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The Lake Elsinore City Council meeting Tuesday, Aug. 23, began with Mayor Timothy J. Sheridan presenting a Certificate of Recognition to Battalion Chief Dan Harris acknowledging his retirement after 30 years of service to the state of California and the residents of Riverside County. see page A-2
Real Estate Olympus Real Estate buys Murrieta Hot Springs for wellness resort Tony Ault Staf f Writer
Hoffman Company announced the sale of Murrieta Hot Springs for $50 million that will be restored and reintroduced as a wellness resort and day spa. The property was purchased by developer Olympus Real Estate Group who plans to do the restoration of the 46-acre property at 39401 Murrieta Hot Springs Road. see page B-8
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Linfield’s Dylan Cane (7) drags Pacifica defenders Budder Aina (5) and Rahshem Coleman (12) with him down the field in late game action Saturday Aug. 27. Read about this game and other local ones on page C-1. Valley News/Andrez Imaging
Temecula council approves fund transfers to police station
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Temecula City Council members motioned to approve fundtransferring between seven capital improvement programs during the Tuesday, Aug. 23, council meeting, with Councilmember Jessica Alexander absent. “It is a total of seven different capital improvement projects that require city council approval as we are moving money in-between accounts,” City Manager Aaron Adams said while providing a staff report on the issue. One particular project the council discussed that evening is under the city’s facility rehab account. “The staff recommendation this evening is to appropriate $250,000 Temecula Police Chief Zachary Hall discusses improving resource deployment during the Aug. 23 Temecula City Council meeting. Valley News/Courtesy photo
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Rotary Club of Hemet takes on annual Tinsel Triathlon
Diane A. Rhodes Special to Valley News
After 30-plus years of action in the San Jacinto Valley, the Tinsel Triathlon and 5K has been acquired by the Rotary Club of Hemet, who will be hosting it Sunday, Dec. 11. Last year, when the club became aware that the popular event was available, it sought more information. Rotary member Bob Duistermars was familiar with the operation and funding of the Tinsel Triathlon and agreed to put together an informational meeting where questions could be answered, after which the club’s 50 members voted to acquire the event. “The Tinsel has a long history of generating a positive cash flow,” Linda Krupa, Rotary Club Past President and seven-year member, said. “We feel that we can continue that tradition and use the money see TRIATHLON, page A-6
Runners in a past Tinsel Triathlon and 5K make their way through a scenic route in Hemet.
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