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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Bernardino County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
San Bernardino HOPE Campus Homelessness Investment
Two big homeless-services items: $2.37 million reallocated for Kaiser transitional rent services through the Office of Homeless Services, and an extension of the CityLink permanent shelter construction deadline with Water of Life Community Church to the end of 2029.
Lake Arrowhead Estates Subdivision Appeal
Residents appealed a 37-lot subdivision approval in Lake Arrowhead, raising concerns about construction traffic on narrow roads and rear yard setbacks. The board upheld the project while requiring provisions for homeowners association road maintenance.
Mercury Dry Campground Appeal
Neighbors appealed the Planning Commission's approval of a 12-site dry campground in Joshua Tree, expressing worries about rural quiet, property values, wildlife, and lack of on-site supervision. The Board denied the appeal and upheld the project with tightened restrictions on trailers and power generators.
Proposed Lone Pine Canyon Quarry Development
Residents from Wrightwood, Phelan, Pinyon Hills, and surrounding mountain communities voiced strong opposition to a proposed open-pit limestone and dolomite quarry in Lone Pine Canyon, citing severe health risks from dust and asbestos, traffic congestion on narrow evacuation routes, and potential seismic impacts on the San Andreas Fault.
San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust Establishment
The county joined a new regional housing trust to better coordinate resources and funding for housing development and preservation.