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

In today's newsletter:

  • Deputy hit during Murrieta traffic stop: what investigators say happened
  • How did Murrieta Mesa lose a 13-point fourth-quarter lead?
  • Wildomar homicide case now headed to Murrieta's Southwest Justice Center

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Car Show By The Lake and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 90 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 88, low: 59.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hit-and-run driver arrested for crash that injured Riverside County deputy in Murrieta (cbsnews.com) — A Riverside County sheriff's deputy was injured when a passing vehicle struck him during a traffic stop near Winchester Road and Murrieta Hot Springs Road, right here in Murrieta. The 68-year-old driver was arrested nearby on suspicion of felony hit-and-run causing injury and may have been driving under the influence, with the case still under investigation and a court date set for October.
   

• Great Oak football catches Murrieta Mesa with late comeback (pressenterprise.com) — Fans at Murrieta Mesa High School saw a dramatic finish as visiting Great Oak rallied from a 13-point fourth-quarter deficit to edge Murrieta Mesa 37-34. Murrieta Mesa's offense shined behind quarterback Coleman Jones, but a late touchdown and successful extra point by Great Oak, followed by a game-ending safety, decided the closest game in the series' history.
   

• Wildomar man arrested on suspicion of killing his mother (pressenterprise.com) — A Wildomar man has been arrested more than a year after his 74-year-old mother's death, with investigators now suspecting murder and elder abuse. While the alleged crime occurred in Wildomar, the case moves into Murrieta as he's booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center and expected in court at the Murrieta Southwest Justice Center, where residents may follow developments.
   

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    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)

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  • Hey yall!
    Super stoked to announce I am now coaching at Team Overtime in Temecula! Overtime is the perfect place for martial artists of any age or skill level… (Nextdoor Southwest Murrieta)
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    I recently got a 7 week old female calico Manx kitten. Super adorable, friendly cat and VERY playful. Litter-trained and is eating hard kibble. Due… (Nextdoor Copper Canyon)
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  • Murrieta Valley Unified School District posted a job opening for Crossing Guard - Thompson Middle School - Open/Promotional in Murrieta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Murrieta here.

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  • Temecula Torch Run To Support Special Olympics Returns Sept. 20 (patch.com)
  • Temecula Valley Historical Society announcement for Sept. 21 program (myvalleynews.com)
  • Process Technician (oregonlive.com)

Ok Murrieta! 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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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