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🌱 Patch AM: Closure Of Riverside Drive In Lake Elsinore Begins Oct. 5

Also, don't miss A William "Bill" Garvey Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament on the Lake Elsinore Patch calendar

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Hey there, Lake Elsinore! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Overnight Riverside Drive closure will change how you reach Launch Pointe
  • How will Lake Elsinore's future be outlined at next week's address?
  • See what Lake Elsinore's new $31 million Civic Center includes inside.

Also on today's calendar: A William "Bill" Garvey Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunshine and very hot, with a high of 105 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Sweltering heat with sunshine, temps: high: 103, low: 68.
  • Sunday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 104 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Closure Of Riverside Drive In Lake Elsinore Begins Oct. 5 (patch.com) — Drivers in Lake Elsinore should prepare for overnight closures of eastbound Riverside Drive near Lincoln Street from Oct. 5–9, which will affect access to Launch Pointe. Guests can only enter from eastbound Riverside Drive, with flaggers at Lake Crest Drive directing right turns into the entrance and a separate driveway available for exiting.
   

2. Lake Elsinore State Of The City Address To Be Held Oct. 8 (patch.com) — Lake Elsinore residents are invited to Mayor Bob Magee's 2026 State of the City Address on Thursday, Oct. 8, at the new civic center on South Main Street. The free, registration-only event will highlight the "Focus on the Dream" theme and can also be watched via the city's Facebook livestream, giving locals a chance to hear updates on priorities and future plans.
   

3. Lake Elsinore cuts ribbon on new Civic Center (pressenterprise.com) — Lake Elsinore has officially opened its new $31.3 million Civic Center at 130 South Main Street, consolidating city departments and adding modern City Council chambers. Leaders say the 40,000-square-foot building is a cornerstone of the Dream Extreme 2040 Vision, aiming to improve service, boost downtown walkability, and support the city's goal of becoming a regional sports and lake destination.
   

4. D4vd Becomes the Focus of Los Angeles Grand Jury Probe After Court Filings Link Him to Teen Celeste Rivas Hernandez's Death in a Hollywood Tesla Case (chicagomusicguide.com) — Lake Elsinore residents are learning that teen Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who grew up in their community, is at the center of a high-profile Los Angeles grand jury probe involving singer D4vd and a Tesla found in Hollywood. Prosecutors have named him the target of a possible murder investigation, while courts in both California and Texas weigh efforts to compel his family's testimony.
   

5. 26 free fun things to do in Southern California in October (dailynews.com) — Southern California residents can choose from dozens of free October events, including a Lake Elsinore happening scheduled for Oct. 17–18. While details for the Lake Elsinore listing are incomplete, the roundup still flags those dates so locals can watch for more information, alongside other nearby family festivals, concerts, and cultural activities across the region.
   

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    UPDATE!!! I found the owner! She's a very sweet girl, came up to me tonight while I was sitting on my porch. She's definitely missing her family… (Nextdoor Grand Beach Streets)
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Ok Lake Elsinore! 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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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