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Drift smoke from an 800-acre fire burning near Camp Pendleton in San Diego County blew into Temecula, Murrieta and Lake Elsinore, triggering a smoke advisory. Air quality is expected to range from moderate to unhealthy for sensitive groups, with heavier smoke posing health risks for everyone as southwest winds push the plume through Southwest Riverside County.
A hot-air balloon operated by Magical Adventures Balloon Rides landed gently in a Temecula backyard after winds went becalmed, leaving the pilot unable to reach the planned landing site. The crew unloaded passengers, refueled, and used drop lines to lift and move the balloon to the street for deflation. The owner says such a backyard landing is very rare, and despite the unusual event, passengers reportedly want to fly again with the same pilot. Ground crews followed with chase vehicles to ensure a safe recovery.
A hot air balloon carrying 13 people made an emergency landing in a Temecula backyard after wind died and fuel ran low; the skilled pilot guided a safe touchdown with no injuries as the passengers—celebrating a 10th anniversary—looked on.
Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta have urged the Temecula Valley Unified School District Board of Education to provide information regarding its process and decision-making related to the Board's decision to reject the Social Studies Alive program for grades 1 through 5. The curriculum, recommended by district staff and adopted by the State Board of Education, is in line with the FAIR Act's requirements. Attorney General Bonta has sent a letter expressing concern over the Board's actions and seeking information regarding its decision. The letter emphasizes that local educational agencies have a legal obligation to implement a social sciences curriculum highlighting the contributions of various groups, including gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans.