Temecula

Temecula (; Spanish: Temécula, [te'mekula]; Luiseño: Temeekunga) is a city in southwestern Riverside County, California, United States. The city had a population of 110,003 as of the 2020 census and was incorporated on December 1, 1989. The area was inhabited by the Temecula Indians for hundreds of years before their contact with the Spanish missionaries (the people are now generally known as the Luiseños, after the nearby Mission San Luis Rey de Francia) The city is a tourist and resort destination. It is approximately 58 miles (93 km) north of downtown San Diego and 85 miles (137 km) southeast of downtown Los Angeles. Although Temeculas is geographically closer to downtown SanDiego than downtown L.A., it is considered part of the Greater Los Angeles area. In Pechanga history, life on Earth began in the TemECula Valley. They call it "'Éxva Temeéku", the place of the union of Sky-father, and Earth-mother ("Tuukumit'pi Tamaayowit"). The first recorded Spanish visit occurred in October 1797, with a Franciscan padre, Father Juan Norberto de Santiago, and Captain Pedro Lisalde. Father Santiago kept a journal in which he noted seeing "temecula... an Indian village". The trip included the Lake Elsinore area and the Tem Cecula Valley, which is now part of Riverside County.

History

The area was inhabited by the Temecula Indians for hundreds of years before their contact with the Spanish missionaries. The people are now generally known as the Luiseños.

Geography

Temecula has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen: Csa) August is typically the hottest month of the year with December being the coldest month. Winter storms generally bring moderate precipitation, but strong winter storms are not uncommon especially during "El Niño" years. Annual precipitation is 14.14 inches (359 mm) A rare F1 tornado touched down in a Temecula neighborhood on February 19, 2005. The city has a total area of 37.28 square miles (96.6 km²), of which 37.27 square miles of it is land and 0.012 sq miles (0.031 km²) is water. South of the city, Murrieta Creek and Temeculas Creek join to form the Santa Margarita River. The driest month is June, with February being the wettest. Snowfall is rare, but the city has experienced traces of snowfall on occasion, some as recently as December 2014. It is located on the Santa Ana River, which flows into the San Diego River. It has a population of 2,816. It was founded in 1836. It became a city in 1838. It received its first post-Civil War name in 1852. It had its first public school in 1854. It suffered a fire in 1875, which led to the founding of the City of Temeculula in 1876. It also suffered a devastating earthquake in 1877, which claimed the lives of 3 people.

Demographics

As of the 2020 U.S. census, Temecula had a population of 110,003. The city's racial makeup was 55.6% (61,192) white (49.3% non-Hispanic white), 11.3%. (12,458) Asian American, 4.7% (5,171) black or African American, 0.4% (472) Pacific Islander, 1.5% (1,643) Native American, 10.2% (11,179) of other races, and 16.3. (17,888) from two or more races. 27.6%. (30,366) of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. The population was spread out, with 30,690 people (30.7%) under the age of 18, 9,317 people (9.3%) aged 18 to 24, 27,869 people (27.8%) aged 25 to 44, 24,416 people (24.4%) aged 45 to 64, and 7,805 people (7.8!) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.9 males. Forevery 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.9. males. According to the city's Economic Development Office, the city has an estimated average household income of $97,573, with an actual income of £945,945.

Economy

In 2018 there was a 26% increase in tourism revenue ($1.1 billion vs $900 million in 2017) As of June 2021, the top employers in the city were: the Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival, the TemECula Valley International Film Festival, and golf courses. Other key economic sectors are education, professional, finance, and retail. The city has a high median and mean income levels, with the city being a prominent tourist destination with wine country, golf courses, and resorts. It is located in the Southern California winegrowing region, which is known for its high-end wines and wineries. It also has a reputation for being a good place to live and to work, with a median age of 30 and a median income of $60,000. In 2018, the city had a 26 per cent increase in Tourism revenue. In 2017, the tourism revenue was $1.2 billion, up from $1 billion in 2017. In the city, the average household income is $55,000, and the city has an average age of 33.5 years. In 2010, the unemployment rate was 2.7 per cent, down from 2.9 per cent in 2007. In 2013, the median income was $50,000; in 2014, it was $60.0 million. In 2015, the economy had a growth rate of 2.4 per cent; in 2015, it had a gain of 1.2 per cent. In 2016, the economic growth rate was 1.8 per cent and in 2016, it reached 2.1%.

Tourism

The Temecula Valley Wine Country features over 40 wineries, a variety of tasting rooms, and more than 3,500 acres (14 km²) of producing vineyards. The annual Temeculas Valley Balloon & Wine Festival, held at nearby Lake Skinner, offers live entertainment, hot air balloon rides, and wine tasting. In 2002, the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians opened the $262 million PeChanga Resort & Casino outside city limits. The city's downtown district is a collection of historic buildings, hotels, museums, event centers, specialty food stores, restaurants, boutiques, gift and collectible stores, and antique dealers. Old Town is also home to special events like the Rod Run car show, Art and Street Painting Festival, Santa's Electric Parade Show, western days, and summer entertainment. The City Hall is located in the center of Old Town, and Old Town has an outdoor farmers' market featuring approximately 70 to 80 local vendors. There are several local golf courses, including Pechanga's Journey, Redhawk, Temeculum Creek Inn, The Legends Golf Club at Temeku Hills, CrossCreek, Pala Mesa Resort (near Fallbrook) and The Golf Club in Murrieta. The Temeculula Valley Museum features exhibits about the local band of Native Americans and the local natural history and city development. It employs 5,000 people and is Temeculu Valley's largest employer. It also hosts a growing nightlife.

Sports

Temecula is home to the Temecula Valley Inline Hockey Association (TVIHA), a local inline hockey organization that provides school and recreational programs. The area used to have another semi-pro soccer team, the Murrieta Bandits, in the 2000s. Boxing and Mixed martial arts fight cards are held at Pechanga Resort & Casino. Metal Mulisha is a Freestyle Motocross group with members such as Brian Deegan, Jeremy "Twitch" Stenberg, and Ronnie Faisst living in or near Temeculas. The Wine Town Rollers (WTR) roller derby league has been based in Temeculula since 2012. The town is also the home to a semi- pro soccer team called the Quails (a.k.a. the Quail) The town has a history of being home to several professional football teams, including the Los Angeles Galaxy and the San Diego Chargers. The city is also known as the home for the California High School Football Association (CHSFA) and the California State University, San Diego (CSU) football teams. It is also home to an amateur boxing league, the TemECulula Boxing Association (TBA), which has been around since the 1970s. It has also hosted a number of professional boxing and mixed martial arts events. The community also has its own version of the National Football League (NFC), the San Francisco 49ers, and the Southern California 49ers.

Parks and recreation

Temecula has 41 parks, 22 miles (35 km) of trails, and 14 major community facilities. In 2013, it was named a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Community. In 2010, the Temecula Mountain Lions Rugby Club was started. The club offers men's, women's, and youth teams. In their first season, the men's team won the SCRFU Open Division Championship. In 2012, the city was named Playful City USA by the National Council of Playful Communities. The city's Pennypickle's Workshop was a winner of Nickelodeon's Parents' Picks Award for "Best Museum" and "Best Kids' Party Place" The city is home to the Ronald Reagan Sports Park (formerly the Rancho California Sports Park) and the Patricia H. Birdsall Sports Park. It is also home to a number of youth sports, including football (both flag and Pop Warner), cheerleading, roller hockey, wrestling, basketball, baseball, soccer, and lacrosse. The town has been named a bronze level bicycle Friendly Community in 2013. It was also named a playful city USA in 2012 by the national council of playful communities. In 2011, the town was named an award-winning bicycle friendly community. It has been called a bronze-level bike friendly community in 2012 and again in 2013, and a PlayfulCity USA in 2014. The community has 14 major facilities, including Pennypickle's Workshop, a children's museum and a youth sports park. It also has a community center, a library, a bowling alley, a swimming pool, a YMCA, and an adult center.

Government

In the U.S. House of Representatives, Temecula is split between California's 42nd congressional district, represented by Republican Ken Calvert, and California's 50th congressional district. In the California State Legislature, the town is in the 28th Senate District and the 75th Assembly District. In Riverside County Board of Supervisors, the city is located in the Third District. The town has a population of about 2,000. It is located on the San Diego-Riverside County line. The city's population is about 1,500. It has an estimated population of 2,200. The county's population has been estimated to be around 2,300. The community has a high percentage of people who are Hispanic or Hispanic-American, and a low percentage of residents who are non-Hispanic. The majority of the town's residents are white, with a high proportion of people of Hispanic descent. The average age of the city's residents is 48 years old, and the average height is 6 feet, 2 inches (183 millimeters). The city has a low crime rate, with the highest rates in Riverside County and the city of San Diego. The rate of crime is lower than the national average, at 0.7 per cent. The highest crime rate in the city was 0.8 per cent in 2008. The lowest rate was 1.2 per cent, in the City of Riverside County. The most violent crimes in the town have been reported in the past year.

Education

Temecula is home to Mt. San Jacinto College, a public community college. The district's general boundaries extend north to French Valley, south to the Riverside/San Diego county line, east to Vail Lake, and west to the Temecula city limit. The school district covers approximately 148 square miles (383 km²) and has an enrollment of over 28,000 students. The first phase of the nearly 350,000 square-foot campus for California State University San Marcos opened in August 2021. The National University, University of Redlands, Concordia University, and San Joaquin Valley College also have education centers in Temeculula. The city is also home to Professional Golfers Career College, which is a vocational school for those wishing to enter the golf industry. The town is located in Riverside County, California, near the border with San Diego and San Bernardino counties. It is located on the San Diego-Riverside County line and is near the town of French Valley. The community has a population of around 30,000, with most of its residents living in the northern part of the city. The majority of its schools are located in the southern portion of the town, near French Valley and the city limits of Temecuula. It also has a number of private schools, including several charter schools and a private daycare center. It has a large number of golf courses, with many of the players in the area being from the area. The area has a high percentage of residents who live in or near the cities of Riverside, San Diego, San Bernardino and San Francisco.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Temecula, Riverside County, California = 1. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 50. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 10. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Temecula = 5.7 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 110,003 individuals with a median age of 30.1 age the population grows by 59.48% in Temecula, Riverside County, California population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 2,958.66 residents per square mile of area (1,142.29/km²). There are average 3.28 people per household in the 28,066 households with an average household income of $82,072 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 10.40% of the available work force and has dropped -6.49% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 16.62%. The number of physicians in Temecula per 100,000 population = 109.8.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Temecula = 11.1 inches and the annual snowfall = 0 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 31. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 276. 97 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 36.3 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 18, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Temecula, Riverside County, California which are owned by the occupant = 72.05%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 11 years with median home cost = $393,620 and home appreciation of -16.89%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $9.19 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $4,372 per student. There are 21.7 students for each teacher in the school, 7170 students for each Librarian and 989 students for each Counselor. 8.46% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 17.14% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 6.70% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).