Downtown Redlands, CA

This is a friendly reminder that Orange Street at the rail crossing will be closed to through traffic beginning Friday, October 16 at 7 p.m. to Monday, October 19 at 5 a.m. for work on the Redlands Passenger Rail Project. For more information visit goSBCTA.com/arrow or call 877-55-SBCTA.

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Fire ignited in ruptured gas line, no structures damaged A gas line leak ignited in downtown Redlands Tuesday as crews worked to repair the ruptured line, causing minor damage to a piece of excavation equipment. No structures were damaged and no injuries were reported. The Redlands Fire Department responded to the leak near the intersection of Third Street and Shopper’s Lane at about 9:40 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6. ... Upon arrival, firefighters found a ruptured gas line that had been struck by a contractor working in the area. Southern California Gas Company arrived shortly before the Fire Department and began assessing the situation. Firefighters remained on scene to assist the Gas Company and to provide for public safety. At about 1:15 p.m., as Gas Company crews attempted to clamp the ruptured line, the gas ignited. Additional fire crews were called to the scene to assist in structure protection and suppression efforts. Shortly after 2 p.m., Gas Company crews were able to control the leak by placing a clamp on the line near Stuart Avenue. An excavator sustained minor damage as a result of the fire. Fire crews remained on scene for an additional 30 minutes to ensure all residual gas was evacuated from the line. Southern California Gas Company crews remain on scene to repair the damaged line.

Redlands voters! Look out for your ballot next week. All registered voters will be receiving a ballot in the mail in this election so keep an eye out. For more information about voting in the November 3 election visit https://www.sbcountyelections.com/Elections/2020/1103.aspx

Due to a planned demonstration in downtown Redlands - after consulting with local businesses - the City of Redlands has cancelled the outdoor State Street dining event for Saturday, Sept. 26. The City supports the constitutional right of all citizens to peacefully assemble. Redlands Police will be on hand to ensure the safety and welfare of residents and businesses.

Make sure you’re registered to vote in the November 3 election! Visit www.registertovote.ca.gov to register today.

Despite keeping a balanced budget every year for the past 12 years, the City is facing an almost $6 million deficit and the scope of Redlands’ needs is greater than the current resources available. Measure T on the November 3 ballot would provide locally-controlled funds to preserve public safety, maintain city services and repair local infrastructure. Watch this video to learn more about Measure T and visit www.CityofRedlands.org/MeasureT.

The Saturday Morning Certified Farmers Market is excited to announce its expansion to include a total of 25 farmers and vendors. The Market offers items that range from delicious locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables, to delectable desserts and sweet breads. Come say hello to the vendors you already know and love and meet the new additions to our Farmers Market Family. The Saturday Morning Certified Farmers Market is open from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. year-round (excluding holidays). We are located in the parking lot off of Redlands Blvd between 5th and 6th streets in Historic Downtown Redlands. For more information about the Farmers Market visit: https://www.cityofredlands.org/saturday-morning-farmers-mar

Market Match is available at the Redlands Saturday Morning Certified Farmers Market. Come visit us every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. off of Redlands Blvd between 5th and 6th streets.

San Bernardino County Interim Health Officer Dr. Gustafson advises county residents who live near areas affected by the El Dorado Fire to stay alert to changing... smoke levels and be prepared to act accordingly. The Health Officer has not advised businesses or other operations to close or release staff. They should, however, stay alert to local conditions and take appropriate action based on the Health Advisory. View the health advisory on our website: https://wp.sbcounty.gov/dph.

Proposed Redlands polling places for 2020 Presidential Election As a result of the public health emergency from the COVID-19 pandemic, the State of California e...nacted a series of executive orders and bills aimed to ensure the 2020 Presidential General Election is accessible, secure and safe for voters and election workers alike. While many voters will be using a vote-by-mail option, the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters has worked to secure countywide polling places for this election. Due to public health precautions, many of the polling places used in past elections are not available to the Registrar of Voters for this election. To address the loss of about half of the facilities, polling places used in this election will be open for four days Saturday, Oct. 31, through Tuesday, Nov. 3. Prior to finalizing polling place assignments for the 2020 Presidential General Election, the Registrar of Voters has prepared a Proposed List of Polling Places and a map of these locations. Proposed Polling Places in Redlands include: American Legion Post 650, 1532 Church St. Joslyn Senior Center, 21 Grant St. Redlands Community Center, 111 W. Lugonia Ave. Redlands United Church of Christ, 168 Bellevue Ave. University of Redlands, Orton Center, 1200 E Colton Ave. Afull list of ProposedPolling Places is available for review at www.sbcountyelections.com///List_ProposedPollingPlaces.pdf. A Map of Proposed Polling Places is available at www.sbcountyelections.com//1103/MapofProposedPollingPlaces. Written public comments will be accepted for 10 days, through 5 p.m. on Sept. 11, 2020, by email at [email protected], by fax at (909) 387-2022, and by mail or in-person at 777 E. Rialto Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92415. The Registrar of Voters will consider all written public comments received by 5 p.m. on Sept. 11, 2020, and adjust the polling places to the extent deemed appropriate before finalizing the polling place assignments. For more information, visit https://www.sbcountyelections.com///1103/PublicReview.aspx To view the ROV page, click the link below. https://www.sbcountyelections.com///1103/PublicReview.aspx City of Redlands press releases and other information are available on the City’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cityofredlands or on the City’s website at www.cityofredlands.org/.