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What's up Lake Elsinore! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • CHP explains what led to a deadly head-on crash on Grand Avenue.
  • What a former Lake Elsinore school janitor just admitted in court
  • How a Lake Elsinore rehab start fits Joe Musgrove's return

Also on today's calendar: RADIO PLAY! Improvised 1940's Radio from PRNIT and SITV! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 103 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 97, low: 61.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 94 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Local Residents Killed In Lake Elsinore After Motorist Steers Into Opposing Traffic: CHP (patch.com) — Two local residents died and several others were injured after a northbound Camaro crossed into oncoming traffic on Grand Avenue in Lake Elsinore Tuesday night, causing a head-on collision with a southbound Camry. CHP investigators say it's still unknown whether alcohol or drugs played a role, and surviving passengers from Lake Elsinore remain in recovery at a nearby hospital.
   

• Ex-School Janitor Admits Molesting Elsinore Girls (mynewsla.com) — A former janitor for the Lake Elsinore Unified School District has pleaded guilty to felony charges involving lewd acts on two girls and possession of child pornography, following an online tip that triggered a county investigation. He remains jailed without bail while prosecutors and the court prepare for an October sentencing that could bring a substantial prison term.
   

• Padres minors: Joe Musgrove efficient in five-plus rehab innings for El Paso (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove is nearing a return to the big-league rotation after multiple rehab starts, including an earlier outing with the Lake Elsinore Storm, the team's low Single-A affiliate. His pitch count and velocity are climbing as the Padres weigh whether he needs one more minor-league appearance before rejoining San Diego.
   

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Other local events
    Monday August 31
  • JV Flag Footbll @Rancho Cucamonga
    Perris Union High Rancho Cucamonga High School, 11801 Lark Dr, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701, USA
    4:30 pm
  • Varsity Flag Football @Rancho Cucamonga
    Perris Union High Rancho Cucamonga High School, 11801 Lark Dr, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701, USA
    6:00 pm
    • Tuesday September 1
  • YEA - Early Out Tuesday
    Perris Elementary School District Perris, CA 92570
    8:00 am
  • JV/F Girls Volleyball @Murrieta Valley
    Perris Union High Murrieta Valley High School, 42200 Nighthawk Wy, Murrieta, CA 92562, USA
    5:00 pm
  • JV Flag Football @Rancho Verde
    Perris Union High Rancho Verde High School, 17750 Lasselle St, Moreno Valley, CA 92551, USA
    5:30 pm
  • Learn to Square Dance! →
    Zion Lutheran Church & School, 1405 E Fallbrook St, Fallbrook
    6:00 pm
  • Varsity Girls Volleyball @Murrieta Valley
    Perris Union High Murrieta Valley High School, 42200 Nighthawk Wy, Murrieta, CA 92562, USA
    6:30 pm
  • Varsity Flag Football @Rancho Verde
    Perris Union High Rancho Verde High School, 17750 Lasselle St, Moreno Valley, CA 92551, USA
    7:00 pm
    • Thursday September 10
  • ☕ Business Coffee Connection - Connecting Murrieta & French Valley Businesses →
    29992 Hunter Rd, Murrieta
    9:00 am
    • Saturday September 12
  • Retro 5K (Stroller/Dog/Beginner Friendly Fun Run!) | Temecula. CA →
    Relentless Brewing Company, 42030 Avenida Alvarado, Temecula
    8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The wire on my garage broke.
    Do you have any recommendations on who could help me fix it? Thank you. (Nextdoor Lincoln Park)
  • Kirkland's, Inc. posted a job opening for Stock Team Member - Kirkland's Home - Part Time in Lake Elsinore. Apply here.
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Ok Lake Elsinore! 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: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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