Redlands City Council approves $3.5 million Axon contract for police body cameras, drones and digital evidence system
Five-year agreement aims to speed evidence sharing, expand drone response and reduce staff workload
$16M approved for City Hall, 2-story ADUs, NYE Orange Drop
Redlands News Weekly: Dec. 19, 2025
Redlands City Council approves $16.1 million in contracts for new City Hall
The State Street City Hall renovation project moves into construction phase after years of planning.
Redlands updates accessory dwelling unit rules, allowing two-story units
City Council advances an ordinance updating development standards to expand housing options.
Redlands City Council agenda: Dec. 16, 2025
Agenda includes $16M City Hall improvements, new truck route map and street resurfacing.
RUSD book removals, city commission openings and DUI patrols
Redlands News Weekly: December 12, 2025
Redlands Unified struggles with high absenteeism
Latest California School Dashboard results show a continuing trend of absenteeism among TK–8 student.
Redlands Unified removes Push, restricts The Bluest Eye
The school board voted to remove Push from high school libraries and restrict The Bluest Eye to 18+ students with parental consent.
New condo project, $2M in housing funding, and holiday events
Redlands News Weekly: December 5, 2025
Redlands secures $2M grant to expand homeless housing and job programs
Proposition 47 funding will bolster city services and community partnerships aimed at rehousing residents and connecting them to employment opportunities.
Redlands Council advances plan to scale back commission sizes and shift to quarterly meetings
The proposal would reduce eight commissions from seven to five members and cut meeting frequency; residents warn changes could limit public input and slow progress.
Redlands City Council agenda: Dec. 2, 2025
Agenda includes a $2 million state grant to address homelessness, changes to advisory boards and fire safety updates