input. The survey is available at www.cityofredlands.org/pbrcsurvey. The public is also invited to attend committee meetings and offer public comment. The committee will meet on Monday, Sept. 10, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 35 Cajon St.
- Colton man arrested for pimping, second suspect sought
- Three cited for driving without proper license during checkpoint
- Colton man arrested for October 2012 bank robbery attempt
- Hangar 24 brews exclusive ale in honor of 125th Anniversary
- Redlands Police to conduct weekend sobriety checkpoint
- Second annual Smiley ‘Library Days’ will focus on City’s 125th
- Mountain lion sighting reported in south Redlands canyon area
- Police arrest three women, one man in prostitution sting
- The Wildland Conservancy: Behold the Beauty
- June is Jumpin’ again in downtown Redlands
City Hall is closed every
other Friday. Check the
calendar for closed Fridays.
City Hall Hours:
7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Yesterday
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City Council Closed Session Meeting
- Start time: 05:00pm
- End date: Tuesday, June 18th
- End time: 06:00pm
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Agenda available to view at http://cityofredlands.org/councilvideo
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City Council Meeting
- Start time: 06:00pm
- End date: Tuesday, June 18th
- End time: 08:00pm
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Agenda available to view at http://cityofredlands.org/councilvideo
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Wildland Conservancy Adult Program
- Start time: 06:00pm
- End date: Tuesday, June 18th
- End time: 07:00pm
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Come hear the Wildland Conservancy of Oak Glen speak about their programs, facilities, and new book.
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Today
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Annual State of the Community Luncheon
- Start time: 11:30am
- End date: Wednesday, June 19th
- End time: 01:00pm
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The Redlands Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend the Annual State of the Community Luncheon. The Honorable Mayor Pete Aguilar will present the program that will encapsulate the past year and offer insight into the future of Redlands.
There will be an opportunity for questions from the floor.
The cost of the luncheon is $35.00 per person, reservations are required. 909-793-2446
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Post 261 Explorer Meeting
- Start time: 06:30pm
- End date: Wednesday, June 19th
- End time: 08:30pm
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Open Enrollment to join the Redlands Explorer Program is in January of every year, but you can pick-up and drop-off applications through-out the entire year at the Fire Administration office. Ages to join are between 15 years To 21 years old.
Fire Administrative Office
35 Cajon Street #12
Redlands, CA 92373 - View this event in Google Calendar
Tomorrow
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Market Night
- Start time: 06:00pm
- End date: Thursday, June 20th
- End time: 09:00pm
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Established in 1988, Redlands Market Night has established itself as one of the most successful certified farmers markets in Southern California! Vendors vie to participate in the event that has attracted thousands of weekly visitors since its inception. Visitors are welcomed into an inviting atmosphere complete with lighted trees, brick sidewalks, historic buildings, and great musical entertainment. Crowds are pleasantly surrounded by over 150 food and merchandise booths, not to mention the downtown shopkeepers, every Thursday night.
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Friday, June 21st
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City Hall Closed
- Start time: 07:30am
- End date: Friday, June 21st
- End time: 05:30pm
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Extended service hours are offered in order for the public to conduct City business before and after traditional business hours. City staff is available 9 hours a day to serve you. City Hall offices are closed every other Friday.
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Saturday, June 22nd
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Saturday Morning Certified Farmers Market
- Start time: 08:00am
- End date: Saturday, June 22nd
- End time: 11:00am
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The City’s successful Saturday Morning Certified Farmers Market brings fresh local produce to historic downtown Redlands every Saturday.
The Saturday Morning Certified Farmers’ Market began June 6, 2009, bringing local growers to the City parking lot south of Redlands Boulevard between Fifth and Sixth streets near Ed Hales Park. The market operates from 8 to 11 a.m. every Saturday, excluding holiday weekends.
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Household Hazardous Waste collection
- Start time: 09:30am
- End date: Saturday, June 22nd
- End time: 12:30pm
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During operating hours, residents can dispose of household materials including, outdated prescription medication (with the exception of controlled substances), outdated pet prescription medication, paint products, chemical cleaners, pesticides, fertilizers, hobby/pool supplies, automotive oil, filters, brake fluid, transmission fluid, anti-freeze, gasoline, and propane tanks.
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Wine & Music - June is Jumpin' Event
- Start time: 04:00pm
- End date: Saturday, June 22nd
- End time: 07:00pm
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June is Jumpin' Event
Paxton Cellars, State Street Winery, The Dregs, Hangar 24 and more! Come on downtown to Ed Hales Park for an afternoon of summertime wine tastings and great music. Tickets will be available for $20, which includes the wine tasting, wineglass, light refreshments and entertainment.For more information call 909-798-7629
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Monday, June 24th
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Environmental Review Committee
- Start time: 09:00am
- End date: Monday, June 24th
- End time: 10:00am
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Environmental Review Committee Meeting
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Tuesday, June 25th
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Planning Commission Meeting
- Start time: 04:00pm
- End date: Tuesday, June 25th
- End time: 05:00pm
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Planning Commission Meeting
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Wednesday, June 26th
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Townhall Meeting
- Start time: 06:00pm
- End date: Wednesday, June 26th
- End time: 08:00pm
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Redlands Police Chief Mark A. Garcia and Fire Chief Jeff L. Frazier will hold a joint town hall meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, in the Redlands City Council Chambers. The meeting will be televised live to cable television customers on Redlands TV.
Frazier and Garcia will answer questions regarding public safety issues.
In addition to answering questions from the audience, the Police and Fire Chiefs will also take questions by email and live via the Redlands Police Department’s Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/RedlandsPoliceDepartment and the Redlands Fire Department’s Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/RedlandsFireDepartment. Questions will be answered live online as time permits.
The Town Hall meeting is part of the City of Redlands’ efforts to promote citizen involvement, in keeping with the City’s commitment to transparency in every aspect of City government. By televising the meeting and taking questions via email and Facebook the departments hope to accommodate residents and address concerns of those who have other commitments or obligations but wish to have specific questions answered.
The town hall will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, in the City Council Chambers at 35 Cajon St. All are welcome and there is no cost to attend. Spanish translation will be available both at the meeting and online.
Questions may be emailed in advance or during the meeting to Lt. Travis Martinez at tmartinez@redlandspolice.org, to Chief Frazier at jfrazier@confire.org or through either department’s Facebook page.
Redlands Police and Fire Department press releases and other information are available on the department Facebook pages at www.facebook.com/redlandspolice or www.facebook.com/redlandsfiredepartment and on the City website at www.CityofRedlands.org
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Post 261 Explorer Meeting
- Start time: 06:30pm
- End date: Wednesday, June 26th
- End time: 08:30pm
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Open Enrollment to join the Redlands Explorer Program is in January of every year, but you can pick-up and drop-off applications through-out the entire year at the Fire Administration office. Ages to join are between 15 years To 21 years old.
Fire Administrative Office
35 Cajon Street #12
Redlands, CA 92373 - View this event in Google Calendar
Thursday, June 27th
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Market Night
- Start time: 06:00pm
- End date: Thursday, June 27th
- End time: 09:00pm
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Established in 1988, Redlands Market Night has established itself as one of the most successful certified farmers markets in Southern California! Vendors vie to participate in the event that has attracted thousands of weekly visitors since its inception. Visitors are welcomed into an inviting atmosphere complete with lighted trees, brick sidewalks, historic buildings, and great musical entertainment. Crowds are pleasantly surrounded by over 150 food and merchandise booths, not to mention the downtown shopkeepers, every Thursday night.
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