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Pala Today News – 5/1/26

Written by John Fox on May 1, 2026

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LOCAL AND REGIONAL NEWS

Escondido Police are investigating the death of a domestic violence suspect who was found hanging in a flood control channel last evening around 7:45p. The initial report had come from Palomar Medical Center after the arrival of a stabbing victim. A man and woman had reportedly been in a vehicle near Mission and Auto Park Way when the man allegedly stabbed the woman. He fled while the victim drove herself to the hospital. She’s in critical, but stable condition. Police found the man hanging in the flood control channel foot path near Fig Street just after 10p. He was pronounced dead at the scene. https://www.newsbreak.com/times-of-san-diego-555715/4624923708774-escondido-stabbing-suspect-found-dead-hanging-in-public-footpath

Sheriff’s deputies executing a search warrant in 30000 block of Alta Mira Lane in Valley Center arrested four people yesterday on a variety of firearms and drug charges. Taken into custody were 54-year old Michael Felsinger, 31-year old Zeda Felsinger, 46-year old Lloyd Castro, and 46-year old Christina Chambers. The investigation in ongoing. https://www.valleycenter.com/articles/residential-search-warrant-executed-in-valley-center-four-arrested/

There were two fires yesterday in Riverside County, not far from each other and just hours apart. The second fire was reported near Tyler and Decker Roads in Mead Valley just before 3:30p. Three Cal Fire air tankers and a water-dropping helicopter diverted the fire’s path within 20 minutes. Its advance was halted at seven acres as of about 5p. A one-acre wildfire ignited earlier in the day northwest of Clark Street and Cajalco Road. https://patch.com/california/lakeelsinore-wildomar/second-rivco-blaze-erupts-near-site-earlier-brush-fire

Beginning today, customers of SDG&E can take advantage of expanded super off-peak pricing for electricity weekdays from 10a to 2p all year long. The low-price hours were previously only available in March and April, reflecting when electricity is more available. But with more clean energy now being added to the grid during daylight hours, costs for the utility during those hours are lower. SDG&E’s “Time-of-Use” pricing plans are intended to encourage customers to shift their energy use when possible. Overnight super off-peak hours will continue to be midnight to 6a weekdays and midnight to 2p on weekends and holidays. https://www.kpbs.org/news/quality-of-life/2026/05/01/sdg-e-begins-year-round-off-peak-weekday-pricing

Weather’s going to be great for the 51^st Cupa Days tomorrow and Sunday in the area between the Cupa Cultural Center and Pala Youth Center at Pala Mission and Pala Temecula Roads. Rez Radio’s Eric Ortega and Mike Aguilar will broadcast live from the arena 10a to 5p tomorrow and noon to 4p Sunday. It’s free and open to everyone. There’s be cultural presentations, vendors and food all day both days with a peon tournament tomorrow night. The full forecast is coming up. (below)

SPORTS

In the NBA playoffs – New York and Minnesota are moving on to the semifinals. The Knicks demolished Atlanta 140-89 to take that series four games to two. The Knicks set a record with a 47-point lead at halftime. The final 51-point margin of victory was the largest in franchise history. Minnesota beat Denver 110-98, also winning their series four games to two. The Boston Philadelphia Round One series is going the distance. Philadelphia won 106-93 last night. The deciding Game 7 will be tomorrow at 4:30 on NBC and Peacock. Tonight, it’s Detroit at Orlando at 4p, Cleveland at Toronto at 4:30p and the Lakers at Houston at 6:30p. Orlando, Cleveland and LA each lead three games to two. It any of those need a Game Seven, they’ll happen Sunday. The semifinals being Monday with Minnesota at San Antonio for the West. The East matchup will be decided this weekend.

In the NHL playoffs – Anaheim won it’s Round One series four games to two, beating the visiting Oilers 5-2. Minnesota won its series, also four games to two, beating the visiting Stars, also 5-2. Tonight, it’s Tampa Bay at Montreal at 4p, Buffalo at Boston at 4:30p, and Vegas at Utah at 7p, all on ESPN. If necessary, Game 7 for each of those series will be Sunday. Round 2 begins tomorrow for Philadelphia at Carolina at 5p on ABC.

In Major League Baseball – The Padres, Dodgers and Angels all had yesterday off. Among NL West teams that did play, the Giants lost both games of a split double header in Philadelphia. Both were walk-offs for the Phillies and the same closing pitcher, Chase Shugart got both wins. It was the first time in 22 years that a team won a double header after trailing in the 9^th inning or later in both games. The Phillies have now won all three games under new interim manager Don Mattingly. Today, the Padres open a series hosting the White Sox. The Dodgers are at St. Louis. And the Angels host the Mets, who currently have the worst record in baseball at 10 and 21. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48643442/phillies-walk-giants-twice-chase-shugart-earns-wins

In the minors – The Lake Elsinore Storm won 9-3 last night at Ontario. Game 4 of 6 is tonight. The Storm is currently tied for first place in the California League South with the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. Both have records of 14 and 10. https://www.milb.com/lake-elsinore/schedule/2026-04?affiliateId=mobile-hp-uhg

In the NFL – The Pittsburgh Steelers are declining to pick up tackle Broderick Jones’ fifth-year contract option. The 24-year old suffered a season-ending neck injury in Game 12 of last season and had off-season surgery. He’s uncertain for the start of the 2026 season. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48642876/sources-steelers-declining-broderick-jones-5th-year-option

In Major League Soccer – San Diego FC’s next game is tomorrow hosting LAFC while the Galaxy host Vancouver.

In lacrosse playoffs – The San Diego Seals open a semifinal series tonight in Hamilton, Ontario.

In golf – At the Cadillac Championship at Doral Country Club in Miami, Nick Taylor led at 9 under par through 17 holes of today’s second round. Yesterday’s best round belonged to Cameron Young at 8 under par 64. He was scheduled to tee off today just after 11a. https://www.espn.com/golf/leaderboard

In racing – NASCAR Cup at Texas Motor Speedway this Sunday.

Local High School Sports –

Bonsall – no scheduled games today

Great Oak – track & field at Chaparral this afternoon; CIF boys’ tennis at 2p; varsity baseball and JV softball hosting Murrieta Mesa at 3:30p

Fallbrook – girls’ varsity lacrosse hosting Sage Creek at 4:30p

Valley Center – JV boys’ golf at a tournament at Emerald Isle all day; track & field hosting the Valley League finals at 3p; baseball against Poway, JV hosting at 4p, varsity away at 6p; Tomorrow – CIF division II swimming finals at Granite Hills at 3p

BUSINE$$

As of midday trading on Wall Street, stocks were mixed. The Dow fell a tenth of a percent. The S&P 500 was up a half percent. The Nasdaq gained 1.1%. Gold fell $1.70 on the Comex to $4,727.90 an ounce. The U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate Crude oil futures fell $3.25 to $101.82 a barrel.

President Trump said today that he’s dissatisfied with Iran’s latest peace proposal. He didn’t mention specifics, but said that Tehran may never “get there” on a deal. He also said that he’ll increase the tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25% next week because the EU “is not complying with our fully agreed-to Trade Deal.” He did not specify in his Truth Social post his exact objections. The most recent tariff rate on EU automotive imports is 10%. This new tariff hits at a moment when the Iran war and the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz is already crushing the worlds’ economies. https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-eu-autos-trade-800e6ed469b73cd4c144edb65e40ba72

President Trump says he’s still considering a taxpayer-funded deal to bail out bankrupt Spirit Airlines, even though industry experts say it’s clear the major airlines have eaten Spirit’s lunch by emulating many of the trappings of budget air carriers like Spirit and Frontier, while offering miles and other perks. Meanwhile, Spirit is preparing to shut down, potentially in the next few days as negotiations for a government bailout have broken down. https://apnews.com/article/spirit-airlines-trump-bailout-bankruptcy-d42060b6a7bdac6ffc1d1e083af58f59

The GLP-1 weight loss drug sector is booming. Eli Lilly, makers of Mounjaro reported first quarter revenue up 56% from one year ago and exceeding Wall Street expectations by more than 10%. It was Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic that kicked off the GLP-1 craze. But Lilly is outpacing its rival with 60% of the obesity and diabetes drug market. The next frontier is weight loss drug in pill form. Again, Novo Nordisk has the jump with Wegovy. But Lilly reports 20k people have already started taking its Foundayo pills, which was just approved about a month ago. Further helping the two drug giants, the FDA has proposed excluding the active ingredients from the two companies’ GLP-1 drugs from the list of drugs that compounders can obtain in bulk. If approved, it would deter copycat makers like Hims & Hers from producing their own weight loss drugs. www.morningbrew.com

LIFESTYLE / GREEN LIVING

New this weekend at the movies, one of the most-hyped sequels in years – “The Devil Wear Prada 2”. The main stars from the original movie twenty years ago all return and have been making the talk show circuit in force lately – Anne Hathaway as Andy, Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly, Emily Blunt as Emily Charlton, and Stanley Tucci as Nigel. The story was based on the real-life experience of author, Lauren Weisberger when she worked as assistant to legendary editor-in-chief of Vogue, Anna Wintour. Also in wide release, the drama “Omaha”, the animated family animated adventure, “Animal Farm”, and the drama, “Casa Grande”. https://www.boxofficemojo.com/calendar/?ref_=bo_nb_wey_tab

SDG&E announced plans for a high-voltage electric transmission line from the Imperial Valley through San Diego backcountry to the coast near Orange County almost a year ago. Environmental review and permitting at the state level are now beginning on what has been named the Golden Pacific Powerlink. There will be virtual open houses for several weeks to gather public opinion. Opposition to the project is ramping up as the California Public Utilities Commission considers where and if it will get built. The preliminary chosen route for the 145-mile line passes south of Borrego Springs, between the Santa Ysabel and Los Coyotes reservations, generally following Highway 79 into Temecula through DeLuz and west across the northern edge of Camp Pendleton to a proposed substation north of the former San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. The Golden Pacific Powerlink would be the first new 500-kilovolt transmission line in Southern California since the $2b Sunrise Powerlink went into service in 2012. If approved, construction would begin in 2029 and last about three years. Virtual open houses about the project are scheduled for noon and 5:30p on May 12 and 14. Register at www.GoldenPacificPowerlink.com . In-person open houses will follow this summer. https://www.kpbs.org/news/environment/2026/04/30/sdge-says-its-proposed-transmission-line-would-meet-growing-power-demand-but-opposition-is-growing

On this day in music history – May 1,

1957, Elvis Presley recorded “Jailhouse Rock” which later became the title track for his third movie. Upon its release, the song became the first to ever debut at #1 on the British singles chart.
In 1966, the Rolling Stones “Aftermath” album went to #1 in Britain. It was the Stones first album to contain only songs written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.
In 1970, Twiggs Lyndon, the road manager for the Allman Brothers Band was arrested for murder after stabbing a club manager during an argument over a contract. His lawyers claimed temporary insanity since touring with the Allman Brothers would drive anyone crazy. That argument must have worked. Lyndon was acquitted.
In 1976, The Who’s drummer Keith Moon paid nine New York cab drivers to block off both ends of a city street so he could safely throw the contents of his hotel room out the window onto the street below.
In 1977, Glen Campbell was #1 on the singles chart with “Southern Nights”.
In 1983, blues legend Muddy Waters died in his sleep at the age of 68.
In 2008, Gail Renard, who had been given the hand-written lyrics to “Give Peace a Chance” by John Lennon in 1969 announced plans to sell the document at Christie’s auctions. Lennon had told Renard to hang onto it. It would be worth something someday. It was. The winning bid almost 40 years later was $790k.
And in 2015, Ben E. King, former member of the Drifters and later, a solo artist died at the age of 76. His hits included “Save the Last Dance For Me” and “Stand By Me”.

Born on this day

In 1928, James Loden, better known as Sonny James whose best-known song was the 1957 hit “Young Love”. He had 23 #1 hits on the country and pop charts from the 1950s through the 80s.
In 1930, American blues musician Little Walter – the first blues singer to amplify his harmonica, giving it a distorted echoing sound.
In 1939, singer/songwriter Judy Collins who was also the inspiration for the Crosby Stills & Nash song “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes”.
In 1945, Rita Coolidge
In 1946, Nick Fortuna, bass player with The Buckinghams
In 1954, Ray Parker Jr.
In 1967, country star Tim McGraw

https://www.thisdayinmusic.com/search/?keyword=&date=1&month=5

Other birthday anniversaries today …

Among those who’ve passed, comedian Louie Nye was born in 1913
TV talk show host, Jack Paar who preceded Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show was born in 1918
Actor and game show host Art Flemming, who preceded Alex Trebek as the host of “Jeopardy” was born in 1924.

http://www.dementeddatebook.com/2080-date0501.htm

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WEATHER

Pala Weather – sunny with a high of 83 this afternoon … patchy morning low clouds and fog Saturday morning, clearing to mostly sunny and 83 tomorrow … 76 Sunday … a slight chance of rain Sunday night into Monday … partly sunny and 69 Monday and Tuesday … sunny and 79 Wednesday … overnight lows, 47 tonight … about 51 tomorrow and Saturday night … 48 Sunday night … 46 Monday and Tuesday night

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