Cosecha Guadalupe Farmers Market Getting its Start with Upcoming Weekend Fundraiser

KEYT on September 19, 2025

Jarrod Zinn

GUADALUPE, Calif. (KEYT) – The City of Guadalupe is inching closer to launching its first farmers market.

Organizers plan to open the “Cosecha Guadalupe Farmers Market” in January.

This project has been five years in the making.

The city has waived the rental fee at Le Roy Park for the first six months of the market.

“Our vision is to have a farmers market that serves our entire community, to have a whole number of booths at Le Roy Park where people can come and enjoy visiting the vendors and also making a family day of it,” says Stephanie Krouse, a committee member of the Guadalupe Business Association.

Now organizers need to raise funds for staff and equipment.

“We want to have a very strong foundation that it’s built upon so the community will be able to enjoy it for many years to come,” says the Guadalupe Business Association’s president Judy Wilson.

The application for state certification as a recognized farmers market is under review.Organizers say they are working to let residents use EBT benefits to buy produce.

“We’ve been to the city multiple times to make sure we’re doing this as a team, because ultimately this is a benefit to the City of Guadalupe, I’d like to think that we’re an asset, meeting and doing the background work to make this happen,” says Mireya Pina, a volunteer with the Guadalupe Business Association.

On Sunday, they’ll be holding a fundraiser for the market here at the Guadalupe Social Club, which will be open to the public.

Funds raised will fill in critical gaps to cover fees and expenses necessary for running the market for the first two years.

“Just really want to encourage anyone who has an interest for food equity, anyone that’s interested in being a part of this project and seeing it come to life, this is a perfect time to get involved,” says Pina.

Organizers say once it opens in January, the market will operate every Sunday.

This weekend’s fundraiser at the Guadalupe Social Club will also serve as a preview of the market with vendors exhibiting some of their produce, as well as information about getting more involved.

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Children’s Library Celebrates 10 Years of Transforming Reading for Santa Barbara Kids

KEYT on September 19, 2025

Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara Public Library’s Children’s Library is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month, marking a decade of growth and impact for local families.

Since opening in 2015, the library has expanded its reach from 3,700 children a year to more than 39,000. The 6,000-square-foot space provides free story times, STEM activities, bilingual programs, and tutoring that foster literacy and learning.

Acting Library Director, Brandon Beaudette, says the Children’s Library has become a cornerstone for young readers to explore curiosity and discover a love of books.

A community celebration is planned for September 20, but library leaders emphasize that the true milestone is the difference the library has made in the lives of thousands of children over the past decade.

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Bend driver, 83, cited after police say he crossed center line while passing, causing 3-vehicle crash at Third Street underpass

KTVZ on September 19, 2025

Barney Lerten

(Update: More details from Bend Police)

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An 83-year-old Bend man was cited for reckless driving Friday morning after crossing the double-yellow line on Third Street while trying to pass several vehicles, causing a three-vehicle crash near the railroad underpass, police said. 

One driver suffered a minor injury in the crash that occurred around 9:30 a.m. near SE Scott Street, where the four-lane road narrows to two lanes before reaching the underpass.

Bend Police Communications Manager Jessica Rich said the cited driver was heading north in a white Kia SUV when he crossed the double-yellow line while trying to pass several vehicles.

His SUV struck a utility trailer being towed by a southbound orange Nissan pickup truck, Rich said. That caused the Kia to spin and hit a third vehicle, a red Mazda sedan that was also heading south.

Rich told KTVZ the southbound driver was unable to avoid the oncoming car when it came into his lane. 

The driver was cited in lieu of custody and released at the scene, Rich said.  

Reckless driving is a Class A misdemeanor in Oregon that carries a maximum possible sentence of a year in jail, a minimum 90-day license suspension, a $6,250 fine and five years of probation or supervision. 

Third Street was closed for about an hour while officers investigated the crash and towed the vehicles from the scene, Rich said.

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Three people arrested for multiple St. Joseph crimes

News-Press NOW on September 19, 2025

TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Three people were taken into custody on Friday morning in relation to multiple crimes throughout St. Joseph.

One person was taken into custody in relation to an ongoing investigation connected to a recent shooting in the St. Joseph community, which resulted in injury.

SJPD also obtained three firearms, multiple narcotics and served two arrest warrants.

At 8:30 a.m., the St. Joseph Police Department sent out an Nixle alert to the community to avoid South 21st and Angelique Streets.

At 8:48 a.m., the SJPD Street Crimes Detective Unit, Special Response Team, Buchanan County Drug Strike Force Unit and the Missouri State Highway Patrol executed a search warrant in the 500 block of South 21st Street.

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Health Department announces flu vaccines availability

News-Press NOW on September 19, 2025

Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Flu season is right around the corner, and the St. Joseph Health Department has now made the influenza immunizations available.

The department is encouraging everyone ages six months and up to get the vaccine.

Insurance is accepted, but not required, and those who have privately provided healthinsurance, Medicare or Missouri HealthNet (Medicaid) must provide their card at thecheck-in window.

The vaccines are available at the health department clinic from 8 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. on Monday through Friday, except for the last afternoon of the month.

The City of St. Joseph will also conduct its annual Free Flu Clinic from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Oct. 2, at Civic Arena, located at 100 N. 4th St.

The health department said residents and those employed in Buchanan County, ages 19 and older, are encouraged to participate.

For more information regarding the flu and/or COVID-19 vaccine or the upcoming Public Flu Clinic, call 816-271-636.

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BestCare sees uptick in dangerous kratom use in Central Oregon

KTVZ on September 19, 2025

Jillian Fortner

(Update: adding video, comments from BestCare, Recover Together Bend)

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – BestCare Treatment Services says they’re seeing more people walk through their doors because of kratom, a substance some turn to for pain or anxiety.

Kratom is a Southeast Asian plant containing mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH). Low doses can stimulate while higher doses can sedate, like opioids.

“The perception is that this is safe and natural,” BestCare’s medical director, Billie Cartwright, said Friday. “That perception isn’t not necessarily true. Kratom actually is a plant. But ‘natural’ doesn’t necessarily mean safe.”

BestCare Addiction Clinic says they’re now seeing a few patients each week coming in for help with kratom use. Some people in recovery have relapsed after trying it.

“It totally reactivates their addiction that may have been stable and in remission,” Cartwright said.

Some have developed a dependency, despite having no prior history of addiction.

“I’ve seen another set of patients, you know, an older population that is using it for pain,” Cartwright added.

BestCare warns 7-OH is far stronger than mitragynine, especially in synthetic or concentrated products. It has already been banned in some states, including Florida.

Back in August, KTVZ spoke with Recover Together Bend about the dangers it poses.

“7-OH can be as potent and at times even more potent than morphine and heroin themselves. The problem lies in the fact that it’s unregulated,” said Dr. David Campbell of Recover Together Bend.

The CDC identified 91 kratom-involved deaths in 2016-2017. Only seven were kratom-only. Most involved fentanyl, opioids or benzodiazepines.

Naloxone may help in mixed overdoses but isn’t always effective for kratom alone, according to BestCare.

Cartwright mentioned adverse effects include nausea, liver injury, seizures and psychiatric symptoms.

This year, the Food and Drug Administration referred 7-OH to the Drug Enforcement Administration for possible scheduling under the Controlled Substances Act. This referral targets synthetic and concentrated 7-OH products, not traditional kratom leaf.

Local Resources & Support:

BestCare Addiction Medicine Clinic: 541-668-9070

BestCare Withdrawal Management Services: 458-218-2027

Recover Together Bend Withdrawal Management Services: 832-398-1138

Call 911 immediately in case of overdose.

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2025 Solvang Danish Maid Joins Your Morning News

KEYT on September 19, 2025

Andie Lopez Bornet

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The 88th Solvang Danish Days begins September 18-21. The theme this year is “Be Happy.”

Addie Madrid of Santa Ynez is this years 2025 Danish Maid. Madrid is carrying on the legacy following in the footsteps of her sister Aleena (Danish Maid 2022) her mother Ashlee Madrid (Danish Maid 1999) and her grandmother Glenda Jaeger Madrid (Danish Maid 1971).

Addie’s great-great-grandfather, Viggo Tarnow, came to the United States from Copenhagen in 1914. He settled in Minnesota where he met and married Cora, later moving his family, including their daughter, Marie, to California. Tarnow taught at Solvang’s Atterdag Folk School and helped to shape what is now the Atterdag Village of Solvang senior care center. His love for the Santa Ynez Valley ran deep, and through his dedication, Addie’s family became woven into the very fabric of Solvang.

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Yuma American Legion Post 19 holds POW-MIA ceremony to honor service members

KYMA on September 19, 2025

Danyelle Burke North

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Dozens of veterans gathered at the Yuma American Legion Post 19 Thursday morning to remember service members who were prisoners of war or are still missing in action.

The ceremony included a breakfast, a symbolic “Table for One,” and a guest speaker. The post commander says it’s crucial we never forget those who gave their lives to serve our country.

“It’s imperative that we strive to make sure this doesn’t ever happen again to any veteran that volunteers to serve this country,” said American Legion Post 19 commander Walt Blakesley.

This ceremony is an early recognition of Friday’s POW-MIA Day. The post says they’re always in need of volunteers.

You can visit their website or go in-person to sign up

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Local recovering from home’s flood damage

KYMA on September 19, 2025

Eduardo Morales

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Jonny Porter, a Yuma local, is still trying to recover from the last storm that hit our area.

His house flooded about two weeks ago, and he’s still trying to recover.

“I had to act right away and I wanted to do that and to make sure again that me and my daughter were safe…and again, it’s been a nightmare,” he said.

Since then, he has not been able to live at home after his floor and furniture were severely damaged.

His insurance says that since he has no flood insurance, he is not covered.

“It’s been a nightmare and I don’t want anybody else to go through that nightmare, so do your due diligence, find out your policies, if you’re not in a flood zone, but maybe you’re street backs up maybe you need that policy, talk to your agent,” Porter says.

Porter would like to thank local pastor David Power for giving him a place to stay while he cannot stay at home.

Porter says he is grateful for everything powers has done for him.

“It felt great that he reached out, that the community in Yuma is a very giving community, we come together, small town, big town, we have a small town feel but we come together,” he said.

Porter says if you would like to help him, he would rather you help Pastor Power’s church HERE.

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Vendors out before dawn setting up for Pueblo Chile and Frijoles Festival

KRDO on September 19, 2025

Bradley Davis

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – Food and coffee trucks started setting up shop before dawn at both the Langoni Sports Complex for the Balloon launch and on Union Avenue ahead of the start of the Pueblo Chile and Frijoles Festival.

We just have fun times over here. Goofy stuff happens,” 15-year-old Nolan Traviza, who helps his family with the Hermanos tortillas and Lovely Treats food trucks.

The Chile Balloon Fest starts at 6:45 a.m. to kick off the weekend. The festival starts downtown on Friday at 3 p.m. Below are the hours for the three-day event on Union Avenue:

Friday: 3 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. – 12 a.m.

Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Tickets are $8 per person, per day.

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