New Sprouts market coming to Crossroads shopping center in Santa Maria

KEYT on July 18, 2025

Dave Alley

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – A new Sprouts Farmers Market is coming to The Crossroads at Santa Maria shopping center.

Westar Associates, a Newport Beach-based real estate company, announced this week the market will occupy the space directly next to Walmart that was previously home to R&R Furniture and Mattress, and for many years earlier, to Staples.

“We are thrilled to welcome Sprouts to Crossroads Santa Maria,” Kam Walton, Westar Associates Executive Vice President of Acquisitions and Leasing said in a statement. “Sprouts’ commitment to health, wellness, and community makes them an ideal fit for the center and a valuable addition for residents in the surrounding area.”

The company described the business as a unique grocery experience that features an open layout with fresh produce at the heart of the store and is known for lifestyle-friendly offerings that include organic, plant-based, and gluten-free options.

Sprouts operates more than 450 stores in 24 states nationwide, including two close to Santa Maria in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara.

The company employs about 35,000 people, but it’s unclear just how many people will be hired to work in the upcoming Santa Maria site.

On Friday, some locals were already checking out the location to inquire if they could apply for a job.

“The more opportunities the better,” said William Heintz of Santa Maria. “I love to see new businesses open. It’s showing that we’re prospering around here. The community needs places like this. We’re a thriving community and we need more places like this to come in and offer jobs for people.”

The Crossroads at Santa Maria is located adjacent to Highway 101, along Betteravia Road and South Bradley Road.

Other national retailers at the shopping center include Walmart, Home Depot, Best Buy, TJ Maxx, PetSmart and several other smaller stores and restaurants.

No timetable was given on when the new Sprouts would open its doors.

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Pedaling toward progress: City of Bend launches bike-share as eco-friendly transportation option

KTVZ on July 18, 2025

Claire Elmer

(Update: Adding video)

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — You may have seen new black and teal e-bikes popping up around Bend recently. They’re part of a new bike-share program the city of Bend has implemented. The city partnered with Veo, the independent shared micro-mobility company, earlier this month.

The city rolled out 300 of the pedal-assist e-bikes across Bend. They can be rented using a mobile app and left at designated bike racks or “parking zones” once the ride is over.

The goal is to add more sustainable options for people to get around town.

City Councilor Ariel Mendez said, “This was a council initiative. Part of the reason that we did this is because they would replace a lot of car trips. That means that there’s more parking available, less congestion.”

The bikes may be getting people out of their cars, but not everyone is thrilled with where they’re ending up. Users are expected to ride responsibly and park consciously.

“We don’t want to see these blocking sidewalks or parked inappropriately. They should be parked out of the way,” said Mendez.

While many agree it’s a good idea in theory, the way the bikes have been left also brings about mixed reactions. Noah Cable, a tourist visiting from Portland, is familiar with bike-share programs.

As a small-business owner, Cable has experienced both the pros and cons that come with them.

“On one side, it’s a really great program. It’s great for community involvement. It gets people riding on bikes. It gets cars off the street. On the other hand, they’re kind of left around, like litter a little bit,” said Cable.

Hopes are high that with a little courtesy and common sense, the program will be a success. “I wish everybody was a tiny bit more responsible with them. But I love the program, and I think it’s really spectacular. You know, be a responsible bike rider, everybody! You know what to do – and wear a helmet,” said Cable.

The Bend City Council encourages feedback from the public and asks that if you see an issue, you report it to either the council or Veo. You can email the council at council@bendoregon.gov and find contact information for Veo on their app.

But whether you’re out exploring, downtown commuting, or just wanting to try something new, the bike-share program is now up and rolling for you to try. 

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Man sentenced to life in prison for murder of Palm Springs art dealer

KESQ on July 18, 2025

Jesus Reyes

Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this article stated that Replogle was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole. This was incorrect. The judge sentenced Replogle to life without the possibility of parole. The article has been updated with the correct information.

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A former attorney convicted twice for his role in the murder of a Palm Springs art dealer was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole.

In 2022, David Replogle, 76, was convicted of murder and multiple other charges following a retrial for the 2008 death and disappearance of 74-year-old Clifford Lambert.

News Channel 3’s Garrett Hottle will have more on the sentencing tonight at 4, 5, 6 p.m.

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Clifford Lambert

Replogle, once a prominent Bay Area attorney, forged Lambert’s name on official documents, allowing the men to drain bank accounts and take assets.

Replogle’s sentencing hearing was rescheduled multiple times over the three years since his second conviction.

The case, originally involving six co-conspirators who murdered Lambert for financial gain, has dragged on for 15 years. They were originally convicted a few years after the murder, but were granted new trials because of the behavior of the judge in the original trial.

Replogle was first convicted in 2011, resulting in a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.

The other suspects have been convicted or made plea deals. Kaushal Niroula was killed at the Cois Byrd Detention Center on Sept. 6, 2022.

Stay with News Channel 3 for any new developments.

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Palm trees burst out in flames in Palm Desert Thursday night

KESQ on July 18, 2025

Haley Meberg

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)– Palm trees in Palm Desert caught on fire Thursday night with local authorities arriving on the scene shortly after. 

Thursday night on Fred Waring Drive, a group of palm trees took up in flames lighting up the road in Palm Desert. 

Palm Desert Sheriff Station Deputies and CalFire took to the scene to shut down the fire before it was able to spread widely. 

No further information about the cause of the fire has been shared at this time.

Stay with News Channel 3 for more information.

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Six structures lost to explosive Cram Fire, now approaching 100,000 acres: One resident shares story

KTVZ on July 18, 2025

Isabella Warren

(Update: Adding video, comments from neighbor)

ASHWOOD, Ore. (KTVZ) — Residents living in the Ashwood community are grappling with the loss of structures after the over 95,000-acre Cram Fire started this week.

The fire that began last Sunday has exploded in size day after day as fire crews struggle to establish containment and protect homes. According to the National Interagency Fire Center, as of Friday morning’s daily situation report (PDF), six structures have been destroyed.

Kyle Butler lives near Ashwood and has seen the devastation. He says his neighbor, Lynn Alps, lost her home in the flames.

“Firefighters told us with Lynn’s house, they fought it on every front, every front they possibly could. It came from four different ways. And they tried to stop it,” said Butler. “And it just got to a point where it was coming up a draw, and there was nothing they could do.”

Butler says he hopes to help Alps as she tries to rebuild with a fundraiser.

“It’s someone’s life. It’s their whole home, everything, their memories, their sentimental values, everything that they’ve collected over however many years. And it’s all gone within a day. “

Lynn Alps home after the Cram Fire burned near AshwoodCredit: Kyle Butler

KTVZ News has also learned a family has lost a barn in the fire. According to the family’s GoFundMe page, “My grandparents lost almost everything in the Cram Fire. Their barn — full of tools, equipment, food stores, and supplies they built up over a lifetime — is completely gone. They also lost some of their livestock. They were lucky to escape with their lives.”

Credit: GoFundMe

Residents in the area have told KTVZ News that many of them have not evacuated the area of Ashwood, despite the Level 3 evacuation notice. They say instead, they are defending their homes and properties, with the help of their own equipment and structure firefighters stationed in the area.

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La Casa de la Raza Comes Back from a Red Tag Shutdown

KEYT on July 18, 2025

John Palminteri

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The building that serves as a hub for resources in the Santa Barbara Hispanic community has come back from a shut down.

La Casa de la Raza was “red tagged” by the city for various violations. That meant no use and no occupancy by anyone including the staff.

Many were safety and fire concerns, including faulty wiring and unsafe exit plans.

Those violations have been fixed and the red tag was pealed off the wall Thursday as seen in images on Instagram.

“Most of the folks that came to provide support,literally with tools in their hands,  putting up equipment,” said Lead Volunteer Jacqueline Inda. “We identified all of the things that might be a danger to the building in the future. We figured those out as a red tag issue. And so then we worked with the city to be able to knock those out of the way and get the space back open.”

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La Casa representatives have said loudly in the last couple of weeks, that they needed to get the building open and asked the city to facilitate the inspections to allow that to happen. It is expected to be a gathering space for meetings and information relating to the recent ICE raids along with overall immigration action plans.

Getting the work done required construction in the La Casa side of the goals, and the city inspectors on board as well. Plus some of the parts were not always arriving on time.

“Some things were delayed, and sometimes you would hope that they were going to get here and we were going to have to schedule the inspection, which you would have to delay just because the hardware didn’t come in or it wasn’t the right one,” she said.

The theatre will be closed off until there is a second door to create safe exit choices.

The kitchen will not be able to cook hot food until gas lines are fixed. Inda says, “those will continue to not be in use until we finish up the second phase.” For now cold food can be served. Eventually the kitchen will have multiple uses day and night. It may also be used to help start up businesses.

Community members are bringing in non perishables to help to feed those who are afraid to go out due to immigration raid concerns. A former food catering truck is, “being converted into a mobile food pantry to bring some necessities from the La Casa de la Rasa building directly to people who need them. That will allow people to just basically come out of their houses, get what they need.”

Inda says, government help from Mexico could be helping to create a safe space at La Casa and being present more. “We know that with the consulate it means that wherever they’re at they are protected by international law. So people know the safety of it. “

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Work at Macks Inn Bridge along US-20 beginning Monday

KIFI on July 18, 2025

News Release

The following is a news release from the Idaho Transportation Department:

ISLAND PARK, Idaho (KIFI) — Work to improve and repair the Mack’s Inn Bridge on US-20 through Island Park will begin on Monday. Crews are customizing handrails, repairing guardrails, and installing concrete railings to improve safety for multiple uses in this popular location.

These efforts are expected to be completed by Thursday of next week. If needed, finishing work will resume the week following but will not be in effect through the weekend.

One lane of traffic will remain open in each direction throughout this project, with the lane nearest the bridge closed one side at a time. Turning movements at businesses and river access will be monitored and allowed to be made as normal.

Drivers can expect to see large equipment on site to correctly locate a sewer line near the bridge. Travelers and recreationists are urged to observe lower speed limits and stay engaged while driving. Be aware of workers and equipment very near open travel lanes.

 Updates for this project and others across Idaho can always be seen on the Idaho 511 app or at 511.idaho.gov.

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Pack the Bus delivery day at the Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City

KESQ on July 18, 2025

Allie Anthony

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – This morning, SunLine Transit Agency delivered a bus full of school supplied to kids at the Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City.

This year, the community donated 563 backpacks for local children ahead of their school year. “We got a ton of books from the Read with Me volunteer program and it feels like we got a lot more school supplies this year,” said Carmen Cubero from the SunLine Transit Agency.

The boys and girls club predicts the supplies will support nearly 1,000 children. This is a relief for parents as the cost of school supplies continues to rise. “Parents are taking additional work loads to try to earn more money to be able to buy supplies,” said Scott Robinson, the Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City.

Stay with News Channel 3 to hear from kids about this exciting delivery.

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“Once in a lifetime experience:” Travelers come from 4000 miles to see Pikes Peak at sunrise

KRDO on July 18, 2025

Bradley Davis

CASCADE, Colo. (KRDO) – Friday morning was one of just five days this year that Park Rangers will open the Pikes Peak highway early enough for visitors to see the sun rise from over 14,000 feet in the sky.

It’s the first season Park Rangers have introduced “Sunrise Shuttles,” providing more transportation options for people to get to the top before the sun comes up.

One onlooker traveled over 4000 miles to see the sun rise above Pikes Peak with his friends.

“It’s unreal. A once-in-a-lifetime experience. Unlike anything I’ve ever done before,” United Kingdom native Adam Newton said.

The Gateway opened at 4:30 a.m. on Friday.

It will open again at 4:30 a.m. on August 1, followed by a 5 a.m. sunrise opening September 27 and a final early-morning viewing experience at 5:30 a.m. on October 13. Tribal Nation Elders will perform a sunrise blessing on the mountain top on October 13 in honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

A timed entry permit or a shuttle ticket is required to enjoy the Pikes Peak Sunrise openings. A 2-hour timed entry permit is $2. A standard shuttle ticket is $35 for adults and $10 for children.

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I-15 Northbound rest stop North of Blackfoot closing for maintenance Monday

KIFI on July 18, 2025

News Release

The following is a press release from the Idaho Transportation Department:

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – Beginning Monday, the Interstate 15 northbound rest stop north of Blackfoot will be closed for maintenance. Crews will be repainting, replacing sidewalks, and landscaping. Work will continue until Monday, July 28.

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