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Good morning to you Murrieta! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $13 million expansion could reshape Murrieta's defense-tech future
  • How Murrieta Valley finally snapped its four-game losing streak
  • Murrieta residents felt this 3.1 quake—did you notice it?

Also on today's calendar: High School Open House and FREE Tuition Drawing and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Clearing and showers around, with a high of 67 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and cool, temps: high: 72, low: 47.
  • Wednesday: Sunny and warmer, with a high of 82 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Attalon Invests Nearly $13 Million in U.S. Sapphire Production (mychesco.com) — A major defense supplier is pouring nearly $13 million into expanding sapphire manufacturing at its Murrieta facility, strengthening the city's role in high-tech military production. The project, backed by years of federal and private investment championed by Rep. Ken Calvert, is expected to boost local manufacturing capacity, infrastructure and technical jobs tied to advanced defense systems.
   

• Flag football Recap: Murrieta Valley Puts Losing Streak Behind Them (maxpreps.com) — Murrieta Valley's flag football team snapped its four-game skid with a 12-0 shutout, moving to a winning 8-7 record and giving local fans something to cheer about. The Nighthawks next face Temecula Prep again on Saturday morning, offering Murrieta supporters another chance to see if the team can build on this momentum.
   

• Earthquake of magnitude 3.1 detected close to San Jacinto in Riverside County on Oct. 11 (pressenterprise.com) — Murrieta residents were among those who reported feeling a 3.1 magnitude earthquake early Sunday morning centered near San Jacinto, according to the USGS. While shaking was described as weak and no damage was reported, locals can still submit felt reports online to help scientists better understand how quakes are experienced across Riverside County communities.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My old neighborhood is a phenomenal neighborhood for trick or treating.
    It's a tract community that embraces the excitement of the event. We all welcomed the folks who came from other places to join in the celebration. … (Nextdoor Copper Canyon)
  • ⚠️ Magnitude 3.12 earthquake reported
    Oct 11 at 1:04 AM PDT: 3.12 magnitude earthquake occurred near San Jacinto, CA. More than 58 neighbors felt it. (Nextdoor )
  • Panda Express Ca&c posted a job opening for Cook (P1-1383512-4) in Murrieta. Apply here.
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker Associate in Murrieta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Murrieta here.

🗞 Nearby News

Temecula

  • 1 Person Seriously Hurt in Temecula Crash on State Route 79 (pacificattorneygroup.com)
  • King football team uses clock-eating ground attack to beat Temecula Valley (modbee.com)
  • Update: Full containment now attained for Carancho Fire in Riverside County (sacbee.com)

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Ok Murrieta! 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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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