Heads up! School zones are back for motorists starting this week in Bend

KTVZ on September 2, 2025

Kelsey Merison

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As kids head back to school this week in Central Oregon, the Bend Police Department has an important reminder for motorists: school zones are active once again.

The department says there are three types of school zone signs in Bend:

-Signs that show the school zone is in effect all day

-Those that identify the school zone as in effect when children are present

-Those that have flashing lights to alert you that a school zone is in effect, typically before and after school and in some cases, on the lunch hour

The speed limit when a school zone is in effect is 20 mph.

BPD says in these first few weeks, children and families are still learning their routines and figuring out the area–and there will be an influx of vehicles, buses, kids on bikes, and kids walking in these areas.

You need to be alert and aware of your surroundings. Slow down and pay attention.

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Prop A supporters continue fight despite loss of mandated sick leave

News-Press NOW on September 2, 2025

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Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

While some view Labor Day as an extra day off, local businesses and labor unions recognize the day as a reminder of working citizens.

The holiday comes after a flurry of bill signings from Gov. Mike Kehoe’s office in July. One of the bills Kehoe signed was House Bill 567, which repeals mandated sick leave requirements from Proposition A. The bill later went into effect on Aug. 28.

“It was a terrible move on their part and shows how little they respect the voters and the workers of Missouri,” Owner of Yellow Dog Bookshop and supporter of Prop A Joe Chevalier said. “Business owners now have to make the choice: are we going to continue to offer sick pay or are we going to take cover and run away and stop doing it? Employees are in kind of the same boat.”

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry released a report before the repeal of sick leave mandates detailing what businesses could do with the mandate on pause.

The chamber suggested a sliding scale approach based on what’s best for each business, from keeping sick leave until April 2026, to ending it in 2025, or cutting it off immediately on Aug. 28.

“Ultimately, because there is no guidance about payout under circumstances other than separation of employment – particularly for employers who frontloaded employees’ time – paying out up to 80 hours would be the safest option, while not paying out any EPST would be the riskiest option,” the report said.

Chevalier said that he will continue offering sick leave to his employees.

“In my opinion, it’s the right thing to do, we’re not even required to do it because we’re so small,” Chevalier said. “I decided it’s the right thing for my staff and for this business that I’m going to go forward with it.”

Proposition A was passed in November 2024 with the support of over 57% voters. The petition increased the state minimum wage and guaranteed workers one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked.

HB 567 was filed shortly in opposition by state representatives after the election. Opponents of mandated sick leave argued that its addition could be exploited by employees, hurting businesses.

“Business owners were clear: Proposition A’s paid leave and minimum wage policies were a job killer,” said president and CEO of the Missouri Chamber Kara Corches in a July statement after Kehoe’s bill signing. “Missouri employers value their employees and recognize the importance of offering competitive wages and benefits, but one-size-fits-all mandates threaten growth.

Both Chevalier and Missouri Jobs With Justice are expecting to support more legislation that will benefit workers, with MO JwJ adding, “the fight is not over.”

“We are looking at direct democracy, we’re looking at legislation, we’re looking at all kinds of things because honestly, right now with the leadership in the Missouri legislature, they are creating more problems than solving them,” Director of Strategic Partnerships for MO JwJ M’Evie Mead said.

Mead adds that representatives from MO JwJ will be present during the general assembly’s special session to discuss redistricting.

ABC 17 News reached out to the Missouri Chamber for an updated statement however, they were closed for the holiday.

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Outage impacts nearly 4,800 customers in Desert Hot Springs amid storm conditions

KESQ on September 2, 2025

María García

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Nearly 4,800 Southern California Edison customers lost power today in Desert Hot Springs following lightning strikes and storm conditions. Power was restored to most customers by 2:30 p.m.

The outage happened after two incidents impacts power lines and poles.

The first scene is near Palm Drive and Dillon Road, where power lines are down and a power pole is reportedly on fire. A second incident was reported on Cahuilla Avenue and Cactus Drive where power lines are also believed to be down.

A large outage was reported at about 9:30 a.m., leaving 4,635 customers without electricity in the areas of Granada and Hacienda avenues.

Stay with News Channel 3 for any new updates.

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Law firms debate safety, security concerns at future Dave & Busters site

KION on September 2, 2025

Victor Guzman

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — New stores coming to the Northridge Mall are sparking excitement among people on the Central Coast, but some law firms are debating safety and security of the new Dave & Busters.

The Salinas Planning Commission is scheduled to hear about the new site during a meeting on September 3rd. Including an appeal filed by the law firm Cox, Castle and Nicholson.

CC&N represents a large chunk of the Northridge Mall and Steerpoint Capital, which owns a portion that includes Round One entertainment. The Sears property, however, is owned by Ethan Conrad Properties.

The firm argues bringing a Dave & Busters would increase crime around the old Sears building and in neighborhoods around that part of the mall.

In a statement to the planning commission, the firm says in part “Concern over the Project’s operation is not speculative. With its appeal, Steerpoint submitted evidence of numerous instances of violent behavior at Dave & Buster’s – murders, shootings, stabbings, assaults, robberies.”

The firm also emphasized the project is detrimental to public health, safety and welfare. Citing a number of violent incidents at Dave & Buster locations in Washington D.C and in Times Square in New York City among others.

Another law firm, however, is denying those claims and is supportive of the new Dave & Busters location.

Solomon, Saltsman & Jamieson says Salinas Police is working closely with the mall and Dave & Busters company to insure safety at the new site by providing new security measures in and around the venue.

SS&J represents the applicant, Dave & Busters.

Some of which involves new lighting outside of the old Sears building, but also includes a video surveillance system that police would have access to in case of an incident.

Armed Security would also be provided by Maddison Group, which also helps with security at other Dave & Busters locations.

The statement from SS&J also says safety and awareness trainings for staff will be conducted in conjunction with Salinas Police.

“To cast aspersions on Dave & Buster’s for these events is both unfair and misplaced. Further it is unfair to compare those incidents and locations to Salinas. Salinas does not suffer from the same general community challenges as does Times Square in New York City,” says SS&J.

SS&J also argues staff at these locations responded “swiftly.”

In a letter from Salinas Police Sgt Gerardo Magana to City Senior Planner Tom Wiles, the SPD acknowledges while there may be an increase for Police services once D&B arrives, they do not object to the business being placed there.

They ask the company to follow a number of conditions, including some of the elements referenced earlier about video surveillance and lightning, but also include posting “No Trespassing signs” and stopping the sale of alcohol by no later than 2 a.m.

The letter also states an armed security officer should be on site from 5 p.m. to closing on Fridays and Saturdays and a second officer available from midnight to closing within the same dates.

Documents related to the topic scheduled for September 3rd are available by clicking here

Leases signed for Dave & Busters, Burlington and other businesses at former Northridge Mall Sears building

Staff at Ethan Conrad Properties confirms to KION multiple new businesses are taking over the former Sears building, including a new Dave & Busters.

Floor plans on the company’s website also show plans for a Burlington, O’Reilly Auto Parts and Gohan Buffet.

Ethan Conrad Properties confirms the leases for those businesses plus the Dave & Busters have all been signed and remodeling is underway.

Plans for First Floor of former Sears building (Courtesy of Ethan Conrad Properties)

Exterior images of businesses coming to Northridge Mall (Courtesy of Ethan Conrad Properties)

Exterior image of businesses coming to Northidge Mall (Courtesy of Ethan Conrad Properties)

Plans for Second Floor of Former Sears building (Courtesy of Ethan Conrad Properties)

The company said the Dave & Busters is listed on the floor plan for the Second Floor of the former Sears building.

Floor plans for the first floor also indicate plans for a “Smash n’ Axe,” but it’s not listed as having a lease signed.

Northridge Mall said despite the opening of the Dave & Busters they still intend on keeping the Round One Entertainment and arcade area open.

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President Trump wants to end mail-in voting

KYMA on September 2, 2025

Karina Bazarte

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – President Donald Trump says he plans to issue an executive order to require a voter ID and no more mail-in voting.

President Trump said on social media that he plans to issue an executive order to require identification for all elections in the united states over the weekend.

Trump also says he wants to get rid of mail-in voting except for those who are in the military or ill.

“There are two phases: One is for security…I think it’s going to be better,” said Francisco Cuevas, a local.

Cuevas says voting by mail can be helpful for those who need it.

“The other thing is that when you send your vote by mail you have the option to do it maybe because when you need to vote you might not have time to go,” said Cuevas.

Sandy Cradic says she voted for Trump, but has mixed feelings about this potential order. 

“If people are going to fraud…fraud is going to happen regardless no matter which way you do it you know. And I like the idea of filling my ballot and really reading it to make sure, at home…I like the convenience of filling it at home,” said Cradic.

Trump also added there will only be paper ballots. As of right now, the state of California does not require a photo ID to vote.

  

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Committee in Imperial County to hold 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb event

KYMA on September 2, 2025

Karina Bazarte

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – A special group in Imperial County is preparing an event to remember the victims and the heroes who lost their lives on 9/11.

The Imperial Valley 9/11 Stair Climb Committee is hosting their annual Memorial Stair Climb event this Saturday.

He says locals will be paying tribute by climbing stairs which will be the equivalent of 110 stories.

“The stair climb actually takes place at the grandstands at the racetrack, and we have a plotted out course that takes you around the track then up through the stairs and then actually comes out here and around the memorial because we wanna highlight this and then take you back through,” said Mathew Zinn, Vice President of the Imperial Valley 9/11 Stair Climb Committee.

The event is set to start around 6 p.m. For more information about the event, click here.

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People head to Lake Martinez for Labor Day celebrations

KYMA on September 2, 2025

Eduardo Morales

MARTINEZ LAKE, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – With Labor Day, many locals and out-of-town visitors are taking in the sun at Lake Martinez.

One tradition that people have kept for generations is going out to the lake or Fisher’s Landing to enjoy labor day weekend.

It’s a time for families to enjoy nature, boats, and the water.

“This is like the most family fun that you can have in Yuma, it’s absolutely incredible during the summer, the water is nice and cool…Of course it’s a little sunny but we’re used to it we’re from Yuma right?” said Yuma local Jimmy Gilmore.

The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) says that Labor Day weekend attracts hundreds of people to our area. 

They say that multiple agencies work together, keeping everyone safe.

“It was definitely packed, again, given the low water levels people couldn’t go as far north as they normally tend to do, so everyone was pretty much stuck on the Southside of the river, so this was very well congested,” Deputy Misal Meza says.

The lake allows families to bond more as well.

“This is the best place to bond, anywhere in the outdoors that you can take your family, and bond outside is absolutely incredible, and the kid’s love it, it takes them a few minutes to stop asking for their tablet, and you know their screens,” Gilmore says.

YCSO would like to remind people to be up to date on the latest safety precautions before going out to the lake.

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Families enjoy Labor Day at Gateway Park

KYMA on September 2, 2025

Adrik Vargas

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Families flocked to Gateway Park this Labor Day to soak up the sun and enjoy the Colorado River. Some even drove in from Imperial County to spend the holiday by the water.

The river was buzzing with people swimming, grilling, and taking full advantage of the long weekend. For many, it was the perfect way to relax before the busy fall season.

Betsey Gonzalez said her family planned to spend some time in the water with their kids before heading out to eat and then heading back home.

Cobain Marquez and his friends had their own adventure planned.

“We’re gonna go on the Bridge today. We’re gonna be climbing the rocks….it’s gonna be pretty fun,” he said, encouraging others to come out and join in.

Not everyone wanted to get wet as some families stayed in the shade and did a little shopping.

Rosario Bazerra said her family planned to relax for the rest of the day and get ready for Tuesday.

No matter how people spent their time, Yuma offered plenty to enjoy.

Gigi Gomez said living right by the Colorado River gives families the chance to take advantage of everything in their own backyard.

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Emergency water main repair to close several lanes on South Academy Boulevard in Colorado Springs for a week

KRDO on September 2, 2025

Scott Harrison

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Drivers on a half-mile stretch of South Academy Boulevard between Chelton Road and Astrozon Boulevard can expect slower travel and increased traffic congestion this week.

An emergency water main repair will close half of the lanes along that busy street on the city’s southeast side.

That work started at 9 a.m. Tuesday morning and continues until 3 p.m., through next Monday.

The southbound left lane, as well as the northbound left and middle lanes, will remain closed until next Monday afternoon.

The reason for the repair is a leaking 20-inch water line installed under the bridge across Sand Creek.

Colorado Springs Utilities noticed the leak a month ago and shut off water to that line.

Crews isolated the line without disrupting service to customers.

“We’re going to be digging into that area to expose that main,” said Alex Trefry, a CSU spokesman. “And then, of course, afterwards, we’ll be doing restoration — which is also complex because it’s on a bridge. It’s going to take us a little more time than our average repair, but we’re doing it as quickly as we can.”

Springs Utilities didn’t fix the leak sooner, as providing advance notice to customers and drivers would have been beneficial, and because the repair job requires a large amount of coordination and planning.

The utility issued a release about the closure last Friday.

Crews will start checking out that water main on Tuesday and get a better idea of what they need to do.

It’s unclear if the main is not part of the South Academy improvement project that paused for the summer, but should resume this fall.

Businesses along the project area will remain open, and drivers should drive carefully and watch for crews working in the street.

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ABC-7, Albertsons kick off Hunger Action Month campaign with El Pasoans Fighting Hunger

KVIA on September 2, 2025

Nicole Ardila

September is Hunger Action Month, a nation-wide campaign. Every year, Albertsons raises funds at checkout to assist local food banks, including El Pasoans Fighting Hunger and Casa de Peregrinos in Las Cruces. 

ABC-7’s Good Morning El Paso joins El Pasoans Fighting Hunger on Tuesday to talk about the importance of this campaign for the food pantry that assists residents in the borderland.

EPFH says 1 in 3 El Pasoans are food insecure.

CEO Susan Goodell shares how needed donations are, amid the changes in government funding this year for local food pantries.

This month, when shoppers checkout, they’ll be prompted on the pin pad with the question, “Do you want to help eliminate hunger?” 

They can select which dollar amount works best for them. Also at the registers, are plexiglass coin canisters where shoppers can donate spare change they might have.

Every dollar donated will also be doubled with a $300K match.

All money collected through September will be awarded to El Pasoans Fighting Hunger, Casa Peregrinos, and possibly others.

The campaign runs from Sept. 1 to Sept. 30, and all Albertsons locations in El Paso, Horizon City, and Las Cruces are participating.

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