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🌱 Patch AM: Murrieta Exploring Major Expansion Of Its Boundaries, Part Of French Valley Eyed

Make time for A Celebration of Samba & Bossa Nova with Natália Spadini on the Murrieta Patch calendar

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Good morning Murrieta! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Murrieta eyes annexing Spencer's Crossing to help fund new fire station
  • How do Murrieta's top football teams rank heading into Week 0?

Also on today's calendar: A Celebration of Samba & Bossa Nova with Natália Spadini and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 102 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 98, low: 66.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 99 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Murrieta Exploring Major Expansion Of Its Boundaries, Part Of French Valley Eyed (patch.com) — Murrieta leaders are weighing a major expansion of the city's northeast boundary that could bring the Spencer's Crossing neighborhood and its 14,000 residents officially into town. A two-year feasibility study will examine whether annexing up to 3,884 acres makes financial sense, especially for funding a long-planned sixth fire station near Clinton Keith and Winchester roads without raising property tax rates.
   

• IE Varsity Football Rankings: Centennial starts No. 1 in entering the 2026 season (pressenterprise.com) — Murrieta football fans get an early look at how local powerhouses stack up, with Murrieta Valley, Vista Murrieta, Murrieta Mesa and Great Oak all featured in this year's Inland preseason rankings. The story highlights last season's records, returning stars, and this week's opening matchups, giving you a quick snapshot of where each nearby program stands heading into kickoff.
   

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    Wednesday August 19
  • Toddler Storytime In-Person
    Canyon Lake Branch Library Canyon Lake Library, Canyon Lake
    11:30 am
  • Back to School Knight
    Nicolas Valley Elementary School Temecula, CA 92592
    6:00 pm
  • Back to School Night
    Vintage Hills Elementary School Temecula, CA 92592
    6:00 pm
  • Back to School
    Alamos Elementary School (Master Calendar)-AES-1-AES Master Calendar
    6:00 pm

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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

  • Please stop shaming people who need to rehome their pets.
    I get it. It's heartbreaking to think of a pet being given away. It breaks my heart too. But what is worse is seeing the effects of animals being… (Nextdoor Ranchos)
  • Hi neighbors!
    We're looking for a dependable local resident to help with property maintenance and feeding/cleaning our horses/stalls on weekday mornings. We're… (Nextdoor Tenaja)
  • Remington Hospitality posted a job opening for Pool Cleaner in Murrieta. Apply here.
  • Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Murrieta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Murrieta here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wildomar

Temecula

  • Stake Signs Jully Poca de Oliveira as Global Boxing Ambassador (igaming.org)
  • New school in Winchester puts its focus on the arts (pressenterprise.com)
  • Will SDG&E build a powerline through Anza-Borrego State Park? (inewsource.org)

Menifee

  • Meet the candidate: Ben Diederich, Menifee City Council District 2 (menifee247.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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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