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Hello Murrieta! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Murrieta police are honoring a fallen CHP officer
  • Which metal band is thrashing Murrieta's Solaris on October 22?
  • Murder case tied to Wildomar senior heads to Murrieta courtroom.

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

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Hot with sunshine, with a high of 97 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Sunshine and sweltering heat, temps: high: 102, low: 65.
  • Saturday: Sunshine and very hot, with a high of 103 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. On-Duty Death Of CHP Officer Draws Tributes From Local Law Enforcement (patch.com) — Murrieta police are joining agencies statewide in mourning CHP Officer Brian Liles, who died Monday in an on-duty motorcycle crash in Tulare County. Local residents are being informed of the department's public condolences and the governor's tribute, as flags at the State Capitol are lowered to half-staff in his honor.
   

2. Ghoul Announces Weapons of Mosh Destruction VII West Coast Tour with Dry Socket (ghostcultmag.com) — Metal fans in Murrieta can catch Ghoul's Weapons of Mosh Destruction VII tour when it hits Solaris on October 22, with Portland band Dry Socket joining the bill. The nine-date West Coast run includes several other California stops, but this Murrieta show is your closest chance to see the masked thrashers live.
   

3. Man Accused of Killing Wildomar Senior Pleads Not Guilty (mynewsla.com) — A Wildomar man accused of killing 74-year-old Bonnie Thompson has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and elder abuse, and his case is now moving through the Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta. A felony settlement conference is set there for February 25, with the defendant held without bail at the nearby Byrd Detention Center.
   

4. SAC Health announces 'final' round of 52 layoffs (dailybulletin.com) — SAC Health has announced a final round of 52 layoffs as part of a broader restructuring, after earlier cuts and clinic consolidations in San Bernardino. The nonprofit still operates clinics across the Inland Empire, including one serving Murrieta patients, and leaders say care will continue without interruption despite the staffing changes.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Have 5 electrical outlets not working all in the 3 bathrooms and maybe 1 out in front of house.
    Retired teacher needs very reasonable solution/fix. Any help appreciated. (Nextdoor Clinton Keith/Nutmeg)
  • Looking for a Caregiver with excellent references to help my elderly mother get to appointments every once in a while.
    Prefer someone local. She's in Menifee. Not IHSS but if you're registered with them a plus. (Nextdoor The Knolls)
  • Universal Health Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Admissions Representative/Registrar - Full Time in Murrieta. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Murrieta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Murrieta here.

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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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