🌱 Family seeks answers after woman found dead off Highway 74 near Hemet
Hemet, California Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Hemet! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Family seeks answers after woman found dead off Highway 74 near Hemet
Also on today's calendar: The History Of Jack Rabbit Trail and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Hot; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 105 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Very hot; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 109, low: 70.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and very hot, with a high of 109 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Perris mom mysteriously found dead in Riverside County ditch — as family demands answers (amedpost.com) — A Perris mother was found dead in a ditch off Highway 74 near Hemet, and investigators are probing whether a hit-and-run was involved. Her family, unconvinced by early explanations, is pleading for witnesses to come forward and help them understand what happened and find accountability. 
📸 Around Hemet
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Upcoming Events in
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Book Fair in the LIbrary
Rancho Viejo Middle School Hemet, CA 92545
8:30 am -
Hemet City Council Meeting
Hemet San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce Hemet City Council Chambers 450 E. Latham Hemet (Parking at Rear of Building and Entrance)
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Book Fair in the LIbrary
Rancho Viejo Middle School Hemet, CA 92545
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HSJVC Chamber Mixer -
Hemet San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce 615 N San Jacinto St #3101, Hemet, CA 92543
5:30 pm -
PICTURE DAY
Rancho Viejo Middle School Hemet, CA 92545
7:50 am -
Carol's Kitchen FREE Hot Lunches
Hemet San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce Hemet United Methodist Church 530 S. Buena Vista Street Hemet, CA 92543
11:30 am -
Back To School Night
McSweeny Elementary School Hemet, CA 92543
5:00 pm -
Weekly Golf Fundraiser - Valley Community Pantry
Hemet San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce Golden Era Golf Course 19871 Gilmore Springs Road San Jacinto, CA 92583
8:00 am -
The History Of Jack Rabbit Trail →
Beaumont Woman's Club Community Center, 306 E 6th St, Beaumont
6:30 pm -
Retro 5K (Stroller/Dog/Beginner Friendly Fun Run!) | Temecula. CA →
Relentless Brewing Company, 42030 Avenida Alvarado, Temecula
8:00 am
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Book Fair in the LIbrary
Rancho Viejo Middle School Hemet, CA 92545
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Hemet HS Back to School Night
Helen Hunt Jackson College Prep High School & Family Tree Learning Center Hemet, CA 92544
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Fire Drill #1/EQ Drill #1
Bautista Creek Elementary School Hemet, CA 92544
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San Jacinto Elementary (TK) Back to School Night
San Jacinto Unified San Jacinto, CA 92583
11:50 am
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Wildomar Car Show
Our Annual Wildomar Car Show is back and will take place this year on SEPTEMBER 19, 2026 from 10am-2pm! This annual event welcomes all in our... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Free adoptions at Petsmart!
We are here until 2pm! All animals are spayed, vaccinated, and chipped! 2153 W. Florida Ave Hemet. (Nextdoor Mary Henley Park) - Does anyone want free kittens?
A cat had kittens on my front yard, my family is allergic to cats so unfortunately I cannot house them here. (Nextdoor The Presidents Tract)
- Sizzler USA Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Salad Bar Attendant in Hemet. Apply here.
- Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Hemet. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hemet here.
🗞 Nearby News
San Jacinto
- IE Varsity's Week 0 roundup: Vista del Lago rolls past Silverado in season opener (fresnobee.com)
- Soboba departments celebrate new digs (hsjchronicle.com)
- Consider one of these cute dogs for adoption (menifee247.com)
Menifee
- Football roundup: Heritage, Santa Rosa Academy win season openers (menifee247.com)
- City Council candidate Madrid's residency status under investigation (menifee247.com)
- Schultz named Superintendent/President Emeritus at MSJC (menifee247.com)
Banning
- Human Remains Found In RivCo, Man Booked On Suspicion Of Murder: Police (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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