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Pala Today News – 7/11/25

Written by John Fox on July 11, 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

San Diego Sheriff’s deputies found the body of a missing person in a trailer on property on Woods Valley Road just west of Bates Nut Farm late last evening. Due to obvious trauma, the death is being investigated as a homicide. Anyone with information is asked to call the Sheriff at 858 285 6330 or to give an anonymous tip, call Crime Stoppers at 888 580 8477. https://www.valleycenter.com/articles/death-investigation-missing-person-found/

Evacuation orders were lifted this morning for East County fires that broke out simultaneously yesterday in Lawson Valley. Around 6:30p yesterday, firefighters received reports that three fires were burning near Lyons Valley and Honey Springs roads, east of Jamul. Within a few hours, the fires — which collectively were being called the Springs Fire — had burned approximately 50 acres. Forward progress was stopped on one of the three fires, but the other two merged. By this morning, that blaze was reported to be 20% contained. A portion of Skyline Truck Trail just south of where the fire burned remained closed to through traffic. This was the second day in a row that a brush fire ignited in East County and forced evacuations. On Wednesday afternoon, a fire was reported off Star Acres Drive, north of Highway 94 in the Jamul area. That fire burned 28 acres before it was fully contained yesterday afternoon. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/07/10/three-brush-fires-burning-in-east-county-force-evacuations/

At a packed Temecula City Council meeting this week, more than a dozen speakers defended Old Town’s live music scene and asked for changes to the enforcement of sound restrictions in Old Town. The big turnout was the result of popular music venue, Baily’s decision several weeks ago to cancel all outdoor live music after repeatedly being cited for violating the 70-decibel noise limit in Old Town. One musician told council members that the limit is unreasonable for bands, since everyday things like washing machines, dishwashers, coffee makers, normal person-to-person conversation, and traffic noise are typically around 75 decibels. A sound engineer noted that sound coming from the podium at the city council meeting was 82 decibels. No action was taken, since it was not an agenda item. City staff and council members will meet with local business owners and musicians to determine the next step, now that it’s clear public sentiment is on the side of venues and performers. https://www.pressenterprise.com/2025/07/10/temecula-community-fills-city-hall-to-fight-sound-ordinance-please-dont-take-our-music-away/

There was a 3.7 magnitude earthquake 3 miles west of Borrego Spring yesterday afternoon at 5:17p. It was lightly felt in Pala and as far away as San Diego and Riverside. An even stronger quake measuring 4.3 hit 9 miles west of Calipatria on the southeast shore of Salton Sea at 2:55 this morning. It was only locally felt and was followed by three aftershocks. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/ci41019143/executive https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/ci41019687/executive

Weather in Pala is settling into a pattern for at least the next ten days with patchy morning low clouds and fog followed by sunny afternoons with highs in the mid to upper 80s. 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’ Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado each hit leadoff home runs in the 3^rd and 5^th innings respectively as the Padres beat the Diamondbacks 4-3 to split their four-game series at two apiece. The Dodgers and Giants were off yesterday. The Angels lost 11-4 to the Rangers. The final series before the All-Star Break begins today with the Padres hosting Philadelphia, the Dodgers hosting the Giants, and the Angels hosting the Diamondbacks. The Detroit Tigers currently have the best record in the Majors at 59 and 35 – 13 games ahead of second-place Kansas City in the American League Central division. In the AL East, Toronto leads the Yankees by 2 games. In the AL West, Houston has the lead, with Seattle in second by seven games and the Angels in fourth, ten games off the pace. In the National League East, Philadelphia lead the Mets by 1 ½ games. In the Central, the Cubs at 55 and 38 lead the Brewers by two games. In the West, the Dodgers are 56 and 38 with a five-game lead over San Francisco and 5 ½ over the third-place Padres. Arizona is fourth – ten games behind LA. And the Rockies still have the worst record in baseball at 21 and 72 – 34 ½ games behind the Dodgers. https://www.espn.com/mlb/standings

In the NBA – The Phoenix Suns’ Devon Booker has agreed to the highest annual extension salary in NBA history – $145m for two years through the 2029-30 season. Booker was picked #13 by the Suns in the 2015 NBA draft and has played all ten of his NBA seasons in Phoenix. This is his third contract extension with the Suns. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45705332/devin-booker-agrees-2-year-145m-max-extension-suns

In Major League Soccer playoffs – LAFC play Dallas on Saturday. Also Saturday, the Galaxy hosts DC United and San Diego FC is at Soldier Field in Chicago to play Chicago Fire FC. https://www.espn.com/soccer/schedule/_/date/20250709/league/usa.1

In golf – At the Scottish Open, American Chris Gotterup had the lead after two rounds at 11 under par. https://www.espn.com/golf/leaderboard

In racing – NASCAR Cup Sunday at Sonoma.

In tennis – At Wimbledon, in center court semfinals, top-seeded Jannik Sinner beat Novak Djokovic in three sets. And #2 Carlos Alcaraz took five sets to defeat Taylor Fritz. Sinner and Alcaraz meet Sunday for the championship. Saturday’s women’s singles championship match is between Amanda Anisimova and Iga Swiatek.

BUSINE$$

As of midday trading on Wall Street, stocks were mixed. The Dow fell 6 tenths of a percent. The S&P 500 was down a quarter percent. The Nasdaq gained a small fraction. Gold was today’s safe haven, trading up $40 on the Comex at $3,365.70 an ounce. The benchmark West Texas Intermediate Crude oil futures gained $1.81 to $68.38 a barrel.

Part of today’s stock downturn can be attributed to President Trump yesterday announcing a 35% tariff on Canadian imports beginning August 1. He once again cited fentanyl smuggling as the reason for tariffs, while also complaining about retaliatory duties imposed by leaders in Ottawa. The levy is separate from the existing 50% tariff on steel and aluminum, 25% on autos, and upcoming 50% on copper. Trump suggested the new 35% tariff on other imports could be increased by a like amount of any retaliatory tariffs imposed by Canada on US imports. 43 pounds of fentanyl was seized at the northern border last year with 58 pounds confiscated so far this year. In separate news, the President said he intents to impose blanket tariffs of 15% or 20% on most trade partners – up from the current 10%. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/11/trump-announces-35percent-tariffs-on-canada-starting-aug-1.html

Levi Strauss Company says its sales and profits will be more than expected this year – as long as tariffs don’t get any higher. The jeans makers says it’s doing what it can to absorb some of the increased cost brought on by tariffs to avoid large price increases. Though the company doesn’t say exactly where everything it sells comes from, much of its supply is from Southeast Asia, with many of those countries being targeted by Trump tariffs. The company acknowledged business is good and that it has been cutting back on promotions lately anyway, leading to more full-price selling. Some of its newest offerings are set with premium pricing, which is being well-received, giving Levi’s maneuvering room against the tariff headwind. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/10/levi-strauss-levi-earnings-q2-2025.html

A development group that had previously looked into building a Major League Soccer stadium on bayfront property in Chula Vista is back with an even bigger vision. The project, named Pangaea would have a large tennis complex, a water polo academy, several hotels, a retail village, tech office buildings, an IMAX theater, and an elevated mini-golf venue co-owned by Tiger Woods. A 50k-seat soccer stadium would be part of a second phase of the development. The property is 124 acres at 990 Bay Boulevard – just south of the newly opened Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/07/10/massive-tennis-anchored-sports-complex-in-play-for-chula-vista-bayfront/

LIFESTYLE / GREEN LIVING

The latest reboot of “Superman” hits theaters today. It’s this week’s only new wide release. This time, Superman is played by David Corenswet, a 29-year old Julliard-trained actor, originally from Philadelphia and best-known for the Netflix series “The Politician”. Lois Lane will be played by Rachel Brosnahan, best-known for her tile role in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” https://www.movieinsider.com/movies/july/2025?view=list

San Diego International is one of 18 California airports that will receive federal funds to help soundproof nearby homes from the impact of arriving and departing jet planes. The FAA’s Airport Improvement Program has awarded San Diego International $15m. Over the past 20 or more years, owners of nearly 6k homes in Point Loma, Ocean Beach, Bankers Hill, Middletown, Golden Hill and South Park have benefitted from what’s known as the Quieter Home Program which covers retrofitted exterior doors and windows, new ventilation and air exchange systems and things as simple as caulking and weather stripping. The improvements can take time and are prioritized by length of ownership and how loud passing jets are. Waitlists are currently a year or two. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/07/10/san-diego-airport-gets-15m-to-soundproof-nearby-homes/

On this day in music history – July 11,

1969, David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” was first released to coincide with the Apollo moon landing. It had to be re-released later in the year before it became a hit in the UK and not until 1973 in the U.S.
In 1970, Three Dog Night began the first of two weeks at #1 with a song written by Randy Newman, “Mama Told Me Not to Come”.
In 1971, the Bruce Springsteen Band opened for Humble Pie at the Sunshine-In in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Pie’s Peter Frampton was so impressed he offered to have the band open for them on a nationwide tour and get them an audition with his record label, A&M. Springsteen’s manager, Tinker West declined both offers – big mistake that ended up working out well for Bruce. He signed with Columbia a year later as a solo artist.
In 1987, Heart began the first of three weeks at #1 with “Alone”.
Also in 1987, Smashing Pumpkins keyboard player Jonathan Melvoin died from a drug overdose at the age of 34. He was the brother of Susannah and Wendy Melvoin from Prince and the Revolution. His death inspired several songs including Sarah McLachlan’s “Angel”.
In 1999, Ricky Martin began the first of five weeks at #1 with “Living La Vida Loca”.
In 2002, the funeral for The Who’s bass player John Entwistle was held at a 12^th century church in The Cotswolds.
In 2009, “I Gotta Feeling” by Black Eyed Peas began the first of 14 weeks at #1, replacing their previous single “Boom Boom Pow” which had been #1 for 12 weeks. It made the band only the fourth to replace themselves at #1 along with The Beatles, Boyz II Men, and OutKast.
In 2011, Rob Grill, lead singer and bass player for The Grass Roots died from a head injury suffered after a fall caused by a stroke.

Born this day …

in 1947, reggae singer and songwriter John Holt who wrote “The Tide is High” which became a hit for Blondie.
In 1951, Bonnie Pointer of The Pointer Sisters.
Also in 1951, Jeff Hanna from the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
In 1959, Richie Sambora, guitarist with Bon Jovi and singer/songwriter Suzanne Vega.
In 1975, singer Lil’ Kim.

https://www.thisdayinmusic.com/search/?keyword=&date=11&month=7

Other celebrity anniversaries today …

Actor Bruce McGill, recognizable from roles in “Animal House”, “My Cousin Vinny” and TV’s “MacGyver” is 74
Actress Lisa Rinna is 60
Actor Justin Chambers, best known as Dr. Alex Karev on TV’s “Grey’s Anatomy” is 55

https://missoulian.com/news/archives/celebrity-birthdays-july-11/collection_8a1ca57c-b885-5cd5-928a-a96a05f9c3b5.html#13

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Pala seniors’ lunch menu for Monday (7/14) – Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, vegetables and dessert

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WEATHER

Pala Weather – sunny with a high of 85 this afternoon … patchy morning low clouds and fog, clearing to sunny and 87 tomorrow … 89 Sunday … 87 Monday … 84 Tuesday … 83 Wednesday … 85 Thursday … overnight lows, about 57 tonight through Monday night … 55 Tuesday and Wednesday 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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SHOWS

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RESOURCES

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