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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Riverside County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Safe Sleep and SIDS Awareness
Public Health, First 5, and DPSS teamed up on a safe-sleep awareness campaign after an alarming rise in sleep-related infant deaths, urging parents to keep babies on firm surfaces and out of adult beds.
Oasis Mobile Home Park Conditions
A $5 million state grant moves forward to relocate Oasis Mobile Home Park residents to the new San Antonio del Desierto park. A housing advocate asked the county to keep residents informed and host on-site appointments.
Flock License Plate Reader Surveillance
Idyllwild residents say the Flock camera network surrounds their community with warrantless surveillance and are petitioning the county to cancel contracts and ban ALPRs in unincorporated areas.
Domestic Violence Awareness and Services
The Board proclaimed Domestic Violence Awareness Month, hearing that local law enforcement received over 7,200 domestic violence calls in 2022 and that only about a third of incidents are ever reported.
Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion
District 5 cited county data showing youth 25 and under account for roughly half of about 14,000 non-fatal self-harm injuries over three years. Its mental health committee is responding with a donation drive, a tote-bag art event, and partnerships with nonprofits.
Gavilan Hills ATV Invasion
A resident described an Instagram-organized gathering of 60+ ATVs that drove through private properties, terrorized neighbors and livestock, and said sheriff's deputies failed to respond despite repeated calls.
County Transparency and Public Records Practices
Former County Counsel attorney Kimberly Sefiane asked the board to refer the county's public records processes for independent oversight, citing delayed, circular and incomplete productions across multiple 2026 requests and past grand jury findings.
Solar glare management near March Air Reserve Base runways
Solar carports near an active military runway can create glare for pilots. The Air Force reviewed the glare study and the project must use anti-reflective coatings or textured glass to cut reflections.
Food truck encroachments and right-of-way safety at Marshall and Ellis
Jane Turner said a food truck at Ellis and Marshall repeatedly violates the county's 2025 vending ordinance, creating pedestrian and traffic hazards, and asked code enforcement to act and designate the area no-parking/no-vending.
Election integrity and Registrar of Voters transparency
A team of residents claims over 45,000 more ballots were counted in the Prop 50 election than can be reconciled with ballots cast, and wants the Registrar to answer for it. Chair Spiegel scheduled a special public meeting February 10 at 1:30 p.m. for a full explanation before all five supervisors.
Wild burro attacks in Reche Canyon
Residents reported 15 coordinated attacks on wild burros, including a donkey found beheaded the morning of the meeting, and asked the county for law enforcement help in the Badlands area.
Master wildfire management plan
A public commenter called for a countywide ban on combustible building materials in very high fire hazard zones, arguing wood-framed rebuilds repeat a deadly cycle for homeowners and firefighters.