Pala Today News – 2/4/25
Written by John Fox on February 4, 2025
The following items are part of the award-winning “Pala Today” newscast heard this day at noon on PALA REZ RADIO™ 91.3 FM in Pala.
LOCAL AND REGIONAL NEWS
A fully engulfed EDCO trash truck on fire closed Stage Coach Lane between Reche Road and East Fallbrook Street in Fallbrook this morning. The incident happened just after 9:30a near 547 S. Stage Coach Lane. Authorities were considering dumping the truck’s load onto the roadway to manage the situation. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes through this afternoon. www.thevillagenews.com
Yesterday morning’s traffic jam on the 78 freeway was due to a fatal accident involving a motorcycle shortly after 4:30a westbound near Rancho Santa Fe Road. All westbound lanes were closed through the morning commute with eastbound lanes heavily affected by those slowing to see the activity. The Sig Alert wasn’t lifted until well after 9a. https://patch.com/california/san-diego/fatal-crash-sr-78-prompts-sigalert-north-county
An electrical fire seriously damaged an Oceanside duplex yesterday. The fire broke out in the 4000 block of Aeolia Way south of Cannon Road just after 11:30a. Flames were contained to the garages, but adjacent rooms sustained extensive smoke damage. One pet cat was found dead inside. Another was missing. The fire department reminds residents that outdated electrical wiring, not designed for modern appliances and electronics is an often-overlooked risk to property and personal safety. https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/north-county-news/fire-seriously-damages-oceanside-duplex
Today is the birthday of Rosa Parks, whose famous bus ride 64 years ago in Montgomery, Alabama was a key point in the civil rights movement. To honor Parks, North County Transit is making public transportation free today for all Coaster, Sprinter, Breeze, Flex, and Lift riders. On the NCTD+ app, enter the promo code “ROSAPARKS” to ride for free. Transit Equity Day is also being celebrated in LA, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties and on Metrolink. https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/free-rides-in-north-county-on-february-4-in-honor-of-rosa-parks/ https://www.pressenterprise.com/2025/02/04/free-bus-and-train-rides-tuesday-for-transit-equity-day/
Rain in Pala beginning tonight and probably lasting until the weekend. The full forecast is coming up. (below)
Mass at Pala Mission Church is broadcast live on Rez Radio 91.3 and streamed live on the Rez Radio App every Sunday at 8a. There will be no mass broadcast on 1/19.
SPORTS
In the NFL – Veteran Rams receiver Cooper Kupp says the team intends to trade him … and he wished it weren’t happening. He’d hope to play his entire career in LA. The 2021 AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl 56 MVP hasn’t performed as well since then and missed four games this season with injuries. Meanwhile, his current contract extension would have taken up $30m in cap space next season. https://apnews.com/article/rams-cooper-kupp-trade-53a86fb6e0d36c8ce77edd116127ae76
Kansas City’s Andy Reid confirmed today that he’ll be back as head coach for the Chiefs next season. It’ll be his 27th season as an NFL head coach – 13 with the Chiefs and 14 with the Eagles. He and the Chiefs are looking for their fourth Super Bowl win and third in a row under Reid this Sunday against the Eagles. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/43692244/andy-reid-says-return-chiefs-coach-2025
In the NBA – Last night’s winners were Washington, Atlanta, New York, Sacramento, Oklahoma City, Memphis, Denver, Indiana, Golden State, and Portland 121-119 in overtime against Phoenix. Seven games tonight including the Clippers hosting the Lakers. New LA Laker, Luka Doncic is close to returning to the court from a calf strain, but not tonight. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43691650/shocked-luka-doncic-excited-join-lakers-mavericks-trade
In college hoops – #16 Kansas upset #8 Iowa State 69-52. That was yesterday’s only Top 25 game.
In the NHL – Just one game last night. Ottawa beat the Predators in Nashville 5-2. A full schedule tonight including the Ducks hosting Dallas.
In minor league hockey – The San Diego Gulls next game is Friday hosting Coachella Valley.
In Major League Baseball – Following all possible appeals, the league has fired umpire Pat Hoberg for “sharing” legal sports betting accounts with a friend who bet on baseball games and for deleting messages important to the investigation into his conduct. MLB says Hoberg “adamantly denied” betting on games directly or indirectly. Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said there is no evidence of Hoberg betting on or manipulating the outcomes of any games. In its statement, the league says Hoberg was fired for failing to “uphold the integrity of the game.” 38-year old Hoberg can apply for reinstatement with the start of spring training next year. https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/43680990/mlb-upholds-firing-ump-pat-hoberg-gambling-violations
In Lacrosse – The San Diego Seals’ next game is Saturday in Toronto.
In local high school sports:
Bonsall – boys’ basketball at O’Farrell Charter at 5:45p
Great Oak – basketball against Temecula Valley, boys’ freshman and girls’ JV hosting, boys’ JV and boys’ and girls’ varsity away
Fallbrook – boys’ soccer at San Marcos at 3:30p; girls’ soccer and boys’ basketball against San Pasqual with games on both campuses beginning at 5p; girls’ basketball hosting Rancho Bernardo at 5:30p
Valley Center – soccer and basketball against Ramona, girls’ soccer hosting at 4:30p; boys’ away at 5p; basketball beginning at 5:30p, varsity hosting, JV away
BUSINE$$
As of midday trading on Wall Street, stocks were mixed. The Dow fell a small fraction. The S&P 500 gained four tenths of a percent. The Nasdaq was up eight tenths. Gold traded up $16.40 on the Comex at $2,873.50. Oil fell with West Texas Intermediate Crude down 53 cents at $72.63 a barrel.
While agreements with Canada and Mexico over the past couple of days have held off proposed tariffs on goods from those countries until next month pending further negotiations, China retaliated against the U.S. just minutes after sweeping tariffs by the U.S. went into effect today with a 15% tariff on coal and liquefied natural gas and a 10% tariff on crude oil, agricultural machinery and large engine cars imported from the U.S. beginning Monday. The measured response by China is its way of protecting its own fragile overall economy and avoiding an all-out trade war. It also might not have much effect. The U.S. exports relatively little to China. But the U.S. imports over $200b worth of cell phones and cell phone parts, computers and accessories, electric devices, toys, games and furniture from China annually. U.S. importers and retailers will either have to absorb the increased cost or pass it on to consumers. China also announced it will begin an antitrust investigation into Google. Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping plan to talk in the next few days. https://apnews.com/article/china-tariffs-us-trump-150fab3a44ec055845e47c82bde544c2
Drug stocks stumbled today as Robert Kennedy’s Health and Human Services Secretary nominations moved towards a Senate vote. www.marketwatch.com
In another setback for the California housing market, State Farm is asking state regulators for an emergency 22% rate increase for homeowners’ policies to cover the flood of insurance claims from the LA wildfires. They’re also seeking a 15% hike for renters and condo owners, and 38% for rental dwellings. The company says it has already paid out over $1b, after receiving more than 8,700 claims from the LA fires. In its media release today, State Farm says that due to a lack of alignment between price and risk, “for every $1 collected in premiums, State Farm General has spent $1.26, resulting in over $5b of cumulative underwriting loss” in the past six years. But the non-profit Consumer Federation of America says State Farm “has been quite profitable in California over the last several years.” And that if they think they need a rate increase, they should go through the regular process, not just set off alarms and ask for exceptions in the middle of disaster recovery. https://www.pressenterprise.com/2025/02/03/state-farm-seeks-22-emergency-rate-hike-after-receiving-8700-wildfire-claims/ www.usatoday.com
LIFESTYLE / GREEN LIVING
Rather than raise its prices, the Waffle House chain is adding a temporary 50-cent per egg surcharge to cover the huge increase in the price of eggs. Bird flu is forcing farmers to slaughter millions of chickens per month, forcing the price of eggs to twice what it was 18 months ago. Economists say the price will go up another 20% this year. Georgia-based Waffle House – known for its inexpensive breakfasts, has about 2k locations in 25 states – none on the West Coast. But its egg surcharge sets a precedent that other chains might follow. https://apnews.com/article/waffle-house-eggs-bird-flu-89025262684f051bdf8f7350dcf1613a
According to TD Economics, things that could get more expensive for American consumers if proposed tariffs against Mexico and Canada do eventually go into effect include the following. With car parts crossing the US borders with Mexico and Canada multiple times before a vehicle is built, the average car could cost $3k more even if the completed vehicle is assembled in the U.S. Beer, tequila and other Mexican beverages could go up by an unknown amount. Modelo became the #1 beer brand sold in the U.S. in 2023 and remains in the top spot … for now. Importers could increase the price to cover the tariffs, or import less, which could also increase prices. Even though Fallbrook was once the avocado capital, that honor now belongs to Mexico. 90% of avocadoes sold in the U.S. now come from Mexico. Home prices would increase without a tariff exemption for Canadian lumber. Canada also accounts for 75% of the world’s supply of maple syrup. And they are America’s largest foreign supplier of crude oil. Last year, 61% of our imported oil came from Canada. Always-volatile retail gasoline prices would definitely increase with tariffs against Canada. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgpvq20qmdo
On this day in music history – February 4,
- In 1965, the Righteous Brothers were at #1 with “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling”. 34 years later, the PRS announced it was the most-played song of the 20th
- In 1966, Bob Dylan launched his first tour using electric instruments after “going electric” at the Newport Folk Festival the year before. Opening night of the tour was in Louisville, Kentucky.
- On the same day, The Rolling Stones released “19th Nervous Breakdown” which later peaked at #2 on the singles charts.
- In 1967, The Monkees’ self-titled debut album began the first of 7 weeks at #1 in Britain. It was already at the top of the U.S. chart.
- In 1972, David Bowie recorded the last three songs for his next album, “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders from Mars”. The songs recorded at Trident Studios that day were “Rock ‘n’ Roll Suicide”, “Starman” and “Suffragette City”.
- In 1977, Fleetwood Mac released “Rumors”, which proved to be the group’s most successful album. It won the Album of the Year Grammy for 1978, yielded four hit singles – “Go Your Own Way”, “Don’t Stop”, “Dreams”, and “You Make Loving Fun”, and went on to sell over 45m copies.
- In 1978, The Bee Gees began the first of four weeks at #1 with the single, “Staying Alive” from the Saturday Night Fever movie soundtrack.
- In 1983, Karen Carpenter died at the age of 32 at her parents’ home in Downey from cardiac arrest brought on by years of anorexia.
- In 1984, Culture Club began the first of three weeks at #1 with “Karma Chameleon”.
- In 1996, former Milli-Vanilli member Rob Pilatus was hospitalized after being hit on the head with a baseball bat. At the time of the attack, Pilatus was trying to steal the attacker’s car.
- In 2000, former members of ABBA claimed they had turned down an offer of $1b to reform the group.
- In 2003, Courtney Love was arrested on arrival at London’s Heathrow Airport after throwing a disruptive fit during the flight when her nurse, who was seated in economy wasn’t allowed access to her in First Class … an ironic place for Love to be anyway.
- In 2016, singer, songwriter, musician, arranger, producer and bandleader of Earth, Wind & Fire, Maurice White died. White had been nominated for 20 Grammys and won 7.
- In 2017, Black Sabbath played their last concert in their home city of Birmingham, England. It was the final stop in an 81-date world tour.
Born on this day …
- In 1941, John Steel, drummer for The Animals
- Also in 1941, Mike Deasy, rock and jazz session guitarist for The Wrecking Crew. He can be heard on songs by The Beach Boys, The Monkees, The Association, Spanky & Our Gang, Tommy Roe, The Byrds, Fats Domino, Randy Newman, Michael Jackson and others.
- In 1943, Barry Beckett and Jimmy Johnson – both session musicians for The Rhythm Section at Muscle Shoals Studios in Alabama.
- In 1944, Florence LaRue from The 5th
- In 1948, Vincent Damon Furnier, who later changed his name to Alice Cooper.
- In 1950, James Dunn from The Stylistics.
- In 1951, Phil Ehart from Kansas – best known for “Dust in the Wind” and “Carry On Wayward Son”.
- In 1952, Jerry Shirley, drummer for Humble Pie.
- In 1975, singer and actress Natalie Imbruglia.
https://www.thisdayinmusic.com/search/?keyword=&date=4&month=2
Other celebrity anniversaries today …
- Actor, screenwriter Dave Ketchum from TV’s “Camp Runamuck” and “Get Smart” is 97
- Actor John Schuck, best known as “Painless” in the movie “M*A*S*H” is 85
- Former Vice President Dan Quayle is 78
- Actress Lauren Ash from TV’s “Superstore” is 42
- Among those who have passed, radio and early TV actress and the voice of many 60s and 70s cartoon characters including Judy Jetson, Janet Waldo was born this day in 1920
- Comedian David Brenner was born in 1936
http://www.davesfunstuff.com/a-mb/2080-date0204.htm
Programming on Rez Radio 91.3 is made possible in part by the Pala Band of Mission Indians and donations from listeners like you. Call 760 742 4200 or email 91.3@palatribe.com for details on contributing to community radio in Pala.
Call the Pala Fire Department at 760 742 1632 before starting any open fires to get the day’s Cal Fire and APCD recommendations. Fire Department permits are required for any burning on Pala tribal land.
Pala seniors’ lunch menu for tomorrow (2/5) – chicken and rice, vegetables, roll and dessert
The Pala Band of Mission Indians has employment opportunities including full time and part time. For a list, go to the Palatribe dot com website.
Go to Facebook.com/RezRadio for community events and news affecting, or of interest to Pala and inland North County.
Listen to Rez Radio just about anywhere and access all of our assets with the free Rez Radio App, available at Google Play and the Apple Store.
A transcript of this newscast will be available at our website, Rez Radio dot FM and on the Rez Radio App an hour or two after broadcast.
WEATHER
Pala Weather – mostly sunny with a high of 65 this afternoon … 30% chance of rain overnight increasing to 50% tomorrow with a high of 68 … partly sunny and 66 with a 40% chance of rain Thursday … rain 60% likely Friday morning, then mostly cloudy and 66 … sunny and 69 Saturday … 72 Sunday … 67 Monday … overnight lows, 42 tonight … 46 tomorrow and Thursday night … 40 Friday through Sunday night … it’ll be too warm for snow in the local mountains from this week’s storms
PROGRAMMING
Programming on Rez Radio 91.3 is made possible in part by the Pala Band of Mission Indians and donations from listeners like you. Call (760) 742-4200 or email 91.3@palatribe.com for details on contributing to community radio in Pala.
FIRE PERMITS
Call the Pala Fire Department at (760) 742-1632 before starting any open fires to get the day’s Cal Fire and APCD recommendations. Fire Department permits are required for any burning on Pala tribal land.
PALA
The Pala Band of Mission Indians has a number of part-time and full-time employment opportunities.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Friend/like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/RezRadio
Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/rezradiofm
E-PAPER
Sample and subscribe to our daily feature-oriented e-paper “The Pala Rez Radio Daily” at https://paper.li/newsstand
LISTEN TO REZ RADIO
Rez Radio Website – Listen to Rez Radio 91.3 through your browser at RezRadio.fm.
iHeartRadio Website – Listen to Rez Radio 91.3 through your browser at iHeart.com.
iHeartRadio Apps – Download the free iHeartRadio music app for iOS, Android, Windows, and participating car, home, and portable devices. Once the app has been downloaded, search for “Rez Radio” and save us as your favorite.
TuneIn Website – Listen to Rez Radio 91.3 through your browser at Tunein.com.
TuneIn Apps – Download the free TuneIn music app for iOS, Android, Windows, and participating car, home, and portable devices. Once the app has been downloaded, search for “Rez Radio” and save us as your favorite.
AudioNow – Provided by AudioNow, listen to Rez Radio 91.3 anywhere there is phone service by dialing (712) 775-5748. There is no cost for the service, but calls will use mobile plan minutes. If you’re calling from a landline, normal long distance charges will apply.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
The Community Events and Casino Corner portions of this newsletter can be heard three times daily Mon-Sun on Rez Radio, at 7:25a, 12:25p (in Pala Today M-F), and at 5:25p as the “Pala Community Calendar”. Submit items for the calendar to 91.3@palatribe.com at least a week before the event.
You can view the events on the Calendar page.
SHOWS
You can find a wide-range of Pala Rez Radio programming on our Shows page.
RESOURCES
The Pala Band of Mission Indians and Rez Radio gathered this list of resources as a courtesy and offers no guarantee of accuracy. Please contact us if you find an error or if any link needs to be updated.
Check out the list of information on our Resources page.
You may also like
Continue reading
