Business
Inland Empire unemployment rate ticks up
Jobless rate edges higher in July, with Redlands trending alongside the wider Inland Empire
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Redlands Planning Commission agenda: Aug. 12, 2025
Agenda includes new residential developments, a veterinary clinic proposal and a hotel, drive-thru and car wash project.
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35 years in, Measure I continues funding Redlands transportation projects
Redlands has received millions in local transportation funding thanks to the voter-approved sales tax, supporting major road, transit and safety projects.
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Redlands City Council advances overhaul of city commissions
Proposed changes include quarterly meetings, standardized templates, and term limits; formal vote expected in September with implementation in 2026.
Events
Redlands to celebrate reopening of Fire Station 262 following renovation
Public invited to tour upgraded facility, meet firefighters at Aug. 6 event
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Redlands Planning Commission OKs new distribution warehouse after prior rejection
Planning Commission approves revised warehouse project on Tennessee Street despite opposition over proximity to schools and housing
Development
Environmental review open for proposed hotel, car wash and coffee drive-through in Redlands
The Commons at California project would bring a 90-room hotel, express car wash, and drive-through coffee shop to 913 California St. Public comments on the environmental study are due by July 28.
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Redlands City Council agenda: July 15, 2025
Agenda includes a vote to adopt new zoning rules, designate wildfire risk zones and place unpaid service bills on the tax roll.
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Redlands’ climate plan relies heavily on EV chargers as federal support wanes
77% of the city’s projected emissions reductions hinge on electric vehicle adoption — but tax credits are set to expire, among other major roadblocks.
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Redlands City Council agenda: July 1, 2025
Agenda includes a vote on the Climate Action Plan 2050, Housing Element zoning updates and new Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
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Redlands to resurface 44 streets with $1.97M in state funding
Work begins fall 2025 on dozens of deteriorating street segments, funded by California’s SB1 transportation tax.
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Redlands secures ownership of the Museum of Redlands
City Council unanimously approved the transfer of the Museum of Redlands, securing public ownership of the long-awaited cultural facility.
Parks
Redlands invites community input for Texonia Park renovation
Ice cream social set for June 25 as city launches latest step in park upgrades