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🌱 Patch AM: Brush Fire Breaks Out West Of Temecula City Limits, Near De Luz

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Coffee in hand, Temecula? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Brush fire burns near Temecula's western edge, crews hold it at 15 acres
  • Temecula's innovative homelessness program earns top statewide honor
  • Temecula students hit the sidewalks for Walk and Roll to School

Also on today's calendar: Rental and 19 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Blazing sunshine and very hot, with a high of 101 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Sunny and toasty conditions, temps: high: 97, low: 62.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Brush Fire Breaks Out West Of Temecula City Limits, Near De Luz (patch.com) — Residents near Temecula's western edge are watching firefighters battle the Carancho Fire, a vegetation blaze that started Tuesday evening near Carancho Road and Rancho Fallbrook Road by De Luz, close to the San Diego County line. Crews on the ground and in the air have held the fire to about 15 acres so far, with no evacuations or injuries reported yet, but containment remains at zero as of Tuesday night.
   

2. Temecula's Efforts To Combat Community Homelessness Lead To 'Helen Putnam Award For Excellence' (patch.com) — Temecula is being honored statewide for its Flexible Family Assistance Program, which helps local families experiencing homelessness remain in their communities while working toward permanent housing. The award-winning shelter-in-place model, supported by regional partners, served 42 Temecula-area households and 102 children in 2025. City leaders say the approach focuses on stability, dignity, and keeping kids in their schools.
   

3. Walk, Bike And Roll To School Day 2026: Temecula Schools Taking Part (patch.com) — Families in Temecula can join National Walk & Roll to School Day today, with Temecula Elementary, Rancho Elementary, Crowne Hill Elementary and Nicolas Valley all planning morning walk-to-school events. The nationwide safety campaign urges drivers near Temecula campuses to slow down and watch for students, while reminding kids to use crosswalks, wear helmets, and stay alert on their routes.
   

4. Emergency Evacuation Plans For Temecula: Public Comments Sought (patch.com) — Temecula is updating its official Emergency Evacuation Annex and is asking residents to review the plan and email comments by November 13. The document outlines how the city will move people and animals to safety, manage traffic and shelters, and communicate during disasters. This is a chance to flag neighborhood concerns, accessibility needs, and pet or livestock issues before an emergency hits.
   

5. Temecula Woman Fatally Shot At Apartment Complex, Suspect Arrested: Sheriff (patch.com) — A 30-year-old Temecula woman was found fatally shot Monday morning inside her apartment on Colorado Avenue at La Hacienda Apartments, and a Los Angeles man believed to be the father of her child was arrested hours later on suspicion of murder. Deputies and homicide investigators from the Riverside County Sheriff's Office are still seeking information as the case continues. The victim leaves behind an 8-year-old child.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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