🌱 Hemet police seek tips after deadly stabbing on S. Santa Fe Street
Hemet, California Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Hemet! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Hemet police seek tips after deadly stabbing on S. Santa Fe Street
- How will Hemet’s Walmart change during this year’s big remodel?
- How Hemet’s Assembly representative is being honored for his military service
Also on today's calendar: Women in Business and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What is something you always have, but also leave behind? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 76 and low of 51 degrees.
- Saturday: A shower; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 63, low: 49.
- Sunday: A shower; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 66 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hemet Police Investigating a Fatal Stabbing on S. Santa Fe Street (crimevoice.com) — Hemet police are investigating a fatal stabbing on S. Santa Fe Street that left a man dead after an apparent burglary call earlier this month. Detectives have not released suspect or victim details and are asking anyone with information to contact Investigator Katie Rabago or submit tips through the department’s mobile app. 
• Walmart to Remodel RivCo Stores (mynewsla.com) — Hemet shoppers can expect a remodeled Walmart at 1231 S. Sanderson Avenue as part of a major statewide upgrade effort this year. The store will see improved layouts, technology, delivery options, and expanded pharmacy and vision services, though exact construction timelines haven’t been released yet.
• Jeff Gonzalez Named 2026 Veteran of the Year (ukenreport.com) — Hemet residents are part of Assembly District 36, whose representative Jeff Gonzalez has just been honored as the 2026 Veteran of the Year for his long Marine Corps service and veteran-focused work. He’s currently pushing state legislation on tax relief, retirement income, and trauma treatment for veterans, which would also affect qualifying veterans living in Hemet.
📸 Around Hemet
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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103rd Season of RAMONA
Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre, 27400 Ramona Bowl Rd, Hemet
10:30 am
Sunday April 26
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Other local events
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Carol's Kitchen FREE Hot Lunches
Hemet United Methodist Church , 530 S. Buena Vista Street , Hemet
11:30 am -
Fore a Good Cause Golf Fundraiser
Golden Era Golf Course , 19871 Gilman Springs Rd , San Jacinto
7:00 am -
Women in Business
Hemet San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce , 615 N San Jacinto St , Hemet
9:00 am -
🧩 REMOVING BARRIERS TO SERVICE - ROUND 2! 🧩
Downtown Deli & Coffee Company , 113 N Harvard St , Hemet
5:00 pm -
WhoDunIt at the Hemet Public Library
Hemet Public Library , 300 E Latham Ave , Hemet
6:00 pm -
Valley Non-Profit Network Meeting
Hemet San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce , 615 N San Jacinto St , Hemet
3:30 pm
Monday April 27
Friday May 1
Tuesday May 5
Wednesday May 6
Saturday May 9
Tuesday May 12
📣 Hemet Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Senior Summit - Healthy Valley Foundation
Hemet Public Library , 300 E Latham Ave , Hemet
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Parking For April 25
Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre , 27400 Ramona Bowl Rd , Hemet
12:00 pm -
Bilingual Storytime In-Person
San Jacinto Library , San Jacinto
4:00 pm -
Fore a Good Cause Golf Fundraiser
Golden Era Golf Course , 19871 Gilman Springs Rd , San Jacinto
7:00 am -
San Jacinto High School Spring Musical Performance
San Jacinto High School , 500 Idyllwild Dr , San Jacinto
7:00 pm
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
Monday April 27
Friday May 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 🎲 BUNCO 🎲
Does anyone belong to a Bunco group that needs a substitute for their members? I'd love to eventually be a regular player if the opportunity arises. (Nextdoor Sierra Dawn Estates South) - Hey neighbors of seven hills I am moving out of 1429 Basswood way due to mold there are three different types of mold in that house and I would make sure when they go to rinse that again that they have a certified certificate saying that is clear of
mold I want to let everybody know that be safe and God bless (Nextdoor Seven Hills)
- WinCo Foods, Inc. posted a job opening for Daytime Stocker in Hemet. Apply here.
- In N Out Burger posted a job opening for Store Associate in Hemet. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hemet here.
🗞 Nearby News
San Jacinto
- Gas Line Rupture at High School Campus Prompts Precautionary Evacuations (mynewsla.com)
Menifee
- Menifee 8th Grader Balances Top Grades, Sports And Service (patch.com)
- Menifee groups celebrate inclusion at Storm All Abilities Night (menifee247.com)
- City introduces Menifee Leaders of Tomorrow program for teens (menifee247.com)
Murrieta
- Join The Adopt-A-Street In Murrieta For Earth Day And Every Day (patch.com)
- Murrieta's Memorial Day Observance Ceremony Planned (patch.com)
Ok Hemet! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Footprints. (Thank you LAURIE T. for sending it in!)
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