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Pala Today News – 3/7/25

Written by John Fox on March 7, 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 big rig accident and resulting fire on southbound I-15 north of Highway 76 blocked three lanes for over an hour beginning just before 8p Wednesday evening. At least two other vehicles were involved. The road was wet with rain at the time. There were no injuries. https://www.villagenews.com/story/2025/02/27/news/semi-crashes-on-15-blocking-three-lanes/78251.html

The Murrieta City Council this week approved a major increase in Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees which contribute to street and highway construction to keep up with housing development in the region. It’s been several years since the fees in Murrieta have been increased. The increase just approved amounts to over $5k for each new single-family home and over $1k per multi-family unit. That’s about a 50% increase. https://myvalleynews.com/blog/2025/02/28/murrieta-council-approves-tumf-fees-innovation-expansion/

Pala has had three hundredths of an inch of rain since midnight, with a storm total so far of 1.2 inches. There are several inches of snow in the local mountains above 4k feet. As of 10:30a, portions of South Grade and East Grade Roads on Palomar Mountain were closed due to snow. So was Highway 79 from I-8 to Julian. With snow plows at work as of mid-morning, those roads should be open this afternoon. Here are some other storm totals:

16 inches in Oceanside
19” in Vista
14” in Carlsbad
01” inches in Fallbrook
06” inches in Rainbow
24” in Bonsall
15” in Couser Canyon
80” in Pauma Valley
70” in Valley Center
49” at Lake Wohlford
16” in Escondido
no report from Deer Springs
24” at Rincon
4 inches of snow at Birch Hill
4 inches of snow at Palomar observatory
54” at Lake Henshaw
06” at La Jolla reservation
31” (some of it snow) at Mesa Grande
81” at Santa Ysabel
30”at Warner Springs
32” at Oak Grove
.99” at Temecula
.84” at French Valley
.67” at Lake Skinner
.67” at La Cresta
.86” at North Lake Elsinore

Still a small chance of rain later today, then two or three nice days before the next series of storms. The full forecast is coming up. (below)

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SPORTS

In the NBA – The Lakers won their 8^th game in a row, topping the Knicks 113-109 in overtime. Other winners last night were Chicago, Atlanta, Boston, Golden State and Houston. Eight games tonight including the Clippers hosting the Knicks.

In college hoops – USD topped Pacific 81-77. The Tritons are at Loyola Marymount tonight. UCSD over Long Beach State 70-63.

In the NHL – Nine games last night. The winners were Utah, Tampa Bay, Florida, Winnipeg, Carolina, Nashville, Colorado, and both in double overtime, Dallas and Edmonton. Six games tonight including the Ducks hosting St. Louis.

In minor league hockey – the San Diego Gulls next game is tonight at Ontario with a second one against the Reign at Pechanga Arena tomorrow.

In Major League Baseball – exhibition games, Texas beat the Padres 8-2. The Rangers’ other squad fell to the Dodgers 8-4. The Angels tied Seattle at 5.

In Major League Soccer – LAFC plays in Seattle and San Diego FC is at Real Salt Lake tomorrow. The LA Galaxy hosts St. Louis City SC Sunday.

In Lacrosse – The San Diego Seals host Vancouver tonight at Pechanga Arena.

In the NFL – The Washington Commanders have released two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jonathan Allen after eight years with the team. They’d given him permission to seek a trade. Some teams were interested but felt they’d get a better deal after his release from Washington. The move saves the Commanders $16.3m in cap space. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/44151597/sources-commanders-tell-jonathan-allen-being-released

In golf – At the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando, midway through the second round, Shane Lowry led with a two-stroke lead at 8 under par into the clubhouse. https://www.espn.com/golf/leaderboard

In racing – NASCAR Cup racing this Sunday at Phoenix.

In local high school sports:

Bonsall – softball at Guajome Park at 3p; baseball hosting Victory Christian Academy at 4p;

Great Oak – track & field at 10a; girls’ lacrosse hosting Valley Center at 5p; Tomorrow – varsity boys’ volleyball hosting a tournament at 8a; freshman baseball at Westview at 1:30p; boys’ JV lacrosse at Linfield Christian at 2p

Fallbrook – softball hosting Hilltop at 3:30p today and 8:30a tomorrow; boys’ volleyball at the Sweetwater JV Tournament at 3:30p today; girls’ lacrosse hosting Chaparral at 4:15p; boys’ lacrosse at Classical Academy at 7p; Tomorrow – JV baseball hosting Great Oak at 10:30a

Valley Center – varsity baseball at Lake Elsinore at 3:30p; varsity boys’ volleyball hosting Mountain Empire at 4p; girls’ lacrosse hosting Great Oak at 4p; boys’ lacrosse at Canyon Crest at 7p; Tomorrow – varsity softball in the Valhalla Tournament at Kit Carson Park all day

BUSINE$$

As of midday trading on Wall Street, stocks gained back some of yesterday’s losses, which approached correction territory. The Dow and Nasdaq were each up 4 tenths of a percent. The S&P 500 gained a third. All three will still finish the week with big declines. Gold fell for the first time in a week, down $10.30 on the Comex at $2,916.10 an ounce. The benchmark West Texas Intermediate Crude oil futures were up 64 cents at $67 a barrel.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said today that how the US economy responds to new Trump administration policies including tariffs will determine the Fed’s reaction. If there are expectations of rising inflation, the Fed could reverse its plans for interest rate cuts and once again raise rates. He emphasized that the decision won’t be made on the results of tariffs alone. Growth, employment and other factors matter as well. Bottom line, Powell says the economy is currently in a good place. https://www.cnn.com/business/live-news/us-jobs-report-february-2025/index.html

Speaking of jobs, 151k were added last month according to the latest Labor Department report. Economists had forecast 160k new jobs. The unemployment rate held steady at a predicted 4%. https://www.cnn.com/business/live-news/us-jobs-report-february-2025/index.html

Today is the deadline for federal agencies to justify their use of ten large consulting companies to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). These companies include Booz Allen Hamilton, General Dynamics, Accenture, and CGI Federal. 98% of Booz Allen’s $11b annual revenue is from federal contracts including operating national park campsite reservations and developing cybersecurity for the Defense Department. Its stock has plunged 30% since January. Accenture and General Dynamics both worked on the botched rollout of the latest student aid application system update. CGI Federal was part of the botched initial Obamacare rollout in 2013. According to the Government Accountability Office, federal agencies spent $500b on consulting contracts from 2019 through 2023. Almost half of it was spent by the Department of Defense, which has barely been touched by DOGE so far. www.morningbrew.com

For the first time in San Bernardino-based Stater Bros. supermarkets 89-year history, the chain has laid off clerks. The 10-minute video, shown to the 63 dismissed employees discussed “reducing costs” at the 171-store chain, including cutting labor and reducing electricity costs with solar panels. https://www.pressenterprise.com/2025/03/06/stater-bros-lays-off-store-clerks-a-first-for-the-89-year-old-chain/

LIFESTYLE / GREEN LIVING

New this weekend in movie theaters, three wide releases. “Mickey 17” is a sci-fi, action adventure starring Brad Pitt. In “Rule Breakers” one woman tries to prove herself in a place where girls are told their dreams are impossible. And in the aminated family adventure “Night of the Zoopocalypse”, zoo animals are tuned into mutants when a meteor unleashes a virus. https://www.movieinsider.com/movies/march/2025?view=list

If you’re traveling to Canada, don’t plan on ordering a Jack and Coke. As the tariff war ramps up, officials in Ontario, British Columbia and other provinces are urging liquor stores to stop importing US spirits and pull existing supplies from shelves. In an earnings call Wednesday, CEO of Jack Daniels parent company, Brown-Foreman called the move a “disproportionate” reaction to tariffs and said Canada only accounts for 1% of his company’s sales. www.morningbrew.com

Wendy’s is giving the Frosty a makeover. For decades, it’s been available in just vanilla and chocolate plus occasional special limited-time flavors. The fast food company announced yesterday that it is rolling out options including Frosty Swirls and Frosty Fusions. The first allows adding flavored sauces. The latter are mix-ins. It didn’t say what flavors would be or when they’d be available. The current Girl Scouts Thin Mint Frosty offers a hint of what’s to come. The fast food sector as a whole has fallen on hard times with customers showing little brand loyalty. Chains are looking for ways to offer either deals or unique destination-menu options. https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/07/food/wendys-frosty-makeover/index.html

The Big Bear Lake eagles, Jackie and Shadow now have three chicks in the nest and they’re busy protecting them from up to ten inches of fresh snow. Their third egg this season hatched yesterday.

On this day in music history – March 7,

1962, The Beatles recorded their first radio appearance for the BBC at a theater in Manchester.
In 1965, a female fan at a Rolling Stones concert at a different Manchester theater fell from the balcony during the show. The crowd below cushioned her fall and she escaped with only a few broken teeth.
In 1966, Brian Wilson released “Caroline No”, the first solo single by a member of The Beach Boys. First written as “Carol I Know”, it also appeared as the final track on The Beach Boys’ “Pet Sounds” album.
On the same day, Tina Turner recorded her vocal for “River Deep Mountain High”, which went to #3 in England, but stalled at #88 in the U.S. Well aware of Ike Turner’s controlling attitude in the studio, producer Phil Spector wrote the contract so that the song and album would be credited to Ike & Tina Turner, but Ike was paid $20k to stay away from the studio and only Tina’s vocals would be used on the record. Session musicians on the song included Leon Russell on keyboards, Glen Campbell on guitar, and Hal Blaine on drums. Darlene Love always claimed the song was supposed to be hers. But Spector gave it to Turner.
In 1969, Led Zeppelin appeared at a London club with such a small stage that only John Bonham’s drums could fit on it. The rest of the band played on the dance floor amongst patrons.
In 1970, actor Lee Marvin had the #1 hit on the UK singles chart with “Wand’rin Star” from the movie, “Paint Your Wagon”.
Meanwhile on the same day here in the U.S., Simon and Garfunkel, who’d already split by then began the first of ten weeks at #1 with “Bridge Over Troubled Water”.
In 1973, “Dueling Banjos”, the Eric Weissberg and Steve Mandel song from the movie, “Deliverance” became one of the rare instrumentals to be awarded a gold record. It peaked at #2 on the Hot 100.
In 1975, David Bowie released his 9^th studio album, “Young Americans”. It featured the song, “Fame”, co-written by John Lennon, which became Bowie’s first #1 hit in America.
In 1980, the film biography of country music star, Loretta Lynn, “Coal Miner’s Daughter” opened in theaters. It earned Sissy Spacek an Oscar for her portrayal of Lynn and was a huge boost for the careers of Tommy Lee Jones who played her husband and Beverly D’Angelo who played Patsy Cline. Both actresses did their own singing in the movie.
In 1987, The Beastie Boys became the first rap act to have a #1 album with their debut, “Licensed to Ill”.
In 2009, rapper Coolio was charged with drug possession after being arrested at LA International Airport.
In 2012, sales of albums by The Monkees soared following the death of singer Davy Jones. Their Best Of album re-entered the album chart at #20. Since then, both Peter Tork and Mike Nesmith have passed. Only Mickey Dolenz is left.

Born on this day …

In 1944, singer/songwriter Townes Van Zandt, whose songs have been covered by Bob Dylan, Lyle Lovett, Steve Earle, Willy Nelson, and Merle Haggard.
In 1945, Arthur Lee, guitarist, songwriter and lead singer with Love.
Also in 1945, Chris White, bass player with The Zombies
In 1946, Matthew Fisher from Procol Harum and Peter Wolf, lead singer with the J. Geils Band
In 1952, Ernie Isley from The Isley Brothers
In 1962, Taylor Dane who had a #1 hit in 1990 with “Love Will Lead You Back”.

https://www.thisdayinmusic.com/search/?keyword=&date=7&month=3

Other celebrity anniversaries today …

Actor Bryan Cranston from “Breaking Bad” and “Malcolm in the Middle” is 69
Actress and comedienne Wanda Sykes is 61
Jenna Fischer from TV’s “The Office” is 51
Laura Prepon who played Donna on “That 70s Show” is 45
Among those who’ve passed, comedian Alan Sues from TV’s “Laugh-in” was born in 1926
Willard Scott, former weather man from The Today Show was born in 1934
Actor John Heard, who played Kevin’s dad in the Home Alone movies was born in 1945

http://www.davesfunstuff.com/a-mb/2080-date0307.htm

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WEATHER

Pala Weather – sunny with a high of 61 and wind gusts up to 20 miles an hour this afternoon with a slight chance of rain after 4p … patchy frost tomorrow morning, then sunny and 70 in the afternoon … 76 Sunday … 60 Monday with a 30% chance of rain after 4p … mostly cloudy and about 61 with rain likely Tuesday and Thursday, only a slight chance on Wednesday … overnight lows, 33 tonight … 40 tomorrow and Sunday night … about 42 Monday through Wednesday night

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