Added illegal fireworks fines put aside
The Wildomar City Council heard quarterly reports for fire, police, code enforcement and library departments and a mid-year budget report at its Feb. 7 regular meeting. They tabled a first offense $1,000 illegal fireworks fine request.Riverside Sheriff Lt. Mike Portillo said his deputies, contracted with the city, answered over 4,000 calls during the last quarter of 2022 with most of those dealing with larceny or theft. In other crimes, deputies seized over 500 lbs. of marijuana at five grows. Officers issued 168 traffic citations and responded to one fatal accident. Sheriff’s Outreach teams contacted 11 homeless persons while code enforcement officers took out several homeless camps. He recommended the council consider hiring another motor de
