Pala Today News – 3/13/26
Written by John Fox on March 13, 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
More than 100 pounds of suspected illegal products were seized yesterday during a multi-agency crackdown on unlawful drug sales at vape and smoke shops in Oceanside. During the raid, investigators inspected four businesses and seized products believed to contain controlled substances and other regulated items, including kratom, psilocybin and THC. Officers also identified four suspects expected to face state fines and other penalties due to the alleged violations. https://patch.com/california/oceanside-camppendleton/over-100-pounds-illegal-products-seized-raid-oceanside-smoke
A huge stash of designer handbags, weapons and jewelry from an El Sugundo burglary ring have been found at a home in Temecula. Investigators announced yesterday that they recovered $6m worth of stolen property, including over 100 designer handbags – Hermès, Birkin, Louis Vuitton, Chanel — and 22 pricey watches from Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Rolex. El Sugundo Police also found 20 firearms, gold coins, jewelry and over $800,000 in cash. The two suspects arrested were identified as Jonathan Calkins, 42, and Christopher Welker, 51. They’re scheduled for a hearing in Pasadena Court next week. https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/residential-burglary-hermes-chanel-temecula/3860732/?amp=1
Today’s mid-90s high temperature in Pala is just a suggestion of what’s brewing for next week. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Advisory and raised their high temperature predictions for next Tuesday through Thursday. We’re expecting a lot of record highs next week. The full forecast is coming up. (below)
SPORTS
In the NBA – The Lakers’ Luka Doncic scored 51 points in last night’s home win over Chicago 142-130. Other winners were Detroit, Phoenix, Orlando, Atlanta, Miami, Dallas, Denver and Oklahoma City. Eight games tonight including the Clippers hosting Chicago.
In the minors – The San Diego Clippers beat Rip City again last night at Frontline Arena in Oceanside. Final score 126-115. Their next two games are on the road at Texas this weekend.
In college basketball – There were 14 Top 25 games last night. Ranked teams won against unranked opponents in eight of them. Unranked Purdue beat #18 Northwestern 81-68. San Diego State beat Colorado State 71-62.
In the NHL – Lots of games last night. The Maple Leafs beat the visiting Ducks 6-4. Toronto captain Auston Matthews left the game after a knee-on-knee hit by Anaheim’s Radko Gudas that drew a major penalty and game misconduct. Other winners were San Jose, Washington, Tampa Bay, Florida, Calgary, St. Louis, Dallas, Philadelphia, Chicago, Vancouver, Vegas, Colorado and the New York Islanders. https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/48189663/maple-leafs-auston-matthews-exits-knee-knee-hit
In the minors – The San Diego Gulls next two games are tonight and tomorrow hosting Colorado at Pechanga Arena.
In Major League Baseball Pre-Season – The Padres fell to Kansas City 10-1. The Dodgers beat Cincinnati 9-5. Angels had the day off.
At the World Baseball Classic, today is the first of two days of quarter finals. Korea plays Dominican Republic at 3:30 in Miami. The US vs. Canada at 5p in Houston on Fox. The winners meet Monday in Miami.
In soccer – The San Diego Sockers next game is tomorrow at Kansas City.
In lacrosse – The San Diego Seals next game is tomorrow at Saskatchewan.
In golf – At the Players Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, with half the field still on the course for round two, Xander Schauffele led into the clubhouse at 10 under par, 134. https://www.espn.com/golf/leaderboard
Local High School Sports –
Bonsall – no scheduled games today
Great Oak – swimming & diving at a tournament at Mt. San Antonio College all day today and tomorrow; Tomorrow – baseball against Norco at 11a, freshman and JV hosting, varsity away
Fallbrook – boys’ volleyball at the Firebird Tournament at 3p today and 8a tomorrow; Tomorrow – girls’ varsity lacrosse hosting Temecula Valley at 10:20a
Valley Center – boys’ volleyball at the Firebird Tournament at 3p today and 8a tomorrow; varsity boys’ tennis at Ramona at 3:30p; softball at 4p, varsity at Canyon Crest, JV at Orange Glen; swimming hosting Rancho Buena Vista at 4p; Tomorrow – track & field at the Bronco Invitational at Rancho Bernardo at 8a; girls’ lacrosse hosting a tournament at 8a
BUSINE$$
As of midday trading on Wall Street, stocks were down again, though not as sharply as yesterday. The Dow fell a tenth of a percent. The S&P 500 was down a half percent. And the Nasdaq was off almost a full percent. Gold fell another $60.80 on the Comex to $5,065 an ounce. West Texas Intermediate Crude oil futures gained $1.67 to $97.40 a barrel. The international standard, Brent Crude is fairly steady at between $102 and $103 a barrel.
The White House yesterday said it was looking at waiving Jones Act requirements to use only US-flagged ships to move goods between US ports. A temporary suspension would help with the current shipping crisis caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as part of the war in Iran. Though initially downplaying any need to release US strategic reserves, President Trump on Wednesday said the US would join other countries in releasing oil reserves to control skyrocketing prices and stabilize the market. Trump had touted low $2.30 per gallon pump prices in his State of the Union Address. That figure is now 50% higher at $3.60. https://apnews.com/article/trump-iran-oil-hormuz-7abbe9d8140de1e61355fb3ddb94639d
Unionized Starbucks workers have sent the company a proposed contract that includes 4% annual wage increases and greater workplace protections for baristas. Discussions between the union and management stalled out last year. The company says it has proposed returning to the bargaining table as soon as March 30. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/13/starbucks-workers-united-union-contract-proposal.html
LIFESTYLE / GREEN LIVING
New this weekend at the movies, the romantic drama “Reminders of Him”, and the horror sci-fi thriller “Undertone”. https://www.boxofficemojo.com/calendar/
Will tip jars begin showing up at airport TSA inspection sites? Maybe not physical ones, but two airports have publicly posted on social media requesting donations of gas and food gift cards as well as non-perishable food items for TSA workers that are now working without pay. Airports set up food pantries for workers during previous government shutdowns. But the rules on any donations are unclear. Due to the partial government shutdown involving Homeland Security, TSA agents have now missed their first paycheck. With starting salaries of about $40k per year, most agents live paycheck to paycheck. There are about 61k TSA workers on the federal payroll. 305 were reported to have left their jobs since the start of the shutdown on Valentine’s Day. Long waits were reported at TSA checkpoints at airports in Houston and New Orleans last weekend. Most cities have not been affected much. Some airports including San Francisco have privatized security screening to avoid problems during government shutdowns. www.morningbrew.com
On this day in music history – March 13,
- 1961, The Temptations, then known as The Elgins first auditioned for Motown Records. They went on to become one of the most successful groups in history, selling tens of millions of records and influencing the evolution of R&B and soul music.
- In 1964, just a month after their first arrival in America, Billboard reported that sales of Beatles records accounted for 60% of the U.S. singles market as their first American album, “Meet the Beatles” reached a then-record 3.5m copies sold.
- In 1965, Eric Clapton quit The Yardbirds over musical differences. The band wanted to pursue more commercial hits like “For Your Love”. Eric wanted to play the blues. On the same day, The Beatles began the first of two weeks at #1 with “Eight Days a Week” whose title Paul said came from a conversation with a chauffeur, who when asked “How’s it going?” answered, “Oh, working hard … eight days a week.”
- In 1971, Brewer and Shipley’s only hit single entered the charts. “One Toke Over the Line” featured Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia on steel guitar. It peaked at #10 in spite of being banned from many radio stations for its drug reference. Brewer and Shipley insisted that “toke” referred to token, or ticket, hence the lyric “waitin’ downtown at the railway station, one toke over the line”
- In 1976, The Four Seasons began the first of three weeks at #1 with their comeback hit, “December 1963, (Oh What a Night)”.
- In 1977, Iggy Pop kicked off a world tour in Montreal with David Bowie in his band playing keyboards, and a then little-known Blondie as opening act.
- In 1993, Eric Clapton began the first of three weeks at #1 on the album chart with “Unplugged”. It won two Grammies and remains the best-selling live album ever, having sold 26m copies.
- In 1999, more than 30 years after her early days with then-husband Sonny Bono, Cher began the first of four weeks at #1 with “I Believe”. At age 53, she was then the oldest woman to ever top the Hot 100. It went on to sell 11m copies.
- In 2006, the surviving Sex Pistols refused to attend their own induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Also inducted were Blondie, Black Sabbath and Herb Alpert, whose A&M Records had 29-years earlier, cancelled the Sex Pistols recording contract after six days with the label.
- In 2014, two people were killed and 23 injured when a drunk driver crashed through barricades at the South by Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas. Two more later died at the hospital.
Born on this day …
- In 1933, songwriter Mike Stoller, who along with Jerry Lieber wrote hit songs for Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, The Coasters, The Monkees and Cliff Richard.
- In 1939 singer, songwriter Neil Sedaka who had over 30 Top 40 hits in the 50s through the 70s.
- In 1953, Rusty Allen from Sly & the Family Stone
- In 1960, Adam Clayton from U2
https://www.thisdayinmusic.com/search/?keyword=&date=13&month=3
Other celebrity anniversaries today …
- Actor William H. Macy, who’s famous for playing downtrodden characters like the one in the movie “Fargo” is 76. He’s married to actress Felicity Huffman.
- Actress Dana Delaney, best-known for TV’s “China Beach” and “Desperate Housewives” is 70
- Annabeth Gish, who’s acting breakthrough was the movie “Mystic Pizza” is 55
- Danny Masterson, best known as Steven on TV’s “That 70s Show” is 50
https://www.famousbirthdays.com/march13.html
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WEATHER
Pala Weather – sunny with a high of 94 this afternoon … patchy morning low clouds and fog clearing to partly sunny and 88 tomorrow … 95 Sunday with winds gusting up to 20 miles an hour … 99 Monday … 103 Tuesday and Wednesday … 105 Thursday … overnight lows, 54 tonight … 50 tomorrow night … 56 Sunday night … about 60 Monday through Wednesday night
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