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FeaturedSpecialty GroceryIsland Pacific Seafood Market
Island Pacific Seafood Market anchors the Redhawk Pavilion on Margarita Road, operating as a seafood-focused specialty grocer where the differentiator is fresh catch and Asian grocery staples that the conventional supermarket doesn't stock or rotates too slowly. The business caters to cooks sourcing hard-to-find fish varieties, specialty produce, and prepared items tied to Asian cuisines — the kind of shopping trip where a standard grocery's limited seafood case doesn't answer the need. The typical customer arrives with a specific recipe in mind or shops the weekly rotation of fresh arrivals, rather than browsing a generic selection. Households cooking Filipino, Vietnamese, Chinese, or Japanese meals several times a week find weekly sourcing here more practical than hunting across multiple stores. For a casual weeknight dinner protein from a standard grocer, the supermarket works fine. For the cook building around what's fresh that day or needing an ingredient that requires a specialized market, Island Pacific fills that direct role.
FeaturedPhotography StudiosBlacktie Productions
Blacktie Productions operates on Margarita Road, the commercial corridor that runs through central Temecula, handling a mix of shoot types rather than specializing narrowly in weddings alone. The studio work spans families and portraits, events, product and branding photography, and real estate — the kind of multi-category practice that lets them work in-studio for controlled setups and on-location around the region when a shoot calls for natural light or a specific backdrop. The variety suits clients who need straightforward portraiture, corporate headshots, or product documentation without the wine-country-wedding aesthetic that dominates the local market. Event photographers covering corporate functions, school programs, and milestone celebrations; real estate agents marketing properties; and small-business owners building brand materials all fit the operational model. For couples focused on the editorial, destination-wedding look with Rancho California vineyards as the frame, the wedding-specialist studios deeper in Wine Country typically lead that conversation. For practical, multi-use photography that doesn't require a singular stylistic signature, Blacktie fills that service role.
FeaturedAuto Repair ShopsTechstar European Car Masters
Techstar European Car Masters operates as a specialty independent shop on Diaz Road in Temecula, focused on European makes — the Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Porsche, and Volkswagen segment where dealer service departments carry the premium overhead and national chains lack the diagnostic depth. The shop handles brake work, suspension, electrical systems, transmission service, and general maintenance rather than body work or collision repair, built around the technical needs of European engineering rather than a general-market scope. Owners of German and European vehicles who've hit the frustration ceiling at dealership pricing find this lane appeals directly — independent shops with European certification typically charge less for labor while maintaining warranty-grade repair standards. A multi-bay setup handles the volume needed for a regular clientele rather than a one-person operation, useful for drivers who need their car done on a predictable timeline rather than waiting weeks. For American domestic daily drivers or those seeking the brand-name service-center experience, the dealership remains the natural choice. For European car owners tired of dealer rates and wanting specialist-level diagnosis without franchise markup, Techstar fills that specific niche.
FeaturedAccounting FirmsOakmont Management Group
Oakmont Management Group operates out of Technology Drive in Murrieta, handling tax preparation and bookkeeping for individual filers, small-business owners, and real estate investors across the valley. The firm covers the standard accounting scope: individual and business tax returns, payroll processing, QuickBooks setup and training, bookkeeping, and basic business advisory work. The client mix skews toward W-2 wage earners, sole proprietors, rental property owners, and contractors rather than large multi-entity operations requiring audit or sophisticated tax planning. January through April is the firm's heaviest period, as with most tax practices, but year-round bookkeeping clients smooth the seasonal crunch. For homeowners with straightforward W-2 returns and no business income, the big-box tax software or a quick prep-shop visit may be sufficient; Oakmont works better for small-business owners juggling quarterly estimates, rental schedules, or contractor income who need ongoing bookkeeping rather than once-yearly compliance. The practice sits in the local-operator lane — useful when a business owner or investor wants continuity and someone who knows their specific situation rather than rotating through a national franchise's annual cycle.
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This Week in Temecula
The Editors · Week of June 15, 2026
Father's Day weekend puts a classic twist on the week, with the 2026 Father's Day Car Show leading a lineup of around 57 local events. Leoness Cellars earns the restaurant spotlight this week, and Xtreme Auto Group gets its due as the under-the-radar find worth knowing about. Over 850 active deals round out what's happening right now across Temecula. Read on for the full breakdown.
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2026 Father's Day Car Show
“Murrieta's 55th annual Father's Day Car Show brings classic cars, live music, and vendor booths to California Oaks Sports Park for a free weekend tradition that's outlasted most of the cars on display.”
Leoness Cellars
“Leoness Cellars on De Portola Road draws regulars back season after season for seated tastings led by staff, like Devin and Vicky, who match pours to palates with genuine care.”
Xtreme Auto Group
“Fourteen cars in and one buyer still drove three hours to close a deal here. Xtreme Auto Group's multi-brand used inventory and no-pressure floor set it apart from the franchise row on the I-15.”
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This Weekend in Temecula
Tuesday, June 16 · 4:00 PM
City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers - 1 Town Square Murrieta CA 92562
Temecula Valley Women's Networking Luncheon
6:30 PMCrush and Brew
Margarita of the Month Happy Hour
11:00 PMA.L.O.T: Adventurous Ladies of Temecula and surrounding area Meetup
Argentina vs. Algeria Watch Party
6pm
Midnight Magnolias Paint and Sip Event
Monday Intermediate 2's Sand VB - Pala Park
12:00 AMPala Community Park
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