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Good morning Murrieta! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Murrieta's housing market stacks up against 299 other cities
  • Murrieta court moves high‑profile Temecula sex offense case toward trial
  • Why Menifee followed Murrieta's lead on banning new digital billboards

Also on today's calendar: Southwest Women's Chorus Fall Auditions - 8/25 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 106 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Sunshine and hot, temps: high: 103, low: 65.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 105 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Where CA Cities Rank Among Nation's Best And Worst Real Estate Markets (patch.com) — Murrieta ranks a solid No. 58 among 300 U.S. real estate markets in WalletHub's 2026 report, putting it ahead of many California cities but behind nearby Irvine and Elk Grove. The ranking weighs affordability, price appreciation, job growth, and housing stock, offering residents a snapshot of how competitive and stable the local housing market looks right now.
   

2. Convicted Sex Offender Accused Of Molesting 2 In Temecula To Stand Trial (patch.com) — Murrieta residents should know a Riverside County judge has ordered a Perris man to stand trial following allegations of sexual offenses near a Temecula high school and mall. The case, handled through the Murrieta courthouse, involves multiple felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from incidents in September 2025.
   

3. Digital billboards rejected as council favors Menifee welcome monuments (menifee247.com) — Murrieta drivers may notice a contrast with nearby Menifee, where city leaders just rejected pursuing digital billboards and instead favor city-controlled welcome monuments. In explaining their decision, Menifee officials pointed out that Murrieta and several neighboring cities already prohibit new electronic billboards.
   

4. Sophomore QB leads Damien football over Aquinas (whittierdailynews.com) — High school football fans will note Damien's strong opener as they prepare to visit a Murrieta-area opponent next week, a team that edged them in last year's playoffs. Sophomore quarterback Anthony Randolph threw four total touchdowns in Damien's 36-17 win over Aquinas, setting up a compelling rematch with Vista Murrieta.
   

5. Calif. first responders turn to peer-support dogs to help cope with trauma (ems1.com) — A Murrieta ranch run by the Patriotic Service Dog Foundation is quietly shaping how California first responders cope with trauma, by training specialized peer-support dogs for fire and police agencies statewide. These dogs, like Oro in Laguna Beach and Kingman in Huntington Beach, help lower stress and stigma around mental health, offering comfort during debriefings after especially difficult calls.
   

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  • Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. posted a job opening for Server - Murrieta in Murrieta. Apply here.
  • Smart & Final posted a job opening for Part Time Retail Associate - 469 Murrieta in Murrieta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Murrieta here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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