Pala Today News – 4/7/26
Written by John Fox on April 7, 2026
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LOCAL AND REGIONAL NEWS
A suspect has been arrested on suspicion of arson for the 33-acre fire in Temecula Wine Country on Sunday. 41-year old Brian Gessel was taken into custody near the origin of the fire at Butterfield Stage and Rancho California Roads. Fire conditions were considered “extreme” at the time due to temperatures in the mid-80s with below 10% humidity and winds between 10 and 15 miles an hour. Nearby Callaway Winery remained closed for the day even after the fire was contained around 4p. https://patch.com/california/temecula/arrest-made-temecula-wine-country-easter-fire-wineries-respond
A driver had to be rescued from a vehicle teetering off a bridge at El Camino Real and Mesa Drive in Oceanside Sunday night. The two-vehicle crash resulted in both overturning. Both drivers were taken to a hospital in stable condition. There were no other occupants. The cause of the crash is under investigation. https://patch.com/california/oceanside-camppendleton/2-rescued-after-vehicle-teeters-bridge-oceanside-crash
The Oceanside City Council has selected three new members for the city’s Planning Commission from a pool of more than 50 applicants. Jesse Abril, Michael Ogden and Evelyn Mateo will fill three upcoming open seats on the seven-member panel that reviews proposed developments and other matters related to zoning and implementation of the General Plan, then makes recommendations to the City Council. https://thecoastnews.com/three-members-appointed-to-oceanside-planning-commission/
This weekend is the first of two weekends for this year’s sold out Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G are the headliners both weekends. Set times have just been released and Jack White has been added as a surprise guest performer this Saturday at 3p. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/music/articles/coachella-posts-set-times-surprise-040019223.html
Last evening’s vapor trail in the western skies was from a Starlink satellite launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base in Lompoc. https://patch.com/california/temecula/dramatic-blast-across-southern-california-sky-heres-what-know
Chik-Fil-A is opening a new drive through in downtown Escondido this Thursday. It’s at 515 W. 13th Avenue. The owner/operator, Zach Thomas got his start as a team member at the chain’s restaurant in Hollywood in 2018. Come dressed as a cow on Thursday and they’ll treat you to a free entrée or kids meal. https://www.newsbreak.com/what-now-san-diego-1593581/4578432375428-well-known-chicken-brand-to-open-drive-thru-focused-location-in-escondido
There was a 3.0 magnitude earthquake about eight miles this side of the border with Tecate at about 2:06p yesterday. It was lightly felt as far west as the beach and as far north as Escondido. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/ci41433912/executive
Pala will be warm and sunny with winds kicking up tomorrow and Thursday. Rain likely Saturday. The full forecast is coming up. (below)
SPORTS
In the NBA – Last night’s winners were New York, Orlando, Cleveland, San Antonio and Denver. The 20 teams that will be in the playoffs and preliminary play-ins have been determined. Yet to be decided are the exact position and play-in/playoff status for eight of them. https://www.espn.com/nba/standings
In the college basketball playoffs – Michigan won last night’s NCAA championship over UConn 69-63. It was the Connecticut Huskies’ first loss in a championship game. They were going for their third win in four years. The Michigan Wolverines are the first Big Ten team to win the championship in 25 years. It’s Michigan’s first title since 1989.
In the NHL – Last night’s winners were Buffalo, Winnipeg, San Jose, and the Kings over the visiting Predators 3-2 in a shootout. Edmonton has taken over first place in the Pacific division from the Ducks on a tie breaker. Nobody in the division has yet clinched the playoffs. Teams that have in the other three divisions include Tampa Bay, Buffalo, Montreal, Carolina, Colorado, Dallas and Minnesota. Eleven games tonight including the Ducks hosting Nashville. The regular season ends in ten days.
In the minors – The San Diego Gulls next game is tonight at San Jose.
In Major League Baseball – The Padres shut out the Pirates in Pittsburgh 5-0. In a World Series rematch, the Dodgers walloped the Blue Jays in Toronto 14-2 with Dalton Rushing hitting two solo homers – the first time he’s ever done that in a single game. One of the night’s five homers was by Shohei Ohtani. Jose Soriano pitched eight solid innings, and Zach Neto and Jo Adell homered as the Angels beat the Braves 8-2. All three series continue tonight. About ten games into the new season, the Dodgers lead the NL West with a record of 8 and 2, tied with Milwaukee in the Central for best in MLB. The Diamondbacks and Padres are tied for second at 5 and 5. The Rockies are in fourth at 4 and 6. And the Giants are bringing up the rear at 3 and 8. https://www.espn.com/mlb/standings
In the minors – The Lake Elsinore Storm home opener is tonight hosting Rancho Cucamonga.
In lacrosse – The San Diego Seals next game is Sunday in Duluth, Georgia.
Local High School Sports –
Bonsall – baseball at Calvin Christian at 3:30p; softball hosting Bayfront Charter at 4p; boys’ volleyball at Gompers Prep at 4:30p
Great Oak – boys’ golf against Vista Murrieta at 3p at Temecula Creek; boys’ tennis against Vista Murrieta at 3:15p, JV hosting, varsity away; baseball at Chaparral at 3:30p; softball against Vista Murrieta at 3:30p, varsity hosting, JV away; boys’ volleyball at Vista Murrieta at 5p
Fallbrook – softball at 4p, varsity hosting Vista, JV at Hoover; boys’ lacrosse hosting Liberty at 5p
Valley Center – no scheduled games today – Valley Center High is on spring break
BUSINE$$
As of midday trading on Wall Street, stocks were down. The Dow fell four tenths of a percent. The S&P 500 declined three tenths. And the Nasdaq was off by a half percent. Gold was just about flat at $4,685 an ounce. West Texas Intermediate Crude oil futures were up another $2.88 to $115.29 a barrel.
Today’s stock slump is due to concerns over President Trump’s 5p deadline for Iran to end the Strait of Hormuz blockade or “a whole civilization will die tonight.” A former State Department advisor now with the International Crisis Group says that remark could be interpreted as a threat to commit genocide – war crime under U.S. and International law. https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/iran-defiant-eve-trumps-ceasefire-deadline-2026-04-07/
Amazon has reached a deal with the US Post Office to continue delivering more than 1b packages annually for the e-commerce giant. That’s about 80% of its current package volume with USPS. Amazon will still continue to expand its in-house delivery service, but not enough to rival USPS’s address-by address reach. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/04/07/amazon-post-office-delivery-deal/89498680007/
Delta Airlines has joined United and Jet Blue in raising its checked bag fee by $10 to help offset the higher cost of fuel. But it isn’t just the price of jet fuel that has airlines concerned. It’s whether they can get enough of it. The price of jet fuel has just about doubled since the start of the war with Iran. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is choking supplies and driving up the price of fuel even further. The U.S. produces a lot of jet fuel, so supplies aren’t as exposed here as in Europe and parts of Asia. But carriers that fill up here might have trouble getting refueled on international flights. Airlines are preparing for oil to stay above $100 a barrel through 2027 by discontinuing some flights now. Fuel is generally an airline’s biggest expense after labor. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/07/iran-war-jet-fuel-airlines.html
LIFESTYLE / GREEN LIVING
According to Reuters News Service, Internal data from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shows that ICE arrested more than 800 people over the past year as a result of tips shared by TSA. That’s far more than what was previously publicly known. TSA supplied ICE with records on more than 31k travelers for possible immigration enforcement. The agencies have always shared information in times of national security threat. They began focusing on routine immigration arrests as part of the Trump administration’s mass deportation effort. https://www.reuters.com/world/ice-arrested-more-than-800-people-after-tips-us-airport-security-agency-2026-04-07/
This summer’s Wireless Festival in London has been cancelled after headliner Kanye West was refused entry into the UK. West has caused outrage in Britain for several years of antisemitic, racist and pro-Nazi comments. Sponsors had already been dropping out of the Wireless Festival because of it. All tickets sold will be refunded. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gxk3kxjr0o
According to Axios, the number of bars and restaurants establishing themselves as phone-free environments is growing. At least eleven states now have individual restaurants or bars with some form of phone restriction all the way up to confiscating your phone when you check your coat in order to create a more intimate setting, better focus on food, and protect patron privacy. They’re mostly high-end establishments. But even some Chick-Fil-A locations are offering free ice cream as an incentive for turning over your phone while eating. And it’s not like patrons are rebelling. Talker Research says 63% of Gen Zers intentionally disconnect when they dine. 57% of millennials do so. Data from Consumer Affairs shows Americans spend an average of 4 ½ hours a day on their phones with a significant portion involving social networking and texting during meals. www.morningbrew.com
On this day in music history – April 7,
- 1962, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards first met Brian Jones, who was playing guitar for singer Paul Jones just before he joined Manfred Mann. The three became the foundation of the yet-to-be formed Rolling Stones.
- In 1970, the Top 5 songs on the Hot 100 were “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Simon & Garfunkel at #5, Norman Greenbaum’s “Sprit In the Sky” at #4, “Instant Karma!” by John Lennon at #3, The Jackson 5’s “ABC” at #2, and the #1 song – “Let It Be” by The Beatles. That was a pretty good week in music … until the end of the same week when Paul cryptically announced he was done with the group, signaling the official breakup of The Beatles. They did go out on top.
- In 1978, The Police released their first single, “Roxanne” from their debut “Outlandos d’Amour” album. It failed to chart, but became a hit when re-released the following year.
- In 1981, The Who’s former producer and manager Kit Lambert died after falling down a flight of stairs. He managed the group from 1964-67 and produced the “Tommy” album.
- In 1985, Wham! became the first western pop group to perform live in China.
- In 1988, during a European concert tour, Alice Cooper accidentally hung himself during rehearsal when a safety rope snapped. He dangled for several seconds before being rescued by a roadie.
- In 1994, Courtney Love was arrested on drug and theft charges after a reported overdose. She was unaware that her husband, Kurt Cobain was dead at their home. His body wasn’t discovered until the next day.
- In 2001, Paul McCartney bought Courtney Love’s four-bedroom Beverly Hills home on 1 ½ acres for $4m.
- In 2003, Avril Lavigne dominated Canada’s Juno music awards winning four prizes including best single, best album and best new artist.
- In 2015, the original manuscript of Don McLean’s “American Pie” sold at auction for $1.2m.
- In 2016, Bruce Springsteen cancelled a concert in North Carolina in protest of a state law that rolled back protection for gay and transgender people saying some things are more important than a rock show.
- In 2020, folk and country singer John Prine died at the age of 73 of complications from Covid-19.
Born on this day …
- In 1915, jazz musician, singer and songwriter Billie Holiday – real name Elinore Harris. Diana Ross portrayed her in the 1972 movie, “Lady Sings the Blues”. Holiday died at the age of 44 from liver failure.
- In 1938, Spencer Dryden, drummer for Jefferson Airplane and New Riders of the Purple Sage
- In 1947, Florian Schneider from Kraftwerk, and Patricia Bennett from The Chiffons
- In 1948, Dallas Taylor, drummer for Crosby, Stills & Nash
- In 1948, John Oates, from Hall & Oates
- In 1951, singer-songwriter Janis Ian
https://www.thisdayinmusic.com/search/?keyword=&date=7&month=4
Other celebrity anniversaries on this day
- Among those who’ve passed, actor James Garner was born in 1928
- Actor Wayne Rogers, best remembered as Trapper John in the TV version of M*A*S*H was born in 1933
http://www.dementeddatebook.com/2080-date0407.htm
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WEATHER
Pala Weather – sunny with a high of 79 this afternoon … 81 tomorrow with winds gusting up to 20 miles an hour … 82 with continued winds Thursday … mostly sunny and 79 Friday … rain likely with possible thunderstorms and a high of 69 Saturday … continued chance of showers and 69 Sunday … mostly sunny and 71 Monday … overnight lows, about 50 tonight through Friday night … 46 Saturday night … 44 Sunday night
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