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🌱 Patch AM: Local Residents Killed In Lake Elsinore After Motorist Steers Into Opposing Traffic: CHP
Be sure to catch The Secrets Of Wildomar Book Signing on the Lake Elsinore Patch calendar
Good day Lake Elsinore! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Head-on Grand Avenue crash leaves two dead, two seriously hurt
- Late-night DUI checkpoint planned at undisclosed Lake Elsinore location
- How Lake Elsinore's new e-bike rules could affect your family
Also on today's calendar: The Secrets Of Wildomar Book Signing and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Hot with sunshine, with a high of 105 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 103, low: 67.
- Sunday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 97 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Local Residents Killed In Lake Elsinore After Motorist Steers Into Opposing Traffic: CHP (patch.com) — Lake Elsinore drivers are being reminded of the dangers on Grand Avenue after a head-on collision Tuesday night killed two men, including a 22-year-old local resident, and seriously injured two passengers. CHP investigators say the northbound Camaro crossed into oncoming traffic near Gregory Place, striking a southbound Camry, and are still working to determine whether alcohol or drugs played a role. 
• DUI Checkpoint To Be Held In Lake Elsinore On Friday (patch.com) — Lake Elsinore drivers are being warned about a DUI checkpoint set for Friday night at an undisclosed location, running from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday. Sheriff's deputies will screen motorists for signs of impairment from alcohol, prescriptions, or over-the-counter drugs, aiming to reduce crashes and promote safety in the city.
• Lake Elsinore To Host E-Bike Safety Town Hall Amid Rise In Riverside County Crashes (patch.com) — Lake Elsinore is hosting an e-bike safety town hall on Oct. 15 at the Cultural Center to explain the city's new riding ordinance and promote safer practices. With e-bike injuries rising sharply across Riverside County, especially among youth, local riders, parents, and residents are urged to attend and learn how the rules affect everyday use around town.
📸 Around Lake Elsinore
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake Elsinore
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★ Featured events ★
- The Secrets Of Wildomar Book Signing →
Montague Brothers Coffee, 21545 Palomar St, Wildomar
3:00 pm - RADIO PLAY! Improvised 1940's Radio from PRNIT and SITV! →
The Merc, 42051 Main St, Temecula
4:00 pm - Cowboy Jubilee Returns to Galway Downs →
Galway Downs Los Caballos Rd, Temecula, CA, 92592,
5:30 pm
Friday August 28
Sunday August 30
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Cross Country @ Bronco Round-Up
Perris Union High Kit Carson Park, 3333 Bear Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92025, USA
7:00 am - Var/JV Girls Flag Football @ El Toro Tournament
Perris Union High El Toro High School, 25255 Toledo Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630, USA
8:00 am - Bubble Turtle Ocean Adventure | No-Brush Painting Class (Ages 3+) →
Outlets at Lake Elsinore, 17600 Collier Ave A100, Lake Elsinore
10:30 am - JV Flag Footbll @Rancho Cucamonga
Perris Union High Rancho Cucamonga High School, 11801 Lark Dr, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701, USA
4:30 pm - Varsity Flag Football @Rancho Cucamonga
Perris Union High Rancho Cucamonga High School, 11801 Lark Dr, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701, USA
6:00 pm - YEA - Early Out Tuesday
Perris Elementary School District Perris, CA 92570
8:00 am - Learn to Square Dance! →
Zion Lutheran Church & School, 1405 E Fallbrook St, Fallbrook
6:00 pm - ☕ Business Coffee Connection - Connecting Murrieta & French Valley Businesses →
29992 Hunter Rd, Murrieta
9:00 am - Retro 5K (Stroller/Dog/Beginner Friendly Fun Run!) | Temecula. CA →
Relentless Brewing Company, 42030 Avenida Alvarado, Temecula
8:00 am
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 12
📣 Lake Elsinore Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Lake Elsinore PatchAM possible:
- Celestial Solar & Water Systems, Inc — (858) 790-2700
- Pet Lodge at Old Town — (951) 693-3088
- Memorial Funeral Services — 951-357-2315
- S&G Auto Repair Mobile Mechanics — (951) 757-1997
- Hope, Grace, and Gratitude Professional Nursing Corporation — (949) 629-3260
- Trusted Business Partners — (951) 215-2020
- Majestic Pool Construction — (951) 326-8183
- Semper Fi Homes Inc — (951) 541-4868
- Storage Valet — (877) 798-2538
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Wildomar Car Show
Our Annual Wildomar Car Show is back and will take place this year on SEPTEMBER 19, 2026 from 10am-2pm! This annual event welcomes all in our... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Lake Elsinore. Apply here.
- Yogurtland posted a job opening for Store Associate in Lake Elsinore. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Elsinore here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wildomar
- Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death (calvarychapelmagazine.org)
Menifee
- Madrid gave false info on election forms under penalty of perjury (menifee247.com)
- The Chef Who Was Born Curious (thelosangelestribune.com)
- Liberty volleyball team defeats Heritage in straight sets (menifee247.com)
Murrieta
- Menifee Is Hiring: See Which Career Path Might Be Best For You (patch.com)
- Full Blood Moon: See The Deep Lunar Eclipse In Riverside County (patch.com)
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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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