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🌱 How a $24M rail upgrade could change commuting from Perris
Also, don't miss Breakfast with Santa on the Perris Patch calendar
Hello again Perris! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a $24M rail upgrade could change commuting from Perris
- Want to see Santa and the Grinch in Perris next week?
- Which 2026 sprint car dates are locked in at Perris Speedway?
📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Perris? Post it to Perris photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️
Find out what's happening in Perrisfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Perrisfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 39 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 80, low: 42.
- Thursday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 83 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Granite to upgrade Perris South Metrolink Station with $24M contract (californiaconstructionnews.com) — Perris South Metrolink Station is set for a $24 million upgrade that will add a second platform, more track, and expanded layover capacity to ease bottlenecks for local commuters. Funded by the Riverside County Transportation Commission, the project aims to boost train frequency, improve safety features, and offer a more reliable alternative to congested freeways for Perris-area riders. 
• Dozens of Kids to Receive Christmas Gifts, Visit from Santa, The Grinch (mynewsla.com) — Perris families in the Val Verde Unified School District can look forward to the annual “Grinchmas Party” on Dec. 22, where more than 100 students will receive gifts and treats. Hosted at the district’s Perris administration building, the event features Santa, the Grinch, gaming consoles, scooters, and plenty of holiday snacks, all funded by local donations.
• 2026 Avanti USAC CRA Sprint Car Schedule Released (speedwaydigest.com) — Race fans in Perris can mark their calendars now: Perris Auto Speedway on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds will host the 2026 USAC/CRA Sprint Car season opener on February 14 and the championship finale on November 7, plus eight more race nights. The schedule also lists additional California and Arizona tracks, but Perris remains the series’ busiest and most prominent stop.
📸 Around Perris
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Perris
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★ Featured events ★
- Breakfast with Santa
Bob Glass Gym, 101 N D St, Perris
9:00 am
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
- K, 3, 6th Winter Performance for Students
Perris Elementary School District Perris, CA 92570
5:15 am - Neighborhood Healthcare Presents - Menifee Health Center Tour - (By Appointment Only)
Neighborhood Healthcare - Menifee , 26926 Cherry Hills Blvd , Menifee
12:15 pm - Boys Basketball hosts Poly
Liberty High School , 32255 Leon Rd , Winchester
4:00 pm - Preschool Story Time In-Person
Perris Library , Perris
10:30 am - PVCC | Lunch with Friends
Einstein Bros Bagels , 1850 N. Perris Blvd. Ste. 20 , Perris
12:00 pm - BINGO Nights in Perris
The Derby Room , 18700 Lake Perris Dr. , Perris
5:30 pm - Jingle Mingle
American Legion Post 595 , 600 S D Street , Perris
6:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
📣 Perris Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Mariachi Student Performance-Good Hope
Perris Elementary School District Perris, CA 92570
8:30 am - Neighborhood Healthcare Presents - PACE Murrieta Tour - (By Appointment Only)
Neighborhood Healthcare - PACE Murrieta , 30135 Technology Drive, Suite 150 , Murrieta
11:30 am - Ambassador Meeting
Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce , 11 S D St , Perris
12:00 pm - Music & Muscles In-Person
Perris Library , Perris
12:30 pm
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Older black dog that was hit by a car on Gavilan I picked her up .
I couldn't leave her out there . I will wait until tomorrow around 11 then my son will bury her. The blk and gray truck that hit her shame on you … (Nextdoor Gold Valley Rd) - I just witnessed the saddest thing!
A black small dog was hit right in front of me and the person that hit it just kept going ! She was carrying a bag of McDonald that had some food in… (Nextdoor Gold Valley Rd)
- Marriott International posted a job opening for Night Auditor & Hotel Operations in Perris. Apply here.
- ABM Industries posted a job opening for Warehouse Janitorial Cleaner in Perris. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Perris here.
🗞 Nearby News
Menifee
- Menifee Union School District recognizes 9 Educators of the Year (menifee247.com)
- Menifee Man Killed In Beaumont Crash (patch.com)
- Two arrested, 24 cited during DUI enforcement operation (menifee247.com)
Moreno Valley
- House Fire Incident Leads To Lethal Force In Moreno Valley (patch.com)
Murrieta
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-- The Patch AM Team
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