Law enforcement agencies release Fourth of July citation numbers

KESQ on July 8, 2025

Shay Lawson

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)  – Law enforcement agencies across the Coachella Valley are reporting firework citations after Independence Day celebrations.

Indio

In Indio, Sergeant Abraham Plata, Indio Police Department, said officers issued multiple citations for illegal fireworks.

“We ended up with 26 people who were cited for illegal fireworks,” Plata said. “Six of those were actually caught with the use of the drones.”

The department used drones to monitor neighborhoods and respond to complaints.

“Our social media team was very aggressive with posting a lot of messages on social media and getting the word out,” Plata said. “It looks like a lot of residents saw those messages and cooperated because we did have less incidents in comparison to last year.”

Palm Springs

Palm Springs Police Lieutenant Gustavo Araiza reported the department did not have any citations.

“We received a few complaints,” Araiza said.

Cathedral City

During July 4th into July 5th, the Cathedral City Police Department (CCPD) received over 65 calls for service regarding illegal fireworks said Commander Andrew Diaz, CCPD.

“CCPD deployed a fireworks suppression detail composed of Police Officers and Code Compliance Officers to address the violations,” Diaz said. “As a result, 5 adults were arrested and were issued citations.”

He said 2 additional individuals received Administrative Citations for disruptive activities, and severalfireworks were confiscated throughout the evening.

Riverside County Sheriff’s Department

News Channel 3 reached out to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and is still waiting for a response.

Stay with KESQ at 10 and 11 p.m. to learn more about the success of the Indio Police Department’s drone program.

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Video of ICE raid in Carpinteria Shared on Social Media

KEYT on July 8, 2025

Tracy Lehr

CARPINTERIA, Calif. – Residents in Carpinteria said they were surprised to see an apparent ICE raid in their town being shared on social media Monday morning, following the Fourth of July weekend.

The incident unfolded around 6:30 a.m. in the Smart & Final parking lot off Linden Avenue. Witnesses said both masked and unmasked men arrived in the lot, wearing tactical vests labeled “POLICE” and “ERO,” short for Enforcement and Removal Operations.

People immediately pulled out their phones and began recording the scene.

“I usually wake up and check my social media. I follow some Instagram accounts—that’s how I knew there was a raid here in the parking lot of Smart & Final,” said Guillermo G., a Carpinteria resident. “Seeing Latinos shopping in there… and then seeing ICE waiting for them after paying—it makes me a little nervous sometimes. I know my family is personally affected by this, so it’s very personal to me. This has been really hard on my family.”

Despite the visible federal presence, shoppers continued entering the store.

Witnesses said two individuals were taken into custody during the operation.

Some community members, reluctant to speak on camera, said the people detained “didn’t belong here.” Others expressed concern about the impact such raids could have on local businesses and the workforce.

Michael Mantalos, a Carpinteria resident, voiced his disappointment: “It’s disappointing because we were told that it was going to serve a purpose, and it seems like the purpose is just, you know, eliminate a presence that they are not comfortable with.”

Santa Barbara County Undersheriff Craig Bonner told Your News Channel that the Sheriff’s Office was not made aware of any federal agency activity in Carpinteria on Monday.

“Generally, federal agencies provide prior notice to local law enforcement to prevent operational conflicts, but that did not happen in this case,” Bonner said.

The budget bill signed into law by President Trump—dubbed the “One Big, Beautiful Bill”—includes funding for more ICE agents and bonuses, potentially signaling an increase in immigration raids along the Central Coast and across the country.

Local advocacy organizations, including La Casa de la Raza and the 805 Immigrant Coalition, are working to organize against these arrests.

“We stand firmly against the targeted arrests and the fear they bring to our neighborhoods,” said Jennifer Sanchez of La Casa de la Raza.

While some quietly support the raids, others fear their long-term impact. One thing most people seem to agree on: immigration enforcement remains one of the most divisive issues in the country this summer.

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Local sheriff earns National War College degree

KYMA on July 8, 2025

Manoah Tuiasosopo

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A captain with the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) earns his degree from the National War College program.

Captain Kelly Milner shared what he learned and how he can apply it to his job with the sheriff’s office.

Milner, the Detention Bureau Commander with YCSO, starts by saying, “I am an adamant believer that leaders are lifetime learners.”

That’s exactly what he did when he earned his Master of Science degree in National Security Strategy at the National Defense University in Washington DC.

Milner shares, “It was a steep learning curve being there, but definitely an honor being sent by the National Guard.”

Milner is also a Lieutenant Colonel for the Arizona National Guard and was chosen by the branch to attend the prestigious 10 month program.

The curriculum at the National War College prepares senior military and civilian leaders for strategic leadership, global threats, and interagency coordination.

Milner shared what he learned during his courses and says he looks forward to using those skills to benefit the community.

“They were about understanding the context of a country, and working with that country or partner nation, to make them stronger. I think I can apply some of those principles here, as far as working with my peers, and developing some strategies to continue to improve the services we provide to Yuma County,” he explained.

Milner has been with YCSO since 2002 and has over 30 years of military experience under his belt.

He says he would gladly take the opportunity to take a course again if it were to present itself in the future.

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St. Joseph native films Tech N9ne and Lil Wayne music video

News-Press NOW on July 8, 2025

Kirsten Stokes

ST. JOSEPH, MO (News-Press NOW) — A native of St. Joseph and alumnus of Central High School, has emerged as a rising force behind the lens, recently serving as director of photography on the new music video “YODA” by Tech N9ne featuring Lil Wayne.

Jackson Montemayor, who is related to News-Press NOW’s Cameron Montemayor, shares his experience working on set with the two famed rappers.

“It was a great experience and a great reminder that I’m doing the right thing,” said Montemayor.

His cinematography journey started when he was young, shooting videos with his family through VHS. He would then graduate from Central High School, where he filmed video announcements and found a passion for editing videos as well.

“I just noticed that I really enjoyed doing it, but quite honestly, I didn’t think of it as like a viable career choice at the time. Hollywood and filmmaking just seemed so far away,” Montemayor said.

“YODA,” a standout from Tech N9ne’s latest album 5816 Forest, dropped June 26, featuring Lil Wayne, and quickly gained attention online for its “intergalactic” shots.

Montemayor recalls the experience working with Lil Wayne and Tech N9ne as “collaborative and unique”.

The video’s sci‑fi theme is complete with the song’s playful lyricism as Tech N9ne raps in Yoda‑styled structure and Lil Wayne delivers a signature hook about being “green like Yoda.” 

“They’re both incredible artists,” Montemayor said. “They both work very differently, but in really impressive ways. Tech N9ne really focuses on his lyricism. He really takes time to write all of his lyrics, and it comes through in the way that his writings come about. Whereas, Lil Wayne really just works on an instinct and he has such a knack for that and I really got to see that on set.”

In an interview, Montemayor broke down each intergalactic shot and his reason behind every choice.

“They crash land and so the idea is that they’re trying to get this ship back working again,” Montemayor said. “The way that they get this ship working again is they have to work out their lyrics properly.”

With 2.3 million views in 10 days on YouTube, Montemayor is eager to tell more young cinematographers in the community to get in where they can, hoping to inspire a new wave of storytellers from his hometown.

“The big thing is just getting involved in the community, finding where the filmmaking is happening,” Montemayor said. “There are different filmmaking Facebook groups to get involved with and learning and picking people’s brains.”

As he prepares for his next projects, Montemayor said the biggest takeaway is working with each artist individually and allowing their craft to shine through in the cinematography.

“As long as you can convey that to people who you want to work with, that you’re hardworking and that you’re passionate, they’re going to give you an opportunity and they’re going to teach you and you’re going to learn a lot that way.”

Montemayor’s journey can be followed on his Instagram @jack.the.dp or online at jmontemayor.com.

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Highway 101 Traffic to Shift Southbound between Montecito and Santa Barbara this Weekend

KEYT on July 8, 2025

Alissa Orozco

MONTECITO, Calif. – Construction on Highway 101 continues, and starting July 12th, construction work between the Montecito and Santa Barbara segments will shift southbound and new northbound lanes will opened up.

Funding for continuation of the project was just approved by the California Transportation Commission back in June, which secured the final push for the massive project to add an extra lane in both directions from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara.

On Saturday night, July 12th, southbound traffic from Olive Mill Road to Posilipo Lane will be moved to the median and divided by safety barriers. The southbound off-ramps at Olive Mill Road and San Ysidro Road will be closed down that night as well.

“The southbound on-ramp at Olive Mill Road will be closed for nine months for construction, and drivers can use a detour along North Jameson Lane to access the southbound on-ramp at Sheffield Drive. The southbound off-ramp at San Ysidro Road will close for three months, and drivers can use the southbound off-ramp at Sheffield Drive as a detour.”

This construction update comes just a little over a week after a new northbound lane was opened between Sheffield Drive and Hermosillo Road, along with a new northbound auxiliary lane between San Ysidro and Olive Mill Roads, and upgraded northbound on-ramps at San Ysidro Road and at Hermosillo Road.

Construction in the Montecito and Santa Barbara South segments is anticipated through 2026.

Work will continue in the Highway 101: Carpinteria to Santa Barbara project between Montecito and Santa Barbara segments to construct carpool lanes, improve on- and off-ramps, add new sound walls, update drainage improvements, and widen bridges over Romero, San Ysidro, and Oak Creeks. 

The community can stay updated on the project and sign up for biweekly construction updates on the project’s website, or by calling (805)-845-5112, or emailing info@SBROADS.com.

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Missouri Task Force 1 to head to Texas to assist with water rescues

News-Press NOW on July 8, 2025

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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Missouri Task Force 1 has been activated by FEMA to assist in rescue efforts in Texas, according to a press release from the Boone County Fire Protection District.

At least 95 people have been killed after catastrophic flooding has occurred in Texas’ Guadalupe River, according to reporting from CNN. Task Force 1 will focus on water rescue operations and human remains detection, the release says.

A 52-person team will leave BCFPD’s headquarters in Columbia at 6:30 p.m. Monday and will head to Kerr County, Texas, the release says.

“While the final destination has not yet been confirmed, the team will support search and rescue operations in response to the historic flooding affecting the region,” the release says.

Colorado Task Force 1 will join Missouri’s task force on Tuesday. The deployment is expected to last up to 14 days.

Check back for updates.

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Getting Answers: In-depth with Rep. Ken Calvert

KESQ on July 7, 2025

John White

Six months into the Trump administration, News Channel 3 anchor John White sits down for a wide-ranging interview with local Republican Congressman Ken Calvert, asking the hard questions on important local issues.

“Does ICE need to be more open about what they’re doing?”

What the Congressman says on the local impacts of immigration enforcement, foreign policy, tariffs, and how they’ll affect the Coachella Valley.

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Gas prices lower this 4th of July weekend

KIFI on July 7, 2025

Noah Farley

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — Over 70 million people in the U.S. traveled 50 miles or more for the 4th of July, even more than last year.

Some people might think gas prices would’ve gone up over the holiday weekend, but they were actually lower than last year—by 17 cents.

AAA Idaho says this might have happened because there was an offset between the people who traveled and those who stayed where they were for the holiday.

“And so those people were at home, barbecuing, didn’t need to drive as far,” said AAA Idaho Public Affairs Director, Matthew Conde. “So there might have been a little bit of an offset there where some people needed a little more fuel [and] some people needed a little less.”

Conde says we will probably see gas prices go up and down a little over the next few weeks, since a lot of people still have activities and vacations to take during the summer. He also says there are a few things happening to affect gas prices for the better.

“We’re in a position where the refineries are doing well,” Conde said. “Crude oil is relatively inexpensive. Some of those Middle East tensions are calming just a little bit. That translates to things being a little better at the pump too.”

Conde reminds drivers we are still in the hundred deadliest days. Some people feel like they can drive faster or less carefully during the summer, but risky driving behavior and increased speeds area recipe for disaster. So stay aware when traveling.

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Five applicants for Deschutes County interim sheriff discuss agency’s future at public forum

KTVZ on July 7, 2025

Tracee Tuesday

(Update: adding fourth applicant for position)

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The union representing Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies has released a list of five recommended applicants for the interim sheriff role to succeed retiring Sheriff Kent van der Kamp and they were invited to speak at a public debate Monday night.

The five listed by the Deschutes County Sheriff Employees’ Association are: Deschutes County Undersheriff Aaron Wells; DCSO Detective and Special Services Commander Ty Rupert; DCSO Detective Lt. James McLaughlin; former DCSO Captain Deron McMaster; and COCC Director of Campus Safety and Emergency Management, Cory Darling.

As of Monday afternoon, a county representative said three people had filed statements of interest with the county: McLaughlin, Rupert and Wells.

A fourth applicant, who was not on the union’s list, is Gabe Burchfiel, a digital forensic detective with the sheriff’s office.

The list of applicants and the letters of interest submitted by each can be viewed at the county’s website for the interim sheriff selection process.

The deadline for filing statements of interest and other information is 5 p.m. on Friday, July 11, the county said recently in announcing the application process.

The public was invited to the informal debate at the Bend Elks Lodge. It was also livestreamed on YouTube by Connect Central Oregon, and can be viewed here.

While the union will make its own recommendation, county commissioners will in the end select who will serve as interim sheriff until next year’s election.

Van der Kamp, under sharp criticism for false statements and other issues, announced recently he will retire at the end of July.

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Living Desert’s striped hyena, Kip, dies

KESQ on July 7, 2025

Jesus Reyes

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Living Desert announced the death of the zoo’s striped hyena Kipenzi, affectionately known as Kip by guests and those who cared for him.

Kip arrived at the Living Desert from the San Diego Zoo in 2014. He quickly became a staff and guest favorite.

Zoo officials said that last week, Kip exhibited some sudden difficulty in breathing and was immediately rushed to the Vet Hospital for testing. The team was unable to find an immediate underlying cause for his distress and despite numerous attempts at medical intervention to help him recover, Kip continued to decline.

“The sad decision was made to compassionately release him,” officials said.

Kip was 19 years old. The maximum life expectancy of a striped hyena in human care is 24 years old.

“Kip taught everyone who worked with him about perseverance and patience, it was his innate nature to be skeptical of anything new, and it was one of the many things his care team loved him for. He became a guest favorite for his majestic appearance and demeanor and to say he will be greatly missed by all who knew him would be an understatement,” Zoo officials wrote.

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