City of Temecula Closes Evacuation Centers for Fairview Fire; Coffee with the Mayor this Saturday

The second City of Temecula evacuation center closed today as Fairview Fire evacuation orders were lifted. The Fairview Fire began on Monday, September 5th in Hemet and spread quickly through dry, rural terrain towards Temecula Wine Country, burning 28,30...

I-15 Full Freeway Closure is POSTPONED: Winchester Rd to Murrieta Hot Springs Rd

Due to the local impact of the Fairview Fire, the I-15 French Valley Parkway Interchange (Phase 2) improvement work scheduled for September 11, 2022, has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date. No freeway closures are planned for this wee...

Traffic Alert: I-15 and I-215 Full Freeway Closure: Winchester Rd to Murrieta Hot Springs Rd

The I-15 French Valley Parkway Interchange (Phase 2) improvements are starting. In order to prepare for the start of construction, Southern California Edison needs to relocate its overhead power lines to accommodate a new freeway bridge to be built at the...

City of Temecula Announces $2.2M Million in Grants to Nonprofit Organizations

In a vote that won unanimous approval by the Temecula City Council, $2.2 million in City funding will be allocated to support eligible nonprofit charitable programs that benefit Temecula residents.

Temecula Mayor Matt Rahn states, "The City of Temecul...

Traffic Alert: Temecula Parkway lane closures near Wabash Lane

Due to ongoing construction of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Temecula Parkway and Wabash Lane, there will be some continual lane closures starting April 26, 2022 through May 13, 2022.  

LANE CLOSURES: 

• The left turn lane from...

City of Temecula to Host Urban Forest Summit on March 16, 2022

The City of Temecula will be hosting an Urban Forest Summit as the first step in developing an Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP) for Temecula’s trees. Community members are invited to participate and share their thoughts about the opportunities, challen...

Founding City Council Member Peg Moore

One of Temecula’s founding City Council Members, Peg Moore, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.  

Temecula Mayor Matt Rahn stated, “We are deeply saddened to hear the news of Peg’s passing. She was a friend, a mentor and a leader that exempl...

City of Temecula Appoints Community Services Director

Following six months as the Interim Director of Community Services, the City of Temecula promoted Assistant Director of Community Services Erica Russo to serve as the City’s next Community Services Director. The vacancy resulted from former Community Serv...

Temecula Mayor Announces Community Focus For 2022, Temecula SAFE

Mayor Dr. Matt Rahn revealed Temecula SAFE to be his focus during his Mayoral tenure for 2022 as well as his theme for the May 12^th Temecula State of the City Address. First elected in 2014, and serving as Temecula’s Mayor in 2018, Dr. Matt Rahn returns t...

Matt Rahn Appointed 2022 Mayor for the City of Temecula; Zak Schwank Appointed Mayor Pro Tem

The Temecula City Council appointed Matt Rahn, during Tuesday night's regular City Council meeting, as Temecula’s 2022 Mayor beginning January 1, 2022. Zak Schwank was appointed Temecula’s 2022 Mayor Pro Tem.

Each December, the Temecula City Council select...

Announcing Temecula Presents 2021-2022 Dance Series

The Old Town Temecula Community Theater invites audiences to experience Temecula Presents’ 2021-2022 Dance Series.

Backhausdance returns to launch Temecula Theater’s 17^th Dance Series on SAT, NOV 20, 2021 at 8:00 pm.  Formed in 2003 by Je...

City of Temecula Announces Strategy for Quality of Life Master Plan Update

The City of Temecula is updating its 2030 Quality of Life Master Plan.  Soon, citizens will be presented with several opportunities to participate and share valuable feedback on shaping the future of their City. Temecula’s Quality of Life Masterp...

City of Temecula Adds GreenPower’s EV Star to Its Fleet for Senior and Special Program Mobility

GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (NASDAQ: GP) (TSXV: GPV) (“GreenPower”), a leading manufacturer and distributor of zero-emission, electric-powered, medium and heavy-duty vehicles, together with the City of Temecula, announces the ...