Concert for Beloved Local David Mendoza Draws Hundreds, Shows Power of Collective Grief

KEYT on August 8, 2025

Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Over 400 people attended a memorial concert Sunday, in honor of their late friend David Mendoza.

“Dave was always someone who connected people in his life. And now he’s connecting people, you know, now that he’s gone,” said Sarah Morisano, who lives in Los Angeles.  Dave was a dedicated teacher, working for the Santa Barbara Unified School District for 22 years. He taught music to elementary school kids and math to high schoolers. He was a loving husband and father of two. He passed away in May at 49-years-old. His wife Angie Bertucci says he was unlike anyone she’s ever met.  She honored his legacy by bringing his bands back together during the weekend of Fiesta.  “I really wanted to pick songs that not only were meaningful to him and to us, but songs that could bring the audience and that we could all sing and cry and shout together, you know?” said Bertucci. The concert was a way for friends to process their grief collectively. “There’s something really powerful in having your grief be witnessed. And I feel a sense of like holding on to the unexpected nature of the death. And I felt a relief through the tears, the relief being able to hold your hand, to be able to look and see an entire theater full of people, like there’s something in that that feels like an acknowledgment at the gravity of the loss,” said Pauline Peck, who lives in Santa Barbara.

“I brought in a sound healer to kind of set a vibration and a tone and then invite people to, like, take this, like, collective breath and really, like, remind us that we have to help each other,” said Angie Bertucci. “It helped everyone just move through it and like and not just feel the sadness of it, but also just like the the part that he touched all of our lives in a positive way,” said Jeff Citro, who lives in Santa Barbara.

Now that the concert has wrapped, Angie is taking it day by day, now a single mom and sole breadwinner for her two kids. “It’s living the rest of my life right now without him. That’s so hard. But being in that world, man, playing our music, talking with our friends, like that’s a good stuff,” said Bertucci. To support David Mendoza’s GoFundMe click here.

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Oxnard police search for missing adult last seen August 6

KEYT on August 8, 2025

Caleb Nguyen

OXNARD, Calif. – Oxnard Police officers are searching for a missing adult last seen on August 6 at the 5400 block of Henry Place.

Antonio Ramirez, 44, stands 6 feet 1 inch tall, weighs about 240 pounds and went missing around noon on August 6 with his current clothing unknown, according to the OPD.

The OPD is asking the public for help finding Ramirez and those with information on his whereabouts are asked to contact them.

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Macon fires city administrator, will begin talks on interim soon

KMIZ on August 8, 2025

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The City of Macon on Thursday wrote on its Facebook page that it has let go City Administrator Scott Meszaros.

“After long deliberations among the Council, we believe the best interests of the City would be better served by moving in a different direction,” Mayor Tony Petre is quoted in the release. “We appreciate Mr. Meszaro’s hard work, professionalism, and dedication to our city. We wish him success in his future endeavors.”

The post says additional comments from the city will not be given for a “personnel matter.” The city will soon begin talks on who will serve as the interim administrator, the post says.

A previous Facebook post from the city indicates Meszaros was hired on Jan. 31 and started in the position on March 3.

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Yuma High hosting no-cost physical event for YUHSD athletes

KYMA on August 8, 2025

Paul Vozzella

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Yuma High is acting as the home court for a no-cost physical event for all Yuma Union High School District athletes at 4 p.m. this Friday.

The district is pairing with Onvida Health in an effort to avoid any hurdles student-athletes may encounter in registering to play sports.

“I think the free physical is really important so that we are decreasing as many barriers as possible to play sports for our athletes,” Assistant Principal of Athletics & Health and Safety Johannah Elliott said. “The fact that it’s free is really amazing.”

Student-athletes will not be dealing with minor league doctors, either. The event is led by Doctor Ryan Zerr, who is bringing a full team of medical professionals to take care of every student-athlete.

“We’re really grateful for the partnership with Onvida,” YUHSD Chief Communications Director Eric Patten said.

Just because an athlete is not participating in a fall sport does not mean they need to stand on the sidelines. These physicals will prepare student-athletes for long-term play.

“There’s still time to get cleared,” Patten said. “There’s still time for athletes to go out for fall sports. And if you’re participating in anything like soccer, basketball, wrestling, baseball, softball…anything like that…in the winter and spring, the physical that you get now will be valid for that, as well.”

You can fill it out the Arizona Interscholastic Association physical forms online before the event to speed up the process, or fill out the paperwork upon arrival at Yuma High School.

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Four people seriously injured in Clinton County crash

News-Press NOW on August 8, 2025

News-Press NOW

CLINTON COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Two drivers and two passengers were sent to Mosaic Life Care following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Missouri Route 116 and County Road 145, just six miles west of Plattsburg, Missouri.

The crash involved a 28-year-old male driver of a 2022 Jeep Cherokee, a 42-year-old driver of a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado, a 34-year-old female and a one-year-old female. It occurred at 5:36 p.m. on Thursday evening.

The 28-year-old driver was northbound on County Road 145 and the 42-year-old driver was westbound on Missouri Route 116 when the 28-year-old driver failed to stop at a stop sign, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Report.

The Chevrolet struck the passenger side of the Jeep. The Jeep came to rest on its wheels off of the north side of the roadway, facing northeast.

The Chevrolet came to rest on its wheels off the north side of the roadway, facing northeast.

Both vehicles were totaled, and all drivers and passengers were transported to Mosaic Life Care with serious injuries.

The Buchanan County and Clinton County Sheriff’s Departments assisted with the incident.

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The Classical Academy football team will look to repeat as Class 2A state champions

KRDO on August 8, 2025

Rob Namnoum

It was the greatest moment in TCA football history. The Titans taking home their first ever state championship. “It’s crazy because you imagine it for so long when you’ve been here three years and then that moment finally hits you was like, Wow, All the summers, all the days in the weight room, all the practices after school, all the games. They finally got to that moment. We finally did it. It was just a great feeling, like seeing all the coaches over, you know, the players like hugging and crying each other,” says Zach Mediavilla, TCA receiver/cornerback.

Johnny Howe adds, “It’s something we’ve been talking about for a long time, something I’ve been dreaming about for forever. So to finally have that feeling happen and come through was just sweet.”

Hayden Kenney says, “We’re in the state championship and we win and it’s crazy. And like, I don’t know, it just felt like I was floating.”

But that was last season. This year’s edition of TCA features a ton of new faces but the goal remains the same, “It’s obviously a new year. It’s becoming worthy of that feeling again” says Howe.

Kenney adds, “There’s also like a lot of expectations, and like kind of a target on our back.”

And for the returning players, they’re a little more hyped as practices begin, “Now you actually know, like what it feels like to get there. So, like, every practice is like a fight towards getting back to that stage,” says Mediavilla.

The Titans will lean on their championship culture, and look to build on it, “It’s just about a high standard, right? The way we practice, the way we lift in the weight room every day. Um, those little details that’s what gets us to Pueblo after Thanksgiving,” says Howe.

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“The Big Dill”: September pickleball tournament at Widgi Creek will support Deschutes Children Foundation

KTVZ on August 8, 2025

Triton Notary

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Deschutes Children’s Foundation has it’s first ever pickleball tournament, it’s called The Big Dill. It’s happening at Widgi Creek Golf Club in Bend on September 11th. The event runs from 5 to 9 p.m. and registration is $75 per person. You get to participate in a raffle, a silent auction, and enjoy food and drink. Whether you’re new to pickle ball or a seasoned player. This is all about fun, connection, and supporting a great cause.

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Lynsey Harris was out and about, enjoying fun activities of every kind at the Crook County Fair

KTVZ on August 8, 2025

Lynsey Harris

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — You name the fun, our Lynsey Harris was partaking in it during her live segments Thursday evening from the 2025 Crook County Fair.

From the tall slide to the Dinky Train to a pair of 4-H turkey-raisers and their birds, she was having a blast, and taking us along for the ride.

You can find much more information about this year’s fair, with the theme “Timeless Traditions,” at their website. The fair runs through Saturday.

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IFDDC puts paid parking plan on hold following outcry from downtown business owners

KIFI on August 8, 2025

Stephanie Lucas

UPDATE:

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — A plan to start paid parking in downtown Idaho Falls has been put on hold following a major backlash from local business owners.

The Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation (IFDDC) announced plans last week to implement a new app-based parking system this October. However, during a packed meeting on Thursday, August 7, more than 30 downtown merchants voiced their concerns, saying they were “blindsided” by the decision.

In response, the IFDDC staff and Board of Directors formally requested that the Mayor and City Council postpone the proposed on-street parking rates on its upcoming fee schedule hearing scheduled for Thursday evening, August 14.

“We believe it is crucial to pause and take additional time to engage with the business community, share more information, and facilitate more productive dialogue before moving forward,” IFDDC Executive Director Kerry Hammon said in an email to downtown merchants.

“We were thrilled to see that there’s been a little bit of a halt put to the app for parking that I don’t think a lot of people were happy about the thought of having to download an app to be able to park in the downtown,” said Cindy Napier, Sales Manager and building owner at Idaho Mountain Training.

“We’re going to have some more talks and negotiate more and find a better solution than an app for paid parking in the downtown, said Richard Napier, owner and General Manager at Idaho Mountain Trading. “One, we want to keep it free. And two, we don’t want to have an app. We still live in a rural area, and we’re a regional hub, and we don’t want to turn anybody away from the downtown. The downtown’s a special place. It always has been, and we want to keep it that way.”

Terri Ireland, owner of the downtown metaphysical store “Healing Hands,” has launched a petition to completely halt the city’s new paid parking plans. As of 2 p.m. Friday, August 8th, the petition has already garnered over 1,800 signatures. For more information, click HERE.

In the press IFDDC release, Hammon added that they are committed to working with downtown businesses to develop a parking solution that “serves the best interests of our entire downtown community.” The corporation will communicate with business owners through its IFDDC Downtowners Private Facebook page and Mailchimp distribution list.

“We appreciate your understanding and support as we work toward this goal,” Hammond said in the email.

For more information or to be added to the email list, contact Kerry Hammon directly.

ORIGINAL:

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Downtown Idaho Falls Development leadership got an earful Thursday afternoon, August 7, over a plan to start charging for parking. About 30 merchants from the downtown area spoke their minds at a packed meeting this afternoon.

The meeting started at the Downtown Development Corporation’s office but had to be moved to the nearby Samoa Club, due to the number of merchants who wanted to voice their concerns about a plan to charge for parking.

The majority of the business owners and building owners expressed they felt “blindsided” by the announced plans and “would love to have had conversations before it got to this point.”  

The Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation announced plans last week to implement a new paid parking system to increase turnover and parking availability downtown, using an app called PARK SMARTER. They planned on bringing the system to the Business Improvement District in two phases. The first phase is scheduled to start in October 2025.

Today, they seemed to walk things back a bit.

“Nothing is law yet. We are an agent of the city, and so we receive information and cannot do anything without permission of the city.  So we are an advocate and an ally first and foremost, and we want to hear you,” Downtown Development Corporation Treasurer Brandi Newton told the gathered merchants.

Business owners brought up numerous reasons they think parking fees would be a bad idea, ranging from difficulties with technology and fears that the change would drive people away from the downtown area.

But the overarching sentiment was simply put by Amanda Poitevin, owner of Winnie & Mo’s Bookshop: “Business owners should have been consulted about this a lot more.”

As for the Downtown Development Corporation, Executive Director Kerry Hammon stated that the communication with business owners was “what we needed.” Moving forward, Hammond says they plan on addressing business owner concerns over the next several days.

“We are going to talk to the board members next… continuing our conversations, our board of directors have been out on the street going into the businesses and talking to them, over the last week getting additional input, we’re going to continue those communication meetings and whatnot,” said Hammond.

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Doctors see an increase in ‘Brain Fog’ in valley patients

KESQ on August 8, 2025

Peter Daut

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– Valley doctors say they’re seeing an increase in patients with “Brain Fog.”

Brain fog is a term used to describe a range of cognitive symptoms, including impaired concentration, memory lapses and mental fatigue. Doctors say it’s common after covid but can also be caused by stress or underlying conditions.

Officials say it’s important for people with severe brain fog to seek medical attention.

Dr. Elaine Fogel Schneider, local psychologist says, “These are highly intelligent individuals. Some are working, some are retired, but it really affects their ability to have their daily lives functioning at a higher capacity.” 

Doctors say poor sleep, dehydration and lack of exercise can also contribute to brain fog. This condition affects individuals capability to problem solve.

Fogel Schneider says that brain fog can lift in several weeks following the viral infection that brought it on. Staying hydrated, getting proper rest, exercising and eating healthy can assist in reducing the brain fog. 

Doctors urge people suffering from these symptoms to reach out to local doctors for assistance to combat this issue. 

Stay with News Channel 3 for more updates.

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