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Pala Today News – 7/3/25

Written by John Fox on July 3, 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

The Wolf Fire south of Banning is now 55% contained at 2,414 acres with 276 structures still threatened. Evacuations remain in effect on both sides of Highway 243. All four other Inland Empire fires are at or near full containment. https://patch.com/california/lakeelsinore-wildomar/4-inland-empire-brushfires-still-burn-ahead-july-4th-holiday

A 20-year-old motorcyclist was fatally injured when he lost control and crashed while racing away from police in Menifee, even though police had called off the chase out of safety concerns. The collision happened shortly after 9p Tuesday, on Bradley Road, just north of Cherry Hills Boulevard. https://www.pressenterprise.com/2025/07/02/motorcyclist-killed-in-menifee-crash-after-fleeing-police/

The region’s largest grocery workers’ union said yesterday that it reached a tentative agreement on a three-year contract for more than 45,000 workers across Southern California, averting a possible strike just two days before the July Fourth holiday weekend. The tentative deal between Albertsons and Kroger, the parent company of Ralphs, and seven United Food and Commercial Workers local unions was reached three weeks after members authorized a strike. https://www.pressenterprise.com/2025/07/02/union-supermarket-chains-reach-tentative-deal-on-labor-contract/

If you’re looking for fireworks displays for tomorrow evening, here’s a partial list for North County and southwest Riverside County: the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad, Legoland in Carlsbad, the Del Mar Fairgrounds, Bradley Park in San Marcos, Brengle Terrage Park in Vista, Lakepoint Park in Lake Elsinore, Wheatfield Park in Menifee, California Oaks Sports Park in Murrieta, and Ronald Regan Sports Park in Temecula. Most displays will begin at 9p.

There’ll be fireworks this evening at the SoCal Soccer complex in Oceanside.

All Pala offices and tribal services are closed tomorrow for the 4^th of July holiday.

Temperatures will be summer-comfortable today. But we’re building towards a heat wave that’ll move daytime highs into the upper 90s by the middle of next week. The full forecast is coming up. (below)

Mass at Pala Mission Church is broadcast live on Rez Radio 91.3 and streamed live on the Rez Radio App every Sunday at 8a.

SPORTS

In Major League Baseball – The Padres beat the Phillies in Philadelphia 6-4. Starting pitcher Nick Pivetta got his 9^th win of the season, giving up just one run in six innings. Padres offense got everything they needed for the win in the second inning beginning with a bases-loaded walk to Fernando Tatis Jr. Philadelphia starter Mick Abel walked in the second Padres run on the next batter, Jackson Merrill. The final Padres run was another bases-loaded walk to Luis Arraez in the 4^th. The Dodgers rallied past the White Sox with three runs in the bottom of the 9^th for a 5-4 win. Though closer Will Klein got the win – his first this season, starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw stayed in for six innings, giving up all four Chicago runs, but chalking up his 3,000^th career strikeout in the top of the 6^th. The Giants edged the Diamondbacks in Phoenix 6-5 in ten innings. Thanks to the Dodgers’ three-game win streak, they lead the NL West by 8 ½ games over the Padres and 9 over the Giants. Arizona is in fourth place 11 ½ back. The Angels lost in Atlanta 8-3. They finish that series tonight along with the Dodgers’ final game in Chicago and the Giants in Arizona. The Padres are off today. They open a weekend series tomorrow hosting Texas. The Dodgers will host Houston. The Giants are in Sacramento to play the A’s. And the Angels open a series in Toronto.

Freedie Freeman who hit last night’s walk-off RBI single and catcher Will Smith will join Shohei Ohtani on this year’s National League All-Star team, marking the first time in 45 years the Dodgers have had three players in the starting lineup. www.apnews.com

In the NFL – The Chargers announced earlier this week that former safety Rodney Harrison will be the 36^th player inducted into the team’s hall of fame. Ceremonies will be during halftime at the Chargers’ Week 8 game against Minnesota on October 23. He’d been selected by the San Diego Chargers in the fifth round of the 1994 draft. He spent nine of his 15 NFL seasons with the Chargers including their only Super Bowl appearance. His hard play at safety earned him the nickname, “The Hitman”. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45619309/chargers-adding-ex-safety-rodney-harrison-team-hall-fame

In the NBA – Detroit’s Malik Beasley became just the fifth player ever to hit 300 three-pointers in a season this year. But talks of a contract extension with the Pistons for the free agent are on hold as Beasley faces a federal investigation about gambling. He also faces multiple lawsuits related to unpaid debts. https://sports.yahoo.com/article/nba-star-malik-beasley-sued-223030753.html

Free agent Deandre Ayton will sign a two-year deal with the Lakers, netting him $34m for next season. The 26-year old had finalized a buyout from his current team, the Trail Blazers on Sunday. He’s one of just four players to average at least 10 points and 10 rebounds per game in each of the past seven seasons. He’ll become LA’s starting center and play alongside fellow 2018 top-pick Luka Doncic. Ayton and Doncic were chosen #1 and #3 respectively in the 2018 draft. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45649142/lakers-reach-agreement-center-deandre-ayton

In the NHL – The San Jose Sharks picked up veteran defenseman Dmitry Orlov for two years at $13m. A Stanley Cup champion with Washington, he’s been with Carolina for the past two seasons. He’s played 867 games in his NHL career including 327 points – 251 of them from assists. https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/45659212/sharks-sign-defenseman-dmitry-orlov-2-year-13m-contract

In Major League Soccer playoffs – The Galaxy host Vancouver tomorrow.

In golf – The John Deere Classic teed of this morning in Silvis, Illinois. David Thompson is the defending champion. With one third of the field yet to tee off, the leader into the clubhouse was Doug Ghim at 9 under par. https://www.espn.com/golf/leaderboard

In racing – NASCAR this Sunday on the downtown Chicago street course. And IndyCar at the Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio.

In tennis – At Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic has reached the 3^rd round for a record 19^th time. He beat Dan Evans today on the Centre Court 6-3, 6-2, 6-0. It was Djokovic’s 99^th match win at Wimbledon. The 38-year old used the milestone to poke fun at his much younger rivals including Carlos Alcaraz, who beat Djokovic in the past two Wimbledon finals. https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/45658435/djokovic-reaches-3rd-round-wimbledon-record-19th

In high school sports – the Supreme Court yesterday agreed to hear a new case regarding which school sports teams transgender students can join. Two weeks ago, SCOTUS upheld a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. In the new case, it will review lower court ruling from Idaho and West Virginia that favored transgender school athletes. www.apnews.com

BUSINE$$

As of midday trading on Wall Street, stocks were up. The Dow gained ¾ of a percent. The S&P 500 added eight tenths. And the Nasdaq was up a full percent. Comex gold fell $20.60 to $3,339.10 an ounce. The benchmark West Texas Intermediate Crude oil futures fell 51 cents to $66.94 a barrel.

Additional taxes on gasoline and diesel in California went into effect this week. You may or may not be seeing the difference at the pump, since underlying prices have been falling a little lately and the increase was only a penny or two. Of more concern is how much and when prices will increase due to new low-carbon fuel standards. The average price for a gallon of regular in San Diego County is $4.58. In Riverside County, it’s $4.37. Today’s nationwide average is $3.13. Today’s lowest local price is $3.85 at Son’s on 5^th at Centre City Parkway in Escondido. In southwest Riverside County, it’s $4.02 at Murrieta Sam’s Club. https://www.gasbuddy.com/gaspricemap

Hopes for an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve later this month may have been dashed by stronger-than-expected jobs data. Labor Department statistics show 147k new jobs in June. That’s well above the forecast for 110k and slightly higher than the revised May number of 144k. The unemployment rate fell to 4.1%. Economists had expected an increase to 4.3%. The strong jobs report caused a spike in Treasury yields. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/02/stock-market-today-live-updates.html

Congress just before noon today passed President Trump’s “big beautiful bill”. Corporate America will certainly be better off. Tax breaks from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will become permanent including equipment write-offs in the year of purchase. Manufacturers will be happy because the same deduction is available for new factories. Many small businesses will benefit. High-income individuals will get to keep more of their income. But millionaires who lose their jobs won’t be able to collect unemployment. Workers who receive tips and overtime will get an extra tax break through 2028. Low income Americans will be worse off because of fewer federal safety net programs and higher qualification levels for those programs. Hospitals will be worse off due to federal funding cuts. Incentives for wind and solar energy will go away. The EV tax credit will disappear by September. It was supposed to continue through 2032. And the federal deficit will go up by trillions of dollars. https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/03/business/trump-big-beautiful-bill-business-economy

LIFESTYLE / GREEN LIVING

New this weekend at the movies, just one wide release. “Jurassic World Rebirth” starring Scarlett Johansson opened yesterday. The latest reboot of “Superman” opens next Friday. https://www.movieinsider.com/movies/july/2025?view=list

Actor Michael Madsen died earlier today of an apparent heart attack. He’d been found unresponsive at his Malibu home. Best known for movies including “Reservoir Dogs”, “Kill Bill” and “Thelma and Louise”, Madsen had credits in more than 170 films. He’s often described as a film noir throwback kind of heavy. His younger sister is actress Virginia Madsen. Michael was 67. https://variety.com/2025/film/news/virginia-madsen-mourns-michael-madsen-death-1236447027/

According to a Congressional analysis, the cost of your 4^th of July barbecue has gone up since the Trump-imposed tariffs. Typical groceries for a cookout are up 12.7% since the President’s sweeping tariffs announcement in April. Six packs of domestic beer brands Miller Lite and Coors Lite are up more than 13%. Imported brands went up a lot more. Folding chairs, grilling tools and other likely imported items are up. A Coleman folding camping chair on Amazon went up 47.7%. A 25-piece grill accessories kit increased 17.7%. Much of the study was based on prices at Walmart and tracked prices from April 1 to June 26. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/03/fourth-of-july-barbeque-prices-are-rising-congressional-analysis-says.html

On this day in music history – July 3,

1967, a private party at London’s Speakeasy Club had a guest list including all four of the Monkees, John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Dusty Springfield, Eric Clapton, Lulu, and all members of The Who, Procol Harum and Manfred Mann.
1968, at an impromptu gathering at Joni Mitchell’s Laurel Canyon home, David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash played together for the first time, later forming the group Crosby, Stills and Nash.
In 1969, former Rolling Stone, Brian Jones drowned in his pool during a midnight swim while under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
In 1971, Jim Morrison of The Doors was found dead in his bathtub in Paris from a heart attack.
In 1973, Laurens Hammond, the inventor of the Hammond organ – a popular instrument with 60’s and 70’s rock bands died at the age of 73. He also developed missile guidance systems during World War II
Also in 1973, after 182 Ziggy Stardust concert performances, David Bowie announced he would retire from live performing. Turns out only the persona of Ziggy was retiring. Bowie kept on touring.
In 1975, Three Dog Night singer Chuck Negron was arrested at his Louisville hotel room for cocaine possession.
In 2001, singer songwriter Johnny Russell died at the age of 61. His song “Act Naturally” was covered by The Beatles and Buck Owens.
In 2012, Kiss announced they would release a guitar-sized book with unseen photographs from their 40-year career. Called “Monster”, it would be priced at $4,299 and at 3 feet tall and 2 ½ feet wide would be the largest music book ever published.

Born on this day …

In 1929, David Lynch from The Platters who had 40 charted singles between 1955 and 1967 including the 1959 #1 hit “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes”.
In 1930, Tommy Tedesco from the LA Wrecking Crew of studio musicians. Guitar Magazine called him the most recorded guitarist in history having worked with the Beach Boys, Everly Brothers, Supremes, Monkees, The Association, Barbra Streisand, Elvis, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Zappa, Sam Cooke, Cher, Nancy and Frank Sinatra.
In 1940, Fontella Bass who had a #4 hit in 1965 with “Rescue Me”.
In 1943, Judith Durham, singer with the Australian pop-folk group The Seekers whose hits included “I’ll Never Find Another You”.
In 1947, guitarist Tom Topham who was replaced in the Yardbirds by Eric Clapton.
In 1949, Johnnie Wilder, singer with the disco-era band Heatwave, whose hits included, “Boogie Nights”, “The Groove Line” and “Always and Forever”.
In 1952, Andy Fraser, bass player with John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers and Free.
In 1955, Mike Corby – guitarist and keyboard player for the Babys
In 1957, Laura Branigan who had a #2 hit in 1982 with “Gloria”
In 1960, musician and songwriter Vince Clarke from Depeche Mode
In 1969, Kevin Hearn from Canadian rock band “Barenaked Ladies” who had a #1 hit with “One Week” and performed the theme song for TV’s “Big Bang Theory”.

https://www.thisdayinmusic.com/on-this-day-in-music-july-3/

Other celebrity anniversaries today …

Actress Betty Buckley is 78
Actor Tom Cruise is 63
So is Thomas Gibson who played Greg in TV’s “Dharma and Greg”.
Actress Olivia Munn is 44

https://www.famousbirthdays.com/july3.html

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The kitchen in closed tomorrow. Pala seniors’ lunch menu for Monday (7/7) – beef stroganoff, egg noodles, garlic bread and vegetables

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WEATHER

Pala Weather – sunny with a high of 83 this afternoon … patchy morning low clouds and fog, clearing to sunny and 88 tomorrow … 90 Saturday … 91.3 Sunday … 90 Monday … 93 Tuesday … 96 Wednesday … overnight lows, 55 tonight … 57 tomorrow and Saturday night … 59 Sunday night … 61 Monday night … 65 Tuesday night

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PALA COMMUNITY CALENDAR – the Community Events and Casino Corner portions of this newsletter can be heard three times daily Mon-Sun on Rez Radio, at 7:25a, 12:25p (in Pala Today M-F), and at 5:25p as the “Pala Community Calendar”. Submit items for PCC to 91.3@palatribe.com at least a week before the

The San Diego County Fair is at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Wednesdays through Sundays, now through July 6. Hours are 11a to 11p. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Rez Radio will broadcast live from the Fair Saturday, June 21 for Native American Heritage Day. For ticket information and a list of stage shows, the website is www.SDFair.com

The Grand Opening of the Pala People’s Garden on the east side of the Admin building is Saturday, June 14 from 10a to noon. Stop by for games, snacks and plants. Contact Tina in the Pala Environmental Department for details. 760 891 3510

This year’s Pala Fireworks Show is Saturday, June 28 at 9p. Parking and viewing available at the Admin Center. Bring chairs or blankets. Rez Radio will once again provide music to accompany the fireworks.

Inter-Tribal Long-Term Recovery Foundation’s annual Putt Fore Preparedness golf challenge has been postponed to Friday, July 11 at Pala Mesa Country Club. Proceeds help American Indians and Tribal Nations affected by wildfires and other disasters. Here’s a link for details and registration.

The 2025 Traditional Indian Health Gathering: Wellness Rising is July 11 – 13 at Pala Rey Youth Camp off Highway 76 at the Rez Radio sign. It’s free and open to everyone. For more information, contact Maggie Reyes at IHC. 760 749 1410 x5279

The Andrew Smith Memorial Softball Tournament is the weekend of July 25-27 at Jim Banks Sports Park in Pala. For entry information, contact Frank Miguel at 909 534 6841.

The Weekly Beading Club meets every Friday afternoon at the Cupa Cultural Center. Supplies are provided. Space is limited. Call 760 891 3590 to sign up.

The American Indians Veterans Association Meetings are the first Friday of each month at 10a in the multi-purpose room at IHC Rincon. Call Tim Ravago for details at 760 644 1320.

Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters for IHC patients are available at IHC Rincon Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9a to 5:30p. Wednesdays at IHC Santa Ysabel with days and hours based on pending appointments. Appointments and masks required. Call 760 749 1410 x5297 or 5285.

Senior chair volleyball every Monday and Wednesday at 10a at Pala Fitness Center. Contact Shannon or Samantha in Pala Senior Services for details. 760 891 3505 or 3507

Pala Cultural Resources Committee monthly meetings are open to all Pala tribal members. Meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 5p in the Pala Administration Building. Details at Palatribe.com

The Pala Tobacco Program invites Pala residents over the age of 18 years to take the Voluntary Smoke-free Homes Pledge. By signing this pledge, residents commit to protecting their families from the dangers of second and thirdhand smoke. Participants receive gift cards in exchange for their time. Interested residents can stop by and see Jennifer Banagas at the Pala Admin building. Call 760-891-3533, or email palatobaccoprogram@palatribe.com . For more information, go to ThirdHandSmoke.org

Opt-in to Pala’s phone-based community emergency alert system to receive text messages, automated phone calls, or emails whenever there’s an emergency or hazardous situation on or near the reservation. Contact the Pala Environmental Department for the link.

Pala Fire Department has a “You Are Not Alone” program for the benefit of seniors, those who live alone and generally anyone who is isolated. Volunteers make phone calls to people who sign up to be checked on. You can also suggest someone who ought to be signed up, but may not know about YANA. It’s for everyone in Pala. Not just tribal members. To volunteer, sign up or find out more about Pala’s You Are Not Alone program, email yana@palatribe.com or call Pala Fire Department at 760 742 1632.

There’s a Farmer’s Market at Lawrence Welk Village off Champagne Blvd north of Escondido every Monday from 3-7p. https://VisitEscondido.com Tuesdays 9a to 1p at Vail Headquarters on Temecula Parkway. Wednesdays at Temecula Promenade mall parking lot from 9a to 1p. https://www.facebook.com/Promenade-Certified-Farmers-Market-139280616138917/ One in downtown Oceanside every Thursday from 9a to 1p. www.mainstreetoceanside.com/farmers-market There’s one in Vista Saturdays from 8a to noon on S. Melrose near the county courthouse. https://VistaFarmersMarket.com . The Old Town Temecula Farmers Market is the second and fourth Thursday each month from 5 to 9p. www.TemeculaSunsetMarket.com And the weekly Fallbrook Farmers Market is Saturdays from 9a to 1:30p on Main between Hawthorne & Fig. www.FallbrookFarmersMarket.org

Fox Raceway in Pala is open. For information go to www.Facebook.com/FoxRaceway, @FoxRaceway on Instagram or https://raceway.palatribe.com

Pala Skate Park is open daily. http://www.palatribe.com/businesses/pala-skatepark/

Pala Fitness Center is open daily. Hours are Monday through Friday, 6a to 9p. Saturdays 8a to 4p. And Sundays 8a to noon. http://www.palatribe.com/businesses/pala-fitness-center/

The Pala Language Revitalization Program offers free online classes every Monday. The Pala Learning Center’s GED prep, literacy classes, K-12 and college tutoring are all available remotely via Zoom every weekday from 8a to 4:30p. Printed packets of studies in more than a dozen classes for students of the Bonsall school district who don’t have internet access are available every other Tuesday. For more information on all of these programs, call the Pala Learning Center at 760 891 3538.

Pala Little Feathers Preschool is open to all children ages 2 to 4 and now enrolling. Year-round, part or fulltime. Call Martina at 760 742 1997 or email mcalac@palatribe.com

Pala Youth Center is open to all kids and teens Monday through Friday from 10a to 4p. Call April Cantu at 760 742 2281. acantu@palatribe.com

Rincon Serenity Al-anon meets every Wednesday from 4 to 5:30p on the phone at 213 279 1990. Enter the ID 831 016 298#. For questions about this program, call Doris at 760 533 9535.

For news on activities, events and services at IHC in Rincon, call 760 749 1410 x5246 or x5340.

CASINO CORNER

Event listings and info to help you enjoy Pala’s own four-diamond Casino, Spa and Resort

Pala Box Office 1 877 946 7252 or www.startickets.com

AT Pala Casino and Resort …

Live music nightly at the Center Bar.

Concerts at Pala Events Center

Sat Jun 28 – The Masked Singer Champion Duet
Sun Oct 12 – Teo Gonzalez & JoJo Jorge Falcon

Concerts at the outdoor theater

Sun Jun 22 – Tejano group, Intocable
Fri Jun 27 – Adam Shapiro and Kenny Metcalf, tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John
Fri Jul 4 – Revisiting Credence, tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival
Fri Jul 18 – Los Lonely Boys
Sat Jul 19 – Mamase, tribute to Michael Jackson
Fri Jul 25 – Twisted Gypsy, tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Fri Aug 1 – Yesterday, tribute to the later years of The Beatles
Fri Aug 8 – Which One’s Pink?, tribute to Pink Floyd
Sat Aug 9 – Direct From Sweden, tribute to ABBA
Thu Aug 21 – Bachman Turner Overdrive
Sat Sep 6 – Yachtley Crew
Sun Sep 14 – Regula Caro & Nel Torres

REZ RADIO 91.3 FM PROGRAMMING LINEUP as of 1/30/22 – new shows listed in BOLD

M-F 9a – “Democracy Now!” – A daily independent global news hour hosted by Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez – 60 min – live – from Pacifica network

M-F 10a – “Native America Calling” – live national call-in talk – 60 min – live – from NV1 network

M-F 12noon – “Pala Today” – local news, sports, business, weather and features with John Fox – 30 min – live

Every night at 7p – “Rez Radio Reggae Hour” – “Rez Dub Reggae with Elijah” on Wed and Sun or “Reggae from the Vault” other nights – 60 min – recorded

Every night at midnight – “The Old Time Radio Hour” featuring network radio drama, comedy and variety from the 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s: Mon- “The Great Gildersleeve” and “Pat Novak for Hire”, Tues – “Gunsmoke” and “The Aldrich Family”, Wed – “Fibber McGee and Molly” and “Red Skelton”, Thu – “Dragnet” and “Jack Benny”, Fri – “The Life of Riley” and “Suspense”, Sat –“Tales of the Texas Rangers” and “Abbott and Costello”, Sun – “My Favorite Husband” and “Johnny Dollar” – 60 min recorded (a looooooong time ago)

Mon 11a – “Left, Right and Center” – politics, policy and pop culture hosted by Josh Barro – 60 min – recorded – from KCRW, Santa Monica

Mon 12:30p, repeats Sat 7:30a – “Pala Life: Past and Present” – native culture, language and interviews with elders hosted by Eric Ortega . Podcasts available at http://palalifepastandpresent.podbean.com – 30 min – recorded

Mon 6p, repeats Fri 11a – “Back in the Day” – Doots and Darlene host an hour of personally selected music and reminisce about good times on the Rez in Pala. – 60 min – recorded

Mon-Wed 11p – “The Flower Power Hour” – focusing on music of the 60s and early 70s – 60 min recorded

Tues 11a – “Good Food” – host Evan Kleinman looks at cultures through their food customs, unusual restaurants, the politics of food and the people involved – 60 min – recorded – from KCRW, Santa Monica

Tues 12:30p – “Between the Lines” with Scott Harris – weekly analysis of news stories that are not in the headlines – 30 minutes – recorded from Pacifica network

Tues 1p – “Mark’s Groovy Trip” – Top 40 ‘70’s music and trivia with Mark Gleason. Podcasts available at http://mandmsgroovytrip.podbean.com – 3 hours – live

Tues thru Fri 6p and Saturdays 4-8p – “The Wolfman Jack Show” – hits of the 50’s through 70’s hosted by the legendary Wolfman Jack – 60 min Tue-Fri, 4 hours Sat – recorded

New Show – Wed 11a – “Radio 2050” – Interviews and music to inspire change throughout the world moving forward into the middle of this century. – 60 minutes – recorded from Radio Paradise

New Time – Wed 12:30p – “Radio Curious” with Barry Vogel covering a wide array of topics concerning life and ideas – 30 minutes – recorded from Pacifica network

Wed 7p – “Rez Dub Reggae” – host Elijah Duro – 60 min – recorded

Thu 11a – “American Indian Living” – host David DeRose MD discussing health issues in Indian country – 60 min – recorded

Thu 12:30p – “Rootstock Radio” – host Theresa Marquez with interviews on a variety of subjects important to your good health – 30 min – recorded

Thu 8p – “Janine Harty’s Record Party” – three hours of blues and early rock ‘n’ roll hosted by San Diego blues authority Janine Harty – 3 hours – recorded

Thu 11p – “Floydian Slip” – an hour of Pink Floyd music including rarities and concert recordings hosted by Craig Baily – 60 min – recorded.

Fri 12:30p – “Sea Change Radio” – with Alex Wise … environmental awareness in the 21^st century – 30 minutes – recorded from Pacifica Network.

Fri 8p – “Vinyl Resting Place” with Jim McInnes – classic rock album tracks and more that you don’t often, if ever hear on the radio. Anything can happen in this throwback to “Freeform FM” days of the late 1960s and 70s with San Diego rock radio legend, Jim McInnes – 3 hours – recorded

Fri 11p – “Dead Air”, an hour of music and interviews with The Grateful Dead hosted by Cory Daniels – 60 minutes – recorded

Sat 7:30a – “Songs of the Southwest – Bird-style”- native music from all over California and the Four Corners states hosted by Eric Ortega – 30 min – recorded

Sat 8a – “Indigifi” – an hour of contemporary native music hosted by Alexis Sallee from the NV1 network – 60 min – recorded

Sat 9a – “Voices From the Circle” – Traditional and contemporary native music, storytelling and current events with hosts Jim DeNomie, Barbara Jersey and Shadow – 60 min – recorded

Sat 10a, repeats Sun 8p – “Rockin’ the Rez” – an hour of eclectic folk, rock, native and many other styles of music and interviews with performers hosted by songwriter Joel Rafael – 60 min – recorded

Sat 8p – “Party on the Rez!” – three hours of uptempo music from all genres, suitable for any party occasion hosted by Tony Pepper – 3 hours – recorded

Sat 11p – “Futuresound” – electronic music hosted by DJ Cuscino – 60 minutes – recorded

Sun 8a – Mass live from Pala Mission Church – 60 minutes

Sun 9a-noon – “Sunday Morning Marley” – Bob Marley and other classic reggae artists with host John Fox – 3 hours – recorded

Sun 12noon – “Café Rez” – mellow lounge-style music hosted by Ric Nicastro – 2 hours – recorded

Sun 2p – Old Time Radio show “My Favorite Husband” – originally aired on CBS Radio in the 1940s and 50’s starring Lucille Ball. A different episode also heard Sunday at midnight – 30 min – recorded

Sun 2:30p – Old Time Radio show “Dragnet” – originally aired on NBC Radio in the 1950s starring Jack Webb. A different episode also heard Thursday at midnight – 30 minutes – recorded

Sun 3p – Old Time Radio show “Gunsmoke” – originally aired on CBS Radio in the 1940s and 50s starring William Conrad. A different episode also heard Tuesday at midnight – 30 min – recorded

Sun 3:30p – Old Time Radio show “Fibber McGee and Molly” – originally aired on NBC Radio in the 1930s, 40’s and 50’s. A different episode also heard Wednesday at midnight – 30 minutes – recorded

Sun 4p – “Jack’s Tracks” – rock, folk and blues including many local performers, hosted by Chris Carmichael – 3hrs – recorded

Sun 7p – “Rez Dub Reggae encore” – previously aired Rez Dub shows with Elijah – 60 min – recorded

Sun 8p – “Rockin’ the Rez” – repeat of the previous Sat 10a show hosted by Joel Rafael – 60 min – recorded

Sun 9p – “Gaeno” – modern music by Native American artists hosted by Brett Maybee – 60 min – recorded

Sun 10P – “Beale Street Caravan” – an hour of Delta blues music and conversation with Memphis Tee and Heather Blue – 60 min- recorded

Sun 11p – “Juke in the Back” – an hour of 1940s and 50s Rhythm and Blues hosted by Matt the Cat – 60 min – recorded – from Pacifica network

COVID-19 BULLETIN BOARD AND RESOURCE LISTINGS – New or updated items listed in bold

VACCINE INFORMATION

Vaccination has transitioned from county-sponsored sites operated by major healthcare providers to retail pharmacies and pop-ups. Check CVS, RiteAid, Walmart, and other pharmacy sites as well as county and state-sponsored sites.

GENERAL PANDEMIC INFORMATION

Masks are no longer required by the state in indoor public spaces.
Check with individual school districts for local Covid restrictions and mask mandates.
Federal – www.coronavirus.gov . And the CDC’s YouTube channel with dozens of informative videos. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvrp9iOILTQaJa78zFQ0QgvShQ2HEwHxP
State – www.Covid19.CA.gov
San Diego County – www.SanDiegoCounty.gov/coronavirus or https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/community_epidemiology/dc/2019-nCoV.html
San Diego County interactive case statistics map by community and zip code – https://sdcounty.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/e09887e8e65d4fda847aa04c480dc73f
Riverside County – www.RiversideCA.gov
For Indian Health Services – www.IndianHealth.com. Their Nurse Line is 760 751 6019
Worldwide COVID-19 statistics. – https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
How are the numbers trending in the U.S.? https://www.covidexitstrategy.org/

To receive text updates from the San Diego County Health Department, text COSD COVID19 to 468311.

For questions related to COVID-19, call 211 or visit www.211sandiego.org, for access to community, health, social, and disaster services, and to report businesses violating county health orders.

Here are statistics for the entire country

ORDERS

Masks are optional for all Pala tribal employees, vendors and other visitors except in designated high-risk departments. Social distancing of 6 feet, hand sanitizing and other safety measures are still recommended.
Californians, are no longer required to wear masks in most indoor public places. It’s now only a recommendation. Masks are now optional on public transportation, in airports and in taxis. They’re still required in most hospitals and doctor’s offices. Masks and other coverings don’t have to be hospital grade, but N95 is recommended. Cotton fabric which can easily be washed and reused has proven to be less effective at preventing the spread of coronavirus.
County Health advises that anyone who is sick with anything – diagnosed or not, stay home and not return to work until at least 3 days after they are fever-free without the use of fever-reducing medicines and at least 7 days after symptoms began. They define fever as 100 degrees or more.
Pala Administration no longer requires a negative test before returning to work after a Covid quarantine. The rules for Covid are now the same as for colds and flu – no return to work until symptom and fever-free for 48 hours. But no test is necessary.

PANDEMIC SERVICES

All enrolled American Indian and Alaskan Natives can request Non-Recurrent, Short-Term Benefits through the Southern California Tribal Chairmen’s Association’s TANF program. Details at the SCTCA Tribal TANF web page. https://sctca.net/tribal-tanf/
Rite-Aid offers Covid-19 testing by appointment at no cost for anyone 18 or older even if they don’t have symptoms. Results take three to five days. Instant test results are available at some locations on certain days. Regular testing Monday through Friday 10a to 8p and Saturdays and Sundays 10a to 5p at the Rite-Aids on South Mission in Fallbrook, Cole Grade Road in Valley Center and 1201 South Coast Highway in Oceanside.
CVS Health has free drive-thru COVID-19 testing at select pharmacy locations nationwide. You must meet CDC criteria as well as state and age guidelines. Qualify yourself, find a location, and make the appointment online at www.CVS.com
San Diego County has a list of free Covid-19 testing sites that it operates dawn to dusk
County Behavioral Health also has resources for Taking Care of Your Family During Disease Outbreaks and Managing Your Mental Health during pandemic.
CBH’s number for the Access & Crisis Line to help manage stress and anxiety is 888 724 7240. In San Diego County you can also call 211.
Because air quality affects breathing which is a concern with COVID-19, Current local air quality by zip code from the EPA and SoCalAQMD is available at AirNow.

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Here’s a list of resources for North County businesses from the San Diego North Economic Development Council.
SDG&E is offering a bill discount program to help customers impacted by the pandemic. A pair of plans with applications available online at SDGE.com could lower utility bills by 18 to 30% for those who’ve recently become unemployed or are receiving unemployment benefits.
All DMV services are now online with increased grace periods for expiring licenses, IDs and vehicle registrations. Not all commercial licenses have grace periods or can be completed fully online.

RESOURCES

Pala Band of Mission Indians website – www.PalaTribe.com

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/pala-band-of-mission-indians

Pala’s Emergency Alert System provides texts, phone calls and emails when there’s an emergency or potentially hazardous situation on or near the Pala Reservation. Sign up for notifications at http://www.palatribe.com/public-safety/pala-emergency-alert-system/

Pala Environmental Department weekly Pala Air Quality Report, various environmental information/facts/pictures, local events like our household hazardous waste days, local pictures of Pala Wildlife, and more https://www.facebook.com/PalaEnvironmentalDepartment

Current local air quality by zip code from the EPA and SoCalAQMD https://www.airnow.gov/?city=Pala&state=CA&country=USA

Road closures during severe weather events from the County Public Works Department http://www.sdcdpw.org/emergency only available during severe weather

Cal Fire home page for all wildfire resource links http://www.fire.ca.gov/index.php

Look over this checklist prepared by CalFire to see if you’re ready http://www.readyforwildfire.org/

In an emergency, one of Pala Rez Radio^TM‘s resources for obtaining information is local amateur radio operators. Even if you don’t have a Ham license you can monitor their frequencies: Fallbrook repeater 146.175, Palomar repeater 146.730, RACES repeater 147.195, on any radio that receives the 2 meter band. There are “smart phone” apps that do this too.

Live Audio feeds from the above ham and other Southern California sources including CHP, Sheriff and Escondido police available at http://www.radioreference.com/apps/audio/?action=cwp&ctid=219

The California Department of Forestry’s frequency is 151.190 and the CHP is 39.800.

NOAA weather band radio … 162.400 mHz is the strongest of their seven frequencies in Pala or www.noaa.gov

National Poison Control Center – 800 222 1222

California Department of Public Health Information Line: (916) 341-3947; Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. http://www.cdph.ca.gov/Pages/DEFAULT.aspx

Indian Health Council Rincon clinic events calendar https://www.indianhealth.com/calendar 760 749 1410

www.NativeHire.org – a non-profit search engine paid for by employers seeking to hire Native Americans. Search job offers, post resumes and find job skill courses.

California DMV – most registration issues can be handled online at www.dmv.ca.gov . Local offices: Temecula at 27851 Diaz Road, San Marcos at 590 Rancheros Drive, Oceanside at 4005 Plaza Drive, Hemet at 1200 S. State St. and Poway at 13461 Community Road are open 8 to 5 Monday through Friday except Wednesday when they open at 9. 800 777 0133 to make an appointment at any office. The Escondido office has been replaced by the new San Marcos one. There are multiple DMV kiosks at supermarkets and postal stores in most cities. Find locations at www.dmv.ca.gov

San Luis Rey Watershed Council, cool pictures from Oceanside/Pacific Ocean all the way up past Lake Henshaw, cleanup events, fairs, and other activities individuals/families may find interesting https://www.facebook.com/SanLuisReyWatershedCouncil

Pala Fitness Center – open to the public http://www.palatribe.com/programs/Fitness-Center

Pala Skate Park Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pala-Skate-Park/131893240216737

SoCal Citrus tree quarantine and Asian Citrus Psyllid treatment http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/EXOTIC/diaphorinacitri.html http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/acp/

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC): http://www.nrc.gov/

California Emergency Management Agency (CalEMA): http://www.oes.ca.gov/

County of San Diego Office of Emergency Services: www.ReadySanDiego.org/

Check the status of local road and transit projects: http://www.keepsandiegomoving.com/

General disaster prep advice: www.ReadySanDiego.org

Live fire-monitoring cameras including Red Mountain, Fallbrook http://hpwren.ucsd.edu/cameras/

Live webcam on top of Palomar Mountain http://palomarmountainwebcam.com/ and a guide to what you’re seeing on this webcam at http://tchester.org/temp/palomar/palomar%20webcam_label.jpg

Bonsall High School http://www.bonsallhs.com/

Fallbrook High School http://www.fallbrookhs.org/index.jsp

Valley Center High School http://vchs.vcpusd.net/

Great Oaks High School in Temecula http://gohs.tvusd.k12.ca.us/

Save time searching online with quick, organized listings of all major websites www.AllMyFaves.com

Consumer Advocate Clark Howard’s website – tons of useful links at http://clarkhoward.com/

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You can view the events on the Calendar page.

SHOWS

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RESOURCES

The Pala Band of Mission Indians and Rez Radio gathered this list of resources as a courtesy and offers no guarantee of accuracy. Please contact us if you find an error or if any link needs to be updated.

Check out the list of information on our Resources page.