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Walking with the Council with Foster, Momberger
Foster, Momberger to attend final Walking with the Council

Oct. 10, 2018 – Redlands residents are invited to join in the last Walking with the Council for 2018 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct.  20, at the Santa Ana River Trail (future alignment), starting at Cave Street and Riverview Drive. Mayor Paul Foster and Council Member Toni Momberger will attend.

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Court rules against Liberty Lane challenge

Oct. 7, 2018 – A Superior Court judge on Friday ruled in favor of the City in a lawsuit challenging the City Council’s approval of the Liberty Lane affordable housing project for veterans.

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Firefighters don breast cancer awareness T-shirts

Oct. 3, 2018 – Redlands Firefighters have swapped their uniform T-shirts for new ones with pink lettering and highlights during the month of October in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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City readies for Great Shake-out

Oct. 3, 2018 – Following FEMA’s “National Preparedness Month” in September, individuals and communities throughout the Inland Empire will participate in the 10th annual Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill. 

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Residents invited to apply for commission openings

The City of Redlands invites individuals to apply for positions on the Municipal Utilities/Public Works Commission and the Traffic and Parking Commission. Members are appointed by the City Council.

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‘Hotel Transylvania 3’ at Movies in Park

Sept. 26, 2018 – Bring the family to Historic Downtown Redlands for a free, festive movie event at Ed Hales Park featuring “Hotel Transylvania 3,” when Movies in the Park returns Friday, Oct. 19, from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be games and activities prior to the film.

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Library hosts ‘World War I’ panel discussion

September 20, 2018 – The A.K. Smiley Public Library continues its commemoration of the Great War with “World War I Around the World,” a panel discussion of the war’s global impacts, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, in the library Assembly Room, 125 W. Vine St.

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Department uses new lifesaving devices

Sept. 13, 2018 – A portable device now available on all Redlands Fire Department apparatus is already showing measurable results in the department’s response to calls involving cardiac arrest.

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RPD warns of suspicious subject in neighborhood

Sept. 11, 2018 – Redlands Police are advising the public to be alert after a pair of suspicious subject reports in a southeast Redlands neighborhood Monday night and Tuesday morning.

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Applications sought for board, commission openings
Residents invited to apply for board, commission openings

Sept. 10, 2018 – The City of Redlands invites individuals to apply for positions on the Airport Advisory Board and the Human Relations Commission. Members are appointed by the City Council.

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No injuries reported in early morning fire

Sept. 8, 2018 – Redlands Firefighters responded to a fire at a single-family home in the 100 block of East Lugonia Avenue early Saturday morning. No injuries were reported.

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Coffee with the Council at Olive Avenue Market

Sept. 6, 2018 – The City Council continues their popular Coffee with the Council from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at Olive Avenue Market, 530 W. Olive Ave. Council members Eddie Tejeda and Toni Momberger will attend.

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September is National Preparedness Month
City joins national effort urging citizens to prepare for disaster

Aug.30, 2018 – September is National Preparedness Month and the City of Redlands is taking the opportunity to encourage residents to prepare for natural disasters and other emergencies and to register for the City of Redlands Emergency Notification System.

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RPD to conduct sobriety checkpoint
RPD to conduct Labor Day Weekend sobriety checkpoint

Aug. 29, 2018 – The Redlands Police Department will conduct a DUI/Driver License checkpoint from 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31, through 1 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, in the southbound lanes of Tennessee Street at Park Avenue.

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Free snacks for youth at Community Center

Aug. 28, 2018 – The Redlands Community Center is offering free afternoon snacks for youth.

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Skatepark groundbreaking planned
Groundbreaking to be held July 9 for Redlands Skatepark

June 13, 2018 – The City of Redlands will break ground on the new Redlands Skatepark at a ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 9, at Sylvan Park.

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City receives award for General Plan
City’s General Plan update receives Planning Association award

May 30, 2018 – Last week, the City of Redlands was awarded the Inland Empire Section of the American Planning Association’s Comprehensive Plan Award for the City of Redlands 2035 General Plan.

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Library Days celebrates state’s rancho heritage

“Celebrating California’s Rancho Heritage” will be the theme at the seventh annual Library Days at the A.K. Smiley Library in Redlands from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19.

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Cars 3 screening set along with mental health fair

May 9, 2018 – In conjunction with the City of Redlands Movies in the Park free screening of “Cars 3” on May 18, the University of Redlands Alliance for Community Transformation and Wellness will host the fourth annual “Out in the Open” community event.

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Dollars for Dogs fundraiser to benefit RPD K-9s
Third annual Dollars for Dogs fundraiser to benefit RPD K-9 unit

May 9, 2018 – The Mexico Café, 892 E. Highland Ave, San Bernardino, will host its third annual Dollars for Dogs fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, with proceeds going to support the Redlands Police Department K-9 Unit.