Summer Surge: DUI cases expected to rise with warmer weather

KESQ on June 12, 2025

Luis Avila

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Two people are in jail following an overnight crash in Palm Desert. Investigators determined they were under the influence.

This comes as officials anticipate a seasonal uptick in DUI related incidents.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the summer months account for nearly 30 percent of all DUI fatalities throughout the year. Officials also see an increase in arrests as well.

Reasons for the increase include more:

travel

social gatherings

teenage drivers

While local DUI cases have stayed consistent in the Valley, David Torres, CHP officer, says the risks this time of year are up.

“Usually when the summertime comes around, people like to go out and celebrate. They vacation. Sometimes the consumption of alcohol is something that arises… The I-10 freeway is a major corridor for visitors and people to Arizona, LA, either way, we do have a lot of visitors out here.”

David Torres, CHP officer

During the summer months, law enforcement ramps up patrol and DUI checkpoints.

If you suspect someone is driving under the influence, report it to the authorities. But most importantly, officials are reminding drivers to avoid putting yourself in a risky position.

“When you drink and drive, you put others at risk and yourself at risk… we recommend you always think about your safety and the safety of others.”

David Torres, CHP officer

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Old Santa Ynez Days Rodeo Kicks Up Heels for Long-Standing Traditions in the Valley

KEYT on June 12, 2025

John Palminteri

SANTA YNEZ, Calif. – The Santa Ynez Valley is reviving rodeo traditions and demonstrating some of the long-standing events that make the sport so popular in the Central Coast area.

 The 6th Annual Old Santa Ynez Days Rodeo is set for June 21 and 22. It is presented by The Santa Ynez Valley Western Heritage Foundation.

The arena is being built on land owned by the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, the San Carlos Property, across from the airport off of Highway 246.

On a larger scale, the two-day event is a Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) qualifying rodeo which means some of the top performers in the nation will be present along with rising stars.

“From the second you drive in, it’s about having a good time, whether you come in with your friends or your family,” said Cody Murphy the Vice President of the Western Heritage Foundation.

His father Kevin Murphy founded the event with his friend Ralph Lausten of Empire Rodeo.

They want it to be a traditional style event with a close up feel for the action. Some of the riders will be pros and rising stars.

It will include Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc, Tie-down roping, Barrel Racing and Steer Racing and Women’s Breakaway Roping.

The Junior Events will include Mutton Bustin’, Junior Barrel Racing and Stick Horse racing.

 “You get into it when you see the biggest names in rodeo going by. It’s all about feeling the horses running by you, the bulls. You’re in the action. It’s a good time,” said Cody Murphy.

Western culture will be featured throughout this event through activities and promotional items. It will transfer to many other areas in the heart of Santa Ynez and nearby communities. The event overall will be a regional economic booster.

This is a family friendly event with kids getting some up close time with the performers. Admission is free for children 12 and under. There will be no charge for parking on the property in a designated field area.

There will also be coverage on the Cowboy TV channel and the Cowboy Lifestyle Network. A 20 foot by 30 foot screen will be on location for close up shots.

Seating has been increased from last year. There will be 2000 bleacher seats along with a large VIP tent for over 300. The event will take place Saturday starting at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. It is expected to be fast-paced and done in about two to three hours. There will be a DJ and dancing afterwards.

Some of the funds will go to programs including the Golden Circle of Champions which supports cancer treatment and services for children. There are also funds for the Santa Ynez High School Agriculture Department.

The rodeo is on the same weekend as Old Santa Ynez Days with a parade set for Saturday morning through the township. “Years ago, when it was started, they did have some performances and a rodeo that went on after (what was called) Tortilla Day. So we thought it’d be kind of neat to bring that back,” said Kevin Murphy.

For more information, ticket sales and sponsors go to: Old Santa Ynez Days Rodeo https://www.syvrodeo.com/

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Tragedy to Triumph: Santa Barbara Mother Speaks Out Years after Losing Fiancé in Triple Fatal Crash

KEYT on June 12, 2025

Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – It was a tragedy that changed a Santa Barbara woman’s  life forever. 

A traffic accident killed her fiance and landed her in the hospital.

It happened on August 9th 2016, when Leslie Salazar was a passenger in a car driving through the Santa Barbara Mesa. 

“I was in the car with my fiancée. The car was speeding. I jumped out of the vehicle,” said Salazar.

20 minutes later, her fiancée who was driving under the influence crashed into a power pole, at more than 90 miles an hour killing all three people in the car.

An organization that Salazar was already involved with was there for her during this difficult time. 

Santa Barbara based Mothers’ Helpers focuses on helping mothers in need with essential items for children.  

“People are having trouble just making rent and food for their families … let alone baby essentials that can cost $2500 in the first six months for your baby … if you want a bassinet for them if you want blankets clothing, diapers those are all really big expenses,” said executive director Michelle Erickson of Mothers’ Helpers.

“Feeling inadequate as a mother … just being another stereotype … It’s hard,” said Salazar.

But she didn’t give up.

Salazar worked closely with Mothers’ Helpers.

She received a car seat, shoes and clothes for her baby.

But more importantly, a sense of hope. 

“Leaving the trauma behind … giving mom‘s hope that you can overcome anything between addiction, jails, hospitals … you can overcome it,” said Salazar.

Now, side by side with her 8-year old daughter Genisys, Salazar volunteers for the nonprofit that helped rebuild her shattered life.

“I like to volunteer here because I get to help other children. It helps other families that they don’t have diapers. They don’t have cribs. They don’t have anything, and we can help them by giving it to them,” said Flores.

While Salazar stays busy at Mothers’ Helpers she’s hoping more people will volunteer to help mothers in need.

Today, Salazar no longer considers herself a victim. 

Now she’s an advocate for other mothers in need.

And she has a message for them. 

“It’s okay … to ask for help,” said Salazar.

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Transitional care center in Pocatello breaks ground on new unit

KIFI on June 12, 2025

Sam Ross

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– Gateway Transitional Care Center broke ground on the future site of their new Vent/Trach Unit and Outpatient Therapy Gym on Thursday.

The 14-bed Vent/Trach Unit will be the first of its kind in Southeast Idaho, helping people stay in the Portneuf Valley to receive mechanical breathing assistance after being discharged from the hospital.

“We’ve had to deny referrals of people that live in the area with this need that have had to travel to Utah and to Boise, and that’s been kind of heartbreaking to see,” said Travis Jacobson, Director of Nursing at Gateway Transitional Care Center. “Now, hopefully we’re going to be able to offer that for the community and the patients that need the care.”

The 10,000 square foot Outpatient Therapy Gym will feature state-of-the-art equipment available for physicians to provide rehabilitation services to those recovering from injury or illness.

Construction on the new facilities is scheduled to be completed in late summer 2026. For more information, you can visit the Gateway Transitional Care Center website.

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United Way calls for volunteers and books for reading programs

News-Press NOW on June 12, 2025

News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — United Way is asking for volunteers to read with children this summer through the United Way Reading Adventure and for books to be given to children through different United Way programs.

United Way will partner with different programs during the summer months to help students improve reading skills.

The partnering programs include: InterServ school-age child care program at Wesley Center, InterServ school-age child care program at Sojourn Church, Noyes Home for Children and the Bartlett Center Youth Program.

Each program is held at a different time and volunteers are needed in July and August to read with students.

Volunteers will read with small groups of students for approximately 40 minutes. Volunteers can sign up to read once, a few times or on a regular schedule.

Children in the United Way Reading Adventure program will also receive books throughout the summer to encourage reading at home.

United Way also distributes books through several different programs to help build home libraries. New and gently used books for children ages six through 12 are needed as well.

Individuals and organizations interested in volunteering to read or donating books can contact Jodi Flurry at (816) 364-2381 or jodi.flurry@stjosephunitedway.org, or register online at www.stjosephunitedway.org.

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Lori Vallow Daybell found guilty in Brandon Boudreaux attempted murder conspiracy

KIFI on June 12, 2025

Seth Ratliff

PHOENIX, AZ (KIFI) — Lori Vallow Daybell has been found guilty of conspiring with her brother, Alex Cox, to attempt the murder of her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux, according to ABC 15 in Arizona. The verdict was delivered by a jury after less than a day of deliberations, putting an end to a brief yet at times dramatic trial.

This marks Vallow Daybell’s third conviction. She was found guilty in May 2023 of the murders of her children, JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan, and her husband Chad Daybell’s first wife, Tammy Daybell. In April of this year, she was convicted in Arizona for conspiring to murder her fourth husband, Charles Vallow.

The prosecution concluded its case on Wednesday around noon. Vallow Daybell opted not to testify or present any witnesses in her defense.

Sentencing has been scheduled for July 25.

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Mizzou AD speaks on recent NCAA settlement

KMIZ on June 12, 2025

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

University of Missouri Athletic Director Laird Veatch on Thursday will speak to the media on the recent settlement reached against the NCAA.

Judge Claudia Wilken last week approved the settlement between the college sports governing body and current and former student-athletes. The athletes sued over claims the NCAA illegally limited their ability to earn money while playing sports in college. The settlement order allows for the 389,700 athletes to collect a portion of the $2.8 billion settlement as back damages.

Veatch issued a statement in an email to fans on Sunday about House v. NCAA.

“This moment marks the first time in history that college athletics departments will be able to share a portion of their revenue directly with student-athletes. Beginning July 1, schools in the SEC, and other conferences, will have the option to distribute up to an estimated $20.5 million per year to student-athletes — on top of athletics scholarships, third-party NIL earnings and other benefits. SEC institutions, and schools around the country, are committed to fairness, transparency and accountability in our new model.

“As we’ve shared with you previously, our Mizzou Athletics staff has spent the past year preparing for this outcome, and while we recognize the operational shifts this requires, we are approaching the new era with a sense of purpose and optimism.”

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New Vietnamese restaurant ‘Phở and Bánh Mì’ coming to St. Joseph

News-Press NOW on June 12, 2025

Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local residents can add Vietnamese cuisine to their list of culinary destinations coming to St. Joseph in the near future.

Development is currently underway on a new Vietnamese restaurant called Pho and Banh Mi, which will be located at 139 North Belt Highway next to Hy-Vee and Cricket Wireless.

Demolition crews have been on site for two days renovating the interior for future development. The goal is to have renovations complete in three months and ready for business after that.

While a menu hasn’t been unveiled yet, fans of Vietnamese food will certainly see two of its most beloved dishes in Pho, a noodle soup dish typically made with beef or chicken broth, flat rice noodles and a variety of toppings, in addition to Banh Mi, a sandwich typically made with a crispy, airy baguette filled with savory meats and vegetables.

The restaurant would be one of, it not the first true Vietnamese restaurant to plant its flag in St. Joseph.

The store and building is owned by Joemo Holdings, LLC, under the care of real estate company Rubenstein Real Estate Co. The strip shopping center is now 100% occupied with tenants.

Stay with us as News-Press NOW continues to update this story.

The planned location for Pho and Banh Mì is shown at 139 North Belt Highway on Thursday. The store is located between Cricket Wireless and Rent One in the Hy-Vee area.

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Tracking several protests being planned throughout the Coachella Valley this weekend

KESQ on June 12, 2025

Gavin Nguyen

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – After an active week of anti-ICE protests across the nation, several protests are being planned here at home.

Organizers are making preparations for big crowds in three separate Coachella Valley protests on Saturday.

A protest in Cathedral City will push back against ICE and recent immigration enforcement. It is planned to take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in front of city hall.

Two other protests are also planned in Rancho Mirage and Palm Springs and are both aligned with nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests. The protest in front of Rancho Mirage City Hall will run from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., while the one in downtown Palm Springs is planned from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

According to organizers, these are just two of 1,800 demonstrations being held nationwide in a day of coordinated, nonviolent protest under the ‘No Kings’ banner.

Emily Vogt, a spokesperson for Indivisible of the Desert, said in a press release on Thursday, “We’re coming together to send a clear message: No Kings. Kick out the clowns.”

Meanwhile, a birthday celebration for President Trump is also set to take place at the Patriot Store in Palm Desert. That event is happening from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.

News Channel 3 is speaking with organizers on these planned protests. Stay with us for the latest.

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Templeton’s ‘Concerts in the Park’ Music Series returns this Summer

KEYT on June 12, 2025

News Channel 3-12

Below is a press release from the Templeton Community Services District regarding the return of their summer music series, Concerts in the Park.

TEMPLETON, Calif. – The wait is over — Concerts in the Park is back! Templeton Recreation kicks off its beloved summer music series tonight at Templeton Park with Petty Party, a high-energy tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, proudly presented by Davis Body Shop.

Join us every Wednesday from 6–8 PM, June 11 through August 20 (no concert July 23), for ten weeks of free, live music featuring rock, reggae, country, funk, soul, and more. Bring your lawn chairs, grab a bite from local vendors, sip beer, wine, or cocktails from Templeton Mercantile, and enjoy the ultimate small-town summer vibe.

This year’s lineup features crowd-favorite acts like The Molly Ringwald Project, ghost/monster, Monte Mills, and Ras Danny Reggae — something for every music lover.

2025 Concert Lineup:

· June 11 – Petty Party (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Tribute) – Presented by Davis Body Shop

· June 18 – ULTRA (Alt-Pop-Rock Dance Hits) – Presented by The Blueprinter & Graphics

· June 25 – Joy Bonner Band (Funky, Soulful, Rockin’ Oldies) – Presented by Templeton Glass Company Inc.

· July 2 – Ras Danny Reggae (Authentic Jamaican Reggae) – Presented by BarrelHouse Brewing Company

· July 9 – The Molly Ringwald Project (Rad ’80s Tribute Dance Band) – Presented by Twin Cities Surveying, Inc.

· July 16 – ghost/monster (Feel-Good, Upbeat Multi-Genre Rock) – Presented by RE/MAX Success

· July 30 – Josh Rosenblum Band (Pop, Rock, Soul, Funk) – Presented by Adventist Health

· August 6 – Talie & The Troublemakers (Dance Rock Multi-Genre) – Presented by Bank of the Sierra

· August 13 – The Platinum Beat (High-Energy Hits Across the Decades) – Presented by JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery

· August 20 – Monte Mills & The Lucky Horseshoe Band (Classic Country, Old-Time Rock & Roll) – Presented by Templeton Market & Deli

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