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Good morning to you Murrieta! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Murrieta girl's illness exposed a raw milk safety gap
  • See which Murrieta firefighters and staff earned top honors this year
  • Which Murrieta restaurant was just shut down by health inspectors?

Also on today's calendar: Fallbrook Wine Fest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunshine and very hot, with a high of 104 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Sunshine and very hot, temps: high: 103, low: 65.
  • Monday: Blazing sunshine and very hot, with a high of 102 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. California Closed Raw Goat Milk Probe Without Penalties After Two Riverside County Girls Developed a Dangerous Kidney Condition (medicaldaily.com) — A 6-year-old Murrieta girl was one of two Riverside County children who developed a dangerous kidney condition after drinking raw goat milk from an unlicensed dairy, raising serious questions about California's lax oversight of raw milk sold as "pet food." For Murrieta and nearby families who buy farm milk through social media, the investigation highlights legal loopholes, ongoing lawsuits, and urgent warning signs parents should watch for.
   

2. Murrieta Fire & Rescue honors excellence, promotions, years of service (canyonlakeinsider.com) — Murrieta Fire & Rescue has just honored its standout employees, cadet, and teams for lifesaving work, leadership, and long-term service to the city. From a critical pediatric trauma response to cost-saving safety improvements and Fourth of July planning, the ceremony highlighted how local firefighters, dispatchers, and support staff are strengthening emergency services for Murrieta residents every day.
   

3. Riverside County restaurants shut down by health inspectors, Sept. 24-Oct. 1 (pressenterprise.com) — If you eat out in Murrieta, note that Jade China on California Oaks Road was recently ordered closed by Riverside County health inspectors between Sept. 24 and Oct. 1. The weekly report also lists temporary closures in Temecula, Beaumont, Lake Elsinore, and Palm Springs, with some already cleared to reopen after fixes.
   

4. Newsom vetoes bill to stop DMV from keeping money after sales of towed cars (almanacnews.com) — A bill by state Sen. Kelly Seyarto of Murrieta that would have redirected extra money from sales of towed cars to the state's unclaimed property system has been vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. The governor said the measure lacked a clear process and could add costs, while the DMV has instead launched a tool to help owners check if they're owed funds.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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