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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Riverside County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Proposed child care special district (AB 2083)
A bill to create a Moreno Valley Parish child care special district has improved through amendments but still falls short on LAFCO process, according to staff and CalLAFCO, which continues to oppose it. LAFCO's legislative committee will review the bill before any position is taken.
Murrieta school telescope project
$100,000 in Third District funds will permanently mount two large telescopes at an elementary school in unincorporated Murrieta — the first telescope on a public school in the county — with live streaming of solar observations planned.
College readiness gap in the Inland Empire
Only about 48% of Inland Empire students complete A-G coursework even though 88% graduate. District 5's college committee is countering this with a commitment day, college panels, and an April 23 forum at Beaumont High School.
Youth in Government Day
Students across four districts job-shadowed county employees in January to explore government careers. Commissioners reported strong experiences and suggested improving the mentor-to-student ratio next time.
2026 Annual Youth Summit Planning
The Youth Commission's biggest event of the year is set for April 17, 2026 at Mead Valley Community Center. Commissioners voted on what topics the summit will cover, landing on financial literacy, the college experience, and career pathways — issues students themselves flagged as most important.
Arts Education Outreach — California State Summer School for the Arts
A public commenter said Riverside County students are underrepresented at the state's summer arts school and asked the youth commissioners to help spread the word. Applications close at the end of February, and about half of attendees get full scholarships.