Danyelle Burke North
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The man allegedly involved in the murder of his girlfriend near Senator Wash in Imperial County was back in court Friday.
56-year-old James Hill was arrested Tuesday in Yuma County and remains in custody with no bond.
Hill waived his extradition rights to expedite the process to appear before a judge in Imperial County.
His attorney says he is expected to be back in court next week.
Peter Daut
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Tonight, a News Channel 3 exclusive: the life and legacy of Harold Matzner, in his own words.
Matzner died Thursday at Eisenhower Health after a battle with an illness.
News Channel 3’s Peter Daut recently spoke with Matzner in what ended up being his final interview.
Matzner was unable to do the interview with Peter in person because of health issues, but he still took the time to speak with me by phone. Little did we know it would be his very last interview.
Coming up at 6 p.m., we’ll have part two of our exclusive interview with Matzner, including his thoughts on the future of philanthropy here in the Coachella Valley.
Alissa Orozco
MORRO BAY, Calif. (KEYT) – On this week’s segment of ‘The Walkthrough’, News Channel’s Caleb Nguyen spoke with Morro Bay’s Sands Dougherty – the senior quarterback who’s a force to be reckoned with this upcoming season.
After an impressive junior season, Dougherty is returning to the field, hungry for more. With 500 passing touchdowns and over 900 yards under his belt, Dougherty is kicking off the 2025 season strong.
Dougherty says the team’s connection and mutual understanding will be their strongest tool this season.
“Honestly, our team is just so connected. I had that that connection with everyone. It’s just that me and Efrain (Efrain Hernandez, Morro Bay wide receiver), we work a lot, like when we do over the summer, him and the other receiver Tony Caminario, they would all come and we just developed a great connection over the summer,” Dougherty says. “He played a little bit last year, got a little bit of receptions, but this year he’s going off and he’s definitely on the radar of some people now.”
Morro Bay High School head coach, Robert Dougherty, praised the quarterback on his abilities as a player and teammate, as well as his character as a person. Saying Dougherty is a instinctive and intelligent player who leads by example by walking the walk, and talking the talk.
Coach Dougherty also decribes his player as a kind person – an attribute Dougherty attributes to his family.
“Growing up with three sisters definitely helped me become that person I am because they’re just very strict on me. They want me to be a great person.”
The Morro Bay Pirates will take on the Wasco Tigers tonight, and Dougherty warns the Central Coast to be on the look out.
“We’re coming back with a vengeance to hopefully host another CIF championship, and if we do or don’t, we’re gonna come back and win it this year. We’re very hungry for that title.”
To show just how passionate the quarterback is, out of all the superpowers he could have, he would choose teleportation to be quicker on the field.
The Morro Bay Pirates take on Wasco tonight, aiming for a 3-1 record. Kickoff is at 7:30pm.
You can watch the full results from this game and plenty more at 11:10pm on Friday Football Focus with News Channel’s Mike Klan.
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Sergio Berrueta
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) may be changing the scope of the coastal rail trail project in the face of funding problems.
According to a staff report, the Measure D funds that make up a bulk of the commission’s budget have been getting spent faster than they’re being accrued.
The commission is passing motions today to look into financing options for short or long-term borrowing, as well as developing strategies that will reduce costs and avoid delays. This deals specifically with beginning segments 8 through 11 of the project.
Those strategies could include scaling down the project’s scope. Staff also recommending that the city, county and other sponsors work directly with the RTC to help reduce costs.
“That’s the intent of my motion, its to I think bring an additional degree of accountability from a financial standpoint and also to present us with a couple different plans, what do we have to pay and finance, what might we have to finance in the future and we can make decisions around scope at that point,” said Scotts Valley City Council Member Steve Clark.
Keeping projects on track is especially important, as a delay could lead to the California Transportation Commission taking back some grant money.
The commission is expected to receive a report on possible financing options by December, as well as a decision whether to move forward with railbanking the line or instantiating a zero emission passenger train.
If the funding can be sorted out, the RTC says that they may begin planning for segment 9 in 2026.
Cynthia White
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside University Health System – Public Health (RUHS-PH) department reported Friday that an Indio High School student has tested positive for tuberculosis.
RUHS-PH officials say they are making efforts to notify anyone who may have been exposed to the disease, and add that the student is receiving treatment and is expected to make a full recovery.
RUHS-PH worked with Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD) officials to send exposure notification letters to guardians, faculty and staff members of students who may have had on-going contact with the individual in April through the end of May.
Riverside County Public Health Officer Jennifer Chevinsky says, “Our team is working closely with the school to identify anyone who may have had close contact with the student and ensure they receive appropriate testing and follow-up care. Given the rise in tuberculosis cases we’ve seen in our county, this is an important reminder that TB disease is both preventable and treatable.”
TB testing will be offered for individuals who may have been exposed. If the test is positive, the individual will be sent for a chest X-ray and then follow up with Public Health. If the chest X-ray shows no disease in the lungs, treatment for latent TB infection is recommended to prevent progression to active TB illness.
Faculty, staff and parents or guardians of students who are not considered at-risk were notified of the potential TB exposure and informed that no further action was needed.
DSUSD Public Information Officer Tamara Wadkins says, “Desert Sands Unified School District is committed to the health and safety of our students and staff. Counseling services are available to assist any student or staff member who may feel unsettled during this time.”
TB is a disease caused by bacteria that is spread through the air during prolonged, repeated and close contact with someone who has infectious TB disease. In most cases, people infected with TB have a latent infection that has no symptoms, is not contagious, and does not progress to active TB disease, especially with the appropriate treatment. Symptoms of active TB can include a persistent cough, fever, night sweats and unexplained weight loss.
In Riverside County, 98 active TB cases were reported last year, an increase from 63 cases in 2023.
For more information, contact RUHS –PH Disease Control at 951-358-5107.
Jeanette Bent
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The CHP Santa Cruz reported three recovered stolen cars within a 24-hour time period Wednesday and Thursday.
They said that the Santa Cruz County Auto Theft Reduction and Enforcement task force (S.C.A.R.E.), a CHP-led task force comprising multiple law enforcement agencies—including the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office, Watsonville Police and the Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s Office—successfully retrieved a 2020 Skid Steer valued at $45,000. Image below:
Then, they said on Wednesday evening, a CHP officer tracked down and stopped a stolen 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. The driver was a 36-year-old man from Gilroy, and was arrested on scene for vehicle theft. Image below:
Finally, Thursday afternoon officers stopped a stolen 2023 Chevrolet Malibu and arrested the 36-year-old female driver from Santa Cruz. Image below:
Cynthia White
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A felony parolee who is a former employee of a Beaumont group home for boys is back behind bars, accused of lewd acts with a child.
Riverside County Sheriff’s Office reports that 33 year old David Sanabria was arrested Thursday and charged with lewd acts with a child and oral copulation with a child under the age of 14.
Riverside County Sheriff’s Office
Sanabria was first arrested in 2022 and later convicted for inappropriate contact with clients of the Beaumont group home and possession of sexually explicit materials involving children.
Authorities say they reopened the original investigation into Sanabria, on felony probation for the earlier conviction, after two additional juvenile victims stepped forward in May of this year. Investigators learned the two juveniles were victims of inappropriate contact at the group home before Sanabria’s 2022 arrest.
Investigators located Sanabria in Corona on Thursday, and say he was taken into custody without incident and Booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center.
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Special Victims Unit believes there may be additional victims and encourages anyone with information regarding this investigation to contact Master Investigator J. Andrade at 951-955-1701 or Riverside Sheriff’s Dispatch at 951-776-1099.
Bradley Davis
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – KRDO13’s Bradley Davis walks us through a beautiful indoor/outdoor custom-built concept in the 2025 Colorado Springs Parade of Homes: “The Lindsey” by JS Custom Homes.
The Parade of Homes starts Friday, September 5, with 32 new homes by a variety of different builders, like JS Custom Homes.
The parade lasts until September 21, and each ticket gets you in to view every house on display. You can get tickets here.
John Palminteri
CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) – The first ever Carpinteria Film Festival will take place this weekend in the historic Alcazar theatre.
It will feature multiple shorts, and long form movies, many of which are locally produced.
The theatre was built in 1928. In recent years it has had many new and impressive upgrades including the sound system.
There are about 200 seats.
For more information go to: CarpFilmFest.com
Carpinteria Film Festival Schedule
September 5th, 2025 | 4:00PM-9:00PM
Eight (8) Short Films
Elsha Narachi | Dust & Duct Tape – Action, PG-13, Runtime: 0:30
Harry Rabin | Greetings from Summerland: Birthplace of Offshore Oil – Documentary, G, Runtime: 0:22
Jorrit Van der kooi | MY WORLD – Family, G, Runtime: 0:02
Jorrit Van der kooi | Ollie’s little adventure – Family, G, Runtime: 0:02
Leslie Westbrook | Voces de Old Town Carpinteria – Documentary, G, Runtime: 0:15
Roberto Varela | Objects of Curiosity – The Art of Dan LeVin – Documentary, N/A, Runtime: 0:15
Sam Flegal | Fade – Horror, PG-13, Runtime: 0:03
Motoki Otsuka | All Things Metal – Documentary, G, Runtime: 0:18
Musical Performance: Burleigh Skidmore
Feature Film: Eternal Stoke – The Chris Brown Legacy
Directed By: Josh Pomer
Runtime (minutes): 60 min
Genre: Documentary
Film rating: G
Followed by Question & Answer Session
September 6th, 2025 | 4:00PM-9:00PM
Tweleve (12) Short Films
Giselle Vazquez | Kidnappin’ Sitch – Action, PG-13, Runtime: 0:04
Jaime Andrade | Golf n stuff a hole in one history – Documentary, PG, Runtime: 0:09
Kevin McDevitt | Bike Short – Comedy, N/A, Runtime: 0:11
Larry Nimmer | Dance for Peace 2025 – Comedy, PG, Runtime: 0:05
Lindsay Maxoutopoulis | People Watching – Comedy, PG-13, Runtime: 0:12
Sam Szpor | Twice Lost – Drama, PG, Runtime: 0:24
Michael Bagdasarian | The Bill – Comedy, PG-13, Runtime: 0:05
Olly Johnson | The Bees and the Birds – Documentary, G, Runtime: 0:13
Sheena Rock | Scavenger – Science Fiction, PG-13, Runtime: 0:11
Sue Perry | Overheard In Manhattan – Documentary, PG-13, Runtime: 0:09
Zach Edwards | Fish for the Future – Documentary, N/A, Runtime: 0:06
Tatum Davis | The Kelp We Breathe – Documentary, G, Runtime: 0:15
Feature Film: This Surfing Life: Big Wave Guardians
Directed By: Luke Stirtz
Runtime (minutes): 91 minGenre: DocumentaryFilm rating: PG
Followed by Question & Answer Session
September 7th, 2025 | 3:00PM-8:30PM
Eight (8) Short Films
Bent Mygen | 100 Years of Unity SB – Documentary, G, Runtime: 0:08
Duffy Hecht | Shopping Cart People – Documentary, PG, Runtime: 0:21
Lea Roman | Book Club and Tarot Cards – Thriller, PG-13, Runtime: 0:15
Rogelio Lara | Monstrare Commercial “Delusionist Spirits” – Experimental, PG-13, Runtime: 0:02
Rogelio Lara | Monstrare Episode One “Curse of the Mona Lisa” – Experimental, PG-13, Runtime: 0:17
Rogelio Lara | Monstrare Episode Two “The Last Regret” – Experimental, PG-13, Runtime: 0:23
Ryan Murphy | Ventura Nights – Documentary, PG, Runtime: 0:21
Joseph Lopez | First Love – Romance, PG, Runtime: 0:14
Alexander Payne | Precision, PG-13, Runtime: 3:03
Musical Performance:
Feature Film: David Crosby: Remember My Name
Directed By: A.J. Eaton
Runtime (minutes): 95 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Film rating: R
Followed by Question & Answer Session and music by Jackson Gillies.
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Ata Shaheen
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Capitola is laying the groundwork for future reinforcements to Cliff Drive.
They’ve been trying to bolster the bluffs and roadway ever since a trashing during winter storms in 2023, but there continue to be funding questions.
Capitola’s Cliff Drive, just west of the village, is picturesque but precarious.
There are sea caves that are forming because of wave runoff is causing erosion, and it’s slowly allowing the the bluff to fall,” said Robert Stephens with the Cliff Drive Resilience Rroject, at a Capitola Planning Commission meeting Thursday night.
“Its just primed for something to happen and perhaps real tragically for somebody,” said David Alvis of Capitola, who frequently jogs along Cliff Drive at night.
Last year they came up with installing a concrete wall along the bluff for about a third of a mile.
It would have anchors embedded into the slope to prevent any erosion,” said Stephens.
The Federal Highway Administration awarded Capitola $10.5 million, but that’s not enough to cover the entire plan.
“We’re doing phase one cause we’re funding limited and were gonna do phase two once we find a sugar daddy, and then we’re gonna do phase three,” said Planning Commissioner Paul Estey.
The many people who bike and walk along cliff drive are concerned about danger – not just from mother nature – but also from traffic, with cars, bikes and pedestrians jockeying for space.
“There’s been many times when I’mm really concerned that I hope we all manage to squeeze in there together.”
Capitola says they want to address that down the line.
That includes class one bike lanes, overlooks, a new multi-modal street with bike lanes on both sides and separated pedestrian from the cars” said Herlihy.
She said Capitola will continue applying for grants from an array of different agencies to try and garner funding for the entire resiliency project – which will likely cost tens of millions all together.
And folks like David Alvis who cherish the drive are eager to look after it.
“Anything they do that helps preserve and protect this area, hey count me in, and if you want me to help pour a little cement I’ll be happy to help with that too,” he said.
The timeline has phase one beginning construction in early 2027, but exact details are not yet hammered down.
