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🌱 Patch AM: Father Accidentally Backs His Tesla Cybertruck Over 6-Year-Old Son, Killing Child Near Temecula

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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:

  • Driveway tragedy near Temecula renews concern over big-vehicle blind spots
  • Temecula parents warned of tougher booster-seat rules coming in 2027
  • Temecula crackdown targets illegal e-motorcycles and unsafe youth riding

Also on today's calendar: Trivia Night and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 86 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 89, low: 59.
  • Thursday: Sunshine, with a high of 88 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Father Accidentally Backs His Tesla Cybertruck Over 6-Year-Old Son, Killing Child Near Temecula (patch.com) — Residents near Temecula are reeling after a 6-year-old boy was fatally struck when his father accidentally backed a Tesla Cybertruck over him in their driveway just east of town. Authorities describe how the tragedy underscores growing concerns about large-vehicle blind spots around children, even when modern backup cameras and sensors are present, and CHP continues to investigate the circumstances.
   

2. Starting Jan. 1, CA Kids 8 To 16 Must Use Car Booster Seat Unless They Pass 'Five-Step Test' (patch.com) — Families in Temecula are being urged during National Child Passenger Safety Week to double-check car seats and prepare for stricter booster-seat rules coming Jan. 1, 2027. Local law enforcement is highlighting how the new law will require kids ages 8 to 16 to pass a detailed five-step test before safely switching from a booster to a standard seat belt.
   

3. Kids, Parents Admonished During 'Illegal E- Motorcycle Enforcement Operation' In Temecula (patch.com) — Temecula residents are being warned after deputies impounded several illegal electric motorcycles and issued 13 citations during a focused enforcement sweep. The operation targeted unsafe and unlicensed e-motorcycle and e-bike use by juveniles, with parents admonished and local rules explained, while authorities urged the community to report dangerous riding in their neighborhoods.
   

4. Mr. & Ms. Military Organization Joins VSSN'S Great Crate Holiday Challenge, Kicking Off A New Direction For 2027 (issuewire.com) — Military families in Temecula are invited to a big Winter Wonderlane celebration at Promenade Temecula on Friday, December 11, where thousands of toys and treats will be given to those in need. The Mr. & Ms. Military Organization and VSSN are recruiting Community Ambassadors nationwide to fill "Great Crates" and bring supporters to the Temecula event for an evening of service and recognition.
   

5. Capstone Advisors Secures Approvals for 120-Lot Res Project in South Riverside County (rentv.com) — A 120-lot housing project called Tangerine has secured key approvals in south Riverside County, with planned access to Menifee, French Valley, Murrieta, and Temecula. While the homes will sit in the Winchester-Menifee market, Temecula residents may feel impacts through added regional housing, infrastructure work on the Line A Flood Control Channel, and proximity to Temecula Valley wine country and Diamond Valley Lake.
   

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Ok Temecula! 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: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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