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Pala Today News – 6/26/26

Written by John Fox on June 26, 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

A water main break on North River Road in Bonsall forced the closure of the busy commuting route between Puerto Del Sol and Highway 76around 5:30a this morning. https://www.newsbreak.com/fox-5-san-diego-1589916/4734188888623-water-main-break-forces-road-closure-near-sr-76-in-north-county

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors yesterday adopted a balanced $9.16b budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Effective July 1, it increases spending by 6.1% over the current year. North County Supervisor Jim Desmond voted for it while objecting to its dipping further into emergency reserves to achieve balance. Other balancing measures included reducing costs, implementing new efficiencies, shrinking facilities and shifting staff to priority services. The full breakdown of the new budget is at this link for the County News Center.

A security guard was arrested Wednesday for the use of a stun gun, causing injury during an altercation outside a Carlsbad business. Officers arrived at the 3000 block of Carlsbad Boulevard just before 8:30p. The victim was hospitalized. 42-year old security guard David Marquez from San Marcos was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon. The case is still under investigation. https://www.newsbreak.com/abc-10-news-kgtv-563645/4734410204656-carlsbad-police-security-guard-arrested-after-shooting-man-with-stun-gun

Several pieces of legislation proposed by State Assemblymember James Ramos are advancing to the Senate Appropriations Committee. They include AB 1592 which would help build a state park cultural center in West Sacramento at the confluence of the Sacramento and American Rivers. Numerous tribes support the bill, which is sponsored by Jamul Indian Village. AB 1841 would designate California Native American Day as a paid holiday for all state employees. This builds on the previous AB 855 which made it a paid holiday for the courts. AB 1899 ensures victims receive timely and continuing notice about their offender’s eventual release for their protection while they pursue longer-term safety measures. AB 2115 is a formal apology by the state to California Native Americans for historical policies of violence, displacement and cultural suppression. AB 2187 adds all of California’s federally recognized tribes and their enterprises to the list of entities exempt from the state’s bidding requirements for procurement and contracting. (Asm. James Ramos media release)

Cal Fire has issued a reminder that the state and its law enforcement agencies have a zero-tolerance policy for illegal fireworks, including the sale, purchase, possession, transportation, or use of any device that does not carry the State Fire Marshal-approved “Safe and Sane” seal. Illegal items include metal core sparklers, skyrockets, bottle rockets, roman candles, aerial shells, firecrackers, and any device that explodes, launches into the air, or moves on the ground in an uncontrolled manner. (Cal Fire media release)

A reminder that Pala’s annual professional fireworks show is tomorrow at 9p. Set off from the parking lot of the Juan Diego Center, best viewing is along Henderson Road and at Jim Banks Sports Park. Rez Radio will provide musical accompaniment. Be sure to listen on 91.3 FM as the stream lags by anywhere from several seconds up to a minute.

After today’s 82, Pala will have about five days with high temperatures in the upper 70s. The full forecast is coming up. (below)

SPORTS

In Major League Baseball – The Padres, Dodgers, and Angels all had yesterday off. Arizona’s game at St. Louis was postponed due to weather. Today, the D-backs start a series at Tampa Bay. Outfielder Max Kepler will be back with the team after serving an 80-game suspension for use of PEDs. The Angels host the A’s and the Padres host the Dodgers with a great opportunity to make up some of that 9-game difference between them.. https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49179830/diamondbacks-activate-max-kepler-80-game-suspension

The last-place Mets have fired manager Carlos Mendoza and replaced him with Andy Green. At 34 and 47, the Mets were 15 games behind the division-leading Braves and 9 ½ games out of a wild card berth. They opened the season with the highest payroll in baseball and a lot of luxury tax. Owner Steve Cohen says fans deserve better from a franchise that hasn’t won a World Series since 1986. https://apnews.com/article/mets-fire-mendoza-6cf52ffb9e81030b33d4b4acf8244481

In the minors – The Lake Elsinore Storm lost 8-7 to Fresno last night at Diamond Stadium. Game 4 of 6 is tonight.

The NCAA has announced a new rule for all college sports limiting eligibility to five years with exceptions only under special circumstances, like pregnancy or military service beginning in the 2027-28 academic year. A student-athlete’s clock will start when they begin college or the academic year after they turn 19, whichever comes first. A lawsuit has already been filed on behalf of athletes who enrolled in 2022 who aren’t eligible for a fifth year. They say its unfair because they had to compete against much older players during their careers and are now disqualified from earning as much name, image and likeness money as other players. Some college-athletes make seven figures from NIL deals. A hearing is scheduled for Wednesday to request a preliminary injunction. www.morningbrew.com

In World Cup Soccer – The U.S. lost to Turkey 3-2 on a last-second goal by their opponent at SoFi Stadium lat night. But the U.S. team is still outperforming expectations. They won the first two matches of the group stage – something they haven’t done since the very first World Cup in 1930, clinching the top spot as they move on to the round of 32, also known as the knockout round. The U.S. will next face Bosnia and Herzegovina July 1 in Santa Cruz. Also moving on to the knockout round were Ecuador, who beat Germany 2-1 and Ivory Coast over Curacao 2-0 with Ivory Coast advancing to the Round of 32 for the first time. Japan and Sweden played to a 1-1 tie. Japan will play Brazil in the Round of 32 on Monday. Brazil advances to the knockout stage as a third-place team. www.NYTimes.com

In the NBA – The Clippers’ 57^th pick, Narcisse Ngoy has opted to continue to play college ball at Auburn next season. https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/49180679/clippers-draft-pick-ngoy-plans-play-auburn-season

In the WNBA – Toronto routed the LA Sparks 125-97. Las Vegas beat Dallas 99-84. And Seattle over New York 99-88.

In golf – At the Travelers Championship in Cornwell, Connecticut, with one hole to go in today’s round 2, Scottie Scheffler had the lead at 16-under par. https://www.espn.com/golf/leaderboard

In racing – NASCAR Cup this Sunday at Sonoma.

BUSINE$$

As of midday trading on Wall Street, stocks were down slightly. The Dow and Nasdaq were each down a small fraction. The Nasdaq fell two tenths of a percent. Gold gained $41.20 on the Comex, trading at $4,088.80. The benchmark West Texas Intermediate Crude oil futures were down $2.65 to $69.27 a barrel. That’s the first time they’ve been below $70 since the start of the Iran war. Some tanker ships getting through the Straight of Hormuz has eased fears of supply shortages. But with the White House claiming cease-fire violations by Iran, the Strait may again close. www.cnn.com

Volkswagen is planning on cutting as many as 100k jobs over the next few years. That’s 15% of its workforce, which is twice as many as previously announced. It’s part of a planned closure of four factories in Germany. The country’s biggest automaker, which also includes the Audi and Porsche brands is also talking about splitting the main Volkswagen brand and its auto part business into separate entities. https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/26/economy/volkswagen-job-cuts

Swedish electric vehicle maker, Polestar has been banned from selling cars in the U.S. by the Commerce Department because of its links to China. www.morningbrew.com

SpaceX is rumored to be interested in buying T-Mobile to help its push into wireless services. www.morningbrew.com

LIFESTYLE / GREEN LIVING

New this weekend at the movies, “Supergirl” with Milly Alcock opens in wide release. So do the Angelina Jolie drama “Couture”, and Johnny Knoxville’s “Jackass: Best and Last”. The music biography “Peter Asher: Everywhere Man” expands into wide release this week. https://www.boxofficemojo.com/calendar/?ref_=bo_nb_we_tab

On this day in music history – June 26,

1961, Gary U.S. Bonds began the first of two weeks at #1 with “Quarter to Three” – a song that was often covered by Bruce Springsteen, who is a big fan. It was Springsteen who produced the 1981 comeback album for Bonds.
In 1965 the Byrds were at #1 with their version of Bob Dylan’s “Mr. Tambourine Man”. Roger McGuinn was the only group member playing an instrument in the recording, which was otherwise all session musicians from the LA Wrecking Crew.
In 1966, The Rolling Stones played two shows – a matinee in Washington DC and an evening show in Baltimore. The McCoys with a teenage Rick Derringer and The Standells were the supporting acts.
In 1973, the Stones’ Keith Richards and girlfriend Anita Pallenberg were arrested at their home in Chelsea on drugs and gun charges.
In 1974, Sonny and Cher divorced after ten years of marriage. Four days later, Cher married Gregg Allman. They split after ten days, got back together and split again after three years and one son together.
In 1977, Elvis Presley made his last stage appearance at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis. His last two songs were “Hurt” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water”.
In 2000, Britney Spears hometown of Kentwood, Louisiana announced that a new museum opening the following year would include a section featuring fan mail, platinum records and articles of the singers clothing.
In 2008, Total Guitar magazine voted Celine Dion’s rendition of AC/DC’s “You Shook Me All Night Long” as the world’s worst cover version ever. On the best side, #1 was Jimi Hendrix version of Bob Dylan’s “All Along the Watchtower”, followed by The Beatles’ “Twist and Shout” first recorded by the Top Notes and made popular by the Isleys. Third place went to Guns N’ Roses version of Wings’ “Live and Let Die”.

Born on this day …

in 1910, Elvis Presley’s manager, Col. Tom Parker whose previous entertainment experience involved managing a troupe of dancing chickens.
In 1940, Billy Davis Jr., who along with wife Marilyn McCoo sang with The Fifth Dimension.
In 1942, bass player for Canned Heat, Larry Taylor.
In 1955, Mick Jones from The Clash.
In 1956, Chris Isaak.
In 1961, Terri Nunn, lead singer for Berlin whose hits included “The Metro” and “Take My Breath Away”, both of which were featured in popular 1980s movies.
In 1973, country singer Gretchen Wilson
And in 1993, pop singer Ariana Grande

https://www.thisdayinmusic.com/search/?keyword=&date=26&month=6

Other celebrity anniversaries today …

Actor Gedde Watanabe, best known as Long Duk Dong in the movie “Sixteen Candles” is 71
Comedian and actor Mark McKinney from Superstore is 64
Actor, producer and director Chris O’Donnell is 56
So is actor and producer Nick Offerman from TV’s Parks and Recreations and the movie “We’re the Millers”.

http://www.dementeddatebook.com/2080-date0626.htm

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WEATHER

Pala Weather – sunny with a high of 82 this afternoon … mostly cloudy in the morning, clearing to sunny 78 tomorrow with winds gusting up to 20 miles an hour … 75 Sunday … 77 Monday and Tuesday … 78 Wednesday … 80 Thursday … overnight lows, about 56 tonight and tomorrow night … 53 Sunday through Tuesday night … 52 Wednesday night

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