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Menifee to Celebrate Riverside County's Innovation Month in April
In honor of the annual Riverside County Innovation Month hosted in April, the City of Menifee will be partnering with neighboring cities and agencies to host innovation-themed events, workshops, and meetings to enhance the momentum of innovation and celebrate the spirit of start-ups and entrepreneurism, while also highlighting the value they add to the community.
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Funding for Bradley Road Bridge Secured by Rep. Calvert
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) highlighted the inclusion of $5 million for the Bradley Road Bridge construction project in the Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations bill. Rep. Calvert voted along with a bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives to approve the bill on Wednesday, March 9th.
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Menifee Invites Commercial Development Community to Annual Appreciation Luncheon
The City of Menifee’s Office of Economic Development is inviting commercial real estate and developer professionals from across the California region to a hosted appreciation luncheon celebrating Menifee’s broker professionals. The event will be held on Thursday, March 24 at 11:30 a.m. at Menifee’s Fairfield Inn & Suites (30140 Town Center Dr). This year’s appreciation luncheon theme is “Team Menifee.”
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Celebrate Menifee’s Rich Diversity at the City’s Multicultural Festival
The City of Menifee is kicking off an eventful year of fun-filled events with its annual Multicultural Festival. This unique event will take place at Menifee’s Central Park (30268 Civic Plaza Dr.) on Saturday, March 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
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Menifee Adopts First Jobs Blueprint Plan in Riverside County
The City of Menifee is pleased to announce that the City Council has adopted the first Jobs Blueprint Plan in Riverside County, a detailed plan of action for targeted job creation and a roadmap to bring quality jobs to the region. This groundbreaking plan is based on the City’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and is closely in line with the County of Riverside’s CEDS to ensure synergy with the region and our partners.
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Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer with Over 30 Years of Fiscal Experience
The City of Menifee is pleased to announce the appointment of Regina Funderburk as Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Funderburk will plan, direct, and manage the activities and operations of the Finance Department, as well as coordinate with other City departments and outside agencies on financial matters.
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Learn to Start a Restaurant and Kick-Off Your Culinary Career at Free Seminar in Menifee
Aspiring entrepreneurs and restauranteurs are encouraged to attend a FREE “How to Start Your Own Restaurant” training event hosted by the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (IESBDC) and the City of Menifee Office of Economic Development. The event will be held on Thursday, February 24 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Menifee City Hall (29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA 92586).
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City of Menifee Named Southern California Top Workplace for Fourth Consecutive Year
For the fourth consecutive year, the City of Menifee was named a “2021 Top Workplace” by the Inland News Group. This annual program invites hundreds of businesses and thousands of employees in Riverside and San Bernadino Counties to participate in a unanimous survey rating their workplace on benefits, leadership, training, compensation, and most noteworthy, workplace culture.
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Join Us in Keeping Menifee Clean in the New Year
In partnership with Waste Management (WM), the City of Menifee will host its first bulky item drop-off event of 2022 on Saturday, February 5 at the main parking lot of Mt. San Jacinto College (28237 La Piedra Rd., Menifee, CA 92584).
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20-Year Public Relations Professional to Join City of Menifee Team
The City of Menifee is pleased to announce the appointment of Philip Southard as the City’s Public Information and Legislative Affairs Officer. In this role, Southard will serve as the City’s spokesperson and will oversee all communication and community engagement activities. He will also direct legislative advocacy efforts at the state and federal levels and analyze the impacts of legislation in relation to the City's interests.
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Social Media Marketing Training Event
On Thursday, January 27, 2022, from 1p.m. - 3p.m., the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (IESBDC) will host a FREE Social Media Marketing Training Event at Menifee City Hall (Council Chambers), 29844 Haun Rd.
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Long-Serving Menifee Assistant City Engineer Yolanda Macalalad Announces Retirement
On Wednesday, December 15, 2021, the Menifee City Council during a regular scheduled City Council meeting, officially congratulated and recognized long-serving Menifee Assistant City Engineer Yolanda Macalalad on her announcement of her upcoming retirement, effective December 30, 2021. The Menifee City Council and key executive city staff honored Macalalad for her service since 2014, starting just shy of six years after City incorporation.
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The City of Menifee Announces Survey to Identify Transportation Needs
The City of Menifee announced an online survey to identify transportation needs. The survey can be taken at www.cityofmenifee.us/mobilitysurvey and will be available through December 31. This survey is part of an effort, sponsored by the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC), to improve mobility for residents, including persons with disabilities and older adults.
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Second Quarter Sales Tax Returns in City Signals Continued Pandemic Recovery and Heightened Retail
As the Southern California region continues to emerge from the pandemic and the fiscal effects of its economic impacts, the City of Menifee saw continued gains with its second quarter sales tax returns, experiencing a 43.6% growth from April to June 2021 (excluding aberrations), compared to the same quarter in 2020 (which was the most adversely impact sales tax period related to the pandemic).
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Menifee Redistricting Process Underway
Redistricting, the process of redrawing district lines based on new census data,
has begun in the City of Menifee. A dedicated redistricting website is live, and the City is asking the public to participate by attending a workshop, submitting a public comment form, or submitting their own draft map for consideration.
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There’s No Place Like Menifee for the Holidays!
The City of Menifee is kicking off the winter season with the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. The festivities will take place on Saturday, December 4 at Mt. San Jacinto College located at 28237 La Piedra Rd., from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Two New Tenants Joining the Newly Constructed Center Pointe Plaza
Center Pointe, a newly constructed commercial plaza at Newport Road and Calle Tomas in the City of Menifee, announced two new tenants, Urbane Café and Fishbone Seafood, that developer Tourmaline Capital inked as additions to the plaza. The new tenants plan to open in early 2022 and will add to the dynamic lineup in the 73,000 square foot retail center, bringing fresh, healthy, and diverse dining options to an economic regional hub of Southwest Riverside County.
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Join Us In Keeping Menifee Clean!
Menifee residents can off-load bulky items such as couches and electronic waste at two locations on Saturday, November 13, as the City hosts its second Bulky Item Drop-off. This helpful city service is provided at no charge to residents.
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Calling Local Artists to Help Make History with Flag Design
In a historic move, the City of Menifee will adopt its first official City Flag. Residents are encouraged to participate by creating flag designs that capture the history, beauty, and uniqueness of the community, as part of the City Flag Design Contest.
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City Takes Action to Address Pedestrian Safety Around Schools
In response to concerns about the safety of students walking to local schools, the City of Menifee and the Menifee Police Department have increased patrols around schools and will initiate traffic engineering studies in the coming months to determine the need for additional services.
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Menifee Ranks as Top City in Southwest Riverside County for Fiscal Health by California State Audit
Recent data released by the California State Auditor’s Office highlights through a transparent interface dashboard, rankings of cities in California by their overall fiscal health. The tool, launched in 2019, ranks more than 470 California cities based on detailed information about their fiscal health and whether a city is at risk for fiscal distress. Menifee ranked 381 (scoring 90.9 out of 100 - lowest risk) as the “top city” in Southwest Riverside County
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Join Us for Menifee’s Clean Air Month Events!
Menifee Clean Air Month (September 2 - October 9) coincides with California Clean Air Day and is designed to get our community excited to recycle, get active, and reduce emissions. At the September 15, 2021 City Council meeting, a proclamation will be presented that will proclaim October 6, 2021 as California Clean Air Day to reaffirm Menifee’s commitment to engage, educate, and encourage our community to develop environmentally healthy and air-friendly habits.
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City Provides COVID-19 Rent/Mortgage Assistance to Residents
With a focus on supporting residents, the City of Menifee has dedicated federal CARES Act funds to help eligible residents pay up to six months of past due rent or mortgage due to COVID-19 hardships and are accepting applications until funds are exhausted on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Fall Shred Fest Event Helps Menifee Residents Discard of Documents Safely
Menifee residents are invited to clean up and clear out their old paperwork in a safe and secure way through the City’s free Fall Shred Fest community shredding event. The event is being hosted by the City of Menifee, in partnership with Waste Management, and will take place Saturday, October 2 from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Menifee City Hall, located at 29844 Haun Road.
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Menifee First City in Southwest Riverside County to Begin Jobs Blueprint Plan
The City of Menifee is excited to announce the official launch of the City’s Jobs Blueprint Plan, positioning Menifee as the first city in Southwest Riverside County to undertake this type of plan for targeted job creation. This plan will include developing a “roadmap” that will assist in attracting additional high-skill, high-wage jobs, and provide additional amenities and cultivate necessary talent pools.
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Assemblymember Seyarto Selects Menifee Business as the 67th District’s Small Business of the Year
Today, August 18th, 2021 Assemblymember Kelly Seyarto (R-Murrieta) announced in a press release the selection of longstanding Menifee small business, Menifee Bicycles, Inc. as the 2021 Small Business of the Year for the 67th Assembly District which includes the cities of Canyon Lake, East Hemet, French Valley, Hemet, Homeland, Lake Elsinore, Lakeland Village, Menifee, Murrieta, Nuevo, Temescal Valley, Wildomar, and Woodcrest.
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Joyful Noise Coffee & Ice Cream Brews Up New Sun City Location in Menifee
The City of Menifee is excited to announce the addition of Joyful Noise Coffee and Ice Cream, the latest tenant to open at the historical Cherry Hills Plaza, located at 26924 Cherry Hills. Joyful Noise Coffee and Ice Cream is an exciting new business that will be serving up delicious eye waking coffees (featuring Klatch Coffee Roasters), sweet treats, and ice cream in a charming and hip coffeehouse atmosphere.
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Menifee’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony Set for Saturday, September 11, 2021
The City of Menifee will commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11 with a Day of Remembrance Ceremony, which will take place at Central Park (30268 Civic Plaza Drive, Menifee CA) at 6 p.m. The event will reflect on the tragic events that took place that day in 2001 and pay tribute to the lives lost.
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Menifee Debuts New Fire Ladder Truck at Ribbon Cutting
The City of Menifee is proud to welcome our newest fire ladder truck with an official ribbon cutting ceremony and an opportunity to interact with this state-of-art apparatus on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
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New 10-Digit Emergency Contact Number for Menifee PD
Menifee PD released a new 10-digit emergency number local callers can use when reporting an emergency from their cell phone. The new 10-digit number is 951-894-6530. This number will be answered in the same manner as existing 911 lines.
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City of Menifee Lights the Night at Unveiling of New Centennial Park Sports Lighting
The City of Menifee Community Services Department is proud to officially unveil exciting improvements to Centennial Park (31166 Shire Horse Way, Menifee, CA 92584). The community is invited as the Menifee Community Services Department lights up the night and celebrates new lighting at the Centennial Park sport fields. There will be games with prizes beginning at 7 p.m., a lighting ceremony at 7:45 p.m., and the airing of the evening’s Movie in the Park, Raya and the Last Dragon will begin at sunset. Free popcorn will be provided thanks to Centennial Homeowners Association.
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City of Menifee Honors Shella Care as July Business Spotlight
The City of Menifee is thrilled to announce Shella Care as their July Business Spotlight, a program that showcases local businesses that go above and beyond the call of business, fosters pride in Menifee’s thriving business community, and promotes diversity in Menifee’s economy.
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Menifee First City in Southern California to Launch Innovative SolarAPP+ Instant Permit Program
In a city like Menifee, with nearly 300 sunny days each year, many of our residents and businesses want to install solar systems. The City of Menifee is proud to be the first city in Southern California and one of only two cities in the state of California to offer the innovative SolarAPP+ program to help make this process quick and easy. SolarAPP+ helps automate residential solar permit processing, which streamlines the application process for our residents.
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The Menifee Police Department Welcomes Community to Special National Night Out & 1-Year Celebration
The Menifee Police Department and the City of Menifee welcome the community to a special National Night Out event on August 3, 2021 to enjoy the evening with residents and celebrate Menifee PD’s first year of service. The entire Menifee community is invited to come to Menifee’s Central Park for connection, education, and fun from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. The event is an opportunity to interact directly with your Menifee police department and celebrate their first year of service.
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Menifee Launches Chat With the City Manager Series
The City of Menifee is excited to launch its Chat With the City Manager series. The community is invited to Menifee City Hall for short presentations on selected topics and then an open discussion with Menifee City Manager Armando G. Villa. Questions, input, and ideas from the community are welcome. This is an opportunity to learn more about City programs and the status of important efforts that impact Menifee residents and businesses.
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Sharetea Joins Newport Towne Square in Menifee
The City of Menifee is excited to announce the addition of Sharetea as the latest tenant joining Newport Towne Square off of Newport Road. Established in 1992, Sharetea began in Taipei, Taiwan serving to-go black tea and pearl milk tea drinks. Since then, Sharetea has opened branches and franchises in 16 countries including the United States, Canada, Southeast Asia, Australia, and Dubai with more than 300 stores. The expansion of Sharetea to Menifee will be the second location in Southwest Riverside County.
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Crumbl Cookies Joins Menifee Countryside Marketplace
The City of Menifee is excited to announce the addition of Crumbl Cookies as the most recent tenant to join Countryside Marketplace, one of the top producing power centers in Southern California, located in Menifee, California off of Haun Road. The expansion of Crumbl Cookies to Menifee will be one of the first locations in Riverside County. Menifee was selected because of its regional economic pull.
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Ciudad de Menifee Taller de la Justicia Ambiental
La ciudad de Menifee está actualizando el elemento de vivienda, el elemento de
seguridad y el elemento de zonas de propiedad de su Plan General. Estos cambios
también incluirán nuevas pólizas que abordan los problemas de justicia ambiental en la comunidad. A la ciudad le gustaría saber de usted sobre los temas de Justicia Ambiental que son más importantes para usted y la comunidad.
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City of Menifee Environmental Justice Workshop
The City of Menifee is updating its Housing, Safety, and Land-Use Elements of its General Plan. These updates will also include new policies address Environmental Justice issues in the community. The City would like to hear from you about the Environmental Justice topics that are most important to you and the community.
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City of Menifee Announces Full In-Person Reopening While Continuing Convenient Virtual Services
The City of Menifee will fully return to its in-person schedule beginning Monday, June 28, with facilities open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. In-person meetings will also welcome guests at full capacity without social distancing requirements. Virtual services will still be available to provide businesses and residents options for how they do business with the City. As the state of California and Riverside County fully open, the City is excited to return to its full in-person hours after operating with modified schedules throughout the pandemic.
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City of Menifee Independence Celebration to Take Place at MSJC and Wheatfield Park
The City of Menifee is excited to announce additional activities for this year’s Independence Celebration, which takes place on Saturday, June 26. Originally set to be a drive-in style viewing with food trucks and activities at Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC), there will now be a viewing area at Wheatfield Park. The Wheatfield Park site will also have food and craft vendors thanks to the Lake Menifee Women’s Club and a Fun Zone featuring nine inflatable jumpers, slides, obstacle courses, and more! Parking for the fireworks display and the opening of the Fun Zone both begin at 5 p.m.
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City of Menifee Welcomes First Chief Information Officer
The City of Menifee is excited to introduce the organization’s first Chief Information Officer, Ron Puccinelli. Ron recently joined the City’s executive team to oversee and direct the expansive technology operations of citywide information systems and services. This new role is essential to implement Menifee’s smart city initiative and to prevent and fight against cyber-security attack issues that are plaguing many agencies across the nation. In addition, Ron will help develop initiatives to take advantage of recent Federal stimulus funds to expand broadband opportunities to all Menifee residents.
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City of Menifee Announces Summer 2021 Park After Dark Series Dates and Activities
Summer is just around the corner and the City of Menifee is excited to announce its fun new outdoor series “Park After Dark!” The event lineup features three unique event series and one overnight experience hosted at a variety of our beautiful Menifee parks. Events include Movies in the Park, Menifee Moonlight Markets, Park Ranger Campfire Program, and Family Camp Out.
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City of Menifee Extends In-Person Hours on June 1 While Continuing Innovative Virtual Services
The City of Menifee is extending its in-person service beginning Tuesday, June 1, while continuing to provide their innovative virtual services. With COVID-19 cases continuing to decline, vaccination rates increasing, and the successful transition back to in-person services since the April 12 reopening, the extended hours will support the City of Menifee’s customer-service focus.
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Taylor Wealth Management Group Honored as Menifee’s May Business Spotlight
The City of Menifee is thrilled to announce Taylor Wealth Management Group (TWMG) as the recipient of the City’s May 2021 Business Spotlight. The Business Spotlight program is part of the City’s Economic Development Department’s B3 (Building Better Businesses) program. It works to showcase local businesses that go above and beyond the call of business, foster pride in Menifee’s thriving business community, and promote diversity in Menifee’s local economy.
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City of Menifee Celebrates New Play Trail With Ribbon Cutting
The City of Menifee Community Services Department is proud to unveil another improved park space for Menifee residents to enjoy. The Calle Tomas Play Trail, located at the cross streets of Calle Tomas and Cabrillo Drive off of Newport Road, represents a transformation of what was once a basic right-of-way space into a walking trail loop with interactive trail activities and park benches.
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Spring Shred Fest Event Helps Menifee Residents Discard of Documents Safely
Menifee residents are invited to clean out and clear out their old paperwork in a safe and secure way through the City’s free Spring Shred Fest community shredding event. The event is being hosted by the City of Menifee, in partnership with Waste Management, and will take place Saturday, May 22 from 8 a.m. until noon at Menifee City Hall.
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City of Menifee Announces New Public Works Director
The City of Menifee is pleased to announce Nick Fidler as a new member of the executive team, taking the position of Public Works Director. Mr. Fidler will begin in the new role on May 25 and will oversee the City’s Public Works, Engineering, and Capital Improvement programs.
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City of Menifee Recognizes the Important Role of Small Businesses During National Small Business We
The City of Menifee recognizes the critical role that small businesses play in our community. To support Menifee small businesses, the Menifee City Council proclaimed May 2 – 8 as National Small Business Week at the May 5, 2021 City Council meeting. Small Business Week celebrates small business owners around the country and the outstanding service, innovation, and community benefits they provide.
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Menifee Mayor Participates in “Mayor’s Challenge for Kids"
The City of Menifee is excited for the start of the “Mayor’s Challenge for Kids,” which encourages the community to get out and walk, run, or bike a 5k, 10k, or half-marathon any time between May 8 and May 16. It’s a great way to motivate residents to get moving and support the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Inland Valley.
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City of Menifee Celebrates Municipal Clerks Week
This City of Menifee is proud to support the dedication of the City Clerk’s Department during Municipal Clerks Week. May 2 – 8 is recognized each year as Municipal Clerks Week and during the May 5, 2021 Menifee City Council Meeting, City Manager Armando G. Villa recognized Menifee’s City Clerk team. While not always seen in the forefront, the City Clerk serves as the professional link between citizens, local governing bodies, and government agencies.
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City of Menifee Receives Rebate of More Than $500,000 Thanks to Regional Streetlight Program
Menifee is saving energy and saving money—all while shining brighter—thanks to a regional streetlight program partnership. The joint effort by the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG), the City of Menifee, and Southern California Edison (SCE) led to approximately 6,500 streetlights within Menifee being purchased and retrofitted to LED technology between March and June 2020.
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8th Annual Menifee Better Together and Expanded Community Cleanups
The community once again proves that in Menifee, we really are better together. On Saturday, April 24, 2021 from 8 a.m. until noon, the City of Menifee and a variety of dedicated community partners will spend the day improving Menifee for the 8th Annual Menifee Better Together and Community Cleanup. While senior home renovation projects have been scaled back this year due to COVID-19, the City and its partners are proud to host expanded cleanup efforts and bulky item drop-off for Menifee residents as part of the 2021 event.
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City of Menifee Proclaims April Distracted Driving Awareness Month and Launches Just Drive Pledge
Between 2012 and 2019, more than 26,000 people in the United States lost their lives in distracted driving collisions. Menifee Police Department and the City of Menifee don’t want Menifee residents to add to that statistic and at the April 7, 2021 City Council meeting, April was proclaimed Distracted Driving Awareness Month in Menifee. At the meeting, Police Department Traffic Sergeant Matthew Bloch and City of Menifee Public Information Officer Dominique Samario gave a presentation regarding the City’s proclamation to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving.
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City of Menifee Reopens for In-Person Services While Continuing Innovative Virtual Services
The City of Menifee will reopen for in-person service beginning Monday, April 12 with a modified schedule, while continuing to provide their innovative virtual services. The City’s reopening plan aligned with the State and County tier structure. With Riverside County now in the Orange Tier, COVID-19 cases steadily declining, and vaccination rates increasing, in-person City services will once again take place at City Hall, Community Services Department administrative offices, and the Menifee Police Department lobby.
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Give the Phone a “Break:" April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and
The Menifee Police Department encourages drivers to give the phone a break and focus on the road. Throughout the month of April Menifee Police Department will have additional officers on patrol specifically looking for drivers who violate the state’s hands-free cell phone law.
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Riverside County Moves Into Orange Tier of State's Reopening Plan
The State of California announced that Riverside County will move into the orange tier of the state’s reopening framework on April 7, 2021. The move is based on meeting a statewide goal to administer 4 million vaccines in disadvantaged communities, and the subsequent loosening of the case rate threshold to move into the orange tier.
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City of Menifee Launches Interactive Housing Sites Map for Public Input
Do you want to get involved in your community and help shape the future of housing in Menifee? With the City of Menifee’s new interactive housing sites map, you can do this at your convenience from your computer or mobile device. The City of Menifee has launched a new Housing Sites Activity Map that makes it easy for the public to virtually share feedback and provide recommendations on potential sites for future housing in Menifee.
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City of Menifee Debuts Spring Clean Menifee to Support Community Cleanup Efforts
With spring comes spring cleaning and this year the City of Menifee is helping residents who would like to Spring Clean Menifee! Saturday, March 20, 2021—the first official day of spring—community members are encouraged to head out to their favorite Menifee public space and pick up litter. This effort encourages a way to safely get involved in the community, while helping beautify Menifee as we enter this new season.
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Menifee Mayor’s Industry Idea Exchange Targets Growing Menifee Industries
Throughout the year, Mayor Bill Zimmerman and his Menifee City Council colleagues, in partnership with the Menifee Economic Development Department, collaborate with local industry partners in “informal industry idea exchanges” in order to provide local industry professionals with the opportunity to brainstorm, collaborate, and find efficiencies in needs, processes, and programming that improve not only Menifee, but the region as a whole. Last month’s Industry Idea Exchange on February 18 focused on Education and Workforce Development.
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Dave’s Hot Chicken joins Menifee Plaza at Menifee Town Center
The City of Menifee is excited to share Dave’s Hot Chicken as the first tenant announced to join Menifee Plaza, off Newport Road at Menifee Town Center. This popular fast-casual restaurant originated in East Hollywood and serves a straightforward menu of fried chicken tenders and sliders. With several well-known celebrities as investors, Dave's Hot Chicken will be a part of the new and exciting 13,000 square foot retail center currently in construction that is owned by GS Investment Properties.
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Luna Grill Mediterranean Kitchen First to be Officially Announced for Center Pointe Plaza
The City of Menifee is excited to officially share the addition of Luna Grill Mediterranean Kitchen as the first tenant announced to join Center Pointe Plaza, off Newport Road at Town Center. Luna Grill, an upper-scale fast-casual, healthy, non-GMO eatery, will be a part of an exciting new project consisting of a 73,000 square foot retail center currently in construction that is owned by Tourmaline Capital. Luna Grill joins a yet to be formally announced specialty grocer, a sit-down restaurant, and other eateries and uses that will be announced over the next few months. Luna Grill expects to open its Menifee location in late fall or early winter.
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City of Menifee Launches Menifee Permit Portal Press Release
The Streamline Menifee – Zero Stop Shop has expanded! Through a recent enhancement to Menifee's online customer portal, residents, businesses, and the development community are now able to conduct an expanded list of services online at the Menifee Permit Portal.
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City of Menifee Police Department Debuts New Crime Mapping Tool for Community
The City of Menifee Police Department places a high value on both transparency and community involvement in policing. To support these values, Menifee PD is excited to introduce a new crime mapping tool to the Menifee community.
Crime mapping allows community members to see where within the city crimes are occurring. By knowing where crimes are taking place and the general types of crimes happening, residents and
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Letter from Menifee Mayor Regarding COVID-19 Vaccinations for Seniors
The City of Menifee is working closely with County Public Health during the COVID-19 vaccine distribution process. While vaccine distribution is led by the County of Riverside, City staff and elected officials are advocating for Menifee residents, particularly our senior population, to have convenient and safe access to vaccinations if they would like to receive them. Menifee Mayor Bill Zimmerman submitted the linked letter to County Public Health Director Kim Saruwatari after attending a regional Mayor’s Coalition meeting.
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City of Menifee Continues to Support Businesses During Changes in State Orders
On January 25, officials with the California Department of Public Health ended the Regional Stay Home Order for all regions statewide. The City of Menifee is committed to helping local businesses navigate these changes and encouraging residents to support Menifee businesses through these challenging times. In addition, the City reminds residents to continue their efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 so we can keep our community healthy and our businesses open.
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12 Days of Take-out Restaurant Support Campaign
The #12daysoftakeout grassroots, online campaign is spotlighting take-out options at Menifee local restaurants. The City of Menifee encourages residents and visitors to show their support through Wednesday, December 23 by getting take-out food, taking a creative photo, and posting and tagging it with #12daysoftakeout to share their experience and share the love.
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Menifee Cares Small Business Relief Grants
City of Menifee launches fourth round of Menifee Cares Small Business Relief Grants. Applications will be open until December 24 for up to $5,000 in grant funds for local businesses.
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Menifee Restaurant Week
Amid the economy-threatening circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City
of Menifee is excited to share its inaugural Restaurant Week, with a variety of activities for the week of January 24 through January 30.
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Final Days to Complete City of Menifee Community Housing Survey
The City of Menifee invites residents to complete the Menifee Housing Element Update Survey. The survey only takes a few minutes to complete and can be accessed at https://menifeehousingsurvey.metroquest.com/. The survey was released to the public in late September and closes this Friday, November 20, 2020.
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City of Menifee City Manager Villa Honored with Excellence in Government Award
The City of Menifee is proud to announce that City Manager Armando G. Villa has been selected by the Municipal Management Association of Southern California (MMASC) as the 2020 Excellence in Government award recipient. This award was presented to Mr. Villa virtually during MMASC’s Annual Conference last week and was presented in person during the November 4, 2020 Menifee City Council meeting. MMASC honors one local government professional annually with the prestigious Excellence in Government award.
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Menifee Announces New Shop Local Holiday Bingo Game
Join the City of Menifee in celebrating Menifee's small businesses with Shop Small Bingo! Residents and visitors will be able to check off spaces on their bingo card when they make purchases at qualifying Menifee businesses. Participants can drop off their completed bingo cards at the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce, along with accompanying receipts, to receive a FREE Menifee Forward tote and be entered to win a raffle basket, valued at over $500!
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