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Greetings-
The City of Temecula is proud to team up with MilVet to show our appreciation and support for our deployed and active military troops, and their families. Together, we are collecting new items to create care packages that we hope will bring comfort and encouragement to those who serve and protect us.
We invite you to get involved by dropping off new items between October 12, 2025 and November 12, 2025, at participating locations throughout Temecula. A list of these locations, along with the preferred items, can be found at MilVet.org/Temecula. Your generous donations will help us assemble thoughtful care packages that can make a difference.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Raven at CEO@milvet.org. More details are below.
Thank you for your support and for helping us show our gratitude to our brave servicemen and servicewomen.
Aaron Adams,
City Manager
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Military Care Package Items
October 12 - November 12
- Letters of Support, Cards, Games
- Beef Jerky, Protein Bars
- Coffee, Powered Milk Drink Mix
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- Canned Meat
- Candy, Chewing Gum
- Nuts, Trail Mix
- Fruit Snacks
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- Lipbalm, Dental Floss
- Deodorant, Wet Wipes
- Travel Size Q-Tips
- Lotion, Shampoo
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For a complete list of donated items appreciated by our military, please visit MilVet.org/Military-Care-Packages.
We have over 60 donation drop off locations in Temecula! The full list of participating businesses with addresses and hours available is online at MilVet.org/Temecula or call 951-902-9681 for more information.
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Welcome to the ultimate family playground The City of Temecula!
Sometimes the adults and kids need their own kind of fun, and luckily, Temecula has something for everyone. Whether you’re here to work, live, or play, Temecula offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities.
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Open Commission Positions
Apply By October 17
Community members are invited to apply for the following open positions:
- Planning Commission: 5 Positions
- Old Town Local Advisory Committee: 2 Positions (1 Old Town Business and 1 Old Town Resident)
Apply by Oct 17th at TemeculaCA.gov/Commissions.
| | FREE Parking in Old Town Temecula | | |
- Senior Center Lot, Evenings, Weekends Only: 68 Spaces, 4 Handicap Spaces
- Museum Lot, 16 Spaces, 2 Handicap Spaces
- 6th Street Lot, 75 Spaces, 4 Handicap Spaces
- City Hall Front Lot, North 47 Spaces, 3 Handicap Spaces
- City Hall Front Lot, South
32 Spaces, 2 Handicap Spaces
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- Theater/Pennypickles Lot,
44 Spaces, 2 Handicap Spaces
- Old Town Parking Garage,
378 Spaces, 7 Handicap Spaces
- 1st Street Lot,
137 Spaces, 6 Handicap Spaces
- Roger Epperson Memorial Lot,
213 Spaces, 7 Handicap Spaces
- Not Marked on Map: Street/Parallel Parking on Old Town Front Street, Mercedes Street, all other side streets are free.
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Trail Lights Coming To Murrieta Creek along the Old Town Trail
between Moreno Rd. & First St.
Now through November
The trail in Old Town Temecula along Murrieta Creek is about to be lit up… literally.
Construction is happening now to install 27 new solar power generated light poles on the trail in Old Town.
Lighting up this area promotes more trail use, public safety, and outdoor activity including walking and bike/scooter/skateboard transportation.
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Nicolas Road is Almost Complete!
The Nicolas Road project, which includes the widening of Nicolas Road and a new connection from Butterfield Stage Road to Joseph Road, is getting closer to the finish line!
One of the last steps includes putting in four large culverts, funded by the Sommers Bend developers, in order to alleviate the flooding issue on this road.
Watch as Council Member James "Stew" Stewart shows the progress.
Stay tuned for the reopening date, anticipated before the end of the year!
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Update on the Hockey Rink Reconstruction
Construction is underway on a fully renewed hockey rink at Ronald Reagan Sports Park, which will get new flooring material, an arena-style roof structure, bleachers, and ADA improvements.
Currently, contractors are making progress on the roof structure and installing shade panels over the concrete bleachers. Anticipated completion is by the end of this year.
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The City of Temecula is excited to embark on the process of updating its General Plan. The General Plan serves as the guiding document for long-term growth and development.
It acts as a blueprint for the community's circulation, land use, and growth management.
What will Temecula look like in year 2050?
We need your help in shaping the City of Temecula's General Plan!
Ways to get involved:
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The General Plan sets the legal land use vision of the future. For example, the following photos reference the current construction of “Elderberry Park,” located at the corner of DePortola and Butterfield Stage Road. This property was designated as "residential" in Temecula’s early General Plan, and that's what it will become today! It will feature 164 single-family homes, along with its own recreation center and landscaped open space as a buffer along Temecula Parkway.
Attend any or all of these General Plan Open House Events and provide your input to guide Temecula’s new General Plan, which will assign future land use decisions to be commercial, residential or open space. It will also update circulation opportunities, growth management, housing and more. Your feedback is essential.
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General Plan 2050 Visioning Open House Events
October 6, 7, 8 from 6pm-8pm
Come chat face-to-face with City staff at one of our new upcoming Visioning Open House events! You can provide input that may inspire our updates to Temecula’s General Plan.
Each event is open house style, so you can drop in at any time, and includes a kids activity station so the whole family can join!
10/6 at Vail HQ (32115 Temecula Pkwy) - TONIGHT! (two more are scheduled below if you missed it.)
10/7 at Meadowview Clubhouse (41050 Avenida Verde)
10/8 at Hawk’s Pointe at Redhawk Golf Course (45100 Redhawk Pkwy)
More info TemeculaCA.gov/GeneralPlan or 951-693-3931
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Temporary Museum Exhibit -
A Great Frontier Odyssey: Sketching the American West
On Display: Now through Nov 30
Open Wed-Sun, 11am-4pm
Temecula Valley Museum
28314 Mercedes Street
This exhibit showcases intricate illustrations and excerpts from the 1873 overland journey of artists Jules Tavernier and Paul Frenzeny through the Western Frontier. Tasked by Harper Borther’s Publishing Firm in New York, these two artists traveled to the newly opened Western territory to provide updates and images of the captivating frontier to the American public. Tavernier created each engraving’s watercolor painting before handing it off to Frenzeny, who added newsworthy details and drew the scene in pencil on wood blocks.
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Temecula History Day
Saturday, October 11, 10am-1pm
Sam Hicks Monument Park
41970 Moreno Road
Join us for the third annual Temecula History Day. Enjoy family games, live music, tractor races, prizes, historic info, & more! Plus, free gemstone mining experience and Kona Ice for the first 200 guests.
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Halloween Carnival
Friday, October 24, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Civic Center Quad
41000 Main Street
Bring your family and friends to the annual Halloween Carnival or you'll miss out on an evening of skele-fun! Children of all ages can enjoy fangtastic games, costume contests and trunk-or-treating with our first responders.
Are you a high school student in need of community service hours? We are accepting student volunteers for this event. Click here to submit a volunteer application.
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Rocktober
Saturday, October 25, 11am-3pm
Ronald J. Parks Community Recreation Center
30875 Rancho Vista Road
Calling all future rockstars! Rocktober is here and we want YOU to take the stage. Middle and high school performers, it’s your time to shine like a headliner. No tickets needed to watch the show! Musicians and bands can register at TemeculaCA.gov/Register.
For questions, please email WorkPrograms@TemeculaCA.gov.
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Your Brand, Our City, Shared Success
Sponsor a City of Temecula Event
Looking for a powerful way to boost your brand and connect with the community? The City of Temecula offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities designed to fit businesses of all sizes—from large corporations to local shops and community organizations. With options ranging from social media promotion to on-site booth space at popular city events, our sponsorship packages offer valuable exposure all year long to align with your goals, budget, and brand identity. Partner with us and make a lasting impact in Temecula!
To learn more and get started, check out TemeculaCA.gov/Sponsors. Contact us by email, Sponsorships@TemeculaCA.gov, or call 951-694-6480 to inquire!
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Sunset Market
Handcrafted Products
2nd & 4th Thursdays, 5-9pm
Town Square Park
Old Town Temecula
41000 Main Street
Grab a bite to eat or sweet treat from the gourmet food court, and check out the handcrafted, artisan and vintage vendors. Enjoy Old Town shops and restaurants too!
Visit TemeculaSunsetMarket.com.
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2026 Success Summit
Keynote Speaker: Brian Smith, Founder of UGG Australia
Thursday, October 30, 9am-2pm
Temecula Valley Entrepreneurial Resource Center
43200 Business Park Drive
Brian Smith, Founder of UGG Australia, turned sheepskin boots into a global brand. As an entrepreneur and author, he inspires audiences with lessons on resilience, branding, innovation, and business growth.
Ticket Cost: $25 and lunch will be provided. For more information and to register, please click here: http://bit.ly/4pj7YEl
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Emprendedor@s Program (starts TUE, OCT. 7) - We are inviting aspiring entrepreneurs to join a free eight-week program in Spanish designed to help you start, fund, and grow your business. Participants will gain valuable skills in leadership, marketing, social media, sales, business planning, funding, and more—all while connecting with local business experts. For more information and to register, please visit: bit.ly/3WorDVX
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Retail Launch Pad (starts WED, OCT. 8) - The ERC is offering a grant-funded program designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs and established business owners launch, grow, or scale their retail brands—completely free of charge. Selected participants will gain access to expert-led training, business tools, and a supportive community to strengthen every aspect of their retail journey. From product development and brand refinement to marketing strategies, sales growth, and distribution expansion. For more information and to register, please visit: bit.ly/3KttGWh
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Ready, Set. Retail! (starts TUE, OCT. 14) - This hybrid program equips retail vendors with the tools and knowledge to thrive in marketplace settings such as farmers’ markets, street fairs, and public events. Upon completion, top participants will be invited to showcase their products at the Temecula Small Business Market event this December—an exclusive opportunity to make sales, strengthen their brand, and connect with customers and fellow entrepreneurs. For more information and to register, please visit: bit.ly/3ILwq0w
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Thriving in the Marketplace (starts WED, OCT. 15) - This four-week training series is designed for entrepreneurs ready to excel in retail and marketplace settings. Participants will gain hands-on skills in booth setup, inventory management, marketing and sales strategies, and financial planning. Graduates will have the exclusive opportunity to secure a spot in an upcoming Temecula Small Business Market event this December, putting their new skills into practice and showcasing their products to the community. For more information and to register, please visit: bit.ly/42lUTQT
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The Lean Marketing Toolkit: Modern Strategies for Your Business (THUR, OCT. 16) - This workshop equips entrepreneurs with the tools and strategies needed to strengthen their digital presence and attract new customers. Participants will learn how to optimize online directories, approach social media strategically, create engaging content, and explore new sales channels. The session also provides a high-level overview of paid advertising, including common pitfalls to avoid, giving business owners a clear roadmap to sustainable marketing success. For more information and to register, please visit: bit.ly/4gZmCwQ
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Citywide Clean Up at NEW Location
Saturday, October 11, 8am-2pm (or until bins are full)
Diaz Road at Dendy Parkway (Diaz Road will be closed to thru traffic between Remington Ave and Dendy Parkway)
Looking to clean up this Fall? Then come to the Citywide Clean Up! IDs or proof of City of Temecula residency required. Junk haulers and trailers not permitted.
Items that will be accepted:
• Anti-Freeze
• Motor Oil
• Auto Battery - 2 per resident per visit
• E-Waste (Household Electronics)
• Large Bulky Items
• Green Waste
• Small, Empty Gas-Operated Equipment
Items that will NOT be accepted: household batteries, chemicals/solvents/gasoline, empty drums, fluorescent light tubes, paint of any type, pesticides, thermostats, tires, hazardous waste, needles/sharp objects.
Questions? Call CR&R 800-755-8112.
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911 is adding a Nurse Navigation Feature:
How does 911 Nurse Navigation work?
Someone calling 911 for a non-life threating situation will be connected to a nurse, who will guide them through options for the most appropriate care.
What determines if a call is transferred to a nurse?
The 911 dispatcher reviews the symptoms using medical protocols to assess the callers’ needs and determine if they can be transferred to the Nurse Navigation line.
Will the Fire Department still respond if someone calls 911?
If someone calls 911 with a serious or life threating emergency, the dispatcher will send first responders to assist them.
What are the Nurse Navigators’ qualifications?
Nurse Navigators are nurses trained to use physician protocols to determine the best course of care according to the callers’ needs.
If someone talks to the nurse and still wants to be transported to the hospital, what happens then?
Every caller has the right to have an ambulance respond to their call. If an ambulance is requested, one will be sent.
More information: RivCoReady.org/911-nurse
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Organic Waste Recycling Laws – In 2016 the State of California adopted Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383), the Short-lived Climate Pollutants Act, into law. SB 1383 requires all cities in California to reduce organic waste sent to landfills by 75% by January 1, 2025. SB 1983 also sets a target of rescuing 20% of edible food currently disposed of in landfills.
Furthermore, SB 1383 sets and regulates maximum levels of contamination found in each waste and recycling stream, which ensures materials are disposed of in correct containers and properly processed. As such, the City is encouraging all residents to participate in the recycling program to minimize landfill disposal and comply with State Law.
Environmental Benefits – When organic wastes such as food scraps and green waste are disposed of in landfills, they decompose and produce methane, a greenhouse gas (GHG) that is 84 times more potent than carbon dioxide. SB 1383 requires all cities in California to not only provide organic waste collection services to all residents and businesses, but also requires monitoring of items sent to the landfill for disposal. SB 1383 requires organic materials to be recycled using technologies such as Anaerobic Digestion, a process that creates biofuel and high grade compost. Minimizing landfill disposal will reduce GHGs and extend landfill capacities for future generations.
Organics Recycling is Easy! – Instead of placing food scraps in your trash cart, please place them in your green organics cart. Place yard trimmings and food waste directly in the organics cart. Always keep glass, plastic, and all other non-organic material out.
- Place food scraps, and yard trimmings in your green organics cart.
- Set your green cart at the curb next to your trash and recycling carts by 6am on your regular collection day.
- Make sure everything fits in the green organics cart with the lid closed. Keep the lid closed at all times.
What Goes in the Organics Cart? – Organic waste includes food waste, green waste, landscape materials, pruning waste, and non-hazardous wood waste. These materials can all be mixed together in your green organics cart.
- Acceptable kitchen waste items include fruits and vegetables; meat (no bones), fish, dairy; breads and grains; fats, oils, grease and food soiled paper.
- Acceptable yard wasted items include flowers, branches, grass, leaves (no palm tree materials).
- Unacceptable items include all trash and recyclables. Examples include: aluminum, clothing, diapers, dirt, glass, hazardous waste, liquids, metals, plastic, bags.
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Southwest Healthcare White Coat Ceremony
The Temecula Valley Hospital medical doctor residency program is vital to our region. It provides a retention rate of over 60% of the resident physician staying local after the program!
Some of these residents are homegrown, including Great Oak and Temecula Valley High School graduates in this video, who are back to serve Temecula.
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Lead Poisoning Prevention Awareness Week Is October 19-25, 2025
Children can be exposed to lead where they live and play and even small amounts of lead can harm a child's health. Healthy meals and snacks can prevent lead from being absorbed into the body. The only way to know if a child has lead poisoning is to get a blood test for lead. For more information, call 800-346-6520.
| | Rancho California Water District - Showerhead Giveaway
Wednesday, October 22, 9-11am
RCWD Main Office
Reply at RanchoWater.com/WUE | | | | |
Gaucho Grill Argentine Steakhouse is coming to Old Town!
Located in what was previously known as The Bank, Gaucho Grill is a full-service Argentinian restaurant which will bring a unique flair of food, warm hospitality, and a taste of Buenos Aires to Main Street.
Who’s ready for a traditional and vibrant dining experience, paired with a menu of premium fire-grilled steaks, chicken, lamb, ribs, mussels, empanadas, mollejas, prawns, Argentine wine and more?
Anticipated to open by the end of the year. More info and menu: GauchoGrill.com.
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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.
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