Local agencies host free child passenger seat safety event for residents

KESQ on July 26, 2025

Tori King

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ)– The California Highway Patrol Indio Office, along with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, will host a Child Passenger Seat Safety event on Saturday, July 26. 

The event will take place at La Quinta Fire Station 32, located at 78111 Avenue 52, La Quinta, CA 92253, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

At the event, residents will have the opportunity to have their car seats inspected and adjusted for no cost to ensure all safety measures are met. 

These services are free to all with a child present. To schedule an appointment, contact CSO Avalos or CSO Foster at (760) 863-8990.

Walk-ins are accepted.

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More volunteers needed for Soles for Christ

News-Press NOW on July 26, 2025

Charles Christian

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An anticipated annual event that provides kids with new shoes is in need of more volunteers.

Soles for Christ, sponsored by the AFL-CIO, will hold its annual shoe distribution from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on both Monday, Aug. 11, and Tuesday, Aug. 12.

The annual Soles for Christ event provides shoes for an average of 1,100 students each year to help start the school year, according to executive director Nichi Seckinger.

“Right now we have about 70 volunteers signed up,” Seckinger said, “And we usually have between 110 and 130.”

Seckinger said she realizes it is summer and many people are traveling, but said the good news is, the AFL-CIO has added tools to make it easier for volunteers, givers and clients.

“We’re going to a digital format for entering everyone this year,” Seckinger said. “So, we are hoping that will speed up the process, since there won’t be as much paperwork to process.”

Givers can also go online and have shoes shipped directly to the AFL-CIO through Amazon. That link can be found on the AFL-CIO website.

Seckinger said that although she does encourage people to shop locally where possible, those who need the convenience of online ordering and delivery can easily utilize the Amazon shipping process.

There are already hundreds of boxes of shoes in all size ranges at the AFL-CIO building on 6th Street in St. Joseph; however, staff at AFL-CIO said the group is always needing as many donations as possible for this event, since shoes are provided to a wide range of age groups.

Volunteers are needed to coordinate children and parents when they arrive, to help get shoe sizes and to help students try on the shoes. The volunteers can help the large two-day event go smoothly and help ensure each child gets the shoes that are right for them.

Seckinger said the blessing of this event comes from seeing the excitement of the children when they find the right shoes for them.

“It’s so fun when the little ones run around in their new shoes,” Seckinger said. “Most of the time, they ask their parents if they can wear their shoes home, instead of waiting for the first day of school.”

The event will be held at the Scottish Rite building, located at 515 N. 6th St.

Parents must bring all children who need shoes to the distribution. Only one adult is allowed at the fitting station; other adults can wait in the exit area.

Children going to preschool through 12th grade are invited.

More information, including ways to donate and volunteer, can be found at helpmenow.org/souls-for-christ, or by calling (816) 364-1131.

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FEMA, community volunteers clean up Vado this morning

KVIA on July 26, 2025

Olivia Vara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) —  Clean-up efforts are actively underway in Vado this morning following significant flash flooding earlier this week. 

Dona Ana County is organizing a community cleanup event, while officials are urging residents to place trash and debris near the curb by 9 AM for easy removal. 

Multiple construction crews, including Sandoval Construction and Nine Degrees Construction, are assisting by pumping out water and digging out mud from yards.

Flooding levels are reported to have reached up to four feet in certain areas. 

Additionally, volunteers will utilize Vado Elementary School as a staging area for flood relief activities, working throughout the day to aid residents in their recovery efforts. 

Hazardous materials will not be picked up for safety reasons.

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University of Missouri to install new safety features in campus parking lot

KMIZ on July 26, 2025

Keriana Gamboa

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The University of Missouri said new safety upgrades coming to a campus parking lot should be completed around the start of the fall 2025 semester.

The University of Missouri Police Department will be installing new lighting and safety cameras, according to a social media post. They will be added to the WG 14 parking lot near the University Village parking lot and the MKT Trail.

New lighting and safety cameras are being installed at the University Village parking lot near the MKT Trail, highlighting our continued commitment to protecting #Mizzou students and our community. pic.twitter.com/0CPvYnXCt8

— University of Missouri Police Department (MUPD) (@MizzouPD) July 11, 2025

It will cost $98,000, funded by Parking and Transportation, Facility Operations, and the University of Missouri Police Department.

MUPD said the upgraded safety features highlight its continued commitment to student and community safety. The University said it takes the safety of its students, staff, and faculty seriously.

“As such, the University makes ongoing investments in safety and security measures, which include improvements to lighting and other security measures,” the University of Missouri said in a statement.

Academic leadership and campus law enforcement are scheduled to meet on Tuesday where they will discuss the upcoming school year.

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Kids with asthma enjoyed a day camp full of activities and a graduation

KION on July 26, 2025

Mickey Adams

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Forty kids with asthma were given the opportunity to learn about their disease by getting more active at the 39th annual Mark Velcoff M.D. Asthma Camp.

They chanted, “I’ll not let my asthma stop me,” ahead of enjoying outdoor activities like hiking, swimming, soccer and more.

In addition to this, the camp offers kids with mild to severe asthma a chance to learn about the medication they take, what triggers their asthma, and how the disease affects their bodies.

Salinas Mayor Dennis Donohue visited the graduation Friday, saying that he relates to the kids.

“When I was your age, I had asthma and I didn’t have any of this,” he said to the kids. “The fact that your families have made this commitment and that you’re here, is really a neat thing. I’m guessing you’re appreciative of it.”

The camp was organized by Salinas Valley Health and is fully funded through donations to the local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital Program.

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Fire breaks out at home in Coachella

KESQ on July 26, 2025

Cynthia White

UPDATE 7/25/2025 9:40 P.M. – CAL FIRE reports that the fire destroyed an unoccupied single family home. One person was treated at the scene for a minor injury.

Crews expect to stay at the scene for another hour for overhaul/cleanup.

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire reports that they received a fire call to a home on the 52400 Block of Morgan Avenue in Coachella just before 8:30 p.m. on Friday.

When firefighters arrived, they found the home fully involved with fire.

Additional engines were requested to assist crews.

Stay with News Channel 3 for updates.

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Riverwalk Art Festival begins Saturday in Idaho Falls

KIFI on July 26, 2025

Ariel Jensen

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – People are celebrating creativity and artistic excellence this weekend.

Preparations are underway right now at the Eagle Rock Art Guild’s annual Riverwalk Art Festival.

There will be a variety of items on display, including paintings, sculptures, mixed media, and photography.

This art show only comes once a year, and vendors say it’s important to support local artists. 

“Today with supply chains and tariffs and all that stuff being what they are, it’s even more important to support local artists because I have what you can give for a gift tomorrow as opposed to having to order it, you know, and wait a couple of weeks,” said Lisa Horton, art vendor.

The art show kicks off on Saturday between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. and will continue on Sunday between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. 

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Pocatello skaters celebrate grand opening of Optimist Skatepark on Friday

KIFI on July 26, 2025

Sam Ross

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– Skaters, city leaders, and supporters gathered to celebrate the grand opening ribbon-cutting of the new Optimist Skatepark on Friday.

The skatepark features stairs, rails, ledges, and a six-foot-deep bowl, as well as a concrete ledge feature in the shape of the State of Idaho. The park was designed by Pillar Design Studios and built by Artisan Skateparks in partnership with the Pocatello Parks and Recreation Department and local skaters who pitched in on construction.

“Skateboarding connects generations, neighborhoods, stories; it gives us a common memory, a shared past that we could build our future on,” said Darin Black, owner of Deckadence Board Shoppe in Pocatello and member of the city’s Parks and Rec Advisory Board. “This skate park is your skate park. This skate park is my skate park. This skate park is our skate park. Let’s honor it.”

Also unveiled at the ribbon-cutting ceremony was a memorial plaque honoring legendary local skater Chevy Nichols, who passed away in 2024 at the age of 17.

At the event, attended by hundreds of people, skaters shared the importance of having a new, designated place to practice their sport in the Portneuf Valley.

“It’s a good euphoric feeling,” said Dillon Jackson, a Pocatello skater who helped lay concrete during the final stages of park construction. “The whole community, and the sea of people we just seen, they all cheering because we got a park, and of course for Chevy, that was really cool, really brought a tear to my eye.”

Optimist Skatepark is located at 972 N 7th Ave in Pocatello.

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Time’s ticking, tell ITD what Idaho roads need!

KIFI on July 26, 2025

Ariel Jensen

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho Transportation Department wants your feedback on what to work on next, but the clock to submit your responses is ticking.

The department has a 30-day open comment period where anyone can comment on the long-term plan for some projects across the state, but it ends Thursday, August 1st, 2025

ITD says they are seeing a lot of great feedback on their Facebook page, but if you want to see actual change, you need to submit your suggestions through the correct channels. 

“People care greatly about the roads that affect them the most. Of course, we all care about the ones we have to travel, right? So we get a lot of comments on interstates, get a lot of comments on places with the most congestion or the highest safety concerns, and many of which people will find that those projects are already in our long-term plan. But there are some, of course, that we’re happy to hear when it’s like we didn’t realize we might need to think about that, and people give us good feedback to be able to do that, said Sky Buffat, Public Information Officer, of the Idaho Transportation Department.

If you would like to make a submission, visit this link here or scan the QR code below.

2026-2032 ITIP flyerDownload

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Coachella Valley Unified School District seeks applicants for vacancy in Trustee Area 2

KESQ on July 26, 2025

Cynthia White

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) Board of Education has approved starting the process to appoint a provisional trustee to fill the vacancy in Trustee Area 2.

The vacancy has been in effect since Sylvia Paz, who previously held the position of Trustee Area 2, resigned on June 17.

At its special Board meeting on Tuesday, the CVUSD Board of Education set the application period to start on Friday, and will close acceptance of applications at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 7, 2025.

Following California state Code and Board Policy, the Board will appoint a qualified person who will serve until the next election for District Board members.

The Board lists the eligibility requirements for applicants as:

Be at least 18 years of age

Be a citizen of the State of California

Reside within the Thermal, California boundaries/within the same Trustee area as the vacated seat (Trustee Area 2)

Be a registered voter

Interviews with qualified applicants will take place in a public meeting, and the CVUSD Board will select the provisional appointee by a majority vote.

Anyone who meets eligibility requirements and is interested may complete a CVUSD Board of Trustees Provisional Appointment Application Form found at cvusd.us, or pick up the form Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at CVUSD Superintendent’s office at 87-225 Church Street in Thermal.

Applications can be submitted either in person or via email to edgard.angulo@cvusd.us. For questions about the process or eligibility, contact Executive Assistant to the Superintendent Edgard Angulo at (760) 848-1166.

Provisional Board Appointment Timeline:

July 25 – Application window open

August 7 – Application deadline (by 5:00 p.m.)

July 25 through August 7 – Candidate eligibility with the Registrar of Voters (ongoing)

August 11 – Provide the Board with list of qualified candidates

August 12 – (Special Board Meeting) – Candidates are interviewed

August 14 – (Regular Board Meeting) – Select provisional appointment

Immediately following appointment – New trustee takes Oath of Office and assumes duties

The CVUSD Superintendent and Board of Trustees are encouraging all eligible and passionatecommunity members to consider the opportunity to serve the District.

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