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Redlands Fire Department 2017 Spark of Love Toy Drive

Nov. 21, 2017 – Black Friday, Nov. 24, will mark the 25th year of the Spark of Love Toy Drive. During this season of giving, the Redlands Fire Department will again join firefighters across Southern California in the collection and distribution of new toys and sports equipment for children in need. The Spark of Love Toy Drive collected and distributed more than 500,000 toys last year. Each year’s success is a result of various communities and organizations coming together in the spirit of giving.  

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No injuries reported following blaze at vacant house

Nov. 21, 2017 – Redlands Firefighters responded to a structure fire in a vacant house in the 200 block of High Street Monday night. No injuries were reported.

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RPD receives traffic enforcement, crash prevention grant

Nov. 16, 2017 – The Redlands Police Department was awarded a $118,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a year-long program of special enforcements and public awareness efforts to prevent traffic-related deaths and injuries. The Redlands City Council accepted the grant at its Nov. 7 meeting.

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Fire destroys abandoned building, damages power pole

Nov. 15, 2017 – Firefighters responded to a commercial structure fire at an abandoned building just north of Interstate 10 late Tuesday night.

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Residents invited to apply for openings on City commissions

Nov. 14, 2017 – The City of Redlands invites individuals to apply for positions on the Planning, Municipal Utilities/Public Works, Traffic and Parking, and Parks and Recreation commissions. Deadline for filing applications is Nov. 22. Members are appointed by the City Council.

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RPD, U of R, Boys and Girls Club host tailgate party for youth

Nov. 6, 2017 – Redlands Police partnered with the University of Redlands and the Boys and Girls Club to host a tailgate party for 25 underprivileged youth prior to the University of Redlands football game vs. La Verne on Saturday, Nov. 4.

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Historic Downtown Redlands holiday kickoff Saturday, Nov. 18

Nov. 6, 2017 – Join the City of Redlands in kicking off this holiday season from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at Ed Hales Park on the corner of Fifth and State streets in Historic Downtown Redlands.

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Fire Department to conduct live fire training at vacant complex

Nov. 1, 2017 – The Redlands Fire Department will conduct live fire training Nov. 4-7 at a vacant apartment complex scheduled for demolition near the intersection of Orange Street and Lugonia Avenue. 

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Police Chief will hold town hall meeting Nov. 13

Oct. 31, 2017 – Redlands Chief of Police Mark A. Garcia will discuss issues of local law enforcement and current crime trends and answer questions from the public during a town hall meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13, at the Redlands Elks Lodge No. 583, 663 New York St.

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City directs cleanup of homeless encampments on City property

Oct. 26, 2017 – City crews and contractors have cleaned up four homeless encampments on public property over the past several weeks after police served legal notice on transients to vacate and remove all property from the illegal camps.

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Man arrested in string of vehicle burglaries, property recovered

Oct. 25, 2017 – Detectives have connected a man arrested for breaking into cars in downtown Redlands with at least six vehicle burglaries since July in Redlands and San Bernardino and recovered thousands of dollars in stolen property. Investigators believe the suspect is responsible for additional vehicle burglaries over the past several months.

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Historic Downtown Redlands Art Walk planned Sunday, Oct. 29

Oct. 23, 2017 – The City of Redlands is excited to present the Downtown Redlands Art Walk from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29.  This event will feature artwork from State Street Gallery, ASCQ’s IE Zine Fest hosted by a Shop Called Quest, Generation Now, RAA’s Art on State Street, and outdoor art galleries at the Civic Center Plaza walkway and 5th Street.

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Afterschool meals program launch scheduled for Oct. 26

Oct. 19, 2017 – Mayor Pro Tem Paul Barich will help celebrate Lights on Afterschool and kick off the Redlands Afterschool Meals program from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 at the Redlands Community Center.

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Council accepting applications for appointment to vacant seat

Oct. 18, 2017 – The Redlands City Council is seeking qualified applicants for a one-year appointment to fill the council position left vacant following the Oct. 3 death of City Council Member Pat Gilbreath.

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Disaster Council to hold quarterly meeting on Oct. 23

Oct. 17, 2017 – The next quarterly meeting of the City of Redlands Disaster Council will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, in the Redlands City Council Chambers. The meeting is open to the public.

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Man struck by car after walking into traffic, suffers major injuries

Oct. 11, 2017 – A 46-year-old man suffered major injuries Monday when he was hit by a car after walking into traffic on Barton Road near Kansas Street.

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Man arrested for armed robbery after vehicle and foot pursuit

Oct. 11, 2017 – A 26-year-old Corona man was arrested for armed robbery after he held up a local motel before leading police on a short vehicle and foot pursuit Tuesday morning.

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City of Redlands readies for the Fifth annual California ShakeOut

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

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Driver killed, passenger injured in early morning collision

Oct. 9, 2017 – A 21-year-old Redlands man was killed in an early morning single-vehicle collision Monday, Oct. 9. A passenger in the vehicle suffered minor injuries.

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Home damaged in vehicle crash burglarized, suspect in custody

Oct. 5, 2017 – Less than two months after an SUV smashed through their Occidental Street home, injuring a 10-year-old girl, a Redlands family was the victim of a burglar who broke into the home as it was being renovated and stole belongings including a computer that contained precious family photos.