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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.

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Highland teen arrested after firing gun at home

April 11, 2018 – A 17-year-old Highland boy was arrested early Wednesday, April 11, for discharging a weapon at an inhabited residence and making criminal threats after he fired a round from a semi-automatic handgun at a home in the 1500 block of Columbia Street.

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Residents invited to apply for openings on Planning, Historic commissions

April 4, 2018 – The City of Redlands invites individuals to apply for positions on the Planning and the Historic and Scenic Preservation commissions. Deadline for filing applications is April 19. Members are appointed by the City Council.

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Ten years after ‘hands-free’ driving law, challenges remain

April 3, 2018 – Drivers are using their cell phones less often while driving, 10 years after “hands-free” became the law, but distracted driving remains a serious safety challenge in California. Observing April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the first week in April as California Teen Safe Driving Week, safety advocates will focus on education and enforcement efforts statewide.

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Three arrested for armed robbery at mobile phone store

March 16, 2018 – Three people were arrested Tuesday, March 13, in connection with the armed robbery of a Boost Mobile phone store.

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RPD launches site to update public on reported school threats

March 16, 2018 – In an effort to provide the community with accurate information on reported school threats, the Redlands Police Department, working in cooperation with the Redlands Unified School District, will provide a central online information hub to keep parents, students and the community informed of the current investigation status of rumored threats to Redlands schools. 

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Customers warned after pin pad tampering discovered at store

March 6, 2018 – Redlands Police are warning consumers after the manager of a 7-Eleven store discovered a pin pad card reader had been fraudulently installed over the store’s legitimate pin pad.

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Lighting, signage improvements continue at Redlands Airport

March 1, 2018 – The second phase of construction and installation of airport lighting and signage improvements began Wednesday, Feb. 28 at the Redlands Airport, 1755 Sessums Drive. The current phase will include refurbishment and conversion of remaining lights and signage, upgrades to the pilot navigational aids, wind socks and replacement of the airport beacon.

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Tips offered ahead of predicted heavy rainfall

Feb. 28, 2018 – Another heavy winter storm is expected to hit the Southern California region Thursday night, bringing heavy rainfall through Friday with showers expected to continue through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. Precipitation is expected to be heaviest across the San Bernardino County mountains with lesser amounts further south.