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Morning Murrieta! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How the new citrus quarantine lines could affect Murrieta growers.
  • When will the Wildomar homicide suspect be formally arraigned in Murrieta?

Also on today's calendar: Dutch Bro's Give Back - $1 per drink to CFLC kids and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 87, low: 55. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Huanglongbing Quarantine Expands in Riverside and San Diego Counties (calfruitandveg.com) — State agriculture officials have expanded the citrus greening (huanglongbing) quarantine to include the Murrieta area, tightening rules on how citrus plants and fruit can be moved. If you grow or sell citrus locally, you may face new restrictions but also have the right to appeal the boundary change within ten working days of notification.
   

• Man Accused Of Killing Wildomar Woman Makes First Court Appearance (patch.com) — A homicide suspect in the killing of a Wildomar senior has now appeared in court at the Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta, with formal arraignment set for Sept. 29. Local readers should know the case involves a nearby detention center and investigators from Riverside County, who allege foul play after finding the victim dead for several days last summer.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Wildomar

  • Wildomar Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Killing His Mother (patch.com)
  • STIIIZY Assistant Manager in Wildomar, CA (cleveland.com)
  • Elderly Jogger Struck, Killed in Murrieta (mynewsla.com)

Temecula

  • Dolly Parton's Legacy To Be Celebrated During First Annual 'Dolly Day' In Temecula On Sept. 25 (patch.com)

Lake Elsinore

  • Maintenance Crews To Shut Lane On 215 Freeway In RivCo On Wednesday: Caltrans (patch.com)
  • Lake Elsinore's Annual 'Trunk Or Treat' Halloween Event Returns Oct. 10 (patch.com)
  • RivCo Man Arrested For Texting Himself Explicit Video From Internet Customer's Cell Phone: Police (patch.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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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