Kain Medrano and his NFL Dreams

KRDO on April 18, 2025

Rob Namnoum

Kain Medrano knew at a young age that he wanted to play in the NFL, “You get those little sheets that you bring home from elementary schools. What do you want to do when you grow up?  Being a NFL player like I have? There’s stuff in my mom scrapbook room,” says NFL hopeful, Kain Medrano.

The goal that he scribbled down on a piece of paper as a kid  is close to becoming a reality, “I’m getting anxious. Getting nervous is getting there. It’s getting closer day by day,” says Medrano.

Kain introduced himself to the NFL world at the NFL Combine  as he ran the fastest 40 time of any linebacker, ” I didn’t really know what I ran until after I got on the phone with my trainer. I heard everybody kind of,  you know,  gasp or, you know, kind of  in the in the crowd. And I’ve heard I heard a couple of the guys that were back at the start, you know, kind of get a little excited. And I went over there. They were like four, four, six under.  There’s no way. Let me wait for the official. You know what I’m saying? I kind of surprised myself,” says Medrano.

He says throughout this at times stressful process,  he has been able to count on his faith  with a hand  on the road for him fast, “The only thing you really have to fall back on is the relationship you have with  our Lord and Savior,” says Medrano.

His grandmother has given him some valuable advice, “She says it’s all in God’s hands and it’s the truth.  You know, I’ve done everything that I can  right now to to put my put my best foot forward in whatever direction he has for me.  You know, I know it’s right and it’ll be the right direction and the right fit,” says Medrano,

And being this close to the draft, he knows it’s all out of his control, “You know, I’m trying to do my best to tell myself to just kind of let it, you know, let it go. How it’s going to go.  Don’t get your hopes up for this day or this round or this round. I’m going to go. I’m going to go. And it’s going to be a blessing. And we’re just we’re all going to have fun and we’re going to.Yeah, just be blessed that this opportunity is is upon us,” says Medrano.

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Desert Hot Springs child rescued after Amber Alert issued

KESQ on April 18, 2025

Cynthia White

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Cali (KESQ) – Update: An 8-year-old girl abducted by her father was safely recovered early Friday morning following a vehicle pursuit that ended in Palm Desert, authorities said.

Oscar Landeros, 33, took his daughter during a limited court-ordered visit Thursday evening and made threats to harm himself and the child, according to Desert Hot Springs police. An AMBER alert was issued for Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

Landeros’s vehicle was spotted on Interstate 10 near Beaumont around 1:30 a.m. Friday. He refused to stop, leading officers on a chase that concluded at I-10 and Monterey Avenue. The child was unharmed and returned to her mother, police said.

Landeros was arrested and could be facing charges including child abduction and child endangerment.

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CHP has issued an Amber Alert Thursday night for Riverside and San Bernardino Counties for a girl last seen on Estrella Avenue and Mesquite Avenue in Desert Hot Springs.

The victim’s description:

Name: Nova Landeros

Age: 8 years old

Height: 4’5″

Weight: 60 pounds

Hair: Brown

Eyes: Brown

Clothing: Black shirt, black sweater, brown pants and white shoes

The suspect’s description:

Name: Oscar Landeros

Age: 33 years old

Height: 5’11”

Weight: 200 pounds

Hair: Black

Eyes: Brown

Clothing: Unknown

The suspect is believed to be driving a gray 2009 Toyota Tacoma truck. license plate number 8M35383

Police say if seen, call 911.

You can view the original article here: https://kesq.com/news/2025/04/17/desert-hot-springs-child-rescued-after-amber-alert-issued/

Desert Hot Springs child rescued after Amber Alert issued

Suspicious person wearing a ski mask and carrying a gun arrested in Desert Hot Springs

KESQ on April 18, 2025

Cynthia White

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Desert Hot Springs Police say they arrested a man following reports of a suspicious person wearing a ski mask and carrying a handgun.

Officers located the man hiding by the dumpsters near a local hotel early Thursday morning.

Police report the suspect was still wearing the ski mask and was initially uncooperative, but they were soon able to detain him and discovered he was in possession of a handgun.

He was also confirmed to be a convicted felon currently on parole for assault with a deadly weapon.

The man was arrested on multiple charges. 

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Suspicious person wearing a ski mask and carrying a gun arrested in Desert Hot Springs

Festival-goers seeing traffic improvements for Coachella Festival Weekend 2

KESQ on April 18, 2025

Luis Avila

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A much less frustrating beginning for thousands of campers.

You may remember last week’s scenes, with some people waiting for hours and hours, trying to get into the camping areas.

As a result, organizers addressing staffing shortages and adding 12 new toll plazas to keep traffic off the roads. Gates to the campground were also opened earlier than scheduled.

Festival-goers say they’re seeing those improvements.

“When planning this trip we knew that weekend 2 would be better because they fix all the issues from weekend one. So weekend one, all the traffic, the mess, people in line for 10 hours.” 

Abraham Flores, festival-goer

“I actually did not concerns because a lot of people like to go to weekend one including influencers. Weekend two is more of like a chill weekend so I don’t think it’ll that much packed.”

Angelina Dieu, festival-goer

Indio PD releasing a statement Thursday reading:

The traffic conditions for today’s campers arriving early went smoothly with no major issues. There are no significant issues to report from the traffic this morning. The allied agencies’ traffic teams and concert staff did an excellent job of keeping the traffic moving.

Officials are reminding surrounding residents to use alternate routes to avoid any possible traffic delays.

Stay with News Channel 3 for more.

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Festival-goers seeing traffic improvements for Coachella Festival Weekend 2

Firefighters emphasize 911’s importance after a false call nearly delays a kitchen fire response

KIFI on April 18, 2025

Curtis Jackson

UPDATE:

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Firefighters responded quickly to a kitchen fire in an Idaho Falls home on Thursday, despite a potential delay by an unfounded call.

Around 5:34 PM, the Idaho Falls Fire Department (IFFD) received a call from someone claiming they saw smoke coming from a chimney at a home on the west side of Idaho Falls. IFFD dispatched a large crew, including multiple engines, to the home.

The firefighters eventually realized the call was baseless. However, IFFD says the eighteen responding personnel had spent “critical moments driving in the area searching for a possible structure fire” and additional time returning to their stations.

Shortly after 5:45 PM, only minutes after the unfounded call, fire officials received a 911 call of a real emergency. The caller told IFFD a fire had started in their kitchen and everyone had self-evacuated.

IFFD says firefighters who had responded to the unfounded call quickly left their stations or diverted to the fire on the 900 block of 13th Street. There, they found heavy smoke coming from the home. 

“This is a real example of why calling 911 when it’s not an emergency could lead to potentially tragic consequences,” said Idaho Falls Fire Department Battalion Chief Rob Hall. “Had the unfounded 911 call came in even two minutes later, critical resources needed to respond to this real house fire would’ve been unavailable on the other side of town.”

Although Idaho Falls firefighters responded quickly Thursday evening, three people were displaced from their home due to significant damage caused by the fire, says IFFD.

According to fire crews, Idaho Falls experienced strong winds on Thursday, and a delayed response could easily escalate, endangering lives and property.

“Calling 911 ‘for fun’ or as a prank is not only illegal but puts lives and property in danger. Our firefighters are here to help you when seconds count, so please help us by using 911 responsibly and teaching your children and teens when it’s appropriate to call 911,” Hall said.

Santa Maria kids receive Easter gifts at charitable giveaway event

KEYT on April 18, 2025

Dave Alley

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Dozens of Santa Maria children received a bundle of Easter gifts during a charitable event held Thursday afternoon.

For three hours, the Knights of Columbus hall was the site of a free gift distribution for kids of Catholic Charities clients.

After registering earlier in the month, parents, along with any children they brought, went through a distribution line and were able to receive a number of free items.

Some of the gifts included candy, art supplies and egg decorating kits, educational materials and supplies, financial preparedness activity books, along with personal necessities, such as hand cream, lip balm and dish soap.   

“The idea behind this is helping the community,” said Ruth Sherrill, Catholic Charities Client Resource Coordinator. “Its about building and strengthening families, building communities and bringing resiliency when times are tough. These types of joyous events can be moments of strength that people can draw on when times are tough, and it has been tough in our community, and we don’t know what the future might hold.”

The clients were able to pick up approximately $100 worth of items at the distribution, with the generous gifts intended to brighten the holiday for their families, especially the children.

“People are just very grateful coming through with all the kids,” said Brother David Hirt, a Capuchin Franciscan with San Lorenzo Seminary. “The kids are always looking for something to do, and just they’re happy to get what they’re getting here, and it’s good to give.” 

Funding for all of the giveaway merchandise and other items were provided through both in-kind and financial to the program. 

“It’s amazing,” said Paolo Oros, Cal Fresh Healthy Living Nutrition Educator. “It’s beautiful to see the community letting volunteers come serve the community and giving them a bit of hope and necessities for them, and also happiness. It’s just really beautiful to see that.”

Bishop Diego names former star player Caleb Richey new boys basketball coach

KEYT on April 18, 2025

Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Caleb Richey will feel right at home at the Brick House.

The 2013 Bishop Diego High School graduate has been named the Cardinals boys head basketball coach.

He was an assistant under James Coronado who stepped away after this past season.

Richey was a standout at Bishop Diego in basketball and then played in college at three different schools finishing up at Cal Lutheran University.

Following college he played professionally in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

Bishop Diego athletic director John Muller said “We are very lucky to have a Cardinal graduate coach these young men!  There is always tremendous value in hiring a coach that is an alumnus!  He brings a wealth of collegiate and international experience to our program!  The players were fired-up today when we announced him at our meeting today!

Three-legged cat gets hip replacement with new technology

KTVZ on April 18, 2025

Lynsey Harris

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A three-legged cat named Moira is making headlines after receiving a rare full hip replacement surgery at the Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon in Bend.

Moira came to the Humane Society of Central Oregon as a kitten with severe back and leg injuries, ultimately losing one leg.

Struggling to move, Moira’s new owner and Dr. Dujowich decided a hip replacement was necessary. To perform the state-of-the-art procedure, the doctor used 3D-printed replicas of Moira’s bones based on her scans.

Big Brothers Big Sisters hosts annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser

KTVZ on April 18, 2025

Lynsey Harris

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Lee Anderson was live Thursday from Sun Mountain Fun Center as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon held its annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser to support mentoring programs for at-risk youth.

It costs about $2,800 a year to support one match, and 92 kids are currently on the waitlist. Those who couldn’t attend can still help by donating online or becoming a mentor. Volunteers commit just a few hours a month. The fundraiser is nearing its goal, with final results expected tonight.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon is a 21 Cares for Kids partner.

Amber Alert canceled for Cape Girardeau child

KMIZ on April 18, 2025

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

An Amber Alert was canceled late Wednesday by the Missouri State Highway Patrol for a 5-year-old girl who was allegedly abducted by her “non-custodial mother.”

According to an update from the Highway Patrol just after 10:30 p.m., the child is safe and the suspect is in custody.

The alert states that Kelsi Wheeler, 5, was taken by Markeila Williamson at 7:06 p.m. from the 2800 block of Wagner Street in Cape Girardeau. The alert says Williams took Wheeler from her legal guardians.

The alert said that the two were likely traveling in a gray Nissan Sentra with Arkansas license plates reading ACKRITE. The vehicle was allegedly heading westbound on Themis Street from Hazel Drive.

Wheeler is described as a Black girl with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black “Easter outfit.”

Williamson is 5-feet-11-inches tall, 165 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. It is not known what clothing she could be wearing, the alert says.

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— Missouri State Highway Patrol Alerts (@MSHPAlerts) April 18, 2025