Murrieta Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief Eric Ackerman has earned the Chief Fire Officer designation, joining fewer than 2,400 fire professionals worldwide who hold the credential.
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Murrieta 'Stuff the Bus' drive accepts toys at nine sites
The City of Murrieta and Murrieta Valley Unified School District are collecting new, unwrapped gifts for children ages 0–17 at nine drop-off locations through Wednesday, Nov. 4, with the Salvation Army distributing them to local families in need.
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Rain forecast threatens Murrieta Halloween plans this weekend
The National Weather Service forecasts rain showers beginning Friday night and continuing through Sunday in Murrieta, with temperatures dropping 10 to 15 degrees below normal for the Halloween weekend.
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Murrieta shelter hits record adoptions, plans Nov. 7 gala
Animal Friends of the Valleys, the nonprofit shelter serving Murrieta and neighboring cities, recorded nearly 3,500 adoptions in 2025 and will host its annual Wines for Canines & Kitties gala on Nov. 7 at Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula.
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Rose Haven Heritage Garden marks 35 years with free family event
Rose Haven Heritage Garden in Temecula hosts a free Families in the Garden Day on Saturday, Oct. 17, featuring more than 20 exhibitors, hands-on science activities and artisan vendors as part of a three-day 35th anniversary celebration.
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Murrieta Veterans Expo brings 80-plus vendors Nov. 13
State Sen. Kelly Seyarto's free annual Veterans Expo returns to Monteleone Meadows in Murrieta on Friday, Nov. 13, with more than 80 vendors offering jobs, services and resources for veterans and their families.
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USPS hosts Murrieta job fair Oct. 16 with pay above $21/hour
The U.S. Postal Service will hold a walk-in job fair at the Murrieta Post Office on Friday, Oct. 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., recruiting for three positions with starting pay of $21.44 to $21.89 per hour.
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Murrieta Rod Run brings 600 classic cars downtown Friday
The Murrieta Rod Run returns to Historic Downtown Murrieta on Friday, Oct. 9, and Saturday, Oct. 10, with more than 600 classic cars, free admission, live music and food, as the Drifters Car Club raises funds for Oak Grove Center.
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Murrieta students walk, bike to school for national safety day
Murrieta Valley Unified campuses including Rail Ranch Elementary are participating in National Walk & Roll to School Day on Wednesday, Oct. 7, with police urging drivers to slow down near schools as more children travel on foot and by bike.
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Murrieta Market Nights draws 7,000 to downtown twice a month
Murrieta Market Nights fills Historic Downtown with 50-plus vendor booths, food trucks, live music and family activities every first and third Thursday, drawing nearly 7,000 visitors per event after a $134,000 city-approved expansion.
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Murrieta police honor CHP Officer Brian Liles killed in crash
The Murrieta Police Department paid tribute to California Highway Patrol Motorcycle Officer Brian Liles, 44, who died Monday, Sept. 28, after a crash on State Route 99 in Tulare County. Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered Capitol flags flown at half-staff.
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Murrieta brings back free Dark in the Park Halloween show Oct. 23
The City of Murrieta's free Dark in the Park Concert and Laser Light Show returns Friday, Oct. 23, at Town Square Park with live music, a laser show and local food vendors.
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Murrieta Fire seeks resident input on county disaster plan
Murrieta Fire and Rescue is urging residents to complete an anonymous online survey that will help shape Riverside County's 2028 Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, a federally required disaster preparedness blueprint involving 40 jurisdictions.
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