Caleb Nguyen
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – Crews helped rescue a mountain biker at Jailbreak and Flying Ewok Trails just after 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, according to CAL FIRE SLO.
CAL FIRE SLO crews worked to find the rider as of 6:35 p.m. and received help from CHP and SLO City Fire Department.
Crews found the patient just before 7:00 p.m. and later flew them to the hospital for treatment, according to CAL FIRE SLO.
Ryan Shiner
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
A man who evaded law enforcement for more than 18 years has been detained, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office wrote in a Tuesday social media post.
Dontay Cropp was arrested in Clarke County, Iowa, according to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office. He was charged with forcible rape and forcible sodomy in 2007, according to court filings.
A $50,000 bond was set on July 17, 2007, and a warrant was issued days later. A judge was assigned on Dec. 1, 2017.
The sheriff’s office also wrote that he was wanted for parole and probation violations and “other miscellaneous warrants.”
Cropp awaits extradition back to Missouri, the sheriff’s office wrote.
jose.romo
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey County is recognizing community activists and their families for their hard work in banning the short-handle hoe among farmworkers. Many of those activists had the opportunity to stand alongside supervisors and the legendary norteño band, Los Tigres del Norte.
Guests ranging from Dolores Huerta, Luis Váldez, and Los Tigres del Norte joined together to recognize fifty years since the prohibition of a farming tool known as “el cortito.”
Maurice “Mo” Jordaine, former CRLA attorney & retired superior court judge, says, “a farmer who told me that he had a bad back as a result of using the short hoe. I went to the law library at Stanford and couldn’t find any law, and finally found a regulation that said no unsafe hand tools shall be used.”
“Mo” Jordaine, along with Marty Glick, members of California Rural Assistance, led the efforts. “We had two hearings, we went with the industrial safety committee, we submitted the case, and they ruled that it wasn’t unsafe because unsafe had to be a long-term injury. couldn’t be like immediate,” said Glick, former Salinas CRLA director.
The legal process took 5 years, prompting similar responses from other states to ban the use of the short hoe during the weeding season. Grace Acia, daughter of activist Hector de la Rosa, recalls the teachings he left behind. “Always ask why so that we can understand the process and then make positive changes,” Grace said. She added, “if we don’t help, then who else will? And I take that with me always.”
She says her father was always available to help the farm working community, meeting with them at home even after hours. She adds that it was his mission, one that many others continue to this day.
Luis Váldez, playwright and founding artistic director for Teatro Campesino, says the battle continues. “The struggle has always been to figure out how the balance works out, and that requires activism. That requires a kind of work that we have seen from our leaders.”
Legendary norteño band – Los Tigres del Norte – receiving the symbolic keys to the county for the work they have done for the migrant community. The county announcing the official Tigres del Norte day on June 10.
Karina Bazarte
IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – Imperial County has announced its first psychiatry residency program, making it the 16th county to have one of these program’s nationwide.
Imperial County Behavioral Health Services (ICBHS), along with the University of California San Diego (UCSD) made the announcement of the first psychiatry residency program Tuesday.
The program was made possible thanks to a grant of $2.5 million.
“This has been a project that we have been working on for two years. It’s been a lot of hard work, a lot of collaboration with UCSD, and it’s a big accomplishment I think that we never realized. All the benefits this will bring to the community,” said Leticia Plancarte Garcia, Director of ICBHS.
Garcia says the program was certified for 16 residents that will come in groups of four.
She says this residency program will help the Imperial Valley in many ways.
“This is important because we are bringing professionals…we are bringing individuals that would take care of people with mental health needs. Imperial County has a high population of individuals with high mental health and sustains disorders. This will help us meet that need,” said Garcia.
ICBHS also introduced the faculty of the program.
The four-year program is expected to start in July of next year. To learn more about the program, read the press release below.
Claire Elmer
(Update: Adding video)
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Forestry announced Tuesday that additional fire restrictions would go into effect for the Central Oregon District, starting on Monday, June 16th.
Just hours later, an update: The Central Oregon District is now in HIGH fire danger risk.
We spoke with an ODF representative to find out what led to these additional restrictions and increased risk level.
Jessica Neujahr told KTVZ News what they take into account when changing levels.
“We take cues off of multiple factors, and then from that, make the decision to go up another level in the fire danger. (This time), it was a lot on the high temperatures and the current drying trends that we’re seeing,” said Neujahr.
Some of the restrictions limit what activities can be done – along with where, and when. These also apply to private land.
“We do our best to ride the line of not over0restricting, while also keeping in mind the conditions and making sure that people are safe. These restrictions are a tool to reduce the number of human-caused fires,” said Neujahr.
As far as how you can help prevent wildfires, staying up to date on your district’s levels and advisories is number one. ODF also recommends keeping certain supplies in your car or on your person, if you are going to a high-risk area.
“Keep water in your car and a small shovel,” she said. “Because then, if you do see a spark or unattended campfire that wasn’t put out properly, you’re prepared to help take that next step in preventing wildfire by then putting it out.”
About 75% of wildfires are human-caused, the agency says. With Central Oregon’s fire season getting off to a dry, hot start, ODF wants to remind the community that we all need to work together to reduce our risk.
“Fire is the reality of Oregon right now. It’s not a new normal. We’re living in it. And it is everyone’s responsibility from federal, state, and local agencies to Oregonians to practice that wildfire prevention and do our part in preventing wildfire in the state,” said Neujahr.
For a list of precautions and additional information, you can find KTVZ’s earlier article here from when the statement was first updated. For further details from ODF, you can visit the ODF website here.
Jesus Reyes
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KESQ) – Governor Gavin Newsom addressed Californians from Los Angeles. You can watch the address below:
Newsom said President Donald Trump “chose theatrics over public safety” in deploying the National Guard to respond to protests in Los Angeles.
He criticized the Trump administration for carrying out mass deportations.
When immigration raids took place in Los Angeles, “everyday Angelenos came out to exercise their constitutional right to free speech and assembly, to protest their government’s action,” Newsom said.
Instead of targeting undocumented immigrants and criminals, the Trump administration is focusing on mass deportations, according to Newsom.
The Trump administration is “indiscriminately targeting hardworking immigrant families regardless of their roots or risk,” Newsom said Tuesday.
Newsom’s address comes a few hours after a federal judge denied a request by the state of California for an emergency order blocking the deployment of additional federalized National Guard troops and U.S. Marines to the Los Angeles area.
The ruling came hours after California filed an emergency motion against the Trump administration asking the court to take immediate action to block President Donald Trump and the U.S. Department of Defense from expanding the current mission of National Guard personnel and Marines in Los Angeles.
U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer scheduled a hearing for Thursday afternoon in San Francisco federal court on the state’s request for a restraining order.
Athena Jreij
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — As President Trump orders over 4,000 troops to Los Angeles, the reaction among former Marines in the desert is mixed.
That number also includes 700 Marines from 29 Palms.
The protests, which have now entered their fifth day, have gone from peaceful to chaotic at times, with scenes of burning cars and some protesters looting buildings.
“You have to be on the side of public safety and law and order, and that’s what it’s going to take, law and order. We have to squash this riot,” Former Marine and La Quinta Councilman Steve Sanchez said.
For Jonathan Rich, a Palm Desert veteran, Trump’s deployment strikes a different chord.
“It’s difficult for somebody like me because the military means a lot to me. To be put in the position where what you’ve learned and trained for is to carry a weapon, but you’re not supposed to carry that weapon against civilians,” Rich said.
Rich says he fears a military presence will only escalate tensions.
“Neither the mayor nor the governor authorized or asked for these people, and by putting them there, he’s putting them and civilians in harm’s way.”
Sanchez disagrees with that.
“The rioters escalated it. The looters escalated it. The burning of buildings, police vehicles, attacking law enforcement. They’re the ones that escalated it.”
There’s also been questions if military personnel are properly trained to handle civilian protests.
Rich denies it, but Sanchez says his experience in the Marines did include riot training.
“We’re trained obviously in combat, but we’re also trained in riots. Because when we go overseas, often we have to take part in riot control or the, possibility of riots happening.”
One thing they can agree on is that demonstrations should continue peacefully.
“What we’re seeing is people taking advantage of peaceful protesters, taking the opportunity to do violence,” Sanchez said.
“Do not confront the National Guard or the Marines. Don’t confront them. Go somewhere else. Do it peacefully,” Rich said.
Barney Lerten
(Update: Boil water notice lifted, watering issues remain)
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A day-old precautionary boil water notice was lifted Wednesday for hundreds of Avion Water Co. customers in the Long Butte and upper Whispering Pines area north of Bend. But the heat-related water limits mean the area will be under even-odd watering restrictions through the summer.
Residents in the affected area were informed that no outside watering was allowed on Tuesday, to be followed starting Wednesday with a mandatory even-odd watering schedule “until further notice, in order to keep water storage levels at an acceptable level.”
“Failure to abide by these restrictions may cause loss of water pressure to neighboring homes,” the notice stated.
Avion President and part-owner Jason Wick told KTVZ News Wednesday that when Avion bought the Long Butte Water Co. a year ago, the system “was in poor condition. Some of the parts haven’t been touched in 30 years. So we’re covering issues as we go.”
Residents with questions were advised to call Avion’s office at 541-382-5342 or visit their website at avionwater.com.
Tyson Beauchemin
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Starting June 10th, Bend Animal Emergency Center will have emergency veterinary services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
The clinic has expanded staffing to meet this critical need, and aims to provide Central Oregon with the security that comes from knowing they have access to a vet when they need it.
Head Doctor Adam Stone knows the difference immediate care can make. “Emergencies happen at any time. And, a lot of times, what looks like more mild illness can turn into something very severe in a matter of hours.”
“There are numerous conditions that if you don’t get in surgically and within an hour, it can be fatal for certain types of allergic reactions,” he added.
Now, a team of experienced emergency veterinarians and technicians equipped with advanced diagnostic tools are ready to save your pet.
The clinic also offers specialized treatment for advanced medical conditions.
Eduardo Morales
LOS ANGELES (KYMA, KECY) – Carmen Marquez is an independent journalist and Yuma native who is covering the ICE protests currently taking place in Los Angeles.
Marquez is front and center reporting on what is happening with the protests in the area. She describes the current scene and what she has experienced during her coverage.
“Everything is peaceful. There’s families, there’s youth, there’s kids. It’s peaceful protest, but after [5:00 p.m.], it does tend to get a little chaotic ’cause that’s when you know you start to see chaos,” Marquez says.
If you would like to remain safe during the protests, she recommends being responsible, respectful, and coming earlier in the day to avoid any trouble.
She says that younger generations, such as millennials, can be seen at the protests as a way to defend their older relatives who are afraid to come out.
However, despite the surrounding danger and intimidation, she explains why she continues to report.
“Unless I get shot maybe, I have to sit down for a couple of days, but I’m going to be out there. It’s important to tell people, to give people the news and the realities of this country right now,” Marquez said.
She plans to cover the protest as they continue to unfold.
