Christer Schmidt
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – A small vegetation fire called the Flower Fire was stopped off Wildflower Road near the Suey Creek area east of Nipomo.
CAL FIRE SLO did not find any smoke in the area using an air attack unit.
Ground crews were able to prevent the fire from spreading, and the fire has been contained.
Christer Schmidt
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – The Santa Maria Police Department (SMPD) conducted a DUI checkpoint Saturday night from 6:00 pm to 2:00 am and arrested six drivers on suspicion of driving under the influence.
The checkpoint was held on northbound Broadway, just north of Main Street.
The SMPD says they arrested six drivers who they believed were under the influence of alcohol. They stated that they cited thirteen drivers for driving without a license and two drivers for driving on suspended licenses.
They report that 765 vehicles passed through the checkpoint and 130 drivers were screened.
A first-time DUI conviction can result in an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties and a suspended license.
Kyle Schmidt
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After a day off Saturday, the Kansas City Chiefs were back at training camp — and the fans showed up.
The entire team was available for autographs, and fans lined up before and after practice for a chance to get their favorite player’s signature. Keyton Reck has been a Chiefs fan his whole life and hoped to get an autograph from one of the players.
“I know there’s a lot of people here, so I might have a small chance,” Reck said. “But whatever I get I am going to be grateful for, no matter what.”
Season ticket holder, Phil Smith, has been lucky enough to collect many autographs over the years. Sunday wasn’t about the signatures for him — he was more interested in watching the offensive line.
“I’m here mostly to watch Josh Simmons and some of the players,” Smith said. “I’m here to see what kind of offensive line protection that we’re going to have for Patrick Mahomes.”
Each year, the Chiefs attract fans from all over the country to training camp. For Shaunta Griddine, said team impacts the community in ways that go beyond football.
“It is a family dynamic that’s what we do every year,” Griddine said. “That’s the reason why we get better: because it is a family dynamic.”
Christer Schmidt
VENTURA, Calif. – A man was arrested Friday afternoon for assault with a deadly weapon.
At around 1:30 pm, the City of Ventura Police Department received a report of a 29-year-old man with a gun outside a residence on McFarlane Drive, east of Ventura Avenue. The caller said that the suspect had confronted another person with the firearm.
Patrol officers said they responded and identified the suspect, who is a resident of the area.
They say their investigation revealed that a neighbor had a relative visiting who parked near the suspect’s home. The suspect reportedly exited his residence to confront the visitor about loud music from the vehicle.
During the encounter, they say the suspect pulled out a handgun and pointed it at the visitor. Police say he aggressively poked the victim in the chest with the weapon.
The suspect was found with a loaded firearm. He was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and booked into Ventura County Jail.
No injuries were reported during the incident.
Matthew Sanders
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
Mizzou football is opening fall camp ahead of the 2025 season.
Watch coach Eli Drinkwitz take questions from reporters.
Tori King
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The PetSmart in Palm Desert hosted a National Adoption Week event, teaming up with local shelters and organizations to help dozens of local animal get adopted.
Some of the adoptable animal came from organizations like the Tender Loving Critters, Coachella Valley Animal Campus, and Animal Samaritans.
National Adoption Week is taking place between July 1st and July 27th. According to PetSmart, every 38 seconds a pet is adopted at a PetSmart store. The adoption week is hosted by PetSmart Charities, in partnership with Hill’s Pet Nutrition. You can donate pet food, toys, and treats at the PetSmart location in Palm Desert at 34900 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92211, or you can make a donation online.
If you missed out on the adoption event don’t worry, PetSmart also has some animals available for adoption year-round inside store locations.
For more information on PetSmart National Adoption Week, click here.
Praji Ghosh
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Excitement is building in St. Joseph as the Kansas City Chiefs make their annual return to celebrate the start of training camp with the much-anticipated Red Rally.
The fan-focused event takes place from noon to 4 p.m. at Civic Park in downtown St. Joseph, marking the official launch of the 2025 Chiefs Training Camp season.
Local vendors will be stationed throughout the park, offering food along with official Chief’s merchandise for purchase.
The event will kick off with some live DJ music, and fans are encouraged to wear their favorite red t-shirt.
The event featured a special performance by Kansas City rapper Tech N9ne, delivering a show fit for fans of all ages.
Tailgating crews like Randy Weidner’s brought the full Arrowhead atmosphere to downtown.
“We get invited everywhere with our tailgates — from Arrowhead to Civic Park — and I’m proud they let us be a part of this,” Widener said.
The rally included inflatables for kids, free water stations, and space for families to hang out, make memories, and enjoy the Chiefs spirit together.
“Honestly, it’s the people. We love meeting other fans — that’s what makes it special,” Widener said.
Veteran fan JR Zbierski, who’s been attending training camps since 1994, said nothing compares to the rally atmosphere.
“I’ve been to a lot of these events, but nothing like what we do here,” Zbierski said.
Fans came from across town to show support and gear up for another exciting season. Chiefs ambassadors and Missouri Western’s Griffon Spirit Team were also on site, offering team merchandise and high-energy performances.
For longtime fan Stacy Downie, the team is part of her family’s tradition.
“I grew up in a Chiefs and Royals household. I’m absolutely a super fan,” Downie said.
With hope high and spirits even higher, fans are ready to cheer the Chiefs on all the way to the playoffs.
Olivia Vara
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 1200 students visited El Paso Community College on Saturday, July 26, to receive free backpacks loaded with school supplies.
This initiative was part of EPCC’s 10th Annual School Store Backpack Giveaway. 32 different EPCC departments came together with several community partners to host this event.
Students from Kindergarten through 6th grade from across El Paso received folders, notebooks, pencils, pen, rulers, scissors and much more, all to help them get ready for their first day back to school.
Event organizers announced that they had doubled the number of children they assisted last year compared to this year, attributing this success to the support of the community.
At Saturday’s event, kids were able to enjoy food, play games, and visit with characters like EPCC’s Mascot, Tejano Jack.
Paul Vozzella
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The RBI Arizona Diamondbacks, with five Yuma County athletes, continued its terrific performance in Seattle on Saturday.
The team made up of some of Arizona’s best high school baseball players pulled out a 12-2 win in the morning to advance to the west regional semifinal game.
Kofa High School shortstop Julio Reina led the way going 3-for-3 with a single, double and triple.
In the semifinal game, the D-Backs did not show any signs of regression. Behind a complete game shutout and massive offensive production, led by San Luis’ own Carlos Gonzalez – who registered an RBI-single and a walk – the Diamondbacks smoked the RBI Colorado Rockies 12-0.
RBI Diamondbacks coach and Gila Ridge High School head coach James Kuzniak took a look at the bigger picture of the tournament.
“It’s a really cool, eye opening experience for them of seeing what baseball is like on the next level, while getting to compete and make friends,” he said.
And the experience isn’t over yet. The team will play the RBI Seattle Mariners, who they beat earlier in the tournament, in the championship game tomorrow at 11 a.m.
You can tune in on the live stream on gamechanger.com.
Karla Sosa
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)- A military family that was moving from Oregon had their car stolen while they were staying at a hotel in Colorado Springs over the Fourth of July celebration.
The family is asking for help from the community in hopes that someone will find their stolen car, which is filled with family memories.
Kaylee Schaible said her family moved to Colorado Springs because her husband got stationed in Fort Carson.
The family of 6 stayed at the Fairfield Hotel off Geyser Drive when their car was stolen.
“I had ashes of loved ones in it. He had ashes of past dogs. It’s kind of stuff that can’t be replaced at this time,” said Schaible.
This is affecting their children.
“My son, my seven-year-old son, has a genetic condition called CDLF, which is Cornelia de Lange Syndrome. He had all of his paperwork, his toiletry needs, his sensory stuff, and since his stuff has been gone, his behaviors have been erratic and sporadic,” said Schaible.
KRDO13 did reach out to the Colorado Springs Police Department to see if they have an update on this incident, but we haven’t heard back from them.
