The City of Temecula has a "zero" tolerance for dogs off leash and not under the control of their owner.  To report an unleashed dog to Animal Control, take a photo, and provide the address where the animal lives.  If a dog is not restrained by a leash or tether of some kind the dog is considered to be "at large".  This can result in impoundment and/or a citation being issued.  Confinement of your dog is your responsibility even if you're not at home.  Make sure to check fences and gates, and to lock your gates.  
Dogs at large are considered by Animal Control to be a public safety issue and could be deemed a public nuisance for continuing violations.  You as the owner, are financially responsible for costs associated with any injury your animal may cause to a person, another animal or property.  Citations include costs for impounding and shelter, including any fees applicable to your City.  If your dog is unaltered, there will be an additional state mandated charge of $35.00 added to any fees. This could also include a mandatory appearance in court.  
In addition, there are County Ordinances that require owners to carry waste clean-up materials and dispose of their animal waste properly.  Please be courteous to your fellow neighbors when walking your animals, and do not allow them to soil, litter or destroy private property or Association common areas.
Thank you!

Avalon has recently partnered with Innovia and Sherwin Williams to offer our homeowners a discount of 15% on paint and associated paint products from Sherwin Williams!   Just print the E-Card attached and take it to your local Sherwin Williams store to obtain the discount.  The discount only applies to full retail priced items.  

All homeowners and commercial enterprise under the Rancho California Water District have received a letter dated May 29, 2015 regarding the "mandatory drought restrictions and call for water use restrictions".  The restrictions became effective as of June 1, 2016, with a call for a 30 percent reduction in outdoor water use. Tier 3 (Inefficient) has been eliminated.  Tier 2 budgets reduced.  Any overages will be charged at the new higher rate Tier 4.  This is the most restrictive mandate to date.  There will be fines for non-compliance for flagrant or repeat violations, in addition to allocation drought surcharges for excessive use.  It is recommended that all customers install self-adjusting "smart" irrigation controllers with a manual mode to allow for higher shortage stages.  Most of California has a drought designation of D3-D4, meaning extreme or exceptional conditions.  Visit the RCWD website @ www.ranchowater.com for more information, water conservation tips, rebate information, water use efficiency resources or to report water waste.        

The Temecula Police Department offers the VACATION HOUSE CHECK SERVICE to the residents of the City of Temecula. Members from the Community Action Patrol Team will conduct a cursory check of your residence on a regular basis while you are away on vacation or other business. You can download the Vacation House Check Request Form at www.cityoftemecula.org (search Vacation House Check Request Form and then print the PDF version of the form). The completed form can be brought to a police storefront.