MESSAGE FROM THE CITY MANAGER
Recognizing our Schools, Teachers and Mothers
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Can you believe we are one-third of the way through 2021! It is remarkable how quickly the year has progressed.
Murrieta schools are back in session, and I want to recognize the terrific work of our District. Murrieta was one of the first districts in Riverside County to begin reopening. They have navigated the challenges of safely serving families with virtual and onsite options to get children back in the classroom if that's what they want. We are proud of our top-rated schools!
Let's also thank the thousands of parents who, for the past year, have facilitated their children's learning at home, often while juggling the added responsibilities of work and childcare. Your accomplishments are amazing, and now you can take a breath.
And finally, to our graduating class of 2021. This will be a year for the history books. On behalf of the City, I congratulate each and every one of you and applaud your resilience--it will take you far!
Happy Mother's Day on May 9!
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Kim Summers, City Manager |
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Through December 31, 2021, we will be honoring 30 years of cityhood with weekly #throwbackthursday posts and a growing collection of photos and stories at www.MurrietaCA.gov/30th.
Check-in often for a trip down memory lane.
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NEWS FROM OUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Murrieta Start-up Completes $2 Million Seed Round
A cutting-edge medical startup working out of the Murrieta Innovation Center, simplSEQ, has just completed a successful $2 million seed round. Seven companies incubating in the Innovation Center have received major funding in just the last two years, helping to create a major biotech ecosystem right here in our backyard. The funding for simplSEQ shows the investment value of their patent-pending technology that makes genetic testing more efficient and accurate. You can read more about simplSEQ here.
The Murrieta Innovation Center is a medical technology incubator owned by the City of Murrieta and managed by the nonprofit organization, the Murrieta Partnership. The center’s goal is to create a life science hub that brings new healthcare-related startup companies to our region, creating new industries and high-paying job opportunities.
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PUBLIC LIBRARY UPDATE
Library Expands Hours in Phased Reopening
Library hours keep getting better. You can now visit the Murrieta Library between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday - Thursday and noon - 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The Garden of Verses is also open, and limited computer access is available.
Did you know the Library now has its own online newsletter? Sign up for their monthly e-news at bit.ly/murlib and receive a toolkit of links and videos. The Adult, Teen, and Children’s Departments will be handing out various Grab and Go craft kits in May. Stop by the Reference and Children’s Desks to see what's available.
The staff is always available to answer questions Monday through Saturday, during regular hours, via phone, (951) 304-BOOK.
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CONSTRUCTION, LANDSCAPING ENTER FINAL PHASE
New Amphitheater Prepares for June Unveiling
Town Square Amphitheater is nearing completion. The final steps are the installation of handrails and landscaping, which includes re-sodding the entire park. The site is currently fenced and will remain so for at least 30 days after the new turf is installed to allow the grass to handle foot traffic. A ribbon-cutting event is being planned for June. Watch our website and social media for details.
City staff has also started to work on the next phase of the Murrieta Veterans Memorial: the Vietnam Wall, paying tribute to this important time in history and further developing Town Square Park.
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FIREWORKS PLANNED TO HONOR JUNE INCORPORATION
3oth Anniversary Birthday Bash Moves to Fall
While COVID restrictions may have limited Birthday Bash planning, we are looking forward to celebrating the City's 30th just a few months later in the fall. In the meantime, we won't let our official day of incorporation go unnoticed and are planning a fireworks display in June to recognize the day. Watch our social media for more information as plans take shape.
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TOUR DE MURRIETA TO TAKE PLACE JUNE 5 AND 6
Events are Starting to Return (with Safety in Mind)
MEMORIAL DAY
We are planning a Memorial Day event on Monday, May 31, similar to past outdoor observances, with an invocation, remarks by the Mayor, a keynote address, the playing of taps, and the laying of a wreath at the base of the Veterans Memorial obelisk.
TOUR DE MURRIETA SIGNATURE EVENT
Signature events are coming Back! The Tour de Murrieta will be hosting its annual bike race through downtown Murrieta on June 5 and June 6. We are excited to support our first major event in over a year, and it will be modified to meet COVID safety protocols.
FATHER DAY CAR CRUISE
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NEWS FROM MURRIETA POLICE DEPARTMENT
K-9 Action is Coming to Murrieta
Murrieta PD's 4th annual K9 trial will run on June 12, 2021, at Murrieta Mesa High School. Gates open at 11 a.m. and the event starts at 12:30 p.m. The competition draws entrants from numerous Southern California agencies, federal agencies, the Military, and Mexico. This year's event is dedicated to the memory of Detective Sean Waterman and K-9 Blitz.
There will also be a public safety fair that includes a SWAT display and a Fire Dept display, and numerous local business vendor booths. The trial is held in conjunction with Paws 4 Law, a 501(c)3 non-profit whose sole mission is to support the Murrieta PD K9 unit.
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The Latest on COVID19 Vaccines and Safely Reopening
- Everybody 16 and older is now eligible for the COVID19 vaccine.
- Appointments are not needed for any County-run vaccine clinic, and there is no longer a requirement that you live, work, or study in Riverside County.
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Your one-stop site for vaccine information is www.rivcoph.org/COVID-19-Vaccine.
- The State has announced that if hospitalizations remain low, California will open fully with safety modifications on June 15, 2021. www. covid19.ca.gov posts detailed County-specific information on what's open and is updated weekly.
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