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Today’s edition · Wed., Nov. 4

Riverside County reports first flu death as activity hits 'very high'

Plus, Murrieta Valley wins a one-goal thriller in the water polo playoffs.

The Murrieta Morning News team6 sources3 min read

News Notes

Flu season

Riverside County reported its first flu-related death of the 2026–2027 season Tuesday: a man over 65 who lived in western Riverside County. County Health Officer Dr. Jennifer Chevinsky urged residents to get vaccinated as flu activity reached "very high" levels. Murrieta Patch

Water polo

Murrieta Valley beat Palos Verdes 12-11 Tuesday in the second round of the Southern Section Division 2 boys' playoffs. Los Angeles Times

Menifee

Menifee police led a procession Tuesday for Corporal Matthew Harper, who died Oct. 30 after a battle with an aggressive form of cancer. He served in law enforcement for 27 years, including more than six with the Menifee Police Department. Menifee 24/7

Measure S

Temecula voters were asked Tuesday to approve Measure S, a $215 million bond for repairs and upgrades at Temecula Valley Unified School District campuses. If it passes, property owners within district boundaries would be levied approximately $20 per $100,000 of assessed value annually. Temecula Patch

Measure S is a $215 million bond that would cost about $20 per $100,000

$215 million
bond for Temecula Valley Unified repairs and upgrades
$20
per $100,000 of assessed value, levied annually

Source: Temecula Patch

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The Wrap

Murrieta's Wrap: The holidays start early in Temecula today. The Christmas Tree Lane ribbon cutting runs 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 40820 Winchester Road, with this year's "Once Upon a Time!" fairytale theme. It's a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley, so take a long lunch and go.

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Murrieta Morning Newsto me · Wed., Nov. 46:00 a.m.

Riverside County reports first flu death as activity hits 'very high'

Plus, Murrieta Valley wins a one-goal thriller in the water polo playoffs.

The TLDR

  1. Riverside County reports first flu death of the season
  2. Murrieta Valley edges Palos Verdes 12-11 in water polo
  3. Temecula's $215 million Measure S was on Tuesday's ballot
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