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🌱 Patch AM: How Murrieta’s city manager just earned national recognition for local leadership

Also, don't miss The Secrets Of Wildomar Book Signing on the Murrieta Patch calendar

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What's up Murrieta! 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:

  • How Murrieta's city manager just earned national recognition for local leadership
  • Where Murrieta's high school teams landed in this week's football rankings

Also on today's calendar: The Secrets Of Wildomar Book Signing and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Hot with lots of sun, with a high of 104 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 103, low: 67.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 102 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Murrieta's Justin Clifton Named 2026 City Manager Of The Year By Government Business Review Magazine (patch.com subscription) — Murrieta residents are being recognized on a national stage as City Manager Justin Clifton has been named 2026 City Manager of the Year for his leadership in economic development, infrastructure, safety, and homelessness services. City leaders credit his strategic planning and fiscal responsibility, while Clifton says the honor reflects the entire City of Murrieta team's work for the community.
   

• IE Varsity's high school football rankings, Aug. 24 (pressenterprise.com) — Several Murrieta high school football teams are featured in this week's Inland rankings, with Murrieta Valley, Vista Murrieta, Great Oak, and Murrieta Mesa all in the mix after their opening games. The list recaps last week's results and previews this Friday's matchups, including key games involving local programs that could shake up future rankings.
   

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  • Wildomar Car Show
    Our Annual Wildomar Car Show is back and will take place this year on SEPTEMBER 19, 2026 from 10am-2pm! This annual event welcomes all in our... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I have my in-laws visiting from out-of-state.
    Any suggestions on where I could take them today with air-conditioning in the Temecula/Murrieta area? Looking to get them out of the house today… (Nextdoor Copper Canyon)
  • Man with dementia lost off of Chamomile and Horsetail.
    My husband is with him and the police have been contacted. Trying to get him home safely. (Nextdoor Greer Ranch)
  • Sizzler USA Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Murrieta. Apply here.
  • David's Bridal posted a job opening for Seamstress in Murrieta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Murrieta here.

🗞 Nearby News

Temecula

  • Bark & Mane of Temecula - Temecula, CA Patch (patch.com)
  • Temecula Hosting 9/11 Remembrance On 25th Anniversary Of Terrorist Attacks (patch.com)

Menifee

  • Meet the candidate: Kyle Root, Menifee Union School District Trustee Area 3 (menifee247.com)

Lake Elsinore

  • Evacuations Ordered As Brush Fire Burns Near Lake Mathews: See Map (patch.com)
  • New Lake Elsinore Car Wash Fetches $3.4M (patch.com)

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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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