Mosaic Therapy Collective holds 2nd annual pickleball tournament fundraiser

KEYT on June 1, 2025

Andie Lopez Bornet

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Skies cleared up just in time at Municipal Tennis Facility for the Mosaic therapy collective 2nd annual pickleball tournament.

“We’re here today on behalf of Mosaic Therapy Collective,” said Executive Director of Mosaic Therapy Collective, Sharon MacDonald. “We provide therapeutic services to individuals families seeking support, services and children’s with disabilities.”

The local non-profit strives to create more equity in the health and human services space. Their mission is to therapy accessible to everyone by breaking down walls to quality and affordable services. The non-profit strives to care for both therapists and families. It was founded by two Speech-Language Pathologists with a vision, which has been coming to life.

“We also run and operate several community initiative programs that are free for any community member all operated by our license and credential therapists,” said MacDonald.

The funds from the tournament and silent auction help keep doors open for patients and families, run community programs and more.

Pickleball has become a favored sport in the community, making the impact even more special.

“It means a lot, passion for pickleball and having fun out there,” said pickleball player, Justin Vlaander. “And for a great cause to you know, help kids with disabilities and enhance their lives, so really think that makes a huge impact.

“I play with my family, I play with my best friends, it has been such a fun way to get outdoors and exercise, its so fun, it’s great for mental health too,” said MacDonald.

For more information on Mosaic Therapy Collectives and how to donate, click here.

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Crews conduct over 270 acres of prescribed burns near Bend, Sisters; residents urged to keep doors, windows closed

KTVZ on June 1, 2025

KTVZ News Team

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes National Forest firefighters conducted a total of 271 acres of prescribed burns on Monday at two locations near Bend and Sisters, and residents are being urged to keep doors and windows closed to ease smoke impacts.

The Big Eddy Block 1 burn totaled 113 acres a mile southwest of Bend, near the junction of Cascade Lakes Highway and Forest Service Road 41. A pilot car was escorting traffic along Road 41.

Residents in Bend and living south and east of the Deschutes River, including Sunriver, La Pine and Redmond, were urged to keep doors and windows closed to minimize smoke impacts, especially overnight and in the early morning.

Meanwhile, 158 acres initially were planned to be burned on Highway 20 Units 81 and 93 about 3 1/2 miles north of Sisters.

Residents in Sisters, Black Butte Ranch, Tollgate, Crossroads and nearby areas were also urged to keep their doors and windows closed to limit smoke impacts.

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Earlier information:

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –  If conditions are favorable on Monday, June 2, the Deschutes National Forest plans to conduct prescribed burn operations on the Bend-Fort Rock and Sisters Ranger Districts.

Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District firefighters plan to conduct up to 215 acres of prescribed burning on Monday approximately one mile southwest of Bend and south of the Cascade Lakes Highway.

 Ignitions are planned for 113 acres on Big Eddy Block 1 Prescribed Burn located near the intersection of Cascade Lakes Highway and Forest Service Road (FSR) 41 along the eastern side of FSR 41.

If conditions allow, firefighters will also conduct 102 acres of prescribed burning on Tiddlywinks Block 2 Prescribed Burn on the west side of FSR 41 on Monday. Ignitions are planned for 10 a.m.

The following road and trail closures will be in place:

Road access to Lava Island Day Use & Trailhead

All trails north of Big Eddy Day Use

Northern portion of Catch & Release Trail

Roads and trails will be closed during ignitions and until roadside and trailside hazards are mitigated. The Cascade Lakes Highway and Forest Service Road 41 will remain open. A pilot car will be implemented if smoke limits visibility.

Smoke will be visible from Bend and the surrounding area. Residents in Bend and those south and east of the Deschutes River, including Sunriver, La Pine, and Redmond are encouraged to keep doors and windows closed to minimize smoke impacts. Smoke impacts are most likely overnight and in the early morning hours.

Sisters Ranger District firefighters plan to conduct up to 158 acres of ignitions on the Highway 20 Units 81 & 93 Prescribed Burn located approximately three and a half miles north of Sisters, along the north side of Forest Service Road 1012 (Cold Springs Road), and west of Highway 20.

Ignitions are slated to begin around 9 a.m. Smoke will be visible from Sisters, Highway 20, and the surrounding area. Residents in Sisters, Tollgate subdivision, Crossroads, Black Butte Ranch, and the surrounding area are encouraged to keep doors and windows closed to minimize smoke impacts. Smoke impacts are most likely overnight and in the early morning hours.

Smoke impacts are also possible across Highway 20 during ignitions, overnight and in the early morning hours. A pilot car operation will be available if needed. No road or trail closures are anticipated.

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American Cancer Society hosts 2025 Survivor & Caregiver Gala

KYMA on June 1, 2025

Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Cancer survivors and caregivers celebrated at the Relay for Life Gala Sunday.

The fight against cancer took center stage as Relay for Life hosted its Fourth Annual Survivor & Caregiver Gala in honor of National Cancer Survivor Day.

The event celebrated the resilience of survivors and the strength of the loved ones who supported them through their journeys.

“So we are here for National Cancer Survivor Day. We are here to celebrate our survivors and their caregivers. This is our Fourth Annual Gala, and we just want to celebrate the strength and resilience of all of our survivors and celebrate them being here with us,” said Amber Thornton with Relay for Life.

Organizers say proceeds from the event support cancer research, patient programs, and advocacy all in the name of ending cancer for good.

The night served as a reminder that hope, when shared together, is a powerful force.

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Idahoans all wrapped up in Museum of Idaho’s new mummy exhibit

KIFI on June 1, 2025

Noah Farley

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The Museum of Idaho‘s new exhibit, “Mummies of the World,” has been in the works for about two years. Now, people can come see mummies from Egypt, Europe, and South America—some who even date back to 200 B.C.

“They are shown with the utmost reverence and respect. Their remains tell incredible stories, not only about the scientific process of mummification, but also about the lives they lived and the people they were,” said Museum of Idaho’s Director of Marketing, Camille Thomas.

Human mummies aren’t the only things on display. There are even mummified animals like a house cat and a sloth’s head.

Every display includes a thermometer to make sure it has the right temperature and level of humidity.

Even though these mummies are people who lived centuries ago, we keep learning things from them—from ancient history to even modern medicine.

“Medical researchers are continuing to learn about disease and its effects on the body, especially over the course of a long period of time. And there are some things that we can learn [from mummies] that may help us fight disease now still,” said Museum of Idaho Executive Director, Jeff Carr.

When most people hear the word “mummy,” they usually think of ancient Egypt. However, people mummified their leaders and loved ones around the world and had their own ways to preserve them. For example, Carr says the Incas wrapped mummies in bundles instead of a coffin or sarcophagus. 

“Around the 14th and 15th centuries, people…were buried in the fetal position and then placed into baskets so they could essentially be portable,” Carr said. “They could be brought to family gatherings even after death.”

“Mummies of the World” will be open until January 4, 2026.

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Several local softball teams headed to CIF-State Playoffs

KEYT on June 1, 2025

Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. –

CIF-State Softball Playoffs Round 1 on Tuesday, June 3.

Division 2: #7 Rancho Bernardo at #2 Westlake

Division 3: #6 Southwest EC at #3 St. Bonaventure (Ventura College)

Division 4: #1 Pioneer Valley has a bye. PV hosts Rio Hondo Prep-Taft winner on Thursday, June 5.

Division 5: #7 Cathedral City at #2 Orcutt Academy

Division 5: #6 Hueneme at #3 North Hollywood

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Fatal motorcycle crash shuts down CO Highway between Cañon City and Florence

KRDO on June 1, 2025

Michael Logerwell

CAÑON CITY, Colo. (KRDO) – One motorcyclist is dead, and CO115 is shut down while Colorado State Patrol investigates a fatal crash.

A spokesperson for the Colorado State Patrol tells KRDO13 that the call about a crash in the northbound lanes of CO115 at mile marker 6 first came in just before noon.

There’s no word on how many vehicles were involved, but the State Patrol says at least one motorcycle was involved, and the driver died at the scene of the crash.

The highway is still closed. Drivers in the area should check COTRIP for the latest updates.

The cause of the crash is unknown at this hour; CSP is still investigating the scene.

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Dos Pueblos, St. Joseph and Fillmore all get home CIF-State Playoff baseball games

KEYT on June 1, 2025

Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. –

CIF-State Playoff Baseball Round 1 Games Tuesday, June 3

Division 2: #7 San Dimas at #2 St. Joseph

Division 3: #8 St. Anthony at #1 Dos Pueblos

Division 5: #7 High Tech SD at #2 Fillmore

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Three injured in two-car crash north of Nojoqui Summit on Highway 101

KEYT on June 1, 2025

Christer Schmidt

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – A two-car crash injured three people on Highway 101 north of Nojoqui Summit just past noon on Sunday, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.

An elderly woman and an elderly man in the first car had minor to moderate injuries before being taken to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital via ground ambulance, according to the SBCFD.

The woman in the second car had minor injuries and a second ambulance took her to Santa Ynez Cottage Hospital as the only person in her car detailed the SBCFD.

One car went 10 to 20 feet off the side of the highway but neither car required extrication. None of the patients required extrication either, according to the SBCFD.

One lane of the 101 was temporarily closed and the cause of the crash is under investigation, according to the California Highway Patrol.

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Palm Springs celebrates Marilyn Monroe’s 99th birthday and statue’s new location

KESQ on June 1, 2025

Timothy Foster

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A free Forever Marilyn Community Celebration took place on Sunday, June 1, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in Downtown Park, honoring Marilyn Monroe’s 99th birthday and the new location of the beloved Forever Marilyn statue.

Hosted by local drag queen Vanity Halston, the event featured music, birthday treats (while supplies lasted), and a Marilyn Monroe Look-alike Contest with prizes for the top three participants.

The 26-foot-tall, 17-ton statue by artist Seward Johnson captured the iconic scene from The Seven Year Itch and became one of Palm Springs’ most popular attractions. After debuting in 2012 and returning in 2021, the sculpture was relocated just steps away into the Palm Springs Downtown Park.

Monroe’s connection to Palm Springs dated back to 1949, when she was discovered at the Racquet Club. She frequently visited the area throughout the 1950s, often accompanied by her then-husband, baseball legend Joe DiMaggio.

The statue continued to attract nearly 1 million visitors annually, contributing significantly to local tourism and retail sales.

For more information, visit www.ps-resorts.com/forever-marilyn.

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Homicide Investigation into Woman’s Death in Santa Paula

KEYT on June 1, 2025

Christer Schmidt

SANTA PAULA, Calif. – A 26-year-old woman in Santa Paula was murdered Friday according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office (VCSO).

VCSO received calls at 9:09 pm Friday stating a woman had been killed.

Deputies arrived at a home on the 12000 block of Sisar Road in an unincorporated area of Santa Paula and found the woman dead. Evidence was found at the scene that indicates she was killed according to the VCSO.

Investigators are saying the incident appears isolated and that they do not have a suspect.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Detective Marco.

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