Lake Elsinore City Council
A Message from Mayor Johnson
As we enter August, I encourage you to take advantage of the remaining summer days and make lasting memories with your loved ones. Our City is home to a plethora of outdoor activities, parks, and recreational spaces that offer opportunities for fun and relaxation. Let’s cherish these moments and create unforgettable experiences with our families.
As the summer months begin to wind down, I wanted to take a moment to address an important event that is fast approaching – our children returning to school.
Mark your calendars, the first day of school for the academic year 2023 – 2024 in the Lake Elsinore Unified School District is Wednesday, August 9, 2023. On behalf of the City of Lake Elsinore, I extend my warmest wishes to all the students, parents, teachers, and school staff to have a great start to the new school year.
Lastly, I want to express my deepest gratitude to our teachers, administrators, and support staff who have been working diligently throughout the summer to ensure a seamless transition for our students. Your unwavering dedication to our children’s education is truly commendable, and I applaud your tireless efforts.
Sincerely,
Natasha Johnson, Mayor
City Hall Updates
City Clerk's Office
City of Lake Elsinore Lake Watch
Based on recent lab results from lake water sampling and guidance from the California State Water Board, the City of Lake Elsinore is announcing that current levels of toxins from algae warrant the posting of a “Caution” advisory. Under this advisory, and per the CA State Water Resources Control Board, people may engage in all forms of recreation, including swimming, boating, and fishing. People are advised to stay away from any remaining visible algae, to not drink lake water, and to continue to keep pets out of the water. Have fun and be safe on the lake!
Launch Pointe Information
Looking for something fun to do this summer? Visit Launch Pointe!
Launch Pointe is a world-class recreational destination that offers a variety of options for camping and activities that appeal to anyone seeking to get away and enjoy lakeside fun. It is the only Southern California destination that provides the ultimate experience on the largest natural freshwater lake, Lake Elsinore, for families and outdoor enthusiasts who want to create amazing stories and lasting memories.
Whether it’s enjoying a full hookup RV space or splashing around in the swimming pool, Launch Pointe is the place to launch your adventure, create epic moments and embark on a truly unique camping experience.
Check out Launch Pointe's new addition, Cali Splash Park!
City Updates
Party in the Park Recap
Fireworks extravaganza Recap
Community News
RARE Program
Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District’s (EVMWD) Rate Assistance for Residents of Elsinore, or the RARE Program, allows qualifying customers to be eligible for low-income rate assistance on their water bill at their primary residence. EVMWD’s board of directors has also allocated this money for a limited program similar to the California Public Utilities Commission CARE program. The RARE program is based on income and water use and is available on a first come, first served basis until funding is exhausted.
Program Qualifications:
- Must be enrolled in the Southern California Edison or Southern California Gas CARE program.
- Customer must reside at the property where the credit is received and the name on the Southern California Edison bill or the Southern California Gas bill reflecting the enrollment of the CARE program must match the name on the EVMWD water bill.
- The program is open to current EVMWD residential customers only.
- Customer must register for EVMWD’s Advanced Meter Program AquaHawk and sign up for alerts.
- Customer must schedule and complete a water evaluation performed through EVMWD.
- Customer’s monthly water use must fall under the following guidelines:
Lake Elsinore Dream Extreme 2040
Adopted in July 2020, the Dream Extreme 2040 Plan is the City’s First long-term strategic plan to assist the city in its pursuit of achieving its vision. The plan serves as a living document that will be updated regularly to provide a framework to guide all decision making over the next 20 years by identifying key Anchors, Aspirations, and Strategies.
Our Vision
The City of Lake Elsinore will be the ultimate destination where all can live, work, and play, build futures and fulfill dreams.
The plan contains three primary components:
Anchors are the unique community assets and opportunities of lake Elsinore.
Aspirations encapsulates what we hope to achieve in Lake Elsinore's Future.
Strategies comprise potential actions that the City can implement in order to achieve the aspirations. All strategies relate back to one or more anchors.