Murrieta Local News and Events

03/12/2026

Chipotle is offering a Friday the 13th BOGO deal for certain fans, turning a viral meme into a limited-time promotion at participating restaurants.

03/12/2026

In Loving Memory Of Paulette Allen Lee
May 29, 1935 -January 31, 2026

SHE WAS LOVING
SHE WAS KIND
SHE WAS AN AMAZING SINGER
SHE WAS A SURVIVOR
SHE HAD A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR
SHE WILL FOREVER BE IN OUR HEARTS

OBITUARY – written by her brother, Charles (Chuck) Jensen

Paulette Allen Lee was born May 29, 1935 in Hemet, California. She lived her entire life in Murrieta, California.
She was raised along with her beloved brothers Skip Allen and Chuck Jensen, by her Mom Vickie and Murrel Jensen and her grandparents, Sarah and Sam Termine. Paulette married Kenny Lee, her husband of over 50 years, and they had three children, Michael, Christine, and Patrick. Together with Marge and Warner Stewart, they owned the Murrieta Country Market.

Paulette gave lots of love and was loved by everyone who met her. She loved ‘puns’, loved a corny joke and loved to laugh. Her favorite singer was Ella Fitzgerald.
She was athletic and artistic her whole life.
Paulette was the world’s best mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was a fabulous friend to so many and always had time to help others, sing a song or have a heart to heart talk.
Her amazing voice would fill the room with joy. She loved to sing around a campfire at Nana and Papa’s ranch or the ballroom at Murrieta Hot Springs.

Paulette is survived by her brothers Skip Allen and Chuck Jensen, her sons Michael and Patrick Lee and daughter-in-law Dana, grandchildren John Coffee, Cody Lee, and Dawn Lee and great grandchildren and cousins.

She will be missed by all who knew her and will forever be in our hearts.

01/23/2026

A hiker was found dead after searching for members of his hiking group who had gone missing.

01/23/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

January 22nd is our next Murrieta Music Food Truck Festival at Mulligan!

Live music, food trucks, attractions, arcade, and more!

DON’T MISS IT!

01/23/2026

Murrieta, 100 years ago, Source: January 14, 1926, RDP

01/23/2026

01/19/2026

12/25/2025

The City of Murrieta, and the police department, has addressed the concerns of area residents after multiple alarming incidents.

12/25/2025

Murrieta has a new Mayor & Mayor Pro Tempore!

Council Member Jon Levell was selected as your 2026 Mayor, and Council Member Ron Holliday was selected as your 2026 Mayor Pro Tempore. The nominations and unanimous votes occurred during the December 16, 2025, Murrieta City Council meeting.

The City of Murrieta has a five-member City Council and annually selects which City Council Members serve as mayor and mayor pro tem. To learn about your new mayor, mayor pro tem, and the Murrieta City Council, including their Council goals and contact information, please visit our website.

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