Voice of Murrieta

09/23/2026

Government leadership will be reflected in the community that is to come. I know, Iknow, it's the states fault. Okay, but what have you done about it? This ball started rolling 6 years ago and doesn't seem to be stopping. Other than blaming the state, I've seen no tangible action that has produced results. This is the latest example after public outcry of enough is enough!

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08/31/2026

If you're thinking about adding to your family, please consider adopting from Animal Friends of the Valley!

08/28/2026

FUN FACT FRIDAY!
Did you know Kalmia (known to flood with little rain) was designed as a "water-carrying street", but was supposed to be improved starting in 1986. This is the year the Murrieta Creek Area Drainage Plan was approved. For Murrieta, that meant the beginning of improvements to Kalmia Street which was “categorized as a water-carrying street, built to channel water from the freeway to Murrieta Creek. But during heavy rains can cause havoc to motorists and headaches for residents along the street" (Chuck Harvey, Staff Writer, Californian Volume 80, January 26, 1990). Kenneth Edwards, Cheir County Flood Control Engineer, addressed the flooding on Kalmia stating the solution is “Line F” and once the design is completed will start purchasing the right of way then construct a channel from Interstate 215 to Murrieta Creek. Researching city records "Line F" was only partially built and and, after 40 years, continues to flux in priority and has no identified funding to compete. With forecasters continuing to predict major rainfall due to a record setting El Niño, I thought it worthy to bring up the concern. As many say, history will repeat itself, 1980 floods, 1986 floods, 1993 floods, 2016 floods, 2026...? Any 1st graders notice a pattern?!?!

08/27/2026

NEW MURRIETA CARWASH APPROVED!
In a unanimous vote of 3-0, Murrieta Planning Commission approves new carwash to be located off of Madison. Commissioners LaPaglia and Desena were absent. Chairman Vrooman asked questions about safety turning in and out and Commissioner Wojcik asked questions concerning quantifying the commercial use and noise that may be heard by future nearby apartments. The existing commercial retail building will be demolished to make way for the new Quick Quack carwash. Consultant Kassen Klein, representing the Carwash, stated the new carwash would be a "huge upgrade compared to what is there today."

08/26/2026

With the profusion of self-promotion and/or bunkum coming from government these days, I thought it would be worthy to start questioning some of the claims. This has been on my mind for quite some time after watching our local governments embellished presentations that quickly brush over the glaring pitfalls our city has going on. Our budget reports come to mind. The most recent self-promotion of the "2026 City Manager of the Year" (2026 CMOY) is another example. While City Hall immediately promoted this on social media as an honor and was earned, many fell for the vanity and gave accolades and praise. However, after researching this "award" it was nothing more than a Vanity Award that resembles a Pay-to-Play advertisement; whereas you can pay for an advisement with a self-titled award. While I'm not insinuating a payment was made for 2026 CMOY, it does appear the award is given for promotion. No criteria are set other than "qualified subscribers" can nominate anyone and the "Advisory Board" made up of Government Staff, many of which are recipients of this award choose recipients. Here's the most surprising part of this and what led me to write about it. It's not given to one individual as the Cover Page photo would have you to believe and was promoted. In fact, the Cover Page photo is not a cover page at all. It's simply a photo with the title 2026 CMOY and is given to multiple City Managers. Again, not trying to take anything away from our public service members, I appreciate all you do. Just keeping it real!