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Also on today's calendar: Temecula Valley Garden Club Holiday Boutique and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the math teacher write "41596" on a napkin after lunch? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Elsinore's New `Opportunity Zones' Come with Profit-Making Potential (mynewsla.com) — Lake Elsinore has secured two new federal Opportunity Zone 2.0 designations, opening the door to major tax-advantaged investments along Historic Main Street, Collier Road and toward Perris. City leaders say the zones, active from 2027 to 2036, could attract businesses, create jobs and support long-term goals in the Dream Extreme 2040 economic development plan.
2. Live election results: Raman, Bass in dead heat in LA mayoral race (abc7.com) — Lake Elsinore voters are helping decide the outcome of the reconfigured 40th Congressional District, where Rep. Ken Calvert holds a notable lead over Rep. Young Kim as midterm results roll in. The broader live update tracks key California races, including governor, Los Angeles mayor and several high-profile congressional contests shaping the state's political direction.
3. Ken Calvert: Voters Chose A 'Proven, Consistent Leader' To Represent Them (patch.com) — Lake Elsinore voters are part of the newly reshaped 40th Congressional District, where Rep. Ken Calvert is holding a solid lead over Rep. Young Kim after Election Day. The article details their bitter campaign, ethics attacks exchanged by both Republicans, and how redistricting shifted the district to include most of Lake Elsinore and neighboring communities.
4. Orange County Democrats win big in congressional races (ocregister.com) — Lake Elsinore residents are part of the hotly contested 40th Congressional District, where Rep. Ken Calvert currently leads Rep. Young Kim as ballots continue to be counted. The broader piece highlights Democrats' strong performance across Orange County's congressional races, with multiple incumbents winning and candidates emphasizing affordability, corruption reform and reactions to the Trump administration.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the math teacher write "41596" on a napkin after lunch?" — Because he wanted a piece of pi(e)! (Thank you Greg S. for sending it in!)
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