Temecula, CA Real Estate

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The Community of Temecula

Temecula is located in the heart of Southern California in the Southwest corner of Riverside County on the border with San Diego County. Major Interstate 15 runs North-South through Temecula. The city of San Diego is 60 miles to the South and Los Angeles is 110 miles to the Northwest. The pacific Coast is about a 50 to 60 minute drive to the west.

Temecula is an exceptional city where residents experience a strong sense of community and family values. This vineyard-covered region offers picturesque landscapes and a serene lifestyle. Golf courses, abundant recreation and cultural opportunities, award-winning schools, safe and attractive neighborhoods provide the ideal setting for family living.

Temecula, located in Southwest California, is a picturesque city offering a combination of natural beauty, business vitality, and social and recreational opportunities. Temecula's natural splendor is nestled in a lush valley about 15 miles from the Pacific Ocean. It's a community of opportunity with clean air, blue skies, rolling hills and Old West traditions.

Population, Trends and Density for Temecula
As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 57,716. The current population as of January 2006 has skyrocketed to 93,923. Of the population, 18,293 households, and 15,164 families are residing in the city.

Temecula Town History
The original residents of the valley were the Pechanga, a tribe of American Indians. The first known European to discover the valley was Father Juan Norberto de Santiago, in October 1797, while seeking a site for a new mission. Temecula was one of the stops on the route of the Butterfield Stage and in 1859 became the location of the seventh post office in California. The first post office was in San Francisco.

During the later 1900's, a developer tried to change the name of the area to Rancho California, but when Temecula became a city, voters stuck with the old town name which came from Luiseno. The name's meaning varies, but includes "that place where the sun breaks through and shines on the white mist."

The I-15 corridor between Los Angeles County and San Diego was completed in the early 1980's and the subdivision land boom began. When Rancho California/Temecula incorporated in December, 1989, the citizens voted to officially name their city "Temecula".

The word Temecula comes from the Luiseño word Temecunga - roughly, "place of the sun". It was the Spanish who transcribed the word as "Temecula". According to the city website, "Temecula is the only city in California to still retain its original Indian Temecula".

The first recorded Spanish visit, in October of 1797, was that of Franciscan padre, Father Juan Norberto de Santiago, who was searching for a new mission site. He visited what is now Lake Elsinore, and eventually visited much of the rest of the Temecula Valley.

Old Town Temecula
A collection of historic 1890s buildings, antique stores, shopping and restaurants, Old Town Temecula is also home to such events as car shows, western days and summer entertainment. Over 600 antique dealers do business in the district.

Every Saturday, Old Town also plays host to the state certified Temecula Farmer's Market. Here, local farmers only sell products that they grow themselves.

With abundant community parks and recreational facilities, picturesque Wine Country, Historic Old Town, unlimited shopping, weekly Farmers’ Market and popular annual events, there’s a kaleidoscope of cultural and leisure activities that accent Temecula’s unique lifestyle and heritage.

Temecula Climate

The climate for Temecula is mild Mediterranean. Ocean breezes come through the Rainbow Gap, clearing the air in Temecula of unwanted smog. The winds also keep temperatures lower than in other nearby inland towns by about 10 degrees. Temecula average annual rainfall is 14 inches per year with an average winter temperature is 65 degrees F.

Temecula Community Activities and Events and Attractions

Wineries in Temecula

Temecula is the site of one of the oldest wineries in California, and the Temecula Valley continues to be a small but significant wine production center, supporting nineteen wineries as of 2004. Its wines are generally less known than those from better-known California wine districts such as Santa Ynez and the Napa Valley. The hotter climate is particularly well-suited to grapes such as the Rhone varietals and Zinfandel, and less well-suited to growing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Although the area is not as well known as Palm Springs, the warm desert climate attracts tourists year-round, especially golfers who can use one of the nine local golf courses.

Temecula is well known for its hot air balloon rides and tours, floating over wineries and desert terrain. The image of colorful hot air balloons is used throughout the Temecula Valley as a quickly recognizable symbol of the city.

Pechanga Resort and Casino
In 2001, the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians built the $262 million Pechanga Resort & Casino complex. Linked together in an architectural design that subtly highlights the tribe's Luiseño culture, the facility includes: an 85,000-square foot casino, 1,200-seat bingo hall, 515,000 square-foot, 14-story, 522-room hotel and 38,800 square-foot convention center, 1,200-seat showroom, 200-seat cabaret lounge, and seven restaurants. The new casino also features 2,000 slot machines, 60 card tables and 15 poker tables.

The venue also attracts big name performances. Pechanga has played host to the musical Chicago, singer and actress Liza Minnelli, and comedians such as Jerry Seinfeld among countless others.

The resort attracts gamblers and tourists from all over California and the U.S.

The Temecula Valley International Film and Music Festival
Filmmakers and musicians from across America and around the globe have come to Temecula every September since 1995 to participate and enjoy in the celebration of film and music.
The festival's social calendar starts with Opening Night Festivities, followed by daily & nightly filmmaker/musician receptions, industry workshops, a Lifetime and Career Achievement Awards Black Tie Gala, a Sunday morning Hot Air Balloon Ride, a Closing Night Wrap party and Best of Fest special screening presentations and much more.

Parks and Lakes in Temecula

Temecula Parks

Residents can enjoy the many parks that are available in Temecula.

Bahia Vista Park 41566 Avenida de la Reina
Butterfield Stage Park 33654 De Portola Road, (east of Butterfield Stage)
Calle Aragon Park 41621 Calle Aragon
Community Recreational Center 30875 Rancho Vista Road 909-694-6410
Crowne Hill Park 33203 Old Kent Road
Harveston Community Park 28582 Harveston Drive
John McGee Park 44656 Corte Veranos
Kent Hintergardt Memorial Park 31465 Via Cordoba
Loma Linda Park 30877 Loma Linda Road
Long Canyon Creek Park 40356 N. General Kearny Road
Margarita Community Park 29119 Margarita Road
Meadows Park 43110 Meadows Parkway
Nakayama Park 30592 Nicolas Road
Nicolas Road Park 39955 Nicolas Road
Pablo Apis Park 33005 Regina Drive
Pala Community Park 44900 Temecula Lane
Paloma Del Sol Park 32099 De Portola Road
Pauba Ridge Park 33405 Pauba Road
Redhawk Community Park 44747 Redhawk Parkway
Riverton Park 30950 Riverton Lane
Ronald Reagan Sport Park 42659 Margarita Road
Rotary Park 28816 Pujol Street
Sam Hicks Monument Park 41970 Moreno Road
Serena Hills Park 40747 Walcott Lane
Stephen Linen Jr. Memorial Park 44935 Nighthawk Pass
Temecula Duck Pond 28250 Rancho California Road
Temecula Skate Park 42569 Margarita Road
Temeku Hills Park 31367 La Serena Way
Vail Ranch Park 32965 Harmony Lane
Veteran's Park 30965 La Serena Way
Voorburg Park 39960 Nicolas Road

Temecula Protection Services

Police Department

30755 Auld Road, Suite #A, Murrieta, CA 92563
951-696-3000 (non-emergency)

Fire Department
Station 12 - 28830 Mercedes Street 951-676-2161
Station 73 - 27415 Enterprise Circle West 951-699-4517
Station 83 - 37480 Winchester Road 951-696-0962
Station 84 - 30650 Pauba Road 951-693-0683
Station 92 - 32364 Overland Trail 951-302-1497

Hospital
Country Villa Murrieta Healthcare Center
24100 Monroe Avenue, Murrieta CA 92562 951- 600-4640

Community Services in the Town of Temecula

Town Library

Temecula Branch Library
41000 County Center Drive, Temecula, CA 92591 951-694-5040

Local Newspapers

Temecula has many newpaper publishers in the area. You can access their information for services officered below.

Asia, 5857 B Mission Gorge Road, San Diego CA 92120 951-694-4829

Neighbors Newspaper, 31805 Highway 79 South, Temecula CA 92592 951-244-7025

San Diego Union Tribune, 800 West Valley Parkway Ste 114, Escondido CA 92025 800-244-6397

Temecula Valley News, 27464 Commerce Center Drive Ste C, Temecula CA 92590 951-676-1839

The Business Press, 1650 South East Street, San Bernardino CA 92408 909-806-3100

The Californian, 28765 Single Oak Ste 100, Temecula CA 92590 951-676-4315

The Press-Enterprise, 27740 Jefferson Avenue Ste 380, Temecula CA 92590 951-375-3701

The Temecula Bugle, 41650 Knight Drive, Murrieta CA 92562 951-677-2459

The Valley Business Journal, 40335 Winchester Road Ste E-128, Temecula CA 92591 951-461-0400

Post Office

30777 Rancho California Road, Temecula, CA 92591 909-506-5513
Hours: M-F from 9-4:30 Sat 10 am -2 pm

28360 Front Street, Temecula, CA 92590 909-506-5513
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5 pm

Temecula Utilities

CR & R Recycling and Refuse Service, 1706 Goetz Road, Perris CA 92570 800-755-8112

Rancho California Water District, 42135 Winchester Road, Temecula CA 92591 951-296-6900

Southern California Edison, 26100 Menifee Road, Romoland CA 92585 951-928-8208

Southern California Gas Company, 25620 Jefferson Avenue, Murrieta CA 92562 909-335-7660

Verizon, 280 South Locust Street, Pamona CA 91766 909-469-1535
Wholesale Air-Time, Inc., 27515 Enterprise Circle West, Temecula CA 92590 951-693-1880

References:

www.city-data.com

www.usacitiesonline.com

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