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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Bernardino County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Behavioral Health Services Act 2026-2029 Integrated Plan
The county is set to accept a $10.47 million federal Mental Health Block Grant from the state for 2026-2028, supporting community mental health services countywide.
Storm Recovery Fee Waivers
With a Super El Niño forecast for winter 2026, the Flood Control District wants to keep emergency procurement authority to prevent flooding, landslides and debris flows in Lytle Creek, Wrightwood, Oak Glen, Forest Falls and Seven Oaks.
Animal Shelter Operations and Euthanasia Policies
The Board extends its emergency procurement authority to cope with the sudden loss of the Apple Valley Animal Shelter, which the Town canceled effective September 2025. High Desert animal care capacity remains strained.
Proposed Behavioral Health Campus in Victorville
The county can now condemn a permanent access easement from OK Enterprise LLC for the behavioral health treatment campus in Victorville. The county offered $99,000; a supervisor pushed back about devaluing the owner's land and asked staff to study shifting the easement east.
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Strike Staffing
Teamsters Local 1932 workers at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center have noticed a strike for October 27. The Board gave the hospital CEO power to spend up to $20 million on temp staffing agencies so patient care continues during the walkout.
Law Enforcement Transparency and Accountability
Multiple residents urged the Board to revisit — and cancel or ban — the county's Flock automatic license plate reader cameras, arguing a private company is holding residents' movement data. The topic hasn't been agendized since 2024 and speakers asked for it to come back.
Child Welfare and Family Services Oversight Concerns
Several community advocates and parents testified regarding alleged systemic failures, racial disparities, and procedural violations within the Children and Family Services (CFS) department, demanding independent audits and withholding of increased funding.
Countywide Unmanned Aerial Support Program Expansion
The Board of Supervisors discussed the expansion of drone programs across the Sheriff's Department and County Fire, highlighting how unmanned aerial systems improve first responder safety and emergency response times.