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Greetings:
If you are wondering whether you missed my latest email e-blast, you likely did not, as my office spent its time working on a few other publications:
2025 Inside Temecula Newsletter: This is the City's first “Citywide Projects Edition” newsletter, which was printed and mailed to every address in Temecula. If you did not receive this newsletter in your mailbox, it is available electronically here, and we have extra copies at City Hall. Moving forward, we will produce this every January to provide Temecula residents and businesses with a snapshot of infrastructure projects recently completed or in progress for the coming year. Additionally, over the last few months, the City team created/enhanced an online Project StoryMap Webpage where you can find information about some of the more prominent projects in progress throughout the City.
2026 Temecula Magazine: This magazine is a component of our economic development strategy to showcase the City of Temecula to discerning retailers as the premier investment destination for both small and large retailers seeking growth opportunities in Southern California. We distribute it throughout the year, and at the world's largest commercial real estate/retail event in Las Vegas, ICSC, to attract new retailers to Temecula. Check it out here.
On the personnel side, I would like to congratulate Luke Watson on his well-deserved promotion from Deputy City Manager to Assistant City Manager. Luke is a Temecula Valley High School graduate and, like me, began his City of Temecula career as an intern a few decades ago. He steadily advanced to become Community Development Director, then moved to the City Manager's Department as Deputy City Manager, and is now Assistant City Manager. At the same time, I congratulate Kevin Hawkins, Assistant City Manager, on his retirement planned for May 1, concluding a distinguished 35-year career in public service spanning three agencies, including the Cities of Inglewood, San Bernardino, and ultimately Temecula, where he served for the past 13 years, initially as our Community Services Director, and then Assistant City Manager since 2021. I thank both individuals for their commitment and dedication to excellence in our great City. Read the full press release.
Finally, I am sincerely honored and humbled to be recognized by the California City Management Foundation (CCMF) with the 2026 City Manager of the Year award. I share this recognition with the Temecula City Council and the entire amazing, talented, and dedicated team of staff at the City of Temecula. This award is a reflection of the leadership of our elected officials, and the work of our entire City. You can read
more about this award in the press release issued by CCMF.
Sincerely,
Aaron Adams, City Manager
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State of the City 2026
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 7-10am
Doors Open at 7am for Nonprofit Expo & Breakfast
The Mayor's Presentation begins at 8am
Pechanga Resort Casino
Save the date for one of Temecula’s biggest events of the year! You’re invited to the 2026 State of the City Address, hosted by The Temecula Valley Chamber. Mayor Jessica Alexander will share important city updates, exciting projects, and the vision for Temecula’s future. Don’t miss it! Get your tickets at TemeculaCA.gov/SOTC.
Note: Members of the public may attend the community meeting free of charge via livestream at the Temecula Civic Center Conference Center, 41000 Main Street, Temecula, CA, or online at TemeculaCA.gov/TV. It will also be livestreamed on Frontier FiOS Channel 3, Spectrum Channel 3, City of Temecula App, Temecula TV on the Apple TV App, and Temecula TV on Roku.
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Did you check your mailbox for the Citywide Projects Edition newsletter? A printed newsletter was mailed to every household, packed with updates on current projects, timelines, and what’s coming next.
Read it online: TemeculaCA.gov/InsideTemecula
Explore the interactive project map: TemeculaCA.gov/Projects
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Weed Abatement Program
for Fire Prevention
Vegetation management is needed for effective fire prevention measures. Private property owners, including homeowners, HOAs, commercial properties and vacant landowners, are required to keep their yards and property free of hazardous vegetation throughout the year.
The City's comprehensive weed abatement webpage includes frequently asked questions, a link to report violations, and information about the weed abatement process.
Visit: TemeculaCA.gov/Weeds.
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Temecula General Plan Update:
Participate in Planning Temecula's Future
Temecula residents and businesses: Do you have comments, suggestions, concerns or feedback to share with City officials about the City of Temecula's future?
The City is updating its General Plan which addresses circulation, land use, growth management, economic development, and more.
Submit General Plan comments using the "contact us" portion of the webpage (scroll to the bottom), Contact — Temecula General Plan Update. All comments sent through this page are being compiled for consideration as the City plans for the next 20 years.
Additionally, please subscribe using the link above by sharing your email to receive notifications on future opportunities to share your ideas and review draft work products.
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Great Oak Trail will soon be powered by Solar Lights in 2026
Solar-powered lights will soon light up the Great Oak Trail, a nearly 2-mile path along Wolf Creek in south Temecula- making your evening walks and rides a little brighter.
This trail is fully separated from traffic and connects Friendship Park and Patricia H. Birdsall Sports Park.
More info TemeculaCA.gov/Trails.
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Nicolas Road Extension Open
In February, we opened the Nicolas Road extension. This road extension connected Nicolas Road to Butterfield Stage Road. This project also included constructing a new trail segment.
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New Trail Segment Along Nicolas Road
A new trail segment along Nicolas Road now connects to Butterfield Stage Road. This means trailblazers can use this trail, which is separated from the street, as a safe, traffic-free mode of transportation from Wine Country to Old Town and back.
Visit TemeculaCA.gov/Trails to view the interactive map and get all your need-to-know trail information.
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New Sidewalk Under Construction Along Pauba Road
A new sidewalk is being constructed along Pauba Road, between Elinda Road and Showalter Road. Construction activity is taking place Monday through Friday, 7am-4:30pm. Watch for intermittent lane, road, and shoulder closures until the project is completed, which is anticipated to be in April 2026.
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First Street Bridge in Old Town Closed through May 1
The First Street Bridge will be closed until May 1 to allow for underground utility work involving deep trench excavation and utility system installation. For safety, please avoid the area and follow posted construction signs.
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Parking Sensor Project in Old Town
Phase II Construction: April 2-15, Weekdays
Old Town’s growth since the adoption of the revised Old Town Specific Plan in 2010 has been exceptional. This growth has created competing demands for parking from residents, businesses, visitors, delivery providers and transportation providers (ride sharing, taxis, etc.). The City will be installing Phase II of the parking sensor project in Old Town. Phase I has been operational since February 12, 2025, and consists of 89 sensors, one in each individual parking space along Old Town Front Street from the northern arch to Main Street. Phase II will encompass the remaining public parking spaces, including the Civic Center garage and public parking lots. In the Civic Center parking garage, these sensors will provide visual indicators to indicate whether spots are occupied or vacant. Additionally, public on-street and off-street parking availability will be viewable to the public, via an app, once construction and testing are complete.
Construction will occur April 2, 2026, through April 15, 2026 (excluding the weekend). Streets will remain open during the installation. For more information regarding the City’s parking sensor project, please visit TemeculaCA.gov/Parking.
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Inclusive Social Skills
Every Wed., March 18 - April 1, 2026
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Friendship Park
44900 Temecula Lane
Families and children with disabilities, join us for social skills fun at Friendship Park!
Activities will be provided by the disABILITY Sports Foundation.
Therapists welcome and parent or caregiver participation is required.
We look forward to seeing you there! Registration will be on-site the day of the event.
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Thrive Temecula
Complimentary Workshops
Embrace a healthier and connected new year through Thrive Temecula, a free community wellness initiative designed to encourage active living, learning, and positive well-being for all ages. Thrive Temecula offers a series of complimentary workshops at no cost. Pre-registration is required to secure space. Save these dates in the Spring 2026 Season:
Mission Hands-Only CPR (12+)
APR 9 at 6 pm
MAY 30 at 11 am
Drug Awareness
APR 18 at 10 am
For more details on each workshop and to register online, please visit TemeculaCA.gov/Thrive.
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2026 Spring Break Camps
March 23 - 27
March 30 - April 3
Spring Break is just around the corner and camps are filling up fast! Don’t miss out on a season packed with fun, creativity, and adventure for your kids. From arts and dance to sports, STEM, cooking, and more. There’s something for every interest and age!
Secure your child’s place by registering at TemeculaCA.gov/Classes.
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CREATIVE & ARTS
Egg-Citing Tiny Tots - Ages 3-5.6
Bigfoot’s AMAZING Art & Anime - Ages 7-13
If I Were a Princess - Ages 4-8
DANCE, CHEER & PERFORMANCE
Swiftie" POPSTAR Dance - Ages 5-9
Barbie Dance - Ages 8-13
Temecula GLITZ Cheer - Ages 4-11
STEM & SPECIALTY
TEKnologies LEGO® - Ages 5-12
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CULINARY & LIFESTYLE
Sweet Treats Baking - Ages 7-13
International Culinary - Ages 7-13
Spa Retreat - Ages 5-9
SPORTS
Sports Saints - Ages 5-11
Basketball - Ages 8-16
First Tee Golf - Ages 5-9
Junior Golf - Ages 6-17
Jr. Pickleball - Ages 9-16
(CTC) Complete Tennis - Ages 7-16
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District Attorney PSA to Parents Regarding their Liability re: Underage E-bike Riders
Parents and guardians of e-bike riders, the Riverside County District Attorney's Office has a quick 1-minute public service announcement to help parents understand the difference between e-bikes, dirt bikes, and e-motorcycles, and a reminder that parents are liable for their children riding e-bikes (click here to watch).
(Alternative link here.)
Keeping our streets safe is a partnership between law enforcement and parents who must ensure their underage riders follow the laws of the road, wear helmets, and respect pedestrians and traffic laws.
More: TemeculaCA.gov/E-Bike.
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Care Solace
Did you know Temecula has a FREE resource to help residents navigate mental health care services and more — regardless of insurance status or income level?
The City of Temecula has partnered with Care Solace to ensure that our residents have access to assistance finding resources, support, and providers for mental health care, substance use, or other types of social services.
For more info, visit TemeculaCA.gov/Care
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Blood Drive
What if you could say that you saved a life? Or three? There is a severe national blood shortage, and the City of Temecula is doing our part to help by hosting monthly blood drives here at City Hall.
- April 8
- May 20
- June 17
- July 15
- August 26
- September 16
- October 21
- November 18
- December 16
Make an appointment at TemeculaCA.gov/BloodDrive
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Visit Temecula Valley -
Where to Go for Events in Temecula ... for Visitors and Locals Too
Did you know that visitor spending goes directly to support local businesses, and the City? Visit Temecula Valley (VTV) promotes our community as a premier destination, welcoming more than 3.4 million visitors each year. That visitor spending helps local restaurants, shops, and service providers thrive — supporting jobs and keeping dollars circulating throughout our local economy. Visitors contribute significantly to local tax revenue that supports City services, infrastructure, public safety, and quality-of-life improvements residents enjoy every day.
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ALL FROM THE HEART
All From the Heart supports local military families and veterans.
Learn more about All From The Heart.
Webpage.
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JACOB'S HOUSE
Jacob's House supports families who want to be near their loved ones in the hospital.
Learn more about Jacob's House.
Webpage.
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Connect with the City APP
Get the City App! Report a code violation, inform non-emergency police of an issue, or request clean-up of a graffiti location - all with a tap on the convenient mobile app! More than just for problems, use the app to learn about news, locate events and stay connected to social media. With the app, search City employment opportunities. You can even uncover a nearby Wi-Fi park, sit under a tree and stream Temecula TV Channel 3.
Connect with your community. City Council Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 3pm in the Council Chambers at Temecula City Hall. Meetings are televised simultaneously on Temecula TV Channel 3 on most local networks and are also available for video streaming on the City's website at TemeculaCA.gov/TV.
Discover the many ways to connect with us at TemeculaCA.gov/Social.
Sign-up to receive emails at TemeculaCA.gov/SignUp.
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