Extreme Heat Warning issued for Inland Empire; Redlands opens cooling centers
National Weather Service forecasts temperatures up to 110 degrees through Monday as city offers air-conditioned spaces, free water and summer activities.
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Warehousing
Redlands planners advance "warehouse ban" with industry-backed revisions
Commissioners voted 5-1 to move the proposal forward after debating whether existing warehouses should be allowed to add truck docks and increase building height.
Government
Deadline extended for applications to Municipal Utilities/Public Works Commission
Commission advises city leaders on public works projects, utilities and infrastructure planning
Warehousing
Warehouse ban proposal allows more docks, taller buildings at existing warehouses
Redlands Planning Commission will weigh details of a proposed warehouse ban during a public hearing Tuesday, May 12.
Redlands City Council
Redlands weighs local response to food insecurity
City leaders debated whether Redlands should fund food assistance directly or focus on coordinating nonprofits as state and federal food programs face continued uncertainty, funding reductions and tighter eligibility rules.
Arts & Entertainment
Redlands adopts first-ever Arts and Culture Master Plan
Council approves roadmap outlining funding strategies, community priorities and economic potential of the arts.
Redlands City Council
Redlands City Council agenda: May 5, 2026
Agenda includes a report from the food security task force and in-kind support approvals.
Redlands City Council
Redlands moves forward with smaller water, wastewater rate hikes
City Council begins the public hearing process as officials cite infrastructure costs and environmental risks.
Redlands City Council
Redlands limits city support for new events
Council votes 4-1 to restrict applications for in-kind support to existing events, citing $500,000 annual cost
Development
Whole Foods approved for north Redlands center
City Council unanimously backs The Marketplace, a 71,400-square-foot retail project at Lugonia Avenue and Tennessee Street
Redlands City Council
Redlands City Council agenda: April 21, 2026
Agenda includes a water rate increase notice, in-kind support updates and opioid settlement funds.
Warehousing
Redlands delays decision on warehouse ban
Commissioners seek more detail on rebuilding rules, height limits and protections for entitled projects; more than 1 million square feet of warehouse space is currently available in Redlands
Government
Ordinance to ban warehouses back to Planning Commission
Redlands Planning Commission agenda: April 14, 2026