🌱 How a $30 billion traffic plan could reshape driving in Jurupa Valley
Jurupa Valley, California Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Jurupa Valley! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a $30 billion traffic plan could reshape driving in Jurupa Valley
- How early election returns could reshape Jurupa Valley’s county representation
- How Jurupa Valley fits into tonight’s most closely watched election battles
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Turning sunny; warm, with a high of 89 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 90, low: 60.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Some Riverside County transportation projects closer to actuality with new Traffic Relief Plan (sbsun.com) — Jurupa Valley drivers are included in a massive $30 billion Riverside County Traffic Relief Plan that proposes new grade separations in the city and major freeway upgrades nearby. The long-term strategy also targets pothole repairs, transit expansion, and safer bike and pedestrian routes, with officials still deciding how to fund the projects and continuing to gather public input. 
2. 2026 Election Results: Riverside County supervisors and assessor (pressenterprise.com) — Jurupa Valley voters are part of Riverside County’s closely watched District 2 supervisor race, where early returns show incumbent Karen Spiegel leading challenger Sukhbir Singh Gil. The contest could shape county decisions on homelessness and warehouse development affecting Jurupa Valley. Voters also weighed in on another supervisor seat and the powerful assessor/clerk/recorder post.
3. Real-Time Results: Riverside County Primary Election 2026 (patch.com) — Jurupa Valley voters are part of the closely watched 39th Congressional District race, where Rep. Mark Takano faces Republican challenger Steve Manos in Riverside County’s 2026 primary. The article also tracks real-time results for the high-stakes governor’s race, several other congressional contests, county supervisor seats, and a Murrieta Valley school board vacancy, with certification expected July 2.
4. Becerra's Heritage Appeals to Many Latino Voters, but Some Shrug (nytimes.com) — A Jurupa Valley voter shared how pride in Latino heritage and concern over immigration and economic pressures shaped her support for Xavier Becerra in California’s governor race. Her comments highlight how local Latino residents are weighing identity, affordability, and national politics as they cast ballots. The story situates Jurupa Valley within a broader statewide conversation about representation.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi neighbors, looking for recommendations for someone who does cakes and different types of desserts for birthday parties.
Any previous photos or Instagram pages would be appreciated. TY! (Nextdoor Homestead) - Hey neighbors!
Anyone know what happened on etiwanda near Philadelphia? The sheriff blocked off the street. (Nextdoor Homestead)
- Jurupa Unified posted a job opening for Secondary Teacher - English (Eligibility Pool for 2026-2027 School Year) #26-05 in Jurupa Valley. Apply here.
- Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Jurupa Valley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jurupa Valley here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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