Attempted murder suspect arrested in Desert Hot Springs police chase

KESQ on September 7, 2025

Athena Jreij

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — A high-speed chase through the Coachella Valley ended with an attempted murder suspect in custody.

The Desert Hot Springs Police Department posted the wild video of the chase to their social media account, commenting, “Another dangerous individual off the streets thanks to the proactive work of our officers.”

Officials say it all began on September 3rd, when officers spotted the suspect behind the wheel of a vehicle. When deputies tried to pull him over, the driver refused to stop and led officers on a pursuit that topped over 100 miles per hour on the freeway.

The chase eventually ended at a home where the suspect jumped out and ran from officers.

He was tased and was taken into custody. Authorities say he’s now facing multiple felony charges, including attempted murder.

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Cal Poly routed at #25 Utah

KEYT on September 7, 2025

Mike Klan

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (KEYT). – Devon Dampier matched his career best with three touchdown passes to lead No. 25 Utah to a 63-9 win over Cal Poly of the Football Championship Subdivision on Saturday.

Dampier connected with Wayshawn Parker for a 52-yard touchdown to cap Utah’s first drive. He then found Ryan Davis for a 4-yard TD in the second quarter. Dampier, who finished 17 of 23 for 192 yards, added an 11-yard scoring strike to Dallen Bentley in the third quarter before taking a seat.

“It was awesome. Just being in the stadium, it was as electric as everyone had talked about it,” Dampier, a New Mexico transfer, said about his first game at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

NaQuari Rogers added two 1-yard TD runs in the last 1:44 of the second quarter for a 35-6 lead at halftime.

“It brings me joy, seeing everybody happy. Like, I know I scored, but it was like, the whole team scored,” said Parker, who also had a 43-yard TD run.

The Mustangs (1-1) got two field goals from Noah Serna and one from Gianluca Dimauro.

Utah (2-0) moved to 17-1 in its last 18 home openers under coach Kyle Whittingham as plenty of reserves got playing time, including quarterback Byrd Ficklin, who rushed for two TDs.

“Controlled the game, really, from start to finish and a lot of guys made good contributions,” Whittingham said.

The takeaway

Cal Poly: The Mustangs used three quarterbacks and moved the ball at times but were overmatched at nearly every position.

Utah: The Utes held out five starters due to injury and were whistled for some sloppy penalties, but it hardly mattered as Utah’s new go-go offense rolled up 518 yards and the defense was stout as usual. Utah should rise in the AP Top 25.

Pick-6 U

Jackson Bennee stepped in front of an out pattern, intercepted Ty Dieffenbach’s pass and ran untouched 46 yards to make it 14-0. Bennee’s TD continued an astounding streak for Utah’s defense, which has returned at least one interception for a touchdown in 22 straight seasons, the longest known streak in the country. The Utes lead the Football Bowl Subdivision with 49 picks returned for scores since 2004.

“When he threw it, I was kind of in disbelief, but right as I caught it, I just didn’t look back,” said Bennee, who Whittingham called the “biggest surprise” for the Utes this season.

The Utes nearly tacked on another pick-6 when linebacker Johnathan Hall blocked Anthony Grigsby’s pass behind the line of scrimmage and tipped it twice before grabbing the ball and lunging toward the end zone. He landed on the Cal Poly 1-yard-line.

McBride and Jefferson join Ring of Honor

Ron McBride, who coached Utah from 1990-2002 and “was responsible for the resurgence of Utah football,” according to Whittingham, joined the Utah Ring of Honor. He took the Utes to their first bowl game in 30 years and first top-10 finish in the AP poll in 1994. Roy Jefferson, a receiver, defensive back and kicker at Utah in 1960s and an All-Pro in the NFL, was also honored.

Up next

Cal Poly hosts Western Oregon next Saturday.

Utah visits Wyoming next Saturday.

(Article courtesy Associated Press)

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What we know about access to COVID-19 vaccine in Oregon

KTVZ on September 7, 2025

Spencer Sacks

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Health Authority has released new information about who can get this year’s updated COVID-19 vaccine and where it’s available.

The Oregon Board of Pharmacy has not made any changes to administering the COVID-19 vaccine in Oregon.

The FDA’s approval of the updated COVID-19 vaccine for this year was narrower than in previous years, limiting the use to certain age groups and those with high-risk medical conditions.

If you’d like to get the updated COVID-19 vaccine, you are encouraged to call ahead to a pharmacy or talk to your doctor.

Amber Buhler, a professor at Pacific University School of Pharmacy, told KTVZ that access will likely be targeted at higher-risk Oregonians for now.

“Right now, with the approvals that it has, theoretically is going to be accessible to people who are at high risk populations,” Buhler said. “But the majority of people who want to go get their flu shots are going to have significant trouble getting it.”

We’ll continue to track updates on this story and bring you the latest information.

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21-year-old killed in crash involving Riverside Sheriff’s patrol car in Cherry Valley

KESQ on September 7, 2025

Timothy Foster

CHERRY VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — A young man is dead and a woman hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash involving a Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy on Saturday morning.

The collision occurred at approximately 10:03 a.m. on September 6, 2025, at the intersection of Cherry Valley Boulevard and Roberts Street.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash involved a 2018 Tesla Model 3, driven by 21-year-old male from Cherry Valley, and a 2018 Ford Explorer patrol vehicle driven by a 41-year-old male deputy from the Cabazon Station.

Authorities say the deputy was responding to a call for service with emergency lights and sirens activated, traveling westbound on Cherry Valley Boulevard. At the same time, the Tesla was stopped at the intersection, southbound on Roberts Street. For reasons still under investigation, the Tesla made a left turn onto Cherry Valley Boulevard and was broadsided by the oncoming patrol SUV.

The 21-year-old male was pronounced dead at the scene. His passenger, a 20-year-old female, also of Cherry Valley, was transported to a local hospital with major injuries.

The deputy suffered minor injuries and was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Investigators say alcohol or drugs do not appear to be factors, but the cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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Pyrite Fire burns 500+ acres in Jurupa Valley

KESQ on September 7, 2025

Athena Jreij

JURUPA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Fire crews are battling a 500+ acre brush fire in Jurupa Valley this weekend.

Cal Fire officials say the Pyrite Fire began Friday afternoon around 5 p.m. near Pyrite Street and Granite Hills Drive, spreading quickly in the hills above the 60 freeway.

As of Saturday evening, the fire stands at 521 acres with 10% containment.

Nearly 300 fire personnel have been deployed to contain the flames. Evacuation orders and warnings have been issued and some still remain in place this evening.

An emergency shelter for evacuees has been set up at Jurupa Valley High School. Pets and animals can be taken to Riverside County West Animal Shelter on Van Buren Blvd.

There are no reports of injuries or damage to structures at this time. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Stick with News Channel 3 as we continue to follow this story.

Current evacuation orders according to CalFire:

Evacuation ORDERS for the following zones have been DOWNGRADED to WARNINGS:

JUR-0017

JUR-0018

JUR-0019

JUR-0031

The Evacuation WARNINGS have been lifted and return to normal status for the following zones:

JUR-0034

JUR-0036

JUR-0020

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Oxnard High Inducts Alumni into Hall of Fame with Classic Car Ride

KEYT on September 7, 2025

Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) – Even local high schools have Halls of Fame.

Oxnard High School’s inductees rode in classic cars during halftime at Friday night’s football game.

The Yellowjackets inducted Florencia Ramirez, Genevieve Flores-Haro, and Dr. Elisa Lisako Jones-McKyer.

Ramirez is an award-winning writer and podcaster.

Her latest book is Eat Less Water, and she is currently working on a new book entitled Kitchen Activist.

Flores-Haro is the Associate Director at the nonprofit Mixteco Indigena Community Organizing Project, known as MICOP. She is also the co-founder of 805 UndocuFund and the Board President of the Oxnard Union High School District.

Professor Lisako Jones-McKyer is the Associate Dean for Climate and Diversity at Texas A&M.

Oxnard High School Principal Ted Lawrence honored them in the auditorium before the game, giving each inductee a chance to talk about their journeys.

“As an adult, I continue to do what O.H.S. taught me to do, and that is to take ideas and bring them to life,” said Ramirez.

“For the next generation of Yellowjackets, I just want to leave you with this: take up space,” said Flores-Haro. “Your voice matters.”

“I would not be where I am today if not for the assistance of passionate and dedicated teachers who recognized something in me,” said Dr. Lisako Jones-McKyer.

After the induction, the honorees had a chance to see former teachers and classmates and take photos before the football game.

The principal said the Hall of Fame photos are located outside his office.

For more information visit https://oxnardhigh.us and https:florenciaramirez.com , https://mictexo.org and https://public-health.tamu.edu

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Independent Filmmakers Shine at First Carpinteria Film Festival

KEYT on September 7, 2025

Tracy Lehr

CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Independent filmmakers walked the red carpet in Carpinteria this weekend.

People enjoyed the cool theater on a hot Saturday at the first Carp Film Fest.

It opened on Friday and ran through Sunday night.

Filmmakers consider it a springboard for their features and documentaries.

Moviegoers arrived early for the first showing of the afternoon.

“It feels amazing. I love making films, I love cinema, and it is really beautiful seeing your work up there,” said Jaime Andrade, who screened his documentary Golf n Stuff: A Hole-in-One History.

“So many people don’t make it because they don’t believe in themselves,” said Sheena Rock. “And I mean, having your film in a theater—how could you not believe in yourself at that point? It’s amazing.”

Rock created the film Scavenger and also signed her book Descension.

The Alcazar co-founder Asa Olsson greeted fans at the box office.

“This is so fantastic—first of all, in a beautiful old theatre, almost 100 years old. And this is our first film festival in Carpinteria, and we intend to continue for years to come,” said Olsson.

Carp Film Fest founder Michael Lazaro stayed behind the scenes.

He chose a fitting festival poster that includes the beach, an avocado, and a film clapperboard.

The eclectic lineup of films continued through Sunday, starting at 3 p.m.

The closing night film was David Crosby: Remember My Name, followed by a Q&A.

A guest performance by local musician Jackson Gillies followed.

You will find a link to more information at https:carpfilmfest.com

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Teller County Public Health issues air quality advisory due to wildfires burning across the state

KRDO on September 7, 2025

Michael Logerwell

TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – The high elevation isn’t the only thing making breathing harder in Teller County this weekend. Teller County Public Health and Environment has issued an air quality warning due to smoke from numerous wildfires burning across the state.

However, no wildfires are burning in Teller County.

Teller County Public Health and Environment tells residents to remain indoors if smoke becomes visibly thick or dense in their neighborhood or subdivision.

The county health agency is advising a limit on physical activity outdoors and says, as a rule of thumb, if visibility is reduced to less than five miles due to smoke in your area, air quality has likely reached unhealthy levels.

For more information on the current air quality in your area and additional resources for Teller County residents, click here.

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City of Bend hosting open house for Aune Safety and Connectivity

KTVZ on September 7, 2025

KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Community members are invited to an open house, in person or online, to explore proposed safety and connectivity upgrades at the southern end of Bend’s Core Area. The project area has seen more traffic and new development and users have reported it is still hard to travel east to west whether you’re driving, walking, or biking.

In person: September 10, 4:00–6:00 p.m., at the Campfire Hotel, Outpost meeting space, 721 NE 3rd St, Bend, OR 97701

Online: September 10-24, 2025 at bendoregon.gov/aune

The project team has proposed designs to improve safety and increase connectivity along several streets and intersections from the Aune Street undercrossing at the Bend Parkway, to and along Third Street.

These road design improvements aim to make driving safer, walking and biking more comfortable, and strengthen connections between the Old Mill District and East Bend. Join us in-person, or online to provide public input and help shape the designs.

This project is funded through the 2020 Transportation GO Bond, Capital Improvement Program funding, and a grant through ARTS (All Roads Transportation Safety).

Learn more and sign up for project email updates at bendoregon.gov/aune

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Central Oregon Tool Library opens to the public 

KTVZ on September 7, 2025

KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Central Oregon Tool Library had its grand opening on Friday at the Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity Restore.

COTool offers a wide range of tools for lending, providing community members with access to the equipment they need for home projects, repairs, and creative endeavors, all without the upfront cost of purchasing tools outright.

Memberships can be set up online at www.cotool.org.

The suggested membership fee is $10 per $10,000 of household income, but no one will be turned away due to lack of funds.  The library is 100% volunteer-run, and every dollar goes toward maintaining and expanding the collection.

“We want everyone in Central Oregon to feel empowered to tackle projects at home and in their community,” said co-founder John Heylin. “This is about sharing resources, reducing waste, and building stronger connections between neighbors.”

The library was founded by Peter LoVerso, Tony Grzesik, and John Heylin. It came together in just six months, thanks to support from the Environmental Center, the Blankfort Family Fund, and the Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity. The Habitat’s hospitality and guidance made the quick launch possible.

COTL is actively seeking donations of tools and funds, as well as volunteers and sponsorships, to help expand its offerings across all types of tool-related activities and throughout Central Oregon.

Open Hours:

Fridays: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Sundays: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Regular weekly hours will follow the same schedule.

For more information, to make a donation, or to become a member and rent a tool, please visit www.cotool.org.

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