Video of Santa Barbara Healthcare Workers Sparks Disgust and Concern with Locals

KEYT on September 2, 2025

Alissa Orozco

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to include an updated statement from Sutter Health. All staff shown or associated with the social media video have been terminated.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A video allegedly filmed at a Sansum Clinic location in Santa Barbara sparked disgust and concern with locals over the weekend.

The video, originally posted to Tik Tok, has gone viral over Labor Day weekend and has been circling several other platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and Reddit.

The video shows staff posing in front of bodily-fluid stained exam table paper – with text referring to them as “sweet gifts.”

In the slideshow-style post, multiple healthcare workers could be seen making faces and posing with the fluid stains. Seemingly mocking patients, saying these ‘gifts’ come in ‘all shapes and sizes.’

The original video and account has since been deleted and privated, but screenshots and recordings are still circulating social media.

A reddit post claims the video was taken at Sutter Health Pesetas Urgent Care in Santa Barbara, a location now run by Sansum clinic.

Commenters expressed concern at the violation of privacy and lack of professionalism.

Your News Channel reached out to the clinic for more information, and a Sutter Health spokesperson says the video was posted by a former employee who is no longer employed by the clinic and all employees involved have been terminated:

Sutter Health has terminated the employees responsible for the inappropriate and insensitive photos posted on social media. This unacceptable behavior is an outright violation of our policies, shows a lack of respect for our patients and will not be tolerated.

Protecting the trust of those we serve is our highest priority and when that trust is violated, we take swift action to address it. Within 24 hours of becoming aware of the posts, we placed the employees on administrative leave, and within another 24 hours, we terminated those involved as part of this ongoing investigation.

We expect all team members to live our patients-first mission and uphold the highest standards of compassion, professionalism and respect. We are using this inappropriate incident to reinforce our comprehensive policies with all our team members across the organization as part of our commitment to providing all patients with high-quality, compassionate care.- a Sutter Health spokesperson

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YumaCon returns this November

KYMA on September 2, 2025

Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The City of Yuma Arts and Culture Division is hosting YumaCon 2025 this November.

The event, taking place at the Yuma Civic Center, starts Saturday, November 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and will go until Sunday, November 2 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This is to celebrate comics, anime, gaming and pop culture, and attendees can participate in a number of activities such as:

Cosplay Masquerade

Tabletop Games

Video Games

Vendors

Cosplay Karaoke

Animonster Band

Panelists

LARP

Special Guests

“YumaCon is one of Yuma’s exciting and unique events, where fans of all ages come together to celebrate anime, comics, and pop culture,” said Cassandra Contreras, Recreation Program Supervisor. “You’re never too old to have fun! Thanks to the incredible energy and support of our community, YumaCon continues to grow bigger and better every year.”

The convention is open to all ages, with admission for kids ages six and under getting in for free while children ages 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Ticket information for everyone else will be available soon. For details about the event, as well as ticket updates, click here.

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Mountain Lion spotted near Seascape Sunday night

KION on September 2, 2025

Mickey Adams

APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A mountain lion was spotted on a Seascape ring camera Sunday night near Sumner and Dolphin Beach (also known as Beer Can Beach).

If you live in the area, officials are reminding people to be mindful of letting pets out in the evening as well as leaving out rat poison.

Neighbors warning of the danger that poison can pose to local wildlife like this visiting mountain lion.

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Five killed on Missouri highways over Labor Day weekend; 1 drowns in Lake

KMIZ on September 2, 2025

Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

EDITOR’S NOTE: The day of the drowning has been corrected from Friday to Saturday.

Five people were killed in crashes on state highways, and another person drowned over the Labor Day weekend in Missouri.

The five deaths were part of 222 crashes resulting in 204 injuries reported by the Missouri State Highway Patrol on Tuesday. The holiday weekend period, for the patrol’s purposes, started at 6 p.m. Friday and ended Monday night.

None of the people killed on the roads was from Mid-Missouri. One victim, 16, died in a crash on private property in McDonald County.

The patrol made 100 DWI arrests and four drug arrests on the roads, according to a news release from MSHP.

One person drowned over the weekend — a 19-year-old Glenwood, Illinois, man went under and didn’t resurface Saturday at the Lake of the Ozarks.

The patrol worked three boat crashes with four injuries. Troopers made nine boating while intoxicated arrests, the release says.

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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway closed annual maintenance until mid-October

KESQ on September 2, 2025

City News Service

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Officials announced today that the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will be closed for its annual preventative maintenance, with service scheduled to resume in mid-October.

The tramway will shut down Sept. 8 through Oct. 12, with the last day of operations set for Sept. 7. It is scheduled to reopen at 10 a.m. Oct. 13, according to tramway officials.

“During this year’s shutdown, we will be rebuilding the carriage on cabin one, which supports the cabin as it rides on the track ropes, and replacing the counter haul rope,” Chris Bartsch, vice president of Tramwaysystems, said in a statement. “Our Switzerland-based technicians will be performing annual service to the controls system. Annual state-permit testing will also be conducted.”  

General Manager Nancy Nichols said the closure allows the team to complete complex projects that cannot be performed during normal operations.

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How farmers deal with storms, and what kind of damage they cause

KYMA on September 2, 2025

Eduardo Morales

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Last week’s storm caused plenty of damage throughout Yuma County. However, luckily for agriculture fields, they weren’t affected as much.

Many of the fields don’t have crops yet, meaning they weren’t in any real danger.

Mike Pasquinelli, the President of the Yuma Fresh Vegetable Association, explains how they can prepare for the rain.

“Some of the things we do to help control the flooding or something, we can put borders around the fields, we just do as much as we can but Mother Nature has her way with this,” says Pasquinelli.

However, there were still some minor repercussions and setbacks due to the storm.

“We have cotton and some Sudan grass seed and stuff like that, so it’ll affect it…It can affect the quality of it, our planning schedules for our vegetables were slowed down just because of the water,” Pasquinelli said.

The farmers say that storms are more dangerous and destructive later on in the year when the fields are full of crops.

It could lead to food safety hazards such as contaminating the product.

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City Council OKs demolition of Aquatic Park lap pool, replacement of Bode Ice Arena roof

News-Press NOW on September 2, 2025

Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph residents will see large-scale renovations to the city’s premiere indoor ice arena as well as the demolition of a longtime pool following approval by city leaders on Tuesday.

Bode Ice Arena, built in 1975, will have its aging and deteriorating roof replaced with an all-new structure after councilmembers approved a contract at Tuesday’s City Council meeting for the project, a welcome development for local ice skaters, hockey players and families who regularly use the popular facility.

Councilmembers approved using $577,800 in parks sales tax funds to install the new roof system that will cover both the ice rink and lobby areas, a parks tax-funded project awarded to Roberts Roofing Co. of St. Joseph.

Tuesday’s meeting also saw unanimous approval of a $239,000 contract to remove the lap pool and dual slides at the Aquatic Park at 402 S. Noyes Blvd., two features that have been out of service for years.

Despite demolition plans, the existing shallow activity pool and lazy river will remain in place and be available for residents in future pool seasons. 

Councilmembers previously approved a contract last August for preliminary services related to demolition of the Aquatic Park lap pool, a project that hinged on whether the city agreed to a partnership with the YMCA for a $15 million indoor aquatic center up north, a 35,000 square foot facility.

That partnership — formally approved by councilmembers in May — will see the city contribute $7 million toward construction. Prior to the decision, the city had left open the possibility of using funds for the outdoor Aquatic Center if the YMCA agreement didn’t pan out.

City councilmembers opted to postpone improvements to the lap pool portion of the Aquatic Park in early 2023 after officials balked at a price tag that was beginning to reach $8 million, well past initial estimates for repairing the facility. 

Council OKs $1.8 million for key portion of Rosecrans air traffic control tower project

Finishing touches on a critical piece of new infrastructure at Rosecrans Memorial Airport are set to begin with council members approving a $1.8 million contract to install a wide-range of new and modernized equipment on Tuesday. 

The contract with local company E. L. Crawford Construction, Inc., covers the installation of all personnel, equipment, materials, tools and related resources necessary for the newly constructed $17 million air traffic control tower at Rosecrans Memorial Airport. 

The civilian airport and military base are in the midst of a widespread multi-year modernization project that includes relocating the 139th Airlift Wing to the north end, ensuring the long-term success of St. Joseph’s largest employer. 

Along with the addition of a new runway last year, Rosecrans unveiled a new $8 million terminal building in May and is nearing the finish line on the new air traffic control tower. 

Renovations on the way for Hyde baseball field, Civic Center Park fountain

Council members approved a pair of key construction contracts to upgrade one Southside athletic facility and storied feature at City Hall.

Just over $300,000 in parks sales tax funds were approved to council to help renovate Field No. 6 at Hyde Park, a project that will be carried out by GameTime Athletics. 

Hyde renovations include installation of a new fence and backstop, reconstruction of the infield, and upgrades to the irrigation system and outfield areas.

A separate contract worth $190,655 with local company Brooner & Associates was approved to upgrade the fountain located on the north side of City Hall.  

This project involves the complete demolition and removal of the existing fountain structure, along with all associated brick, stone and concrete materials. Following site preparation, new features including a concrete sidewalk, patio area and benches will be installed. 

City contributes $40,000 to MoWest community service center

City leaders approved $40,000 as part of a funding agreement with MoWest to help operate its Center for Service, a program that provides opportunities to learn and serve by connecting students to real world service within the community.

The City of St. Joseph’s approved FY 2026 budget includes a contribution to provide financial assistance for the operation of the center, which is expected to benefit St. Joseph citizens and community organizations. 

Other bills approved by City Council

Council members approved several agreements with Easy Care Lawns Company and Wright & Sons Company to provide nuisance abatement of weeds, rank growth and trash for the city of Saint Joseph, Missouri.

By entering into these agreements, the City can expedite nuisance abatement projects requiring quick attention, as well as those that need collaborative efforts for completion. This approach leads to more efficient and timely operations by the City.

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WATCH: President Trump speaks at news conference on Space Command move

KMIZ on September 2, 2025

Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

President Donald Trump spoke at a White House news conference on Tuesday about his order moving Space Command from Colorado to the Alabama Space Coast.

The news conference happened as rumors continue to swirl about the president’s health.

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Ventura Police Investigating Connection Between Tuesday Domestic Battery Call and Shooting

KEYT on September 2, 2025

Alissa Orozco

VENTURA, Calif. – Upon responding to a domestic violence call early Tuesday morning, Ventura Police discovered a woman with injuries, and a man was transported to the hospital with a gunshot wound.

Around 12:50am on September 2nd, Ventura Police officers reported to the 10700 block of Morning Glory Road after receiving reports of a domestic violence disturbance and gunshots in the area.

A woman was found battered by a male suspect, resulting in injuries. While tending to the female victim’s injuries, officer began the search for a weapon.

Morning Glory Road is located in a Ventura community near South Wells and Telephone Roads.

A short time later, a male suspect was admitted at Ventura County Medical Center with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim informed officers he had been walking along the railroad tracks when he was approached by another male. Following a verbal altercation, the suspect shot the victim twice with a handgun.

Ventura Police say they are actively investigating both crimes and are still attempting to determine if the two are related. They have identified a person of interest and do not believe there is any danger to the public.

Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Ventura PoliceDepartment at (805) 650-8010.

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Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness Celebrates National Recovery Month

KEYT on September 2, 2025

News Channel 3-12

Below is a press release from the Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness regarding National Recovery Month

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. –  Every September the Department of Behavioral Wellness celebrates National Recovery Month, aimed to increase awareness and understanding of mental health and substance use disorders and to celebrate people who are in recovery. This year’s theme is “Recovery is for everyone: every person, every family, every community.” Together, we can make a difference in the lives of people in or seeking recovery from mental and substance use disorders.

Behavioral Wellness collaborates with partner agencies and community-based organizations throughout the county, to assure everyone has an opportunity to achieve and sustain long-term recovery and strive to reach their full potential.  It is together that differences are made in the lives of many in our community.

In honor of National Recovery Month, Good Samaritan Shelter is celebrating Recovery Day 2025 with events throughout the county, all open to the community.  These events are a powerful opportunity to come together and celebrate individuals and families in recovery, while showcasing the incredible resources and support systems available throughout our communities.  In addition, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will be honoring Recovery Month with a resolution. The community is invited to join the following:

September 9 – Recovery Month Resolution at the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, Hearing Room. View online here.

September 10 – Recovery Day – Lompoc (Ryan Park, 800 W Ocean), 4-6 PM

September 17 – Recovery Day – Santa Maria (Good Samaritan Shelter Campus, 401 W Morrison), 4-6 PM

September 24 – Recovery Day – Santa Barbara (Carousel House, 223 E Cabrillo), 4-6 PM

To learn more about Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness and for detailed information on Recovery Month events visit the Behavioral Wellness website.  The Behavioral Wellness 24/7 Access Line can be reached at (888) 868-1649. 

To learn more about Recovery from Mental Health and Substance abuse, including resources, legislation, and statistics, visit https://www.samhsa.gov

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