Local Resources
This directory of local resources will assist you in gathering valuable information about the area.
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| About Temecula - Master Calendar, information and what does Temcula mean? | |
Calfornia DMV - New to California? Welcome to California! Here at DMV, we're excited to get you on the road.
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City of Murrieta - Here you can find a wealth of information about Murrieta.
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City of Palm Springs - Palm Springs info, stats, and events.
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City of Temecula - Temecula is well known for its championship golf courses, a climate perfect for serene and beautiful hot-air ballooning adventures, and award-winning wineries nestled in 3,000 acres of picturesque wine country, but that's just the beginning. The community's mix of entertaining activities and friendly residents makes visitors want to return again and again.
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Community Information - HTL profiles include census, demographic and income data, parks, schools, libraries, hospitals, airports, hotels, environmental conditions, local newspapers, media outlets, employment, maps, coordinates and aerial photos.
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Hotels, Motels, Bed & Breakfast - Places to stay while you're in town exploring the area.
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Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events
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Los Angeles County - Los Angeles County info, stats, and events.
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Orange County Information - Orange County info,stats and events.
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Riverside County Information - Riverside County info, stats and events.
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Riverside County Libraries - Information on local libraries
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San Diego County Information - San Diego County info, stats and events.
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San Diego Visitors - The official travel resource for the San Diego region.
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Temecula Wine Country - Our local wineries, coupons and more.
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Voter Registration - Register to vote, get information and help.
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| Schools | |
Hemet USD - Information on Hemet Unified School District.
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| Menifee Union School District - | |
Murrieta Valley School District - Murrieta Valley Unified School District.
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| Perris USD - Information on Perris Unified School District | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
Temecula Valley Unified School District - Temecula School District information.
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US Department of Education - All the information you need to know.
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Wildomar School Info - Wildomar residents are part of the Lake Elsinore school district.
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| Relocation Links | |
| Temecula Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
California Dept. of Education - California Dept. of education home site.
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| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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Official City Sites - find area info sites across the world!
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USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move
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| Utilities | |
A T & T/SBC Communications - Residential and long distance phone service, Internet, wireless phone and satellite TV.
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Adelphia Cable - Cable and High Speed Internet.
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| C R & R - Do you need a new trash container? Contact CR&R at 1-800- 755-8112. | |
Comcast Cablevision - Digital Cable, High Speed Internet & Comcast Digital Voice.
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Eastern Municipal Water District - Water Company
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Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District - Water company
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Rancho California Water District - Water Company
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Southern California Edison - Electric Company
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Southern California Gas Company - Gas Company
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Verizon Home Phone Service - Residential Local & Long Distance Phone Servicem Internet, Broadband, Voice and more.
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| Local Newspapers | |
Neighbors Newspaper - Neighbors is the fastest growing free community newspaper serving the Temecula Valley and the surrounding communities of Temecula, Murrieta, Wildomar, Canyon Lake, Menifee, Sun City and Hemet
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North County Times - This is the local newspaper for North San Diego county.
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Press Enterprise - Riverside County's hometown newspaper.
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The Bugle - Temecula Bugle & Murrieta Bugle.
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The Californian - Our local newspaper.
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Valley Business Journal - Local news and happenings.
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| Shopping | |
| Other Local Shopping - Local area shopping centers and plazas. | |
Promenade Mall - Our local shopping mall.
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| Commuter Links | |
Airport Shuttle Service - The following services, listed in alphabetical order, are available to deliver passengers to and from the airports described below. Please call them for information regarding rates and reservations
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Amtrak - Southern California has three main types of passenger rail service: light rail, commuter rail, and heavy rail. Combined, Southern California's rail systems carry about 10 percent of the region's transit trips
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California Department of Transportation - The California Department of Transportation Web site is a great source for travelers, contractors, citizens, transportation planners or jobseekers. Whether you want to know what's happening on the road, where a road leads or how a road gets built, you can find out here.
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Dial-A-Ride - The Murrieta/Temecula
Dial-A-Ride is a seniors and persons-with-disabilities only, advance-reservation service designed to provide curb-to-curb transportation.Dial-A-Ride travels to and from locations within the cities of Murrieta and Temecula
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Friendship Transportation - Welcome to Friendship Transportation Services (FTS), your solution to alternative transportation. FTS was established, with one purpose in mind: to increase the quality of life for Southern California residents in the following transportation services:
· Commuter Bus Service
· Charter Service
· Airport Bus Service · Shuttle Service
· Tour Service
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Greyhound Bus - Yes, the bus stops right here in Old Town Temecula at the Old Stage Stop in Old Town.
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Metrolink - Metrolink is a premier regional rail system, including commuter and other passenger services, linking communities to employment and activity centers. Metrolink provides reliable transportation and mobility for the region, leading toward more livable communities
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Park & Ride Locations - Park & Ride locations.
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Ride Match - There are thousands of interested ridesharers in our databasewell help you find someone close by your home who shares your workplace destination and hours. Your information is confidential and your home address, if provided, will never be disclosed.
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Riverside Transit - RTA provides both local and regional services throughout the region with 38 fixed-routes, five CommuterLink routes, and Dial-A-Ride services using 231 vehicles.
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San Diego Trolley - Light rail, such as the Blue Line and Green Line in Los Angeles and the San Diego Trolley, is the most flexible form of rail transit. Light rail can share streets with other vehicles, or it can operate in its own exclusive pathway. And, because the cars bend in the middle, light rail can make sharp turns and operate within existing streets
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| Taxi & Limousine Services - Taxi prices are generally the same competitive rate of $1.75 to enter the cab and $2.50 per mile ($0.25 per 1/10 mile). Limousine rates vary; please call the individual companies to arrange pickup and to determine what your costs would be. | |
The Coaster - Commuter rail systems consist of diesel locomotives that pull or push large passenger cars and are usually used for longer-distance trips. Local commuter rail systems include Metrolink, which provides service in Los Angeles. Orange, Ventura, San Bernadino, and Riverside counties, and the Coaster, which operates in northern and central San Diego County.
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Vanpool - Ridesharing is a cost efficient, time sensitive, comfortable way for commuters to travel to and from work. In a typical vanpool, 7 to 15 coworkers ride together each paying one low monthly rate for
The Vanpool.
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| Mortgage | |
Lending Tree - Buying a home? Refinancing? Lending tree lets consumers choose from up to four competitive loan offers from major, national, regional, and local Lenders across the U.S. When Banks Compete, You Win.®
Contact Jelani Khalfani @ Lending Tree direct at 949-932-9549 or send him an email @ j.khalfani@lendingtree.com.
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| Tools and Calculators - Should I refinance my home mortgage? What would my payments be for a fixed rate loan? What would my payments be for an adjustable rate loan? What would my payments be for a balloon loan? Should I rent my home or buy? Which loan is better, Fixed or Adjustable? What would I save if I make extra payments? How much house can I qualify for? How much house can I afford? | |
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4th & B - 4th&B's 21,000 square foot facility offers live music in just about every genre you can imagine. From blues to rock, alternative to country, jazz to punk, hip-hop to pop and metal to dance, 4th&B has revolutionized music culture in San Diego for well over a decade by consistently staging the most intriguing artists and sought after talent from around the globe.
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Arts Council of Temecula Valley - The Arts Council of Temecula Valley serves as the umbrella organization under which a network of more than twenty-eight arts and cultural organizations and programs in and around the Temecula Valley stimulate the growth of visual and performing arts, as well as provide opportunities for arts education in schools and in the communities
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Balloon & Wine Festival - The Festival begins with the very popular Friday evening Balloon Glow and community night that offers local musical talent and the choreographed "glow".Saturday and Sunday offers a "Festival within a Festival," with top-name concerts, wine tasting in the Wine Gardens, Kids Faire, Arts & Crafts and Commercial exhibits and the food court.
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California Center for the Arts Escondido - The Season is in full swing, and there are many great performances coming this spring! The Center's season features todays brightest stars performing in San Diego County's finest theatres.
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Coors Ampitheatre - Coors Amphitheatre is located just 17 minutes from downtown San Diego in Chula Vista, California and is the area's first major concert facility designed specifically for music. Coors Amphitheatre is an outdoor performing arts theatre with reserved seating for 9,442 and additional seating for 10,000 on an attractively landscaped lawn.
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Cox Arena - Cox Arena at Aztec Bowl is San Diego's premiere entertainment venue for sporting events, stage shows, concerts, family entertainment, exhibitions, conferences and more.
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Del Mar Fair - Come Ride the Tide to Fun at the 2006 San Diego County Fair! Our 2006 theme will feature water, with many activities and displays about our most important resource. We also will feature the world's most renowned environmental artist, Wyland, who will be on hand several times during the Fair to help show how each person can make a difference in preserving, protecting and respecting the earth.
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Farmers Fair - Once a year for a few days we all get together for corn dogs and fun.
Whether you live in the city or the country, and whether you are young or old, Im sure you will find fun and excitement at the fair!" - Bill Lyons, Secretary State of California
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Jazz Festival - Temecula Jazz Festival introduces the hottest instrumental and vocal talent on the planet, each performing in the verdant surroundings of a picturesque 350-acre vineyard. Delicious gourmet dinner packages, a variety of sumptuous wines, as well as fine art exhibits created by highly-accomplished Temecula Valley artists serve to embellish the ambiance of this extraordinary entertainment happening.
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LA County Fair & Fairplex Info - Fairplex is home to the annual L.A. County Fair and more than 300 other events each year. Included are consumer and trade shows, meetings, expositions, conventions, inter-track wagering, sporting events and agricultural events.
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Old Town Temecula Community Theatre - The Old Town Temecula Community Theater is a contemporary, state-of-the-art proscenium theater in the heart of Old Town. The new theater is accessed on Main Street through the historic landmark Mercantile Building from the 1890s and exemplifies the City of Temecula's motto Old Traditions, New Opportunities.
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Orange County Fair & Exposition Center - Orange County Fair & Expo Center provides educational, entertainment and recreational opportunities for the general public and preserves the heritage of California agriculture.Our mission is served through the annual Orange County Fair, Centennial Farm, The Ranch, Youth Expo and more than 100 events throughout the year
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Perris Speedway - Perris Auto Speedway is Southern California's only 1/2 clay oval featuring action-packed dirt track racing at it's finest. It's what Saturday nights were made for!
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| Restaurants & Dining - Local dining and food in Temecula. | |
San Diego Opera - At the heart of every production we stage, youll find world-class artists, crew and staff. Whether raising the curtain on an early masterpiece or an American stage premiere, our goal is always the same to get to the inspirations, to the original sparks. To present to you a stunning, luminous production. And to provide you with a fabulous opera experience!
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San Diego Sports Arena - This is an exciting time for the Sports Arena and our partners. We have taken steps to position the Sports Arena as a top regional facility that provides the widest range of premium entertainment to over 800,000 people each year
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Staples Center - In addition to hosting world-class sports and entertainment events, STAPLES Center provides numerous services and support programs designed to benefit the entire Los Angeles community.
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Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival - The 5-day event's social calendar starts with
spectacular Opening Night Festivities, then on to various filmmaker/musician receptions, a Saturday Night Black Tie Gala, a Sunday morning Hot Air Balloon Ride and a Closing Night Film/Music Awards & Wrap Party.
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The Greek Theatre - The Greek Theatre, under the direction of the Nederlanders, has made a great impact on Angelenos and has become a continuing source of excellent income for the City of Los Angeles. In addition to hosting legendary musical performances too numerous to mention, the Greek Theatre has served as the site of dozens of school graduations and as a backdrop for many TV shows and motion pictures.
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The Wiltern - The Wiltern LG has a rich history of artists who have performed beneath the famed sunburst ceiling
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Universal Ampitheatre - If, as they say, "location is everything," it's no wonder the Universal Amphitheatre is the first choice of event planners. Long known as the favorite venue of the world's top concert performers, the Amphitheatre has also been the site of some of the most prestigious special events over the years.
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Verizon Wireless Ampitheatre - A beautiful evening under the stars in Orange County California.
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| Local Hospitals | |
Southwest Healthcare System - When it comes to choosing a hospital, one thing is clear: quality counts. A tradition of providing medical care in a comfortable and convenient environment means peace of mind for the thousands of patients that are cared for by the doctors and nurses at Inland Valley and Rancho Springs each year
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| Casinos Nearby | |
Barona Casino - Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino offers visitors the peace and tranquility of a sprawling mountain escape as well as the best casino action in California. Located just 30 minutes outside of San Diego. This award-winning resort far exceeds the hopes and dreams of the reservation's founding families.
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Harrahs Rincon Resort & Casino - Harrah´s Rincon Casino & Resort is a perfect getaway from it all. Any time day or night, you can have a great time at the newest hot spot for exciting casino action! We offer 1600 slot machines and over 40 table games for you to choose from. Why go anywhere else?
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Pala Casino - Located not too far from Temecula and the buffet is yummy too!With all the action, entertainment and great food that Pala has to offer it's easy to forget that sometimes you just need to relax. Pala's beautiful four-star accommodations are the perfect end to the perfect day.
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Pechanga Resort & Casino - Our local casino and one of the biggest empoyers in Temecula. Pechanga Resort & Casino is Californias only AAA Four Diamond Resort. As guests enter the lobby, they are met by relaxing water features with granite and stone that elegantly enhance the Front Desk check in area. The Concierge Desk is able to assist with tours, travel arrangements, special requests and more,
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| Tax Information | |
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Riverside County Tax Assessor - Assessor and property information
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| Sporting Events | |
Anaheim Mighty Ducks - Welcome to the Mighty Ducks website.
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California Speedway - Gentlemen, start your engines!
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Charger Power - Maybe this is the year???
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Los Angeles Clippers - Yes, we do have 2 pro basketball teams in the Los Angeles area since the "clips" moved to LA.
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Los Angeles Lakers - From the George Mikan-led Minneapolis Lakers teams of the '40s and '50s to the "Showtime" era Magic Johnson teams of the late 1980s to Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant's dynasty of the early 21st century, one thing has been consistent about the Lakers: winning. The franchise has boasted a host of Hall of Famers and has compiled a string of championships.
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San Diego Padres - Our "Pad's" playing in their new park. PETCO Park is a state-of-the-art attractive, efficient, comfortable and strikingly beautiful stadium just like San Diego. Welcome home
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San Diego State Aztecs - Six home games and a road trip to Wisconsin highlight the 2006 San Diego State football schedule released Wednesday by first-year Aztec head coach Chuck Long. SDSU will play a 12-game schedule over a 14-week span, beginning with a Thursday night outing at home against UTEP on Aug. 31, at Qualcomm Stadium that will be broadcast nationally on CSTV
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Storm Baseball - Triple AAA fun in Lake Elsinore at teh Diamond. This is a great evening of fun and surprises at a very reasonable cost too.
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The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim - 2002 was a wild, wack and ultimately wonderful season for the Anaheim Angels, who began the year mired with the worst record in team history and finished up a magical recovery with the best mark after the regular season. It paved the way for a historic, memorable run through the postseason that culminated with a dramatic World Series championship, the first in the history of the franchise
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UCLA Bruins - UCLA leads the nation with a total of 90 NCAA team titles (67 men, 23 women).
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University of Southern California Trojans - We've had a very successful spring. First off, we've recaptured the work ethic and the speed of practice and the competition level that we need to sustain us. That's absolutely the most important aspect of it. Without that, we're not going to be able to come back and play good football. The theme of the spring has been competition
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B4UBuild - First time home buyers will find homebuilding books, a sample construction schedule, information about construction contracts, and a complete overview of the home building process. Move up buyers might find a new idea or a different house style in our photo album. Custom home builders will find a large directory of links to other home building resources and trade associations.
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Dream Home Source - Dream Home Source, Inc. is a leading home plans company providing a highly intuitive and extensive search tool for finding and viewing quality home plans.
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UBuildit.com - Custom Home Building - UBuildIt helps you oversee the entire remodeling or home-building process
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| Pet Links | |
Animal Friends of the Valley - Animal Friends of the Valleys promotes the humane care of animals through education and a humane, pro-active animal control program. we are committed to prevent suffering of animals and to end pet over-population
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| Emergency Pet Hospitals - Where to take your pet in an emergency. | |
Petfinder - Find a new pet for the family.
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Planet Pets - Rescue information on many kinds of animals and pets.
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| Riverside County Animal Service Page - Useful information and phone numbers. | |
Riverside County Animal Shelter - We will protect and serve the people and animals of Riverside County through programs that provide for public education, humane sheltering, responsible pet ownership and progressive law enforcement. We promise to do so with respect, concern and compassion for all.
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| Fitness & Activities | |
Bicycling information - See a list of present and proposed bikeroutes and lanes.
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| Golfing in the Valley - Information on local courses, driving ranges, etc. | |
Temecula Soccer information - TVSA Teams
Welcome to the TVSA Teams area. Here you will be able to find your team's home page and find a variety of information about your team. Information available includes:
Game Schedules
Team News
Practice Schedules
Division Standings (Fall Season Only)
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| Helpful Travel Information | |
| Bob Hope/Burbank Airport - Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, California is a convenient, friendly airport in the best location for access to and from Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. Its the closest airport to Downtown L.A., Hollywood, Disney, Warner Bros., NBC, the Rose Bowl, Dodger Stadium, Magic Mountain and much more | |
French Valley Airport - Our local airport.Opened in April 1990, French Valley Airport provides service to corporate jets, helicopters, private aircraft and ultralights. Free onsite parking.
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Fullerton Airport - Flight information and more for Fullerton airport.
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LAX - Flight info and more for Los Angeles International Airport.
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Long Beach Airport - Flight information and more for Long Beach Airport.
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Ontario International Airport - Flight information and more for Ontario International Airport.
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Orange County/John Wayne Airport - Flight info and more for John Wayne Airport.
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Palm Springs International Airport - Flight information and more for Palm Springs Airport.
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San Diego International Airport - Flight information and more for San Diego International Airport.
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| Local Weather | |
Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars....
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| Internet | |
Internet101 - Come and discover how the Internet works. Find out where you can get great software. Learn the secrets of search engines. Have your questions answered and problems solved.
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| Maps | |
GlobeXploer Aerial Atlas - Aerial Maps
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Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| USA Photomaps - Mapping software | |
