Pacific Grove Police arrest two men accused of attempting to steal cash, food from middle school cafeteria

KION on July 18, 2025

Victor Guzman

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Pacific Grove Police said they arrested two men for allegedly attempting to steal cash and cafeteria food from Pacific Grove Middle School.

Investigators said the report first came in around 7:40 am on July 17th.

When Police got there they said they found one of the windows into the cafeteria was broken.

Police said they followed a trail of blood from where the suspects entered but couldn’t find them.

Pacific Grove Unified School District was able to provide surveillance footage of the break-in leading to the suspects being identified by Pacific Grove Police as 23-year-old Gabriel Mario Guertin and 22-year-old Zachary Shelby Malone.

Police said the suspects tried stealing cash from several money tills in the cafeteria, but no money was reported stolen. Police said they later discovered a large quantity of food and food products was missing from the fridge and some was found dumped near Hillcrest Avenue.

Guertin and Malone are facing burglary and conspiracy charges.

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ABC-7 at 4: The New Tax and Spending Law: Unpacking the Impact

KVIA on July 18, 2025

Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—Could one new law rewrite the rules for your wealth and retirement? President Trump’s “big beautiful bill” has now officially been signed into law—and depending on your situation, it could mean opportunity or risk. Here to help us break it all down is Brian Mirau, the founder of Mirau Capital Management.

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Good Vibes Only: Cheerabilities: A place for all

KVIA on July 18, 2025

Rosemary Montañez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A local competitive cheerleading program is allowing athletes of all abilities to participate in the sport.

El Paso Threat All Star Cheer began the Cheerabilities team in 2024. The program allows athletes with disabilities to get involved in cheer!

Coaches Amanda Gonzalez and Jacob Aguirre told ABC-7 they decided to start this team after first seeing the concept in Dallas. 

“Cheerleading is a sport in my eyes, so it’s something that can get the kids going and get them excited about their own life. And I just thought, El Paso really needed that,” Gonzalez said. 

“The idea from there was like, ‘Okay, can we do it?’ And I was like, ‘You know what? I can do it. We can do it. We got this.’” Aguirre said. 

The team has grown from just three athletes during their first season to now 10 on the roster!

Coach Gonzalez said they are excited about this new chapter of cheerleading in El Paso.

“Working with these athletes is just a lot more fulfilling because you see their passion a lot quicker than you see others.”

Both coaches said these cheerleaders are just as competitive as other teams. They also said this new program has helped improve their social skills. 

“And that’s what I think has been helping a lot, too, is that they’re gaining social skills that outside in the world, where you go to the store, people are just staring at you. Not here. Here. This is, this is their home. This is their safety place,” he said. 

The team has already had several performances, including at Southwest University Park. 

Coach Aguirre and Gonzalez said Cheerabilities allows other people to see the best in these athletes. 

“Parents that teared up because they’re their child actually getting to experience what they’ve never done before and seeing them learn new abilities. They’ve, we’ve gotten nothing but positive feedback, so I’m excited for that,” Gonzalez said. 

Gonzalez explained that the coaches who work with the Cheerabilities team are both teachers, including one who is certified to work with special education.

Both coaches said they have plans to have the Cheerabilities Team compete in the future. 

They accept anyone over the age of six. If you are interested in learning more, you can contact them on Instagram or call 915-317-9594.

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Public meeting held Thursday night to update Powers Boulevard extension in north Colorado Springs

KRDO on July 18, 2025

Scott Harrison

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The project to extend Powers Boulevard north to Interstate 25 started in 2019 and likely won’t be finished until 2030 at the earliest, officials have said.

Citizens had the opportunity to ask questions and receive an update on the project at a 90-minute public meeting held on Thursday evening at Discovery Canyon High School.

“Mostly, we’ve seen a lot of feedback that has said Thank goodness, it’s about time it’s happening,” said Gayle Sturdivant, the city’s deputy public works director. “And we hear that a lot every day. But for the most part, it’s just really been more minor questions about what’s going on. It hasn’t been really anything specific, other than it’s about time this last segment of Powers is getting constructed.”

The remaining phase of the project involves extending Powers two miles through the Flying Horse subdivision and connecting to the previously built extension between Voyager Parkway and I-25.

Part of that phase also includes a noise study to determine current and future traffic noise levels and consider possible mitigation strategies.

“Just doing a comparison,” Sturdivant explained. “One, to see if there are noise impacts on the adjacent residents. And two, if they meet the primary criteria — which are feasibility and reasonableness. So, many steps happen. What we’re really kicking off today is just the testing.”

A key component of the Powers connection was finished in late March with the completion of the Voyager Parkway bridge, which will rise above the end of the Powers extension when it arrives.

The bridge construction was delayed four months after several frustrating delays that included weather impacts and relocating a utility line linked to the Air Force Academy.

Existing ramps already connect to I-25 between both ends of Spectrum Loop, which served as the primary detour during bridge construction.

The Copper Ridge Metro District is fronting the cost of the project through property tax revenue from surrounding commercial businesses and several apartment complexes.

The district also financed the earlier two-year project to connect the north end of the Powers Boulevard extension to I-25; the Voyager bridge and the Spectrum Loop bridge cross over that extension and were built by the district.

Revenue from the penny sales tax of the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority will reimburse the district.

Sturdivant said that because of the district agreeing to front construction costs, the project is actually ahead of schedule.

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is a partner in the project.

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Show-Me State Games begin in Columbia Friday

KMIZ on July 18, 2025

Keriana Gamboa

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The annual Show-Me State Games kicks off Friday and is expected to bring thousands of athletes and their families to Columbia.

Columbia city leaders say they expect the games to generate millions of dollars over the course of the two weekends.

The City of Columbia is expecting the games to boost tourist activity in the city. City leaders authorized $20,000 from the Tourism Development Fund for the 2025 Missouri Senior Games and Show-Me State Games.

According to a city council memo, the thousands of people coming to Columbia will result in significant tourist activity. Overnight stays, restaurant visits and shopping would mark a positive economic boost for the City of Columbia.

Megan McConachie, Communications & Outreach Supervisor for the City of Columbia, says they areanticipating 8,000-10,000 people visit Columbia during the event.

“They’re paying that local sales tax. And so that goes into city services, whether it’s fixing our streets, whether it’s improving other infrastructure. So when tourists come to Columbia, they spend their money, and that helps support services that we as residents get to enjoy all year long,” McConachie said.

Dustin Conner and Bryan Bradley — who are dads of some of the participants from Urich, Missouri — traveled to Boone County for the games.

“It’s a long time ago when I was over here. S  it’s really grown a lot. A lot. There’s always more and more people that come every year. They get more and more teams. Not to mention we’re both diehard Missouri fans, so it makes it easy coming to Columbia whenever we can,” Connor said.

They say they’ve been coming since they were young and are now bringing their daughters.

“This is an awesome experience for our girls to be a part of,” Bradley said.

“Just to see our daughters and all these kids light up. It’s well worth it. I spend any amount of money, it wouldn’t matter to me,” Conner said.

The games are expected to bring around 15,000 athletes and their families to participate in more than 40 sports. In 2024, about 40,000 people attended the games.

The $20,000 spent by the city is going toward medals, advertising, officials and site fees for where the games will be played.

According to city documents, more than 5,000 hotel rooms were booked for the 2024 SMSG.

Mizzou Arena was the site of the games’ opening ceremony. Activities will continue Saturday.

Baseball: 8 am Rainbow Complex

Basketball: 8 am Columbia Sports Fieldhouse, Columba College, Mizzou Rec Center

Cycling: 19mile/28mile 8: a.m./10:15am Hatton McCredie Elementary

Golf: Parent-Child 8 a.m. A.L. Gustin

Soccer: 8 a.m. Cosmo Park

Softball, Fast Pitch: 8 a.m. Antimi

Rugby 8 a.m. Gans Creek

Track and Field: 8 a.m. Battle High School

Wrestling: 8 a.m. Hearnes Center

Tennis Adult Singles/Doubles: 8:30 a.m. Cosmo Bethel Park

Volleyball: 8:30 a.m. Battle High School

Mini Golf: 9 a.m.-noon Midway Golf Complex

Fencing: 9 a.m. Smithton Middle School

Shooting Sport Clays/ 5 Stand 9:00am Prairie Grove Shotgun Sports

Judo: 10:30 a.m. Lange Middle School

Mini Golf: Noon-9 p.m. Midway Golf Complex

Shooting Youth Small Rifle: Noon Ammo Alley

Heat Safety

The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team issued a Weather Alert Day for extreme heat from July 19-24, people will want to be made aware of some heat-related risks during the SMSG.

According to Mayo Clinic, Heat-borne illness can take effect within 15 minutes, with common symptoms including nausea, a high heart rate and feeling faint or dizzy. Individuals experiencing these symptoms should drink water and seek shelter indoors.

Heat stroke, which can be fatal, also includes symptoms of a high body temperature over 100 degrees, no sweating and a headache. 911 should be called immediately, and the person should be moved to a cooler area until help arrives.

Ways to avoid heat-borne illnesses include wearing light clothing, drinking plenty of water and avoiding strenuous activities outside during peak temperatures. It’s also recommended to wear a hat and sunscreen to avoid sunburn.

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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Columbia consider a curfew to reduce youth violence?

KMIZ on July 18, 2025

Matthew Sanders

The talk hasn’t progressed to the point of action, but Boone County’s top prosecutor told ABC 17 News this week that officials have discussed imposing curfews as one way to curb youth violence.

“We’ve been talking with some people in the community about the possibility of having a curfew, and especially in some areas where there are high levels of trouble. But that’s an ongoing conversation,” Boone County Prosecutor Roger Johnson said.

The jury is out on the effectiveness of curfews, but they have their supporters. St. Louis police have employed the tactic.

Do you think Columbia should consider curfews? Let us know by voting in the poll.

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Man found guilty of sexual assault, threats of death, robbery in Cathedral City attack

KESQ on July 18, 2025

KESQ News Team

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – An Indio jury took less than an hour to convict a man accused of assaulting two women and threatening to kill them in Cathedral City back in 2018.

41-year-old Christopher Elmer Barkley broke into a Cathedral City home late at night in 2018 while the two women and a baby were inside.

The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office says the baby’s mother and her mother-in-law were alone and asleep for the night when Barkley entered the home and sexually assaulted them.

During the attack, he threatened to shoot and kill both women and the infant. Before leaving, Barkley stole the women’s cell phones and their identification so the victims couldn’t call for help.

Barkley was later identified through DNA evidence and arrested on May 8, 2018 near Ramon Road and Landau Blvd. in Cathedral City.

After hearing the evidence in the case, the jury found all allegations to be true, and found Barkley guilty of all 12 counts against him, including rape, burglary, assault with a gun, and false imprisonment in addition to the charges of sexual assault and threats of death.

Barkley faces multiple consecutive life sentences and is scheduled to be sentenced on September 5th.

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Good Trouble takes to the streets in Salinas Thursday night

KION on July 18, 2025

Madison Wilber

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The “Good Trouble” anti-Trump protests took place all across the nation Thursday.

Salinas neighbors came out to protest throughout the streets, chanting and horn-blowing in support of protesting the federal government’s numerous policies.

“We’re standing up for the farmworkers, the immigrants and everyone that’s afraid right now,” said protester Olga Reyna. “There’s a lot of people that aren’t going to work. There are people that are afraid to walk around and it’s fear itself.”

“Never in my life did I anticipate that there would be such a breakdown in law as we have seen,” said protester Luis Jaramillo.

Some people agreeing if things don’t change soon within the country, there could be severe consequences, and that’s why they protest.

“I think a lot of well-meaning, regular people in America have been misled, and when they wake up from this, they’re going to realize that they got a bad hangover,” said protester Ray Nierlich. “This has been a shameful episode.”

More and more people showed up Thursday evening in Salinas to join the “Good Trouble” protest.

“Unless we raise our voices, as we are seeing here, and unless we assert our rights as citizens of the United States — as residents of the united states — we are bound to lose our democracy,” said one protester.

People saying that they came from all over the country to participate, many of them echoing the same principal: they are frustrated with the federal government and they feel as though an injustice is coming out of the White House.

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‘4,000 to 5,000 calories every day’: How crews stay fueled on the front lines of the Cram Fire

KTVZ on July 18, 2025

Jillian Fortner

ASHWOOD, Ore. (KTVZ) – Battling wildfire takes strength, stamina, and a lot of calories.

Wildland firefighters need between 4,000 to 5,000 calories a day to keep up with the physical demands of the job.

At the Cram Fire in Jefferson County, that fuel starts with breakfast at the base camp. On this particular morning, the kitchen was serving scrambled eggs, sausage patties, muffins, and tater tots.

Before leaving camp, firefighters also pick up a sack lunch.

Meals at wildfire base camps are provided by contracted catering companies that specialize in large-scale emergency operations.

“This company came from California, and they drove up here to cater this fire,” said Ranae Pape, PIO 3 at the Cram Fire. “Each fire requires a different type of caterer. So when you’re feeding 900, 1,000 or even 2,000 people on scene, you’re looking at different levels of catering and support needed to feed the firefighters.”

At the Cram Fire, the caterers originally planned to serve dinner to 700 people Thursday evening.

“They just got a phone call saying that the numbers for dinner just increased another 250,” Pape said.

Not all firefighters are able to return to camp for meals, so some are packed and delivered directly to their locations in the field.

For those who do return, meals at the base camp provide more than fuel. It offers a moment to rest, reconnect, and recharge.

“Food is a great, great way to bring people together and and have a time of just relaxation. Even though it may be brief, it gives them just a mental break.” said Pape.

While community members may want to show their support with food, fire officials ask the public not to send meals or snacks directly to the camps. Strict health and safety protocols must be followed to prevent illness or allergic reactions among crews.

“We encourage those donations to go to local charities or donate to like wildland fire resources in in different ways,” Pape said.

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Foresters score early and often in lopsided victory

KEYT on July 18, 2025

Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara Foresters continued their dominant summer play with a 10-3 win over the Philippines Baseball Group, improving their record to 21-10 in a game fueled by stellar pitching, aggressive base running, and timely offense. The matchup, sponsored by the Santa Barbara Independent, brought out high energy from both the team and fans at Eddie Mathews Field.Starting pitcher Noah Waldeck was sharp from the first pitch, striking out seven and allowing no runs through four innings of work. He kept hitters off balance with a mix of fastballs and off-speed pitches, retiring the side in order in the first and working around traffic in the second.

The Foresters broke the game open in the second inning. After Brenton Clark walked and stole second, Mic Paul delivered an RBI single to bring him home. Paul then stole both second and third before scoring on a sac fly from Zane Becker. Makani Nabarro added an RBI single to give Santa Barbara a 3-0 lead.

The third inning saw the Foresters erupt for five more runs. Sawyer Farr knocked in Easton Moomau with a single, followed by a 2-RBI double from Caden Miller, who would later score on another Becker sac fly. By the end of the frame, Santa Barbara had built a commanding 8-1 lead.

Bryce Navarre took over in the fifth and battled through a tough inning, surrendering three runs on a pair of hits and a walk. The Foresters responded immediately, and reliever Josh Hyneman shut things down over the next two frames, striking out three and allowing no further damage.In the bottom of the fifth, Clark singled, Paul walked and stole his third base of the game, and another wild pitch allowed a run to score. Becker capped off his day with his third sac fly, bringing in Sawyer Farr to extend the lead to 10-3.

Pitcher Tyler Phewnow kept things quiet for the Philippines scoreboard, only allowing one runner on base in the 8th. The Foresters slid through the 8th inning to maintain their lead. A threat came in the 9th: a player hit by pitch and a single, but a strikeout from Phenow ultimately ended the game. 

The Foresters look to carry this winning energy into their homestand, playing the Menlo Park Legends with a first pitch at 4:30pm. Come watch the game Eddie Mathews Field or tune into the Santa Barbara YouTube Channel for live coverage.

(Article courtesy of Santa Barbara Foresters/Sami Ogan).

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