Hello Temecula! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Gas prices keep falling, Olivia Rodrigo’s benefit festival, and low-stress vet clinic and teeth cleaning + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Fuel costs keep easing: Riverside County’s average gas price fell to $5.401, the lowest since March 13, after 32 days of declines. Temecula drivers have seen 66.4 cents drop in 33 days -- check gas prices again.
Star-studded benefit lineup: Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. Murrieta-born, Temecula-raised Olivia Rodrigo will host Daisy Chain festival Aug. 29 at Irvine’s Great Park with Stevie Nicks, Bikini Kill and more -- see the festival lineup.
Summer dining support: Temecula offers free summer meals for children 18 and under and people with disabilities, first come first served while supplies last, with no service on July 3 for Independence Day -- get the full details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.*
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Local sanity saver: Whether the temps are spiking or your toddler woke up with sprint shoes, Candeeland Temecula packs big play structures, a ninja course, a toddler zone, and an arcade, plus a cafe for post-play bribes. Easy meet-up spot for playdates or a birthday you don't have to clean up.
Level up tonight: When the week feels like a boss battle, Coin-Op Game Room Temecula supplies the cheat code with quarter-fueled classics, cold drinks, and bar-bite backups. Great for a no-fuss hang, low-key date, or settling who actually has the best button-mashing skills.
Upgrade Your Backyard: Curby's Nursery is a family operated nursery that actually helps you figure out what will thrive here... palms, big shade trees, succulents, and plenty of drought tolerant picks for the Temecula sun. Whether you're redoing beds or rescuing a sad planter, their crew's advice is gold.
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04 — Our recommendations
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🐾 Low Stress Vet Clinic & Teeth Cleaning @ Kahoots Feed & Pet | Thursday (6/25) at 9:00 AM – Swing by your local Kahoots for a low stress clinic with shots, basic tests, microchipping, and nail trims, priced to spare your savings. Walk in for most services, schedule teeth cleaning, and expect quick, calm care from Advanced Pet Service.
🎭 Mean Girls (High School Version) @ Old Town Temecula Community Theater | Friday (6/26) at 7:30 PM – High school drama returns, only with better choreography. Our local teens are staging Mean Girls (High School Version), delivering sharp jokes, pink outfits, and a still-relevant lesson on apex teens and fragile egos. Tickets are $15, which beats counseling after homeroom.
🃏 Deuces Wild Car Show & Poker Run @ Temecula United Methodist Church | Saturday (6/27) at 9:00 AM – Up for a cruise that pairs chrome with Temecula Valley wine country? It’s a Show and Shine plus all-vehicle Poker Run with five stops, prizes, trophies for pre-’85 classics and exotics, free spectating, and revs support Mission Hope’s Food Pantry, yes, your daily driver counts.
🐾 Adoption Event with Hope Ranch @ Kahoots Pet | Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 AM – Nothing beats swapping a winery stop for a dog adoption fix at KAHOOTS with Hope Ranch. Meet a lineup of very good dogs, sweet pups, and a few expert couch warmers, all interviewing for a forever home. Consider yourself warned about the puppy eyes.
👨 It Takes A Village @ Sam Hicks Monument Park | Sunday (6/28) at 11:00 AM – Got little ones who outgrow shoes between breakfast and lunch? This local pop up pairs families with the real essentials clothing, car seats, diapers, bedding, plus support, love, and guidance from folks who get it. No lectures, just neighbors helping neighbors, and sanity restored.
🎉 Sunday Funday @ Vail Headquarters | Sunday (6/28) at 12:00 PM – If your idea of Sunday is errands and reheated coffee, trade up at Sunday Funday in Vail HQ. The 951 Market becomes a moving target of boot-tapping line dancing, pop-up games, fresh vendors, and surprise performances, all under those trusty wooden beams.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — The Temecula report Weather forecastToday — High: 87°F — Low: 60°F — Precip: 3%
Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 0 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 83°F — Low: 55°F — Precip: 0%
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