Two Oxnard men arrested for firearm and drug violations

KEYT on September 20, 2025

Caleb Nguyen

OXNARD, Calif. (KEY-T) – Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit officers arrested two Oxnard men for drug and firearm possession at a traffic stop just after 8:00 p.m Friday, according to the Oxnard Police Department.

OPD officers stopped the car at Concord Drive and Bismark Way and later identified the 31-year-old passenger as a known gang member.

The 31-year-old, who was already on parole for robbery and firearm possession, fled the car on foot and discarded a modified rifle before the OPD took him into custody.

OPD officers searched the 31-year-old and later found more ammo, narcotics and paraphernalia in his pocket before charging him with firearms and narcotics violations.

The 34-year-old driver of the vehicle was also charged with firearms and narcotics violations after OPD officers found 4.15 grams of methamphetamine and a handgun near his seat.

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Sand bag stations available in Imperial County

KYMA on September 20, 2025

Marcos Icahuate

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – With potential rain fall in the Imperial Valley, nine self-serve sand bags stations will be available.

The stations are in the following locations:

Station 1 & 4 – 2514 La Brucherie Rd

Station 2 – 1078 S Dogwood Rd

Station 3 – 1862 W Evan Hewes Hwy

Station 5 – 112 CA-78

Station 6 – 1157 Imperial Hwy

Station 7 – 8071 Luxor Ave

Station 8 – 518 Railroad Ave

Station 9 – 2256 Cleveland Ave

Sand bags can also be found at stations in Ocotillo, Palo Verde and Salton City. 

You can find the list as it updates here.

 

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Yuma High to induct 2025 class into Hall of Fame

KYMA on September 20, 2025

Marcos Icahuate

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma High Athletic class of 2025 will have several events for their induction into the hall of fame.

The Yuma High School (YHS) Hall of Fame currently has 142 individuals inducted, with five individuals, one team and four representatives joining them.

Individuals in the hall of fame include athletes, coaches and Friends of Athletics.

The following events are planned:

Friday, October 17

Meet and Greet at Lute’s Casino | 4-6:30 p.m.

Inductees at YHS Game Kickoff | 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 18

Induction ceremony at YHS cafeteria | 12:30 p.m.

Presentation of inductee plaques | 1:30 p.m.

The following are getting inducted:

5 INDIVIDUALS

Al Alvarez | Coach-1965-1974 Football

DeeDee Baumgarner | Coach- 1985-2010 Swimming

Yolanda Biebrich | Athlete- Grad.1982 – Volleyball/Basketball/ Softball

Jerry Gaillard | Athlete- Grad.1978 Football/ Track

Tom Hurt | Coach-1988-1992 Football

TEAM

YHS 1941-42 Girls Tennis Team | Arizona State Champions

COACH – Elizabeth Rose

TEAM MEMBERS

Katherine Burger Opaline Liles LaVerne Stanton

Verda Rae Donkersley Ruth Ann Lipscomb Maxine Weiss

Norma Dale Hyatt Louise Raley

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

ALSCO

Lute’s Casino

4th Ave Gym

Mr. G’s

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Chelada Fest to be held in Somerton in October

KYMA on September 20, 2025

Marcos Icahuate

SOMERTON, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Chelada Fest is planned to be held in Somerton.

The UTV Off Road Showdown Chelada Fest will be at Somerton Main Street on October 18, starting at 4:30 p.m.

There will be live music by Kamacho, Los Cadetes de Linares and Ravines.

A chelada contest, food and free kids area will also be there.

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Free Wi-Fi Internet access expanded at Santa Maria parks and facilities

KEYT on September 20, 2025

News Channel 3-12

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – The City of Santa Maria is expanding its free Wi-Fi and internet access across multiple areas.

Below is a press release with more from the City:

As part of its Smart City, Safe City initiative, the City of Santa Maria now offers free public wireless internet access points at 10 parks and facilities.

This provides more public internet access in low-to-moderate-income neighborhoods.

Users must connect to the “Santa Maria Guest” wireless network, enter an email address, and accept terms and conditions. The service is available from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily.

The City of Santa Maria has a multi-year goal of filling gaps in network connectivity at various City facilities to provide access for City employees to perform business needs, and also for the public while visiting these parks and facilities.

Santa Maria residents can now connect with schoolwork, local businesses, City services, and each other at 10 parks and facilities including Grogan Community Center, Edwards Community Center, Veterans’ Memorial Center, the Mussell Senior Center, the Newlove Community Center, Russell Park, Buena Vista Park, the Atkinson Community Center, Minami Community Center and Preisker Park.

Watch a video about the project on the City’s YouTube channel in English (https://youtu.be/Nn_1D1pPGUA) and Spanish (https://youtu.be/wgyOPch4fTo), produced by the City Manager’s Office Communications Division.

Learn more about the City’s array of Smart City, Safe City services at www.cityofsantamaria.org/smartcity. This initiative pairs technology and data together with safety and security, helping residents maintain and enrich their quality of life now and for years to come.

Questions may be directed to the City Manager’s Office at (805) 925-0951 extension 2372.

Department:                             City Manager’s Office

Contact Person:                      Mark van de Kamp, Public Information Manager

Telephone Number:                 (805) 925-0951 ext. 2372 or cell (805) 720-4038

E-mail Address:           mvandekamp@cityofsantamaria.org

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Suspect arrested for ghost gun in Brawley

KYMA on September 20, 2025

Karina Bazarte

BRAWLEY, Calif. (KYMA) – A man was arrested in Brawley after police found a ghost gun along with ammunition and drugs in his car.

A 27-year old man was arrested last Friday after Brawley police noticed he was driving aggressively.

Officers stopped the suspect and noticed the license plate did not match the vehicle.

That’s when the officers K-9 unit discovered a few grams of methamphetamine on the suspect and underneath the drivers seat a nine millimeter ghost gun.

“His explanation was that he uses it for protection, he is a fieldworker so sometimes out in the mountains, so he says he uses it for protection against animals,” said Omar Garcia, Brawley police detective.

Officers also discovered several bullets inside a sock, along with a magazine.

It was later determined the car the suspect was driving was not stolen, and it was towed from the scene.

The suspect is currently being held at the Imperial County Jail and is facing six charges, including possession of a ghost gun.

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Pedal across Yuma County during the 9th Mayors’ International Bike Ride!

KYMA on September 20, 2025

Jalen Fong

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Join the City of Yuma and other municipalities across the Desert Southwest and Mexico as they come together for a family-friendly event.

The 9th Mayors’ International Bike Ride will take place on Saturday, October 25th.

This event, founded by City of Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls and leaders from 4FrontED, aims to unite the different communities in our area and highlight our region.

The ride will begin at the Yuma Civic Center and will include stops at Cocopah Korner, Somerton City Hall, Friendship Park in Gadsden, and Montezuma Park in San Luis.

The ride will conclude with a celebration at Benito Juarez Park near San Luis Rio Colorado’s City Hall.

Mayor Nicholls shares why is it important that people take part of this bike ride and we he hopes they take away from it.

“Life is more about working together,” said Nicholls. “We have more things in common than we do apart, so that’s that’s important, but also very much promoting our regions.”

Bicyclists of all ages and levels are welcome. Participants under 18 must have a parent/guardian accompany them on the ride. The ride is free to attend.

You can register to participate on the City of Yuma website HERE.

The ride will begin at 8 a.m.

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IID members meet with Calexico and Holtville communities following Tropical Storm Mario

KYMA on September 20, 2025

Dillon Fuhrman

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – Members of the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) met with Calexico and Holtville communities this week to emphasize “swift action and community engagement in the wake of Tropical Storm Mario.”

According to a press release, IID Division 4 Director Karin Eugenio and IID General Manager Jamie Asbury “joined residents at community gatherings in Calexico and Holtville City Halls to provide updates and hear directly from those affected.”

IID says the storm brought damaging winds, heavy rain and flooding, which “toppled nearly 100 power poles impacting service to customers across Imperial Valley’s south end.”

Courtesy: Imperial Irrigation District

Courtesy: Imperial Irrigation District

“I know how disruptive this has been for families, businesses, and schools,” said Eugenio. “Tropical Storm Mario hit hard — but IID’s crews are on the ground, working tirelessly, pole by pole, to safely bring the lights back on. Our community has been heard, and I am committed to making sure Holtville and Calexico are prioritized for the stronger, more resilient system we need.”

“Our crews were in the field as soon as the storm cleared and will not stop until every customer’s power is restored,” Asbury said. “At the same time, IID is acting now to strengthen the system for the future. These storms are striking with greater frequency and intensity, and we are committed to investing in the infrastructure and redundancy needed to protect our communities. We are here, we are listening, and we are acting.”

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Shane Prukop arrested for 3D printed firearms and narcotic possession

KEYT on September 20, 2025

Caleb Nguyen

OXNARD, Calif. (KEY-T) – West County Special Enforcement Unit deputies arrested Shane Prukop, 46, on Sept. 11 for narcotics, 3D printed firearms and ammunition possession, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.

Prukop is a convicted felon and is not allowed to own firearms, ammunition and other specific weapons, according to the VCSO.

Deputies contacted Prukop at the 1500 block of Spinnaker Drive near Ventura, where they arrested him, according to the VCSO.

Deputies also found Prukop in possession of an expandable baton and pepper spray before they arrested him and booked him into the Pre-Trial Detention Facility, according to the VCSO.

Investigations continued on Sept. 12 when deputies obtained a search warrant for Prukop’s storage facility in Oxnard, according to the VCSO.

Deputies found several 3D printed firearms, standard firearms, various ammunition types, body armor and equipment to make firearms with a 3D printer, according to the VCSO.

Deputies then added more counts of possession of an assault weapon, possession of a firearm and ammunition by a prohibited person and 3D manufacturing of a firearm.

The investigation remains ongoing, and those with information on this case or similar cases of 3D firearm printing are asked to contact the following number.

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises funds to rally awareness

News-Press NOW on September 20, 2025

Rebecca Evans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local residents and businesses have raised nearly $34,600 before the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s, on Saturday morning at St. Jo Frontier Casino.

More than 300 participants, representing 50 teams, participated, many wearing purple or personalized shirts in honor of loved ones affected by the disease.

“What I want people to know is, don’t be quiet. If you think something’s going on, it’s a doctor visit and testing,” said John Anderson, Chair Committee with Alzheimer’s Association, “Even though you might feel like you’re on an island, you’re dealing with the same thing hundreds of thousands of people are dealing with everyday, and there’s so many resources that can help people.”

The event carries new hope as recent treatments have progressed. There are medicines that can help slow the progression of the disease, and new blood biomarker tests approved by the FDA to help in early diagnosis.

“My mom passed away from Alzheimer’s, and my grandma and I was her caregiver,” said Mary Hopkins, Edward Jones, participant since 2016, “If I didn’t have the support of my family helping with my mom, I don’t know what I would have done.”

The Alzheimer’s Association Heart of America chapter will be fundraising through the end of the year to hit its goal of $1 million. Funds raised through the event will support local care programs, services and research. To register or learn more about services provided, visit alzwalkstjoe.org.

“We wished we’d known for our family members,” said Liz Rowe, Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association, “Our goal is to provide awareness across the community through this walk, as well as raise funds for care, support, advocacy and research. Every dollar helps.”

If you or a family member are experiencing unusual memory issues, don’t wait; call 800-272-3900. This is a nationwide number, open 24/7, staffed by licensed social workers and clinicians.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 7 million Americans are living with the disease, including about 122,300 Missourians and 54,500 Kansans. Nearly 12 million family members and friends nationwide provide unpaid care for those living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

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