Missing La Quinta woman located; Silver Alert canceled

KESQ on July 24, 2025

Cynthia White

UPDATE 7/24/2025 – The California Highway Patrol reports that Jeri Chamberlin, the subject of the Silver Alert issued on Wednesday, has been located.

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The California Highway Patrol on behalf of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Silver Alert for 67-year-old Jeri Chamberlin.

She was last seen on Wednesday, July 23, around 1:00 p.m. near Muirfield Village and Golf View Drive in La Quinta.

She is 5-foot 5-inches tall, 110 pounds with gray hair and blue eyes.

Chamberlin is wearing a blue sundress, and believed to be on foot.

If you see her, you are asked by the CHP to call 911.

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“National Tequila Weekend”: El Paso’s Plaza Hotel boasts USA’s largest Agave Spirits Collection

KVIA on July 24, 2025

Paul Cicala

EL PASO (KVIA) — Thursday, April 24th was National Tequila Day, and, the celebration continues through the weekend. In another edition of “People, Places & Paul“, KVIA Anchor Paul Cicala goes “Xtra Depth” from the Agave Room & Ambar Bar at the Plaza Hotel in downtown El Paso, where the largest and rarest agave spirit collection in the United States is located.

The prestigious bar and Agave Room houses over 800 of the rarest and most expensive unique agave spirits. Some of the Agave-based adult beverages include: tequilas, mezcals, sotols, bacanoras and raicillas.

Adrian Gonzalez, the General Manger of the Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park, gave ABC-7’s Paul Cicala a personal tour and taste session at the Agave Room for the purpose of this story.

“That’s why we created this space,” said Gonzalez as he showed off some of the most coveted Agave spirits, “so they can see it and touch it, and you know, the bottles are beautiful, but, when you see them up in the tequila towers above the bar, it’s like ‘is that for real’, but, here you can touch them.” 

As ABC-7’s Paul Cicala learned first-hand, not only could -touch them-, you could taste them.

The Plaza Hotel’s bar & restaurant “Ambar” is also known to be frequented by celebrities, when they’re visiting the borderland. For example, while shooting a movie a few months ago in downtown El Paso, it’s said that actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Benicio Del Toro made trips to the Ambar while staying in the Sun City.

ABC-7 also caught up with budding Latin Country singer MŌRIAH, who was at the Plaza Hotel shooting a video for her upcoming single.

“This bar, this hotel, it’s one of my favorite in the country.  It’s the reason why I’m filming the first part of my video here as a Latin Country artist,” said MŌRIAH, as she sat at the Ambar bar with an Agave spirit in-hand.

“We could not be more pleased with the level of entertainment and culinary experience we offer through our Agave Room,” says Adrian Gonzalez, General Manager of The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park. “This space gives justice to our amazing collection, by allowing guests to be surrounded by and sample our vast selection of agave spirits, featuring some of the rarest and most expensive bottles in the country. Additionally, it allows many of our discrete celebrity and VIP guests to utilize our private guest elevators to access the room without onlookers.”

The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park offers a series of tastings including:

– Monthly Agave Flight available at Ámbar, price varies. Available every day at Ámbar Restaurant and Bar from 10am-12am, just ask your server/bartender. Reservations to Ámbar via Resy.

– Weekly Agave Tastings every Thursday at 5pm. Reservations made via Ámbar Restaurante’s Resy. $50++ per person.

– Quarterly Agave Dinners are announced via Eventbrite, Resy, and Ámbar’s Website and Newsletter. Price varies but usually dinners are $175++ pp unless stated otherwise. Reservations for Dinners are made via Evenbrite or The Plaza Hotel’s Resy.

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People, Places & Paul is a semi-regular segment that airs on KVIA ABC-7 as Paul Cicala takes you to hotspots around the borderland, and also introduces you to many of the “movers and shakers” in our region.

In a press release, the Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park stated: “Inspired by the tequila rooms found in the finest tequila houses in Jalisco, Mexico, by day, The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park’s Agave Room transforms into an exclusive setting for intimate meetings, complete with agave spirits tasting breaks. The space offers Mexican-inspired breakfast, lunch and dinner menus with delectable dishes such as wood-grilled margarita french toast, featuring brioche bread topped with citrus-tequila marinated berries, fresh mint and citrus zest, drizzled with agave syrup. The hotel team’s vision extends to agave tasting dinners and public tastings of rare and unique agave spirits.”

“The Agave Room is used for bespoke culinary experiences, including weekly agave spirits tastings, agave tasting dinners, executive meetings, bridal party celebrations, and milestone birthdays.”

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Show Us Your Garden: This week we have Gnomes and Cowboys along with bumble bees

KTVZ on July 24, 2025

John Carroll

Our three gardens on display this week are lovely. First we have a cute little urban farm that boasts berries and bees.

Next we have an Outback Sedum Garden, meaning plants that these plants can take on the heat and dry weather here in the high desert. The Outback Garden here has a cowboy fountain that doubles as a bird bath.

We also have a Food Forest Garden, this pathway through paradise includes a luscious shade tree and a garden gnome that stands guard on the bench.

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Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage returns for the 2025 season

KESQ on July 24, 2025

Cynthia White

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Whether you’re a foodie eager to explore new flavors or simply looking for great deals while supporting the community, the Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage has something for everyone.

It’s a great way to experience the best of Rancho Mirage, all while making a meaningful impact.

This annual community-wide tradition is designed to celebrate the city’s vibrant local culinary scene while supporting its restaurants, over 35 Coachella Valley charities, and the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce.

The event runs from July 24th through August 17th, 2025, at participating restaurants throughout Rancho Mirage.

Some locals enjoyed a preview of the culinary offerings from participating restaurants and mingled with Chamber of Commerce members and non-profit partners in a VIP Kick-Off Mixer Wednesday night at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas before the launch of the event.

Starting Thursday, you can enjoy the the same offerings, exclusive deals, and special offers at those participating restaurants by buying a Taste of Summer wristband for just $10. A portion of every wristband sold benefits local charities and the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce.

To learn more about the event, purchase a wristband, and to view participating restaurants and specials offered, visit www.TasteofSummerRanchoMirage.com.

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Santa Barbara Zoo to Open New Tropical Wonders Exhibit Featuring 12-foot Burmese Python

KEYT on July 24, 2025

Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – It’s heating up at the Santa Barbara Zoo.

But not because of the weather.

A brand-new exhibit called Tropical Wonders is about to open, bringing guests face-to-face with some of the world’s most exotic species, including one very slithery superstar.

The new Tropical Wonders exhibit transports visitors into a lush rainforest environment.

It’s home to vibrant birds, colorful frogs, and one seriously impressive resident: a 12-foot Burmese python.

Zoo staff say the exhibit is designed to educate the public on biodiversity and the importance of rainforest conservation.

But it’s the python that’s stealing the spotlight, and he’s projected to fascinate guests with its size, strength, and slow, mesmerizing movements.

Tropical Wonders will be open to the public on Friday, and zoo officials say it’s just the beginning of even more immersive wildlife experiences to come.

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13-year-old boy drowns in Morgan County pond

KMIZ on July 24, 2025

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A 13-year-old boy from Barnett, Missouri, drowned on Wednesday afternoon, according to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The report says the boy entered a pond at a private residence in the 21000 block of Quarry Lane in Barnett and did not resurface. First responders were called at 4:01 p.m., the report says.

The child was recovered by the Moreau Fire Protection District and was pronounced dead at University Hospital in Columbia, the report says.

The victim’s body was brought to Kidwell Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, according to the report.

MSHP reports do not name victims in drownings.

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Fresh chapter: Favorite Bend restaurant formerly known as Esta Bien is reborn under new owners as Simon

KTVZ on July 24, 2025

Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A familiar favorite in Bend’s culinary scene is turning the page to an exciting new chapter.

“Formerly known as Esta Bien, the restaurant (on NW Hill Avenue) is proud to announce its rebrand to Simon — a new name that reflects a renewed vision while honoring the flavors and traditions that made it a local staple,” according to a news release KTVZ News received Wednesday:

Under the new direction of Roberto Cardenas, Simon brings the same warm hospitality and cherished dishes Bend has come to love, with a few inspired additions. The heart of the menu remains rooted in authentic, generational Mexican recipes that celebrate the rich regional diversity of the cuisine. From slow-roasted birria hailing from Jalisco to enchiladas michoacanas and open-faced vegetarian chile rellenos, every dish at Simon tells a story.

Signature techniques — like hand-grinding spices for mole, preparing salsas from scratch with vibrant ingredients, and slow-cooking meats like barbacoa and carnitas — showcase the team’s commitment to authenticity and depth of flavor. Tamales wrapped in corn husks and Salvadoran-style pupusas with fresh slaw and housemade salsa remain customer favorites.

The bar program also gets a fresh spotlight, featuring 100% blue agave tequilas, smoky mezcals, fresh-fruit margaritas, and traditional aguas frescas and horchata — all crafted to complement the bold flavors of the kitchen.

Joining Roberto at the helm is Chef Rocio Villalobos, co-owner and former restaurateur at Rio and Madras Brewing. Known for her soulful, home-style cooking, Rocio brings deep culinary passion to every plate and helps ensure Simon feels like both a vibrant new venture and a comforting return.

Chef Roberto, whose background includes leadership roles at La Rosa, Rio, and Fat Tony’s, shares his excitement: “Simon is about preserving tradition while embracing new energy. We’re keeping the soul of Esta Bien alive — just with a fresh name, new ownership, and a few creative twists.”

Simon is now open and ready to welcome guests with the same great food, heartfelt service, and a new name you’ll come to know and love. We’ll be celebrating with a grand opening party this Thursday.

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Emergency communications back online following repairs to severed line at construction site

KEYT on July 24, 2025

Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA AND SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTIES, Calif. – Emergency communications systems, including 911 and air traffic control towers, across Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties are back online after a fiber line was cut during construction work on Tuesday.

According to the City of Santa Barbara, between 9:30 a.m. and 10 a.m., a fiber optic line was cut which caused disruption that impacted emergency communications, a rocket launch, and air traffic control across two counties.

While the exact circumstances of the outage are under investigation, the City of Santa Barbara shared that the Frontier fiber line was severed by contracted workers at the De La Vina bridge replacement project.

“The incident is still under investigation so I can’t provide a lot of specific details,” said City Administrator Kelly McAdoo in response to Your News Channel’s inquiries about Tuesday’s communications outage. “I have already been in conversation with [Santa Barbara County Executive Officer] Mona Miyasato at the County about bringing cities throughout the County together to develop more redundancy in our fiber connections to these critical systems.”

Your News Channel has reached out to Lash Construction which confirmed they are the company conducting the De La Vina bridge replacement and its response provided Friday, July 25 is below:

“As a member of this community, Lash Construction understands the importance of transparency and accountability. The fiber optic communication line that was damaged on Tuesday July 22nd, 2025 at approximately 10am PST, WAS NOT marked and or identified by the Dig Alert system responsible for identifying existing utilities in Southern California. Multiple parties, including our company, are actively conducting a thorough investigation into this matter. Until the investigation is complete, we believe it would be irresponsible to speculate or draw conclusions. Our initial “no comment” response was made out of respect for the ongoing process and to avoid sharing incomplete or potentially misleading information. We remain fully committed to cooperation and will provide further updates when appropriate.”

Orange traffic cones are set up by a hole in the ground near Vernon and De La Vina that appears to be where the line was cut.

Sheriff’s Offices in both counties confirmed Wednesday morning that 911 lines are back in operation after service was restored Tuesday evening.

Anyone still having problems reaching 911 in Santa Barbara County can still text the number during an emergency or use one of the alternate numbers listed here shared the County of Santa Barbara.

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office detailed that landline and cellular service for Frontier, Verizon, and AT&T customers was interrupted and if anyone is still experiencing issues reaching emergency dispatchers, they can call the Sheriff’s non-emergency line at 805-781-4550, option 3.

“A third-party doing construction work cut fiber lines, disrupting service in the area,” explained a Frontier spokesperson when contacted by Your News Channel.

The Santa Barbara Airport was busier than usual today with people coming and going a day later than planned due to disruptions impacts on Air Traffic Control communications.

Dennis Rose was flying home a visit with his mother when his flight was redirected.

“I was 40 minutes into the flight and I woke up to the pilot asking, kind of mentioning, I think that you all felt the big u-turn back to Salt Lake City, ” said Rose.

He said he hopes technology can be improved to prevent something similar from happening again.

Santa Barbara County’s Office of Emergency Management Director Kelly Hubbard said is showed how agencies can work together.

“It is a good reminder that Ready SBC alerts can be used for concepts other than just fire and floods,” said Hubbard, “We were able to use our registrations and those people who registered with Ready SBC alerts to notify them and let them know critical information.”

For more information visit https://www.readysbc.org/

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Family and friends mourn the loss of the two victims found so far in a fatal tubing accident at Dillon Falls

KTVZ on July 24, 2025

Harley Coldiron

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Friends and family are remembering Lindsay Bashan and Amanda Loyd, whose bodies have been recovered from the Deschutes River, after part of their group of six went over Dillon Falls during a tubing float.

The body of a third victim is being searched for by dozens of staff and volunteers at the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office.

Lindsay was from Parkland, Florida, where her parents told the Sun-Sentinel, she was known as a bright, friendly, and thoughtful person. She was planning to start a new job in New York City next week. 

Lindsey met Amanda in 2023 and traveled to a different country every month with a larger group of young professionals. A photo on Amanda’s Instagram shows them enjoying a trip to Cambodia.

Lindsay’s parents say they are glad she was able to enjoy the first day of her vacation here in Bend.

As for Amanda Loyd, her Instagram page reflects the type of person her family and friends say she was – adventurous and loving. The page is filled with images of her travels across the globe with their group.

According to her profile, the 40-year-old lived in more than 12 countries, and even won a reality television show called Love Connection.  

Amanda Loyd just before she won Season 2 of Love Connection.

Photo of Amanda provided by family.

Her obituary from Baird Funeral Home says she’s from Rockwall, Texas, and was called “Manda Panda” by her friends.

Though raised in Texas, her true home was wherever adventure called.

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Murder Trial Underway for 2022 Stearns Wharf Shooting

KEYT on July 24, 2025

John Palminteri

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A murder case from 2022 is now moving forward in a Santa Barbara County Superior Court trial.

The victim was a Camarillo man taking a walk with his wife. He was not involved in what was said to be a gang conflict.

Robert Gutierrez of Camarillo, was hit by a shot fired on December 9th, 2022 during his anniversary walk.

He was rushed to Cottage Hospital. Gutierrez died on December 20th.

The suspect in court this week left the scene with three others.

The weapon used in the shooting was recovered and was said to be a 9 millimeter unregistered handgun.

Multiple arrests were made, including one in a high profile swat team incident on the Santa Barbara Westside, in January of 2023.

Your News Channel was on the scene and police used a SWAT team and Bearcat vehicle to make the arrest.

The case involves the prime suspect, Jiram Tenoria- Ramon.

The prosecutor says the shooting was in a gang related incident.

In his defense, the public defender says Tenoria-Ramon was just on a night out with others and not intending to get into a dangerous conflict where a gun would be used.

He faces charges including murder, personal and intentional discharge of a handgun causing great bodily injury or death, and committing the offense while on felony probation.

The other three involved had lesser charges and pleaded guilty.

There were also three juveniles from Ventura County who were involved in this case.

Among those to testify included the wife of the victim and officers that responded to the scene.

The court is not in session on this case on Thursday and Friday.

The case will resume Monday morning.

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