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🌱 See which new league Hemet High football will battle in this fall.

Coming up on the Hemet Patch calendar: Temecula Valley Record Fair

Thursday August 20th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hi there, Hemet! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. β˜€οΈ

In today's newsletter:

  • See which new league Hemet High football will battle in this fall.
  • What 100% containment of the Taffle Fire really means for Hemet.

Also on today's calendar: Temecula Valley Record Fair and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Hot; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 102 and low of 68 degrees. 🌢 Hot!
  • Friday: Hot; breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 102, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Hot; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 104 and low of 65 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ Refresher on new Inland high school football leagues for the 2026 season (pressenterprise.com) β€” Hemet High's football team is shifting from the Sunbelt League to the Inland Valley League as part of a broad Inland high school realignment for 2026. The piece walks through which leagues changed, who moved where, and what that means for upcoming matchups across the region.
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β€’ Update: Taffle Fire in Riverside County hits full containment by Wednesday afternoon (sanluisobispo.com) β€” A wildfire that started Aug. 14 about five miles southeast of Hemet has burned 77 acres but reached 100% containment by Wednesday afternoon. Fire officials explain that while flames may still burn inside the lines, the perimeter is secured and the blaze is no longer expected to spread.
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    Friday August 21
  • 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
  • Book Fair in the LIbrary
    Rancho Viejo Middle School Hemet, CA 92545
    8:30 am
  • Friday Morning Fuel
    Hemet San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce 615 N San Jacinto St #3101, Hemet, CA 92543
    9:00 am
  • Saturday August 22
  • 2026 Concerts Under The Stars β†’
    Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre, 27400 Ramona Bowl Rd, Hemet
    12:00 pm
  • Monday August 24
  • Book Fair in the LIbrary
    Rancho Viejo Middle School Hemet, CA 92545
    8:30 am
  • Calling All Singers - Harmoneers Chorale
    Hemet San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce Call for information and Location!
    9:15 am
  • San Dimas Baseball & McKinley Invitational Golf Tournament
    Hemet San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce South Hill Country Club 2655 S. Citrus Street, West Covina, CA 91791
    10:00 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

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πŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Thursday August 20
  • Book Fair in the LIbrary
    Rancho Viejo Middle School Hemet, CA 92545
    8:30 am
  • Rose Salgado Elementary - Family Movie Night
    San Jacinto Unified San Jacinto, CA 92583
    4:00 pm
  • De Anza Elementary Back to School Night
    San Jacinto Unified San Jacinto, CA 92583
    4:00 pm
  • WVHS Frosh/Soph Football vs Capistrano Valley
    Helen Hunt Jackson College Prep High School & Family Tree Learning Center Hemet, CA 92544
    4:00 pm

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πŸͺ§ Patch Classifieds

  • Wildomar Car Show
    Our Annual Wildomar Car Show is back and will take place this year onΒ SEPTEMBER 19, 2026 from 10am-2pm! This annual event welcomes all in our... (More info)

πŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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    A baby was found in a parking lot in Hemet all by its little self crying. Baby will be registered today for her vaccines and spaying appt. If you… (Nextdoor Mary Henley Park)
  • Hello neighbors,
    If you are a small business owner and need exposure to reach customers. Please send me a digital flyer and I will post it on my Facebook Business… (Nextdoor Vista Way Plus)
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Hemet. Apply here.
  • Carls Jr posted a job opening for Crew Person - 2021 - #14 in Hemet. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hemet here.

πŸ—ž Nearby News

San Jacinto

  • RivCo Woman Accused Of Killing Child In DUI Crash Released From Custody (patch.com)
  • IE Varsity's previews of top Week 0 high school football games (fresnobee.com)
  • Logan Paul Selling 'Haunted LSD Ranch' Once Owned By 'Most Dangerous Man In America' (ewrestlingnews.com)

Menifee

  • Rodolfo Aguayo Named As New Menifee Assistant City Manager (patch.com)
  • Menifee Police Search For Driver Who Fatally Struck 15-Year-Old Boy Riding Electric Motor Bike (patch.com)
  • Trial for Menifee PD officer accused of sexual assault to begin Nov. 9 (menifee247.com)

Murrieta

  • Murrieta Council Joins With Temecula In Opposition Of Golden Pacific Powerlink Proposed Route (patch.com)

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