Palmer Ridge pitches a shutout against Doherty
Rob Namnoum
The Palmer Ridge football team shutout Doherty on Thursday night 49-0.
Discovery Canyon holds off Pueblo East
Rob Namnoum
The Discovery Canyon football team held off Pueblo East on Thursday night 22-20.
Arroyo Grande massage therapist arrested for sexual penetration with foreign object
Caleb Nguyen
ARROYO GRANDE, Calif. – Arroyo Grande Police arrested a 33-year-old Arroyo Grande man on a felony charge for sexual penetration with a foreign object just before 4:00 p.m. on Sept. 4.
The 33-year-old was taken into custody at his business, SLO Massage Therapy, after a thorough investigation into a sexual assault allegation, according to the AGPD.
AGPD officers also served a search warrant at the Arroyo Grande man’s business for evidence related to the investigation.
The 33-year-old was booked into the SLO County Jail for the felony charge and his bail is set at $100,000, according to the AGPD.
The Arroyo Grande man has served as a massage therapist for the past 14 years in the Five Cities area and the AGPD believes there could be more victims.
Those with more information or potential victims are encouraged to call the AGPD Investigations Bureau.
Scotts Valley Vice Mayor resigns during city council meeting
Sergio Berrueta
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The city of Scotts Valley will be saying goodbye to its vice mayor this week.
At the city council meeting last night, Vice Mayor Alan Timms made the surprise announcement.
“I will tend my resignation to the city clerk and therefore step down as a council member and vice mayor,” said Timms.
Timms says that he will officially resign tomorrow, after serving the community for 3 years.
His term was originally set to end in December of 2026.
The city council will need to decide whether to fill the seat through appointment or a special election at their meeting on September 17th.
CODE team arrests 3, cites 2 Bend residents after search warrant leads to drug seizure
Triton Notary
(Update: adding video)
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Central Oregon Drug Enforcement team served a search warrant early Thursday morning at a Bend residence on the 60000 block of Alpine Drive.
Here is the press release from the CODE team:
Date of incident: Sept. 4, 2025
Case #: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office – 2025-48997
Arrested & Offenses:
Claxton, Shawn Allen, 55-year-old Bend resident: Felony arrest warrant
Roberts, Brach Addison, 32-year-old Bend resident: Felony arrest warrant
Anderson, Alli Elizabeth, 33-year-old Bend resident: Misdemeanor arrest warrant
Flood, Jennifer Renee, 52-year-old Bend resident: Frequenting a place where controlled substances are used
Nelson, Kathryn Michele, 60-year-old Bend resident: Frequenting a place where controlled substances are used, Possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine
Press Release Information:
At approximately 9 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, detectives with the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement (CODE) team executed a search warrant in the 60000 block of Alpine Drive in Bend. Members of the Central Oregon Emergency Response Team (CERT) assisted CODE in serving the search warrant. Police vehicles parked in front of the residence with police lights flashing, several announcements were made directing occupants to exit the residence and that a search warrant was being served at the location. Multiple people exited the residence at that time.
After several minutes, Bend Police K9 Buck was deployed to search the residence and Brach Addison Roberts was found hiding in the residence. K9 Buck bit Roberts in his leg and arm area. Our investigation revealed Roberts had a felony warrant for his arrest and he fled into the residence when police arrived at the property. Roberts was treated at the scene for injuries and then taken to St. Charles Bend per policy. He was then lodged at the Deschutes County Jail.
During the search warrant service, police found 10 people on the property or in the residence. In addition to Roberts, two other people located at the scene had warrants for their arrest. Shawn Allen Claxton had a felony warrant for his arrest and Alli Elizabeth Anderson had a misdemeanor warrant for her arrest. They were both lodged at the Deschutes County Jail on the above-mentioned warrants. Jennifer Renee Flood and Kathryn Michele Nelson were issued citations with a court date to appear on the above-mentioned offenses.
A search of the location revealed a small quantity of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and other drug-related items.
This was a long-term investigation with multiple reports of people coming and going from this location after short visits, consistent with drug activity. CODE detectives continued this investigation, and were able to verify that drug activity was taking place. No additional details will be released.
CODE was assisted by several local law enforcement partners, and we want to thank them all for the assistance. The CODE team will continue to investigate and take action at locations where drug activity is occurring.
The Central Oregon Drug Enforcement (CODE) team is a multi-jurisdictional narcotics task force supported by the Oregon-Idaho High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program and the following Central Oregon law enforcement agencies: Bend Police Department, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, Redmond Police Department, Prineville Police Department, Crook County Sheriff’s Office, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Madras Police Department, Oregon State Police, Sunriver Police Department, Black Butte Police Department, United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Warm Springs Tribal Police Department, Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson County District Attorney’s, and the Oregon National Guard.
The Oregon-Idaho HIDTA program is an Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) sponsored counterdrug grant program that coordinates and provides funding resources to multi-agency drug enforcement task forces to disrupt or dismantle local, multi-state and international drug trafficking organizations.
Colorado Senator grills HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr., sparking vaccine debate
Mackenzie Stafford
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – In a heated Senate hearing over CDC turmoil and vaccines, Colorado Senator Michael Bennet (D) questioned Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
You can find more on Thursday’s hearing here.
This week alone, Colorado has gone up against federal recommendations when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine and needing a prescription. Colorado Senator Bennet voiced his concerns Thursday morning.
It’s a polarizing issue, but KRDO13 spoke with some local pediatricians who support Colorado’s plan.
Dr. Simony at Steel City Pediatrics in Pueblo said it’s your choice whether to vaccinate your kids. He says we cannot force vaccine mandates and that will only push people away.
But he also said, “Go to the historic cemetery and see how many kids’ and young people’s grave stones are there. There was a time before vaccines when people would die from these diseases so quickly.”
Experts with the state health department say that, regardless of what’s done on Capitol Hill, they’ll stick to the science.
“I think these are challenging times. And what we’re trying to do is stick with the science, try to stay out of the politics, and do what we can do to make safe and effective therapies available to keep our residents safe,” shared Dr. Ned Calonge, with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, “We are committed to continuing to let the evidence guide our recommendations around all vaccines.”
Some raise concerns over not being able to receive vaccines due to allergies or other contraindications. It’s part of why Dr. Calonge said it’s so important to check in with your primary care provider to see what’s best for you.
“I always would recommend that parents, and in fact adults as well, check with your usual source of care. One of the reasons you establish a relationship with the usual source of care… is because you trust them, and you trust them to provide you with the information that’s in your best interest in making decisions. So I would really ask people to start there. And then I will say… the measles vaccine is the best way to not get measles, to not get sick, not have that disease that can cause so many problems, and not pass it on to others who might do even worse. The COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to not get COVID-19. It’s a safe and effective vaccine,” explained Dr. Ned Calonge.
Doctor Valerie Beck with Sunrise Pediatrics says she’s dismayed by the news coming out of Washington, D.C. She says it’s important to follow the science and research-backed solutions when treating kids. She points to the American Academy of Pediatrics and its Red Book for trustworthy guidance on pediatric infectious disease prevention.
“So there is the American Academy of Pediatricians, and they’ve released their recommendations…They looked at the last set of recommendations, and they said, ‘Is there any new evidence that these don’t work or that they’re harmful?’ They found not…The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists did the same thing because one of the problems with the latest set of recommendations was that it left out pregnant women for COVID-19. And yet there’s no evidence other than it helps prevent Covid for pregnant women, and they’re at a high risk for having more severe illness because you’re talking about two individuals instead of one…the obstetricians and gynecologists came out with their own recommendations to make sure that we offer and provide the COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant persons,” stated Dr. Calonge.
We also asked Calonge about some of the specific concerns Sen. Bennet raised regarding schools and students amid vaccine uncertainty.
One school district in Colorado Springs that’s seen a drop in MMR vaccinations in recent years is Colorado Springs School District 11. State data show that the district’s MMR vaccine rate fell from 93% to 84% over the past five years. KRDO13 asked D11 for comment and has not received a response as of Thursday night.
“This is a great concern to us. In fact, we have a goal to try to get our immunization rates specifically for measles, mumps and rubella up above that 90, even up to that 94% area. And so we’re undertaking a lot of activities in terms of making the vaccine available, sending reminders to parents. You know, we have a vaccine registry that allows us to track vaccine rate and reminders, postcards and encourage parents to get vaccinated. I think the measles is of particular importance now, because we’re seeing a resurgence of measles in Colorado, and the best way to protect our kids against what can be a very serious illness is [a] safe and effective vaccine that’s easy to get… We have a mobile van that we can use to vaccinate kids. We’re doing surveillance to be careful to see where measles might be coming back. And then we’re using a lot of effort of our staff and, in partnership with local public health departments, to try to get kids immunized and protect us from what could be a new epidemic,” shared Dr. Calonge.
Here’s where the state reports the data per school district.
You can also find the recommendations from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment on Measles guidance here.
Wheel Fun donates bikes and gear to Gila Vista Junior High School
Paul Vozzella
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A new partnership between Wheel Fun Mountain Biking and Gila Vista Junior High is giving students the chance to ditch screen time in favor of exploring the outdoors on two wheels.
Thanks to a donation of 15 mountain bikes from Wheel Fun, students at Gila Vista now have access to bikes both on and off campus. The program aims to promote physical activity and build community among students.
“It’s really cool, [because] we get to ride everywhere, and we get to be with our friends,” said Gila Vista student Dante Bobbio.
Gila Vista Principal Frank Núñez sees the program as a reflection of Yuma’s close-knit community.
“It shows the students, it shows the families that…not only their teachers and the people at school care, but also the people in their community care,” Núñez said.
Wheel Fun has already launched similar programs, with one of their missions being to get kids outside and away from digital devices.
“Growing up, my mountain bike was my iPad,” said Emilio Perez, Wheel Fun’s Southeast Regional Manager. “We didn’t have technology, and riding my bike through the neighborhood, through the cotton fields of Marana – there’s nothing like it.”
For Wheel Fun Executive Director Evan Puglia, the essence of mountain biking lies in the sense of freedom it offers.
“The joy of mountain biking is really bound in freedom and exploration,” Puglia said.
Gila Vista is particularly well-suited for a thriving biking program. The school is located near a park with a pump track and has easy access to scenic desert trails. With two dedicated coaches already on board, the school is set to build an active biking community.
“They have all the right ingredients to be a fun club,” Puglia added. “Kids are ready to go.”
Looking ahead, school leaders hope to expand the program so the entire campus can benefit from the opportunity to get outside and ride.
YFD chief honored at Wednesday’s City Council meeting
Eduardo Morales
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The Yuma City Council honored Yuma Fire Department Chief Dustin “Dusty” Fields as he enters retirement.
Chief Fields is retiring from the department after 31 years of service. While he has worked their for decades, he says he has been a part of it his whole life.
“For 54 years, even though I haven’t worked for them for 54 years, it’s just I feel like I’m leaving behind some family, it’s a bittersweet moment for me,” Chief Fields says.
Chief Field’s father was also with the fire department and he was happy to follow in his father’s footsteps.
“That joy of giving back to the community, and I’m glad I’m able to kind of mimic what my dad did and leave a positive legacy behind me,” Chief fields said.
Meanwhile, Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls shares why leaders like Chief Fields are so important to the community.
“This is where they’ve invested in, not just their working hours, but their life, their family, and everything and that’s the kind of people we want working here in the city of Yuma, ones that support Yuma for what Yuma is and not just a paycheck,” Mayor Nicholls says.
Chief Fields give some advice for whoever steps into his role next.
“They don’t need to mimic what I’ve done, they need to set their own standards and their own way and they’ll be perfectly fine as long as they’re committed to the membership of the department and taking care of the community, they’ll be fine,” he said.
His last official day with the department is on Friday.
Mexican Consulate in El Paso expanding legal assistance for nationals and citizens
Heriberto Perez Lara
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mexico’s consulates in the United States continue to provide the Mexican community with information and practical tools for understanding and exercising their rights, particularly in immigration matters.
The Mexican Consulate in El Paso serves El Paso and Hudspeth counties, as well as nine other counties in southern New Mexico.
“Locally, what we also do is that every Friday we have legal allies here at the consulate and they give free advice to the community. Anybody can come on any Friday and that’s for legal assistance; we have our lawyers here, so they can go directly to talk to them,” said Consul General of Mexico in El Paso, Mauricio Ibarra Ponce de León.
The consular network has promoted the free advisory services provided by lawyers and legal advisors, answering questions and addressing specific cases.
Legal Advisory Week (SALE) has become an important legal initiative and outreach program. The program has achieved a significant impact in the Mexican community in the United States.
“The Government of Mexico, through the Foreign Ministry, reiterates its commitment to defending and protecting the rights of Mexicans abroad and will continue strengthening its proactive prevention strategies,” said Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Consul Ibarra says one of the services that has grown more is the dual citizenship process of those U.S. citizens with Mexican parents.
“We look out for the well-being of the Mexican community in the United States.”
If you need assistance from any Mexican consulate in the U.S., you can reach out to 520-623-7874.
The Consulate in El Paso’s number is 915-549-0003, and social media is ‘Consulado General de México en El Paso.’
Mexico’s Consulate in El Paso offers Free Legal Assistance every Friday of the month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
More than 406,900 people received information at over 700 in-person and virtual events and 3,100 free legal consultations were given on immigration, labor, civil and family matters, among other topics. Consular staff also identified and channeled 595 assistance and protection cases.
More than 380 partners made this possible by providing their services, answering questions and offering personalized support free of charge.
A New Pedestrian Signal Goes Up in a Risky Section of Las Positas Road
John Palminteri
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – A new pedestrian signal has been installed in Santa Barbara on Las Positas Road at Stanley Drive where the area has earned a dangerous reputation over the years.
Speeding drivers, crashes and many stories of near misses are known in the area.
The new full-sized light system is much more than just a blinking alert light you might see elsewhere.
It has a combination of several yellow and red lights. Sometimes they will be flashing and sometimes they will be solid lights.
Drivers will need to pay attention to either prepare to stop or come to a full stop depending on the lights. The area has also been restriped to slow the traffic pace down.
This is located between Adams school and State Street, across from the Municipal golf course.
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