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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Eastvale public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Mayoral appointment
Only one candidate filed for the District 3 council seat, so the council used state election law to appoint him directly instead of running an uncontested November vote. Residents in District 3 won't cast a ballot for this seat, and no write-in candidates can file now.
Local Economic Growth and Shopping Center Activity
Shopping center visits are up across the city, with 2.6 million non-resident visits in June. New restaurants and shops are opening, the city's unique zip code bill advanced in the Senate, and regional Olympic preparations are ramping up — all good news for sales tax revenue.
Anonymous Code Enforcement Complaints on Trash Cans
Resident Paul Clintworth said he was cited for visible trash bins that have sat in the same spot for years, while nearly every neighbor's bins are visible too. He argued anonymous complaints breed neighbor conflict and asked the council to look at the policy.
Santa Ana Riverbed wildfire fuel reduction
The city is seeking up to $950,000 in CAL FIRE grant money to clear dry vegetation in the riverbed that could fuel wildfires near homes in Eastvale and Norco.
Rising traffic collisions and distracted driving
Collisions cluster at Limonite/Hamner, Eastvale Gateway, Archibald/Limonite, and other intersections, mostly Thursdays through Saturdays between rush hours. The sheriff's traffic team continues grant-funded distracted driving operations, citing six motorcyclists and running a DUI checkpoint screening 757 vehicles in May.
Federal ZIP code relief legislation
The council backed a federal bill by Senator Joni Ernst that would give Eastvale its own ZIP code — fixing address confusion, insurance rates, and identity issues from sharing ZIPs with neighboring cities.
Delinquent trash bills on the tax roll
Trash rates are going up 4% plus an extra $0.33 per home — residential bills rise from $36.22 to $37.99 monthly. Councilmember Rigby flagged concern that the 'extraordinary' adjustment clause could be invoked annually for the remaining contract term.
Measure A extension without sunset
In his regional report, Lorimore said RCTC voted to extend the half-cent Measure A sales tax indefinitely with no sunset — putting it on the November ballot. He was the only commissioner to vote against it, citing the lack of an end date.
April 2026 crime trends and retail theft enforcement
Aggravated assaults, residential thefts, and mail thefts all dropped year over year, but commercial thefts ticked up. Deputies ran proactive operations, arresting nine people for retail theft at Eastvale Gateway and running DUI and distracted-driving enforcement.
Elected Official Legal Case
A San Bernardino city councilmember is facing a trial in July for eavesdropping. She's claiming she's exposing corruption and that powerful forces are trying to silence her.
City Manager Performance Evaluation
Eastvale's City Manager is under the microscope after a job offer elsewhere sparked some drama. He's asking for time to clear the air, especially with family matters involved, while the city council figures out his performance.
Administrative Contract Approvals and Purchasing Thresholds
Review of administrative contracts executed under the city manager's updated purchasing authority limits.
Economic Development Recognition
Eastvale is getting recognized by a state organization for doing a great job attracting businesses and growing the local economy. This means the city is on the right track for economic success!
Mayoral election
Eastvale just elected its youngest mayor ever, Jocelyn Yow! She's also the first woman of color to hold the position in California, making history.
New Mayor
Eastvale just elected its youngest mayor ever, and she's also the first Malaysian-born mayor in the city's history! Jocelyn Yow is breaking barriers and bringing a fresh perspective to local leadership.
New Mayor Elected
Eastvale just elected its youngest mayor ever, a Malaysian-American politician who's also the youngest in California history. This marks a significant shift in local leadership with a fresh, young face at the helm.
Community Satisfaction
Eastvale residents are weighing in on city services and overall quality of life. The latest community satisfaction study results are out, giving us a peek into how people are feeling about their hometown.
Fire Department Leadership
Eastvale's fire department is getting a new leader for its operations division. Chief Jeffery Veik is taking the helm, promising a new era of safety for the city.
Leadership Selection
Eastvale's city leadership just got a shake-up! New faces are stepping into the mayor and mayor pro-tem roles, meaning they'll be steering the ship and making big calls for the city this year.
Severance Package
Eastvale's ex-city manager walked away with a hefty $62,772 severance package. Is this a good use of taxpayer money?