🌱 How a $53 million road plan could reshape driving east of Menifee
Menifee, California Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Menifee! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a $53 million road plan could reshape driving east of Menifee
- How Menifee fits into Riverside County’s high-stakes 2026 primary map
Also on today's calendar: Cornerstone's Annual Wildomar 5K/10K and 3 more events.
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 94 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Clearing and very warm, temps: high: 94, low: 52.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• RivCo Board Approves List of Proposed Road Projects Eligible for State Funds (mynewsla.com) — A major reconstruction of Domenigoni Parkway just east of Menifee is among 70 Riverside County road projects now vying for $53 million in state SB 1 funds. County supervisors unanimously approved the application list, which targets repairs and upgrades on key commuter routes, with grant decisions expected later this summer that could affect future driving conditions for Menifee-area residents. 
• Real-Time Results: Riverside County Primary Election 2026 (patch.com) — Menifee voters are part of a newly drawn 40th Congressional District, where two incumbent Republicans and several challengers are battling for spots in November’s general election. Riverside County’s live 2026 primary results also cover a crowded governor’s race featuring Sheriff Chad Bianco and competitive contests for other congressional seats, county supervisors, and a Murrieta Valley school board vacancy.
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★ Featured events ★
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Cornerstone's Annual Wildomar 5K/10K →
Marna O'Brien Park, 20505 Palomar St, Wildomar
8:00 am -
Doggy Jogger 5K (Pour Decisions Summer Series) →
Kompoocha - Plant Based Cafe & Kombucha Bar, 42065 Zevo Dr, Temecula
8:00 am -
Wild-O-Market Space →
Wildomar's Market, 23580 Glazebrook Rd, Wildomar
3:00 pm -
Future Stars 360 Soccer Camp →
Canyon Hills Community Park, 34360 Canyon Hills Rd, Lake Elsinore
9:00 am -
Fall 2026 Recreational Soccer League Registration →
Lake Elsinore
9:00 am -
Plateau Palooza Debuts at the Santa Rosa Plateau with "Lemonade & Canvas" Opening Night →
39400 Clinton Keith Road Murrieta,
5:00 pm
Saturday June 6
Sunday June 7
Monday June 8
Tuesday June 23
Saturday June 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello neighbors.
I would like to take time to thank our local Menifee Fire Department. I have been paralyzed for 37 years. I have lived alone for the majority of… (Nextdoor Menifee Hills II) - We’re on our way to Southern Oregon to pick up my granddaughter for summer break .
We decided to include the dogs (my daughters) in the trip. We’re in the Grapevine & they finally “relaxed” it’s going to be a longggg trip ! (Nextdoor Menifee East of 215)
- Living Spaces posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist (Part Time) in Menifee. Apply here.
- City of Menifee California posted a job opening for Police Officer (Lateral/Academy Graduate) in Menifee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Menifee here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wildomar
- Election Day In Lake Elsinore, Wildomar: What's On The Ballot For June 2 Primary (patch.com)
- Some Riverside County transportation projects closer to actuality with new Traffic Relief Plan (pressenterprise.com)
Perris
- Details Released In Perris Skydiving Crash That Killed Man From Tahiti (patch.com)
- 5 things to watch for on Election Day in the Inland Empire (dailybulletin.com)
- Brody Roa Shines in Return to Sprint Car Racing With Second-Place Finish in the Salute to Indy (speedwaydigest.com)
Murrieta
- Reps. Ken Calvert, Young Kim Lead In 40th Congressional District Primary Race (patch.com)
Ok Menifee! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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