Temecula News & Updates

A Message from the City Manager

Greetings-

Among the most important responsibilities we have at City Hall is to preserve and continually enhance the beauty and charm of Temecula by prudently investing and reinvesting in infrastructure, amenities, and projects that maintain a safe, high-quality lifestyle for Temecula residents. This likewise supports a complementary local economy for small and large businesses to confidently invest in a City that takes pride in their hometown. I asked staff in my office to describe Temecula in 250 words and I couldn't agree more:

Known as Southern California’s Wine Country, the City of Temecula has evolved into a nationally and internationally recognized destination attracting visitors from all corners of the globe to enjoy the experiences and magnificent surroundings we appreciate every day. Temecula has also become an innovative and dynamic job center for the region while retaining its small-town charm and character that is importantly cherished by its residents and businesses. Offering the finest quality of life, Temecula is ranked among the safest cities with similar populations across the State and Nation per FBI statistics. Its diverse population of 109,925 citizens enjoy picturesque neighborhoods, a vast array of beautifully manicured parks and trails, multi-cultural dining options, retail stores that include the region’s premier shopping destination Promenade Temecula, the highest rated School District in Riverside County for its outstanding academic scores, and higher education opportunities including Mount San Jacinto College’s Temecula Campus. Several distinct experiences are unique to Temecula including its vibrant historic Old Town with boutique shops and an emerging foodie district, Pechanga Resort Casino, Vail Ranch Headquarters comprised of restored turn-of-the-century old-west structures that are now home to specialty restaurants and retail, championship golf courses, and City of Temecula community events, parades, museums, and a theater. Temecula’s scenic landscape of rolling hills, blue skies, and vineyards are swept clean by daily fresh ocean breezes that funnel through the Santa Margarita gap of our majestic coastal mountains providing an ambience of crisp air quality that magnifies the beauty of the City and Temecula Valley.

(By the way, you don't need to count-- it is 250 words, exactly!)

This is not intended to be boastful but demonstrates a culture of servant leadership where Temecula citizens can expect their City government is committed to providing the highest level of municipal services. The City of Temecula operates under a theme of building greatness and maintaining excellence. This includes the best of public infrastructure, city facilities, public safety, community events/activities, themed playgrounds, beautiful parks, and landscape to create the finest place to live, work, and play.

-Aaron Adams, City Manager

Santa Gertrudis Creek Interconnect Trail Segment Opened on October 1st

Temecula is making progress implementing its Multi-Use Trails and Bikeways Master Plan and building a trail/bike lane system that safely loops around the City.

One important segment was completed earlier this year (the Old Town Creek Walk through Old Town). Now, the Santa Gertrudis Creek segment is open! See map below to view the status of the entire loop. The trail is taking shape as an exciting addition of fun experiences in Temecula.

Grab your bike, skates, or take a walk, and enjoy! Learn more about the Temecula Loop.

Get Smart with Art

at the Temecula Museum

Wednesdays

10-10:45am, 11-11:45 am

Starting tomorrow, Wednesday, October 5, 2022, the Museum Art & Education Room will house an art class, Get Smart with Art, through the city’s contract classes.

This unique class is for children ages 2-5, and parents (or their helpers). Young beginner artists will explore shapes, colors, textures, stamping, printing, and painting. There is a new lesson each session. Parent participation required.

For information and to register for a class visit TemeculaCA.gov/Register, and type keyword "Get".

Junior STEM Program Wednesday, October 5th

5-6:30pm

Temecula Valley's Entrepreneur's Exchange

43200 Business Park Drive

Junior STEM is a monthly afterschool program with demonstrations and hands-on activities for middle school students interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) including fields such as biology, astronomy, and environmental science. For more information click here.

Rocktober 2022

Saturday, October 22, 2022

11am-3pm

Community Recreation Center (CRC) Amphitheater

30875 Rancho Vista Road

Tune your instruments and come on out to Temecula's annual music competition that gives local young musicians (ages 13-18 years old) the chance to celebrate music and show off their talents. In addition to the middle school and high school bands and musicians playing on stage, the event will include games, booths, and prize drawings. The top three performances receive prizes, with first place being awarded a free recording session. ️

TemeculaCA.gov/Register

Temecula Halloween Carnival

Friday, October 28th

5:30-8:30pm

City Hall/Town Square Park

41000 Main Street

Sam Hicks Monument Park

41970 Moreno Road

Prepare for an evening of tricks, treats, and fangtastic festivities taking place at two locations in Old Town Temecula:

City Hall/Town Square Park - 41000 Main Street
Sam Hicks Monument Park - 41970 Moreno Road

Enjoy games, costume contest, Halloween maze, face painters, trick-or-treating, and more.

Visit TemeculaCA.gov/Halloween

for more information.

Blood Drive

Wednesday, October 5*

(other dates available too)

10am-4pm

City Conference Center

41000 Main Street

The City of Temecula has partnered with the American Red Cross to host this blood drive.

Participants must make an appointment before donating.

Click here to schedule your blood donation. *Several other dates are available over the next few months.

For more water saving tips, visit RanchoWater.com/Checkyourwater

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