Business
Inland Empire unemployment rate ticks up
Jobless rate edges higher in July, with Redlands trending alongside the wider Inland Empire
City Hall
What's happening in local government, including the latest news from City Council and Planning Commission meetings.
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Housing
Redlands moves to streamline ADU process with pre-approved design program
The city will partner with RRM Design Group to streamline the Accessory Dwelling Unit creation process and boost affordable housing options.
City Hall
Redlands City Council agenda: June 17, 2025
Agenda includes a contract for homeless street medicine services, a mid-biennium budget review and a contract for Accessory Dwelling Unit design plans.
Environment
Air board rejects proposed rules phasing out gas-powered appliances
Redlands, along with other Inland Empire cities, had voiced strong opposition to the amendments.
Housing
Redlands rezones land for 2,300 homes to meet state housing mandate
City Council advances major plan despite environmental impacts flagged in new report
City Hall
Redlands City Council approves $205M bond issuance for Plymouth Village upgrades
The tax-exempt bonds will help fund renovations at HumanGood senior living communities, including Plymouth Village located in Redlands.
City Hall
Redlands to test Emergency Alert System on June 16
Residents are encouraged to sign up for alerts to receive critical updates during wildfires, floods, evacuations, and other public safety emergencies.
Redlands Chamber
New developments, headquarter updates and job efforts highlighted at Redlands State of the City
City leaders highlight public safety upgrades, new developments and job efforts at annual State of the City
City Hall
Redlands City Council agenda: June 3, 2025
Agenda includes authorization of $4.1M in homelessness resolution agreements, in-kind support for the Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival, and an $820K purchase of portable radios for police.
Warehouses
Redlands Planning Commission to consider citywide warehouse ban
Commission directs staff to study prohibition, grandfathering and buffer zones in 4-2 vote after debate over logistics growth and zoning loopholes
Development
Tree removal begins at historic England Grove ahead of replanting
784 new orange trees and water-efficient irrigation system to follow, with city taking ownership by August
City Hall
New speed limits coming to 55 Redlands streets after traffic safety study
New state law allows cities to factor in pedestrian and cyclist safety — not just driver speed — when setting speed limits.
City Hall
Redlands reopens warehouse debate amid community pressure
Planning Commission to revisit city rules and weigh stronger limits or possible prohibition on new distribution centers.