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'''Temecula''' in Temecula Valley, is known for being one of the jewels in California's crown. It is located in southwestern Riverside County, California, United States. Temecula is approximately 75 miles southeast of [[Los Angeles]]. Temecula is approximately 54 miles north of [[San Diego]] and Temecula is 39 miles, with a road distance of 63 miles from [[Orange County|Orange County, California]] due to the Santa Ana Mountains being in between. The population has drastically increased in size over the last twenty years with the population being primarily made up of Caucasians, moreover, it is one of the fastest-growing cities in the State of California. Temecula is bordered by the city of Murrieta to the north and the Pechanga Indian Reservation and San Diego County to the south. Temecula has been ranked as one of the safest cities in America several times. Temecula is the Southern California leader in wine production with the Temecula Valley Wine Country providing more than 40 wineries. It also provides tourism for the several mile strips of Old Town Temecula, the Temecula Valley Polo Club, the Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival, the Temecula Valley International Film Festival, championship golf courses and hiking in the [[Agua Tibia Wilderness]]. The Temecula motto is "Old Traditions, New Opportunities". Temecula was incorporated in December. 1, 1989 as a General Law City. The elevation of the city varies over the terrain, however on average in the valley it is primarily 1000 feet above sea level below the foothills of the Agua Tibia  Wilderness.

'''Temecula''' in Temecula Valley, is known for being one of the jewels in California's crown. It is located in southwestern Riverside County, California, United States. Temecula is approximately 75 miles southeast of [[Los Angeles]]. Temecula is approximately 54 miles north of [[San Diego]] and Temecula is 39 miles, with a road distance of 63 miles from [[Orange County, California]] due to the Santa Ana Mountains being in between. The population has drastically increased in size over the last twenty years with the population being primarily made up of Caucasians, moreover, it is one of the fastest-growing cities in the State of California. Temecula is bordered by the city of Murrieta to the north and the Pechanga Indian Reservation and San Diego County to the south. Temecula has been ranked as one of the safest cities in America several times. Temecula is the Southern California leader in wine production with the Temecula Valley Wine Country providing more than 40 wineries. It also provides tourism for the several mile strips of Old Town Temecula, the Temecula Valley Polo Club, the Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival, the Temecula Valley International Film Festival, championship golf courses and hiking in the [[Agua Tibia Wilderness]]. The Temecula motto is "Old Traditions, New Opportunities". Temecula was incorporated in December. 1, 1989 as a General Law City. The elevation of the city varies over the terrain, however on average in the valley it is primarily 1000 feet above sea level below the foothills of the Agua Tibia  Wilderness.

[[File:Agua Tibia Wilderness - December 2019.jpg|right|thumb|Agua Tibia Wilderness]]

[[File:Agua Tibia Wilderness - December 2019.jpg|right|thumb|Agua Tibia Wilderness]]

==Presidential election records in votes==

==Presidential/Congressional voting==

U.S. Representative from California's 50th congressional district and a member of the Republican Party, Darrell Issa ran the 2020 election in the conservative 50th District anchored in eastern San Diego County. Issa's district also includes North San Diego county and as far north as most of Temecula in Riverside County. That seat became vacant when GOP Congressman Duncan Hunter resigned after pleading guilty to a corruption charge.

Issa won the election with 54% of the vote.<ref name="California House Election Results 2020"/>

 

Back in 2016, according to Politico, it's almost a split down the middle for presidential candidates, the county of Riverside is now more recently leaning liberal. In Riverside County, CA 49.6% of the people voted Democrat-Hillary Clinton in the last presidential election of 2016, 45.3% voted Republican-Donald Trump, and the remaining voted Independent.

Back in 2016, according to Politico, it's almost a split down the middle for presidential candidates, the county of Riverside is now more recently leaning liberal. In Riverside County, CA 49.6% of the people voted Democrat-Hillary Clinton in the last presidential election of 2016, 45.3% voted Republican-Donald Trump, and the remaining voted Independent.

Back in 2012 according to Politico, a slight edge for the presidential candidates leaned towards conservative. In Riverside County, CA 48.8% of the people voted Democrat-Barack Hussein Obama in the presidential election of 2012, 49.2% voted Republican-Mitt Romney, and the remaining voted Independent.

 

Back in 2012 according to Politico, a slight edge for the presidential candidates leaned towards conservative. In Riverside County, CA 48.8% of the people voted Democrat-Barack Hussein Obama in the presidential election of 2012, 49.2% voted Republican-Mitt Romney, and the remaining voted Independent.<ref>{{cite web|url =https://secure.politico.com/2012-election/results/president/california/ Politico California Election 2012</ref>

==Temecula Railroad==

==Temecula Railroad==

==Famous people and film/TV in Temecula==

==Famous people and film/TV in Temecula==

In 1994 for the series finale and famous final episode of [[Star Trek]]: The Next Generation had scenes filmed on Picard's vineyard in France that were actually filmed by Director of Photography Jonathan West in Temecula. The exact location was at Callaway Vineyard & Winery is a vineyard located at 32720 Rancho California Road, Temecula.

In 1994 for the series finale and famous final episode of [[Star Trek]]: The Next Generation had scenes filmed on Picard's vineyard in [[France]] that were actually filmed by Director of Photography Jonathan West in Temecula. The exact location was at Callaway Vineyard & Winery, which is a [[vineyard]] located at 32720 Rancho California Road, Temecula.

Other films and TV series that took place in part were located in Temecula titled as follows:

Other films and TV series that took place in part were located in Temecula titled as follows:

Famous people of note that are from or have lived for a long period in Temecula are as follows:

Famous people of note that are from or have lived for a long period in Temecula are as follows:

[[File:Major_League_Baseball_Players_who_grew_up_in_Temecula_California_Allen Craig_of_the_St.Louis_Cardinals_Left_and_Reed Johnson_Of_The_Atlanta_Braves_Left_Center.jpg|right|thumb|[[Major League Baseball]] players who grew up in Temecula [[California]]. Allen Craig of the St. Louis Cardinals (Left) and Reed Johnson Of The Atlanta Braves (Left Center)

[[File:Major_League_Baseball_Players_who_grew_up_in_Temecula_California_Allen Craig_of_the_St.Louis_Cardinals_Left_and_Reed Johnson_Of_The_Atlanta_Braves_Left_Center.jpg|right|thumb|[[Major League Baseball]] players who grew up in Temecula [[California]]. Allen Craig of the St. Louis Cardinals (Left) and Reed Johnson Of The Atlanta Braves (Left Center)

July 28,2013: After Allen Craig's error at first base, Reed Johnson discusses his minor injury with his manager while he was hustling down the line in this mid-summer game between the [[St. Louis Cardinals]] and [[Atlanta Braves]] [[Atlanta Braves]] in [[Atlanta]], [[Georgia]].]]

July 28,2013: After Allen Craig's error at first base, Reed Johnson discusses his minor injury with his manager while he was hustling down the line in this mid-summer game between the [[St. Louis Cardinals]] and [[Atlanta Braves]] in [[Atlanta]], [[Georgia]].]]

*Tim Barela

*Tim Barela

*Carl Barks

*Carl Barks