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5 Things to Know In Murrieta: March 7

High schoolers get to sleep in today.

1. There is a high wind warning in effect, according to the National Weather Service. Otherwise, today is expected to be sunny with a high near 62. Tonight, expect clear skies with a low nearing 38. Winds could gust up to 20 mph; be careful if driving at high speeds or participating in any outdoor activities

2. High school students in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District get to sleep in today! It is a late-start day. Classes begin at 9:50 a.m. at , 10 a.m. at , and 10:05 a.m. at . Classes get out at the regularly scheduled time.

3. Here's what's for lunch today at elementary schools in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District: a tostada bowl. Lunches are served with a fresh fruit/salad bar and a choice of juice or milk. Lunches average about 658 calories and 16.29 percent fat. To see middle and high school menus, click here.

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4. Water shutdowns are scheduled again today for some customers of the Rancho California Water District. Between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. areas affected include Calle Bandido, Blackmore Street and Hombre Lane in La Cresta. For a full list of areas affected, click here.

5. It's story time at the . Wee Wigglers Storytime is an independent group activity designed to introduce preschool-aged children to storytelling. Children 3 to 5 years old get exposure to the art of listening and being a member of a group, and the chance to build a foundation for reading readiness. Wee Wigglers starts at 10:10 a.m. Today is also the library's weekly, on-the-lap storytime designed to introduce small children and their parents to stories, rhymes and activities that stimulate developing vocabulary. Mothergoose Storytime is for infants from birth to 3 years old, with an adult and begins at 10:15 a.m. Don’t forget to ask about their IN-N-OUT Reading Program. 

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REMINDER: California Oaks Road under the Interstate 15 overpass The closure is scheduled to take place again Thursday night.

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