Pala Today News – 5/8/26
Written by John Fox on May 8, 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.
LOCAL AND REGIONAL NEWS
A fire in Vista threatened structures and caused road closures yesterday afternoon. The two-alarm Fairview Fire began around 1:15p. Gopher Canyon Road was closed beginning just after 1:30p but no evacuations were issued. Ground crews and air support held the fire to about three acres. https://www.villagenews.com/story/2026/05/07/news/fairview-fire-threatens-structures-in-vista-prompts-road-closures/81861.html
A brush fire was reported just after 3p yesterday near the vacant Mimi’s Café on Vista Way adjacent to the 78 freeway in Oceanside. Fire officials say the flames were highly visible from the freeway with thick smoke drifting throughout the area, reducing visibility on Jefferson Street and the freeway. Firefighters arrived at 3:13p and quickly contained the small blaze, preventing its spread to buildings and additional fields. (Fox5 report)
Two Temecula Valley school district trustees are getting community backlash for comments they made about Temecula Valley High School water polo players displaying Speedos as underwear at a school baseball game. It happened as a diversion in a social media thread discussing a parent survey on the school’s dress code. Deleted posts allegedly had governing board members Dr. Joseph Komrosky and Jen Wiersma commenting to each other, mentioning “Chippendale dancers” and “OnlyFans crew.” Wiersma deleted her Instagram post the next morning. Both have apologized. But families in the Temecula school district have continued to talk about it. Both board members are up for reelection this year. https://patch.com/california/temecula/temecula-school-board-trustees-face-fallout-comparing-teen-athletes-strippers
The Escondido Public Library is still operating out of temporary space at North County Mall while its South Kalmia Street facility is undergoing major renovations. Work was supposed to be done in March. The mall location is set to close in July. The library will then temporarily use the Pioneer Room near the upgraded building before moving back into its renovated building in August. https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/north-county-news/escondido-public-library-remains-in-mall-as-renovation-runs-behind-schedule
The 38th annual Balboa Park Powwow is tomorrow from 10a to 6p both days at Park Boulevard and President’s Way. There’ll be dancing, bird singing, craft vendors and food. The event is free, but the city does charge for parking. https://calendar.powwows.com/events/balboa-park-pow-wow/
May/June gloom returns to mornings in Pala this weekend with afternoon highs in the mid-80s. One day hot day to start next week, then we’ll settle back into the mid-80s for the rest of the week. The full forecast is coming up. (below)
SPORTS
In the NBA playoffs – The Lakers are down two games to none after losing 125-107 last night in Oklahoma City. Lakers coach JJ Redick criticized the officiating over LeBron James, and guard Austin Reaves complained about his treatment by referees. A group of Lakers players confronted referees midcourt after the game with Reaves telling crew chief John Goble that if the tables were turned, he’d have gotten a technical foul and the only reason Reaves didn’t was because Goble knew he was in the wrong. https://apnews.com/article/lakers-thunder-officiating-002f851bf0f835a99d04f5a30b0754c4
Detroit leads its semifinal series two games to none after beating the visiting Cavaliers 107-97 last night.
Tonight, it’s New York at Philadelphia with the Knicks leading two games to none, and San Antonio at Minnesota with that series tied at a game apiece.
In the NHL playoffs – Carolina lead its Eastern Round 2 series two games to none after beating the Flyers in Philadelphia 4-1. Tonight, it’s Montreal at Buffalo and Vegas at Anaheim.
In Major League Baseball – The Padres lost 2-1 to the visiting Cardinals yesterday. That puts San Diego a game behind the Dodgers for first place in the NL West. Game 2 of 4 is tonight. The Yankees whupped the visiting Rangers 9-2. That’s New York’s 16th win in their last 19 games. They’re now tied with the Braves for the current best record in the Majors at 26 and 12. The Dodgers open a series hosting the Braves and the Angels are at Toronto today.
In the minors – The Lake Elsinore Storm lost 4-1 last night at Inland Empire. Game 4 of 6 is tonight. https://www.milb.com/lake-elsinore/schedule/2026-04?affiliateId=mobile-hp-uhg
In the NFL – The league’s Referees Association today ratified a new 7-year collective bargaining agreement, ending two years of negotiations and eliminating the possibility of a work stoppage this season. Though details were not released, game officials will be getting significant raises over their 2025 salaries. The league had been offering a 10% across the board bump with 30% for those who work the Super Bowl. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48713349/referees-association-nfl-ratify-7-year-cba-avoid-work-stoppage
In Major League Soccer – San Diego FC will play the Sounders FC in Seattle and the Galaxy will be at Atlanta Untied tomorrow. LAFC hosts Houston Dynamo on Sunday at BMO Stadium.
In lacrosse playoffs – The San Diego Seals semifinal series Game 3 is tomorrow in Hamilton, Ontario. https://www.sealslax.com/schedule/
In golf – At the Truist Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina, Korea’s Sungjae Im had the best first round at 7 under par 64. https://www.espn.com/golf/leaderboard
In racing – NASCAR Cup this Sunday at Watkins Glen.
Local High School Sports –
Bonsall’s boys’ volleyball team won their first playoff game earlier this week. They won again yesterday at UCSD, putting them in the semifinals coming up Tuesday in Escondido against the team from Escondido Adventist.
Bonsall – baseball at Victory Christian Academy at 3p
Great Oak – boys’ tennis at the league playoffs at 2p
Fallbrook – baseball against Valley Center at 4p, varsity hosting, JV away
Valley Center – varsity boys’ golf at the conference tournament today; varsity boys’ tennis at the CIF Individual Tournament today and tomorrow; track & field hosting the Valley League finals at 3p; varsity softball at Ramona at 4p; Tomorrow – CIF swimming finals at Granite hills at 3p
BUSINE$$
As of midday trading on Wall Street, stocks were slightly mixed. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was just barely positive. The S&P 500 fell 8 tenths of a percent. The Nasdaq was down 1 ½%. Gold gained $10.20 on the Comex, trading at $4,722.10 an ounce. West Texas Intermediate Crude oil futures were up $1.11 at $95.92 a barrel.
The U.S. Labor Department revealed surprisingly strong jobs numbers for April today. The 115k new jobs last month were nearly double forecasters’ expectations. But it was still down sharply from the 185k new jobs created in March. The unemployment rate remained at a low 4.3%. It’s been within a tenth or two of that level for nearly two years. The Iran war and tariffs that have proven to be less than originally feared have yet to significantly impact labor. Aa an economist at Fitch Ratings put it, “The labor market is not booming, but it is proving harder to break than many feared.” https://apnews.com/article/jobs-economy-unemployment-trump-iran-war-2cf46bfbf7748403ea0245100af45504
The University of Michigan released its latest Survey of Consumers today. Surging gas prices have sent it to a new low of 48.2 – almost 8% lower than one year ago and 3.2% lower than last month’s previous record low. Inflation fears are at the heart of the decline. One third of those surveyed mentioned gas prices. Another one third mentioned tariffs. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/08/consumer-sentiment-falls-to-fresh-record-low-in-may-as-surging-gas-prices-hit-outlook.html
Yesterday, a panel of federal judges found that the 10% across-the-board tariff that President Trump issued in February after the Supreme Court struck down many of his earlier tariff attempts is also illegal. The levy rested on Section 122 of the International Trade Act of 1974, an obscure provision that had never been used in the way the Trump administration attempted. Officials anticipated that the plan might not work, according to the New York Times, but hoped it would last until at least July. The administration is expected to appeal. www.morningbrew.com
The Trump administration has reached a proposed settlement in the antitrust case against a data-sharing company for the meatpacking industry that’s claimed to have driven up grocery prices. Initially begun during the Biden administration, the Justice Department is claiming a victory in restoring competitive pricing in the meat industry that should lower food costs for consumers. The case against Indiana-based Agri Stats claimed that non-public information shared by meat processors allowed them to inflate prices charged to restaurants, grocers and other wholesale markets who didn’t have access to Agri Stats’ data. The settlement would require the data be shared with buyers. https://apnews.com/article/justice-department-antitrust-meatpacking-5a15ca4dddb5c9e90b9af2505c101923
LIFESTYLE / GREEN LIVING
New this weekend at the movies, the action-adventure sci-fi fantasy “Mortal Kombat II”, the animated family action comedy “The Sheep Detectives”, the romance drama “Two Pianos”, and the music documentary “Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft – The Tour Live in 3D”. The Gwyneth Paltrow, Drew Barrymore comedy “Influenced” opens in limited release. https://www.boxofficemojo.com/calendar/?ref_=bo_nb_we_tab
On this day in music history – May 8,
- 1964, The Beatles had been at #1 on the U.S. singles chart for 14 weeks with three consecutive #1 hits – “I Want to Hold Your Hand” for seven weeks, “She Loves You” for two weeks, and “Can’t Buy Me Love” for five weeks.
- In 1965, Bob Dylan filmed the promotional short (before there was such a thing as a music video) for “Subterranean Homesick Blues”. Dylan came up with the idea of holding cue cards in front of the camera and dropping them as the lyrics in the song progressed.
- In 1969, the disintegrating relationship between the members of The Beatles took another hit as everyone but Paul McCartney signed a business management contract with Alan Klein and his company, ABKCO. Paul continued to have his in-laws, the Eastmans represent him.
- In 1970, the Beatles – who had already officially broken up – released their 12th and final album, “Let It Be”. Originally to be named “Get Back”, it was recorded before “Abbey Road” but not released until after.
- In 1976, former lead singer for the Lovin’ Spoonful, John Sebastian was at #1 with “Welcome Back”, the theme song from the TV sitcom “Welcome Back Kotter”.
- In 1982, founder of Casablanca Records, the hottest label of the disco era, Neil Bogart died of cancer at age 39.
- In 1993, Aerosmith entered the U.S. album chart at #1 with “Get a Grip”.
- In 2006, the Rolling Stones called off a European concert tour after Keith Richards underwent emergency brain surgery. He suffered a mild concussion falling out of a coconut tree on holiday in Fiji.
- In 2008, country singer Eddy Arnold died of natural causes one week before his 90th He had 147 charted songs and sold 85m records in his career. His most well-known might be the 1965 hit “Make the World Go Away”.
Born on this day …
- In 1911, Robert Johnson, the blues pioneer who influenced Muddy Waters and Elmore James. He died at the age of 27, becoming the founding member of the “27 Club” – the unusually large group of well-known musicians who all died at that age. Johnson’s songs “Crossroads” and “Love in Vain” were covered by Cream and The Rolling Stones.
- In 1940, Late 50’s and early 60’s rock and roll star Ricky Nelson. He had over 30 Top 40 singles during that time with one more in 1972 – “Garden Party”. He died in a plane crash in 1985.
- Also in 1940, Gary Glitter who had the 1972 hit, “Rock and Roll (part2)”.
- In 1941, John Fred, whose Playboy Band had the 60s hit “Judy in Disguise”.
- In 1943, Toni Tennille from Captain & Tennille.
- On this day in 1951, Chris Frantz, drummer for Talking Heads and Philip Bailey from Earth Wind & Fire.
- In 1953, drummer Alex Van Halen of the band by the same name.
- In 1975, Enrique Iglesias who had the 2000 hit, “Be With You”.
https://www.thisdayinmusic.com/search/?keyword=&date=8&month=5
Other celebrity anniversaries today …
- Among those who’ve passed, the voice of Elmer Fudd and actor in early radio shows including “Fibber McGee & Molly”, Arthur Q. Bryan was born on this day in 1900.
- Animator Bob Clampett who worked with cartoon characters, Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Tweety & Sylvester, and Beany & Cecil was born on this day 1913.
- Comedian, Don Rickles was born on this day in 1926 … you hockey puck!
- Flounder from “National Lampoon’s Animal House”, actor Stephen Furst was born in 1954.
- In 1950, Mad Magazine published its first issue.
- And in 1886, Atlanta pharmacist Dr. John Styth Pemberton, working on a new patent medicine for headaches and hangovers introduced Coca Cola.
http://www.dementeddatebook.com/2080-date0508.htm
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WEATHER
Pala Weather – sunny with a high of 84 this afternoon … patchy morning low clouds and fog clearing to sunny and 86 tomorrow and Sunday … 92 Monday … 86 Tuesday … 84 Wednesday … 83 Thursday … overnight lows, about 54 tonight and tomorrow night … 56 Sunday night … 54 Monday night … about 50 Tuesday and Wednesday night
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