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π± Patch AM: Why are Temecula school board members accusing a colleague of spying?
Also, don't miss Business Coffee Connection on the Temecula Patch calendar

Greetings Temecula! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why are Temecula school board members accusing a colleague of spying?
- Why Temecula leaders are lining up against a new powerline project
Also on today's calendar: Business Coffee Connection and 12 more events.
Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Very hot with sunshine, with a high of 103 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Sunshine and very hot, temps: high: 104, low: 66.
- Wednesday: Blazing sunshine and very hot, with a high of 99 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Temecula school board members accuse colleague of placing listening device under desk (abc7.com) — Temecula parents and students may want to know that two Temecula Valley Unified school board members allege a colleague hid an electronic device under their desk during a recent closed-session meeting, prompting a sheriff's investigation. The district has declined comment so far, while the accused members have not responded publicly to media inquiries.
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• The Vista Irrigation District October Update (northcountydailystar.com) — Temecula's mayor, city council, Visit Temecula Valley, and local winegrowers are among many officials and groups opposing SDG&E's proposed Golden Pacific Powerlink transmission project, citing risks to water, fire safety, and communities. Vista Irrigation District will hold a key special meeting October 14 to consider a formal opposition stance, while also announcing leadership changes on its board and upcoming general manager retirement.
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📸 Around Temecula
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Temecula
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★ Featured events ★
- Business Coffee Connection →
29992 Hunter Rd, Murrieta
8:00 am - Grace Presbyterian Church Annual Fall Festival →
Grace Presbyterian Church, 31143 Nicolas Rd, Temecula
11:00 am - Fallbrook Wine Fest →
Ross Lake Lavender Farm, 40055 Ross Rd, Fallbrook
12:00 pm - Fallbrook Wine Fest →
Daily Blooms Farm, 40055 Ross Road, Fallbrook 92028,
12:00 pm - Fall Festival of Gems and Minerals →
Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society, 123 W Alvarado St, Fallbrook
9:00 am - The Fall Home Garden Show →
Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
10:00 am - Open House and Harvest Party →
930 N State St, Hemet
10:00 am
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Sunday October 18
Saturday October 24
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Other local events
- October Business Mixer Temecula Valley Business Network →
The Nook, 43357 Business Park Dr, Temecula
9:30 am - BiblioBabble Book Club →
30600 Pauba Rd, Temecula
11:00 am - The Vine FM's Socktober Sock Drop #2 →
WSDM WATER (+ nugget ice) @ Los Alamos, 39872 Los Alamos Rd, Murrieta
4:00 pm - All in Good Fun Game Night →
Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Rd, Temecula
6:00 pm - Live Music this Weekend October 9-11, 2026 →
Fazeli Cellars Winery, 37320 De Portola Rd, Temecula
1:30 pm - Will Downing and Marion Meadows with Alex Bugnon →
Thornton Winery Concert Series, 32575 Rancho California Rd, Temecula
7:00 pm - Blooms, Briar Rose & Bingo →
Briar Rose Winery, 41720 Calle Cabrillo, Temecula
2:30 pm - The Vine FM's Christian Business Mixer →
Breakfast Club of Temecula, 30520 Rancho California Rd, Temecula
5:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Tuesday October 13
📣 Temecula Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Temecula PatchAM possible:
- Humble Somm — (951) 904-1476
- Pet Lodge at Old Town — (951) 693-3088
- Summerhill Tax Services — (951) 677-9909
- The Exercise Coach — (951) 419-4119
- Jazz at The Merc — (866) 866-6538
- Weatherly Plumbing — (951) 551-0527
- WebVillage Marketing — (951) 972-8870
- The Bornemann Theatre — (760) 532-1160
- Bark & Mane of Temecula — 9515010414
- Corona Junk Removal & Property Maintenance LLC — (951) 363-5120
- Trusted Business Partners — (951) 215-2020
- Topfomind AI
- Celestial Solar & Water Systems, Inc — (858) 790-2700
- Majestic Pool Construction — (951) 326-8183
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Found a beautiful lab off Meadows and deportola.
If this is your baby Call me at 951-401-3930. Rick. Please bring proof. Pictures help. If he has been abandoned. We will be happy to take care… (Nextdoor Paloma Del Sol) - This beautiful boy was found on the corner of Camino Del Vino and Monte De Oro at about 7:45 pm on Saturday, October 3rd.
He has an air tag in his collar but no identification tags. I hope someone is looking for him, please message me if it's you! (Nextdoor Wine Country Central)
- LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Temecula. Apply here.
- EMD Group posted a job opening for Temecula Distribution Manager in Temecula. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Temecula here.
🗞 Nearby News
Murrieta
- CPR Auto Glass Repair Expands Service Offerings to Include Specialized Office Chair Repair for Murri (briefingwire.com)
- Broth Microdilution Susceptibility Panels Market Forecast to 2035: AMR Surveillance and Biopharma QC Drive Growth (indexbox.io)
- Murrieta Fire & Rescue honors excellence, promotions, years of service (canyonlakeinsider.com)
Fallbrook
- Fallbrook man arrested after deputies find meth and firearms (sandiegocountynews.com)
- Friday's temperature hit 100 or higher in nearly 20 San Diego County communities (sandiegouniontribune.com)
Ok Temecula! 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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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