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Local News 4-way stop at busy intersection discussed by Murrieta City Council
Volume 24, Issue 41
Dog Daze applauds costumed pets at annual event
Tony Ault Staf f Writer The Murrieta City Council with a light meeting agenda, Tuesday, Oct. 2, spent time discussing the placement of a 4-way stop sign at the Jackson Avenue and Magellan Street intersection on the request of the staff. see page A-6
Entertainment Temecula Valley Film Festival returns with an exciting lineup of global and local cinematic films TEMECULA – Get ready for an unforgettable cinematic experience as the Temecula Valley Film Festival makes its encore presentation, set for October 11-13 at Temeku Cinemas. In its second year, the festival promises to dazzle audiences with a compelling mix of over 25 films from around the globe, alongside a spotlight on exceptional local talent. see page B-4
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Zephyr and Azula as granny and Little Red Riding Hood take home a trophy at the 10th annual Dog Daze Canine Festival and Costume Contest, presented by Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District, Oct. 5. Valley News/Diane A. Rhodes photo Diane A. Rhodes Special to Valley News Aldergate Park in Menifee was the site of the 10th annual Dog Daze Canine Festival and
Costume Contest presented by Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District on Oct. 5. Nearly 40 dogs of all shapes and sizes paraded in front of the judges with their dog parent, who was hoping to
take home a trophy for their fourlegged friend’s efforts. Volunteer judges Monica Reichl, Breanna Perry and Issiah Mendez had some tough deliberations to determine winners in each cat-
egory based on size. Small dogs, who weigh less than 20 pounds, made up about half of the overall entries. Medium dogs from 21-60 see COSTUMES, page A-6
Menifee Council, architects, public share ideas on the planned new Menifee Community Center Planned next to the Menifee Library Tony Ault Staf f Writer The basic schematic plans and design of the future Menifee Community Center was described by architects during a workshop meeting with the City Council and residents prior to the evening’s regular city council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 2. The workshop meeting presented to the council by representatives from tsk architects, showed three different design concepts with suggested interior and exterior views reviewed by the council members and a small number of interested residents at city hall. The schematic design workshop is just the beginning of the planning to open a community center adjacent to the Menifee Library located on La Piedra and Menifee roads in the city. The property was obtained last see CENTER, page A-4
Three options for the Menifee Community Center were introduced during the workshop meeting on Oct. 2. Valley News/Courtesy photo
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City cannabis dispensary tax rates up for possible reduction in San Jacinto 7% rate requested by dispensary owners, down from 15%
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Tony Ault Staf f Writer San Jacinto’s four legal cannabis dispensaries won their first step on possibly having the San Jacinto City Council, following a conten-
tious Tuesday, Oct. 1 meeting, reduce their city taxes. The dispensaries have provided the City of San Jacinto nearly 5% of their annual General Fund revenue in the past four years with nearly $3 million expected this year.
The dispensaries for the past six months or more have shown that since California raised their annual excise rate to 15% just recently, to continue in paying the city’s 15% on top of that plus their other labor, power expenses, security and more
is making it almost impossible to stay open resulting in laying off employees and continue paying the 15 cents on every dollar in retail sales. Most of the residents, dispensary see TAX, page A-8