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Pala Today News – 4/14/26

Written by John Fox on April 14, 2026

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.

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LOCAL AND REGIONAL NEWS

An Amber Alert was issued overnight for a 3-year old boy abducted during a carjacking in Los Angeles. Authorities are looking for a white 2006 Saturn Vue with California license 5SHE918. Young Messiah Evans was sitting in the vehicle near West 66^th and Normandie Avenue around 10:30p when the woman driving says her ex-boyfriend tried to force his way into the vehicle. 38-year old Joshua Pendleton, who is not related to the child, took the vehicle, possibly not knowing the little boy was inside. Anyone who spots the vehicle, the suspect or the child should call 9-1-1. https://patch.com/california/los-angeles/amber-alert-issued-3-year-old-boy-abducted-during-carjacking-socal-chp

Twenty apartments were affected and several residents displaced by a fire in Murrieta yesterday afternoon. It was reported around 1:48p at 24850 Hancock Avenue near Las Brisas Road. No injuries reported. It was one of three structure fires in the city yesterday. There was no apparent connection between them. https://patch.com/california/murrieta/another-structure-fire-reported-murrieta

A motorcyclist was injured on southbound I-15 near Rainbow Valley Road this morning. Around 7a the motorcycle collided with a Kia carrying a family of seven. Lanes were temporarily closed to remove the downed cyclist from the middle of the roadway. The Kia was able to drive to the shoulder. The rider required medical attention. No other details released. https://www.villagenews.com/story/2026/04/09/news/motorcyclist-injured-in-collision-on-interstate-15-in-rainbow-valley/81655.html

An armed man, possibly having a mental health crisis was shot by Riverside Sheriff’s deputies in Perris yesterday. He was hospitalized in critical condition. Deputies from the Perris station were dispatched to the 5000 block of Western way just before 3p yesterday. A search of the area located the suspect’s vehicle traveling north on I-215 near Placentia Avenue. A pursuit began with the vehicle snared by a grappler near Harvill and Oleander Avenues. As deputies gave commands to the man, he produced a handgun with deputies opening fire. Those involved are on administrative leave. The man’s identity will not be released until the investigation into the shooting is complete. https://patch.com/california/murrieta/perris-suspect-shot-rivco-sheriff-deputies-was-having-mental-health-crisis

There was a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of South Mission Road and Clemmens Lane in Fallbrook last evening around 8p. Airbags deployed. The number of people involved and extent of injuries was not reported. https://www.villagenews.com/story/2026/04/09/news/two-vehicle-crash/81654.html

A 57-year old man died from head injuries after being struck crossing Douglas Drive north of Rainier Way in Oceanside Friday night around 10p. The northbound Honda Civic had the right of way. The 28-year old driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Neither drugs nor alcohol appear to have been a factor. https://patch.com/california/oceanside-camppendleton/pedestrian-fatally-struck-car-oceanside-0

Here are rain totals for the weekend storm. Not huge, but helpful this late in the season.

.20” in Pala
.34” in Oceanside
.30” in Vista
.06” in Carlsbad
.26” in Fallbrook
.48” in Rainbow
.39” in Bonsall
.29” in Couser Canyon
.53” in Pauma Valley
.33” in Valley Center
.39” at Lake Wohlford
.17” in Escondido
No report for Deer Springs
.65” inches at Rincon
.91” inches at Birch Hill
1.00” at Palomar observatory
.35” inches at Lake Henshaw
.43” at La Jolla reservation
.38” inches at Mesa Grande
.46” inches at Santa Ysabel
.15”at Warner Springs.
.07” at San Felipe
.50” at Oak Grove
Nothing measurable at Borrego Springs
Nothing measurable at Ocotillo Wells
.36” at Temecula
.12” at French Valley
.27” at Lake Skinner
.26” at Anza
.23” at La Cresta
.08” at North Lake Elsinore

A reminder that there’s a household hazardous waste and e-waste collection event during regular hours all this week at Pala Transfer Station off Highway 76. It’s open to Pala tribal members, Pala residents and tribal employees.

Pala will have perfect Spring weather for at least the next week. The full forecast is coming up. (below)

SPORTS

In the NBA – The play-ins begin tonight with Miami at Charlotte at 4:30p and Portland at Phoenix at 7p, both on Prime Video.

The Dallas Wings picked Azzi Fudd of UConn #1 in the WNBA draft. She’ll get a $500k contract. Thanks to a new collective bargaining agreement, that’s seven times what last year’s top pick earned. A record-setting six UCLA players were chosen by various teams. UConn held the previous record at four. https://apnews.com/article/wnba-draft-0a00d49021a7aca63629b01c36e20d95 ?

In the NHL – Just a couple of regular season games left to determine playoff seeding and draft lottery order. Last night, the Kings topped the Kraken in Seattle 5-3. Other winners were Tampa Bay, Florida, Philadelphia, Dallas, St. Louis, San Jose, Colorado, Vegas, and Buffalo 5-1 over Chicago, cementing first place in the Atlantic division. Nine games tonight including the Ducks at Minnesota and the Kings at Vancouver.

In the minors – The San Diego Gulls next game is at home against Tucson tomorrow.

In Major League Baseball – The Padres had the day off. The Dodgers handed the Mets their sixth straight loss in a 4-0 shutout. Starter Justin Wrobleski gave up just two hits in a career-high eight innings pitched. In spite of homer by Aaron Judge and Mike Trout, the Angels lost to the Yankees in New York 11-10 on a wild pitch in the bottom of the 9^th. Same teams play again today. The Padres open a series hosting Seattle.

In the minors – The Lake Elsinore Storm will be at Stockton for the first of six games beginning tonight.

In Major League Soccer – San Diego FC and the Galaxy are on the road this Saturday. LAFC hosts San Jose Sunday.

In lacrosse – The San Diego Seals next game is Friday hosting Las Vegas.

Local High School Sports –

Bonsall – baseball hosting Gompers Prep at 4:30p; boys’ volleyball hosting Cristo Rey at 5:30p

Great Oak – golf against Temecula Valley at Temecula Creek at 3p; boys’ tennis against Temecula Valley at 3:15p, JV Hosting, varsity away; softball against Chaparral at 3:30p, JV and freshmen hosting, varsity away; baseball against Temecula Valley at 3:30p, JV and freshmen hosting, varsity away; boys’ volleyball at Temecula Valley at 5p

Fallbrook – softball against Ramona at 4p, varsity hosting, JV away; boys’ volleyball hosting San Pasqual at 4:30p; boys’ varsity lacrosse hosting Sage Creek at 7p

Valley Center – boys’ golf against San Pasqual at 3:30p, JV hosting at Native Oaks, varsity away at The Vineyard; boys’ tennis at Rancho Buena Vista at 3:30p; softball hosting San Pasqual at 4p; girls’ lacrosse hosting Vista at 6:30p

BUSINE$$

As of midday trading on Wall Street, stocks were up and once again approaching all-time highs. The Dow gained 6 tenths of a percent. The S&P 500 rose just over 1%. And the Nasdaq was up 1 ¾%. Gold shot up $71.70 to $4,839.10 an ounce on the Comex. The benchmark West Texas Intermediate Crude oil futures plunged $6.69 to $92.39 a barrel, further encouraging stock gains.

Diplomats are working behind the scenes to arrange new talks between the U.S. and Iran one day after Washington enacted a blockade of Iranian ports. In response, Tehran threatened strikes on new targets. Meanwhile, the ceasefire appears to be holding, but it’s fragile with the rest of the world suffering the economic fallout. The war in Iran is now in its 7^th week. More than 3k are dead in Iran, 2k in Lebannon, 23 in Israel, at least a dozen in Gulf Arab states, and 13 U.S. military have been killed. https://apnews.com/article/us-iran-war-lebanon-israel-talks-hormuz-14-april-2026-24655d40b2d968c39949e5ec2e01535b

The Labor Department released its March producer price index today. That’s the measure of inflation before it hits consumers. It was up a half a point from February and 4% from March of 2025. That last number was the biggest increase in more than three years. Energy prices soared 8 ½% from February. Food prices fell 0.3% in March after surging 2.4% in the previous month. The White House still wants the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, even though today’s inflation data is one more reason for rates to be increased. https://apnews.com/article/inflation-oil-gasoline-inflation-trump-6990c9ca0e19553b40c13af11b9c575b

Electric vehicle maker Lucid has named industry outsider Silvio Napoli as its new CEO. Founder, Peter Rawlinson abruptly left that position just over a year ago. They also announced that their largest investor, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and Uber will expand their stake in Lucid by $750m. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/14/lucid-ceo-silvio-napoli.html

The biggest burger chain in the world will begin selling energy drinks later this year. McDonald’s new Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer, Mango Pineapple Refresher, and Dirty Dr. Pepper will be priced lower than competing drinks at Starbucks, Sonic, Taco Bell and other chains already in the energy drink market. The high-profit drink sector is one way for McDonald’s to make up for customers downsizing their meal orders. www.morningbrew.com

LIFESTYLE / GREEN LIVING

California Rep. Eric Swalwell from the 15^th District not only ended his campaign for Governor on Sunday, yesterday he submitted his resignation to Congress over claims of sexual misconduct, which he denies. But he also says his resignation reflects his taking “responsibility and ownership for mistakes I did make.” Earlier in the day, the House Ethics Committee announced it was investigating the 45-year old Democrat for multiple incidents of sexual misconduct, including towards an employee under his supervision. In an unrelated matter, Republican Rep. Tony Gonzalez from Texas announced his retirement after the House Ethics Committee launched a probe into his alleged romantic affair with a staffer who later died by suicide. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/live-blog/trump-swalwell-california-governor-congress-dhs-shutdown-live-updates-rcna328504

There will be a gun buyback event this Saturday at the San Marcos Sheriff’s substation. Those who donate handguns, rifles and shotguns will receive $100 gift cards. Those who turn over assault weapons will receive $200 cards. All collected weapons will be destroyed and those turning them in can remain anonymous. Free firearm lock boxes and trigger locks will be given out while supplies last. https://patch.com/california/carlsbad/gun-safety-event-north-county-offers-cash-unwanted-firearms

On this day in music history – April 14,

In 1963, the Rolling Stones played the Crawdaddy Club in Richmond, named for Bo Diddley’s 1960 song “Doing the CrawDaddy”. The Stones performed Bo Diddly’s song in their set. All four of the Beatles were in the audience. This famous club would inspire the name of the American music magazine, Crawdaddy!
In 1966, The Spencer Davis Group hit #1 in England with “Somebody Help Me”. It failed to make the U.S. Top 40.
In 1967, David Bowie’s novelty record, “The Laughing Gnome” was released. It was a little like David Seville’s chipmunks and Sheb Wooley’s “Purple People Eater”. It made the British Top ten when re-released in 1973
On the same day, Polydor Records released The Bee Gees first single, “New York Mining Disaster 1941” touting them as the most significant talent since The Beatles. It made the Top 20.
In 1969, Paul McCartney and John Lennon recorded “The Ballad of John and Yoko”. George and Ringo did not take part. Paul & John played all the instruments. Many radio stations banned the song for being blasphemous because of the lyrics, “Christ, you know it ain’t easy.”
In 1971, The Illinois Crime Commission issued a list of what it believed to be drug-oriented records including Jefferson Airplane’s “White Rabbit”, The Beatles’ “Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds”, and “A Whiter Shade of Pale” by Procol Harum.
In 1972, David Bowie’s “Starman” was released as a single. It became his first hit since “Space Oddity” three years earlier. It was a late addition to the album, “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars”.
In 1973, Led Zeppelin had the number one album in both the U.S. and their native Britain with “Houses of the Holy”. The cover featured a naked 6-year old girl climbing up Giants Causeway in Northern Ireland.
In 1975, after rumors that just about every leading guitarist in rock music would replace Mick Taylor in The Rolling Stones, a press release announced Ronnie Wood would be the one joining the band for their upcoming U.S. Tour.
In 1980, Gary Numan released “The Touring Principle”, the first commercially available long-form rock video in England.
In 1983, former bass player for The Pretenders, Pete Farndon died of a drug overdose. He’d been in the middle of forming a new band with former Clash drummer Topper Headon.
In 1995, actor, writer and folk singer Burl Ives died of cancer at age 85. He had hits including “The Blue Tail Fly” and won an Oscar for his supporting role in The Big Country.
In 2009, former Beatle George Harrison was given a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Sir Paul McCartney, Harrison’s widow Olivia and son Dhani all attended the unveiling outside the Capitol Records building.
In 2015, soul singer Percy Sledge died of liver cancer at the age of 73. He had the 1966 #1 hit “When a Man Loves a Woman”.

Born on this day …

In 1932, country music star Loretta Lynn, the first woman ever named Country Music Artist Entertainer of the Year.
In 1942, British singer Tony Burrows, who holds the distinction of singing on four records that were all in the British top ten at the same time, each one under a different group name. Edison Lighthouse’s “Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)”, White Plains’ “My Baby Loves Lovin’”, The Brotherhood of Man’s “United We Stand”, and “Gimme Dat Ding” by The Pipkins. All four were also hits in the U.S. – just not simultaneously in the Top Ten as in Britain.
In 1945, Deep Purple guitarist and songwriter Ritchie Blackmore
In 1948 Larry Ferguson from Hot Chocolate

https://www.thisdayinmusic.com/search/?keyword=&date=14&month=4

Other celebrities celebrating birthdays or birth anniversaries today …

Comedian and actor Brad Garrett, best-known as Ray’s brother in TV’s “Everybody Loves Raymond” is 66
Actor Anthony Michael Hall, from 80s movies “Sixteen Candles” and “The Breakfast Club” is 57
Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar who played the title role in TV’s “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” is 49
Actress Abigail Breslin from Little Miss Sunshine and Zombieland is 32
Among those who’ve passed, actor and comedian Kenneth Mars whose credits include “What’s Up Doc”, “The Producers” and “Young Frankenstein” was born in 1935.

http://www.dementeddatebook.com/2080-date0414.htm

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WEATHER

Pala Weather – sunny with a high of 74 and winds gusting up to 20 miles an hour this afternoon … winds will continue through Thursday … 76 for the high tomorrow … 74 Thursday … 82 Friday … 84 Saturday … 83 Sunday … 78 Monday … overnight lows, 44 tonight through Thursday night … 46 Friday through Sunday night

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