OSU Cascades holds Resource Fair to give incoming freshmen a chance to connect with other students and available programs

KTVZ on September 23, 2025

Triton Notary

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– It’s the first week of classes at OSU Cascades and the school had an event helping freshmen find their way. Today it had a resource fair at the newly constructed Student Success Center. It was an open house for all the clubs and organizations. Freshmen got to pick up free items and find activities that suit them.

Eloa Keanaaina, a freshman at OSU Cascades told KTVZ News “I like looking at the career development and the internships and work study. Booth, see all those opportunities over there. “

Elliot Coyle, a fellow freshman at OSU Cascades told KTVZ News “Actually, the COCC rugby team, yeah, that really caught my eye. I think I might go out for practice this week.”

 Afterwards there was a carnival outside the Success Center with a bounce house. The school also gave us this year’s enrollment numbers. 43% of students are from right here in Central Oregon. 38% are from here in the state. A total of 26% of all OSU Cascade students are first-time students.

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Brisco and Galaites claim top honors at Northern SB County Athletic Round Table

KEYT on September 23, 2025

Mike Klan

ORCUTT, Calif. (KEYT). – Cabrillo High School running back Andre Brisco was named Male Athlete of the Week at the Northern Santa Barbara County Athletic Round Table luncheon at Giovanni’s in Orcutt.

Brisco rushed for 235 yards with 4 touchdowns as Cabrillo routed Taft 62-7.

Cabrillo is at Pioneer Valley on Friday.

The Female Athlete of the Week goes to Orcutt Academy golfer Emalie Galaites who was not in attendance due to a match.

She fired a 44 to claim medalist in a win over Santa Maria.

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Missing Twentynine Palms woman located with help from K-9 ‘Naji’

KESQ on September 23, 2025

Cynthia White

TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – A 64-year-old woman who went missing from her Twentynine Palms home was located Monday after a search led by Morongo Basin Sheriff’s deputies and their K-9 unit Naji.

According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded to a missing person report after the woman’s daughter discovered her mother, who is diagnosed with dementia, was not at their home on Athol Avenue. The woman was last seen on Saturday, September 20, around 11:00 a.m.

Family and friends had searched the area without success before contacting law enforcement for help.

Deputies launched a search, assisted by K-9 handler Deputy Bakker and K-9 Naji, who tracked the victim’s scent heading north from the home.

During the tracking, deputies recalled seeing a woman matching the description of the victim in the same area. Deputies checked at several local businesses, which confirmed the victim was seen in the local area.

The search expanded into the unincorporated Joshua Tree area. After hours of tracking, at just before 12:30 a.m. Monday, K-9 Naji led deputies to the woman more than 15 miles away, near Twentynine Palms Highway and Sunset Road.

Officials said the victim was found safe but was transported to a local hospital for evaluation as a precaution.

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New numbers on damage caused by last week’s debris flows in Forest Falls, Oak Glen, and surrounding communities

KESQ on September 23, 2025

Garrett Hottle

FOREST FALLS, Calif. (KESQ) We’re learning new numbers tonight on just how destructive last week’s September debris flows were in the San Bernardino Mountains.

The San Bernardino County Fire Department reports a total of 14 homes, one commercial building, and four outbuildings were damaged across Forest Falls, Oak Glen, and nearby areas. That includes three homes destroyed, one with major damage, four with minor damage, and six more listed as “affected.”

Officials say crews have completed their surveys, but with rain possible again Tuesday, firefighters remain ready to respond if more slides occur.

In Forest Falls, families like Arturo Guerrero’s told News Channel 3 they don’t plan to rebuild after losing everything for a second time. 

Longtime resident Trent Reid described the latest debris flow as “the worst one,” saying it sounded like a freight train.

This is the worst one from debris flow standpoint, not from damage,” Reid said. “Three years ago, we had somebody die just on the other side of the creek.”

As of Monday, no injuries or rescues were reported, and evacuation warnings for mountain communities have since been lifted.

In Oak Glen, cleanup reached a crescendo near Chagall Road, where bridges that we’re buried under what residents said was at least 10 feet of mud, have now been cleared out, and water has been let flow through the creek once again. 

Business owner Alison Law Matheson from Country Mom Orchards in Oak Glen told News Channel 3, the development couldn’t have come at a more important time.

 “Our little community makes 75% of its income in the fall season,” she explained. “is needing business because we all got ready for the seasons like we always do.” 

The National Weather Service says Forest Falls saw 1.5 inches of rain in just one hour, followed by another half inch soon after  nearly triple the rate of a typical summer thunderstorm.

Still, with rain in the forecast on Tuesday, county officials caution residents to remain alert with the chance of more wet weather this week. They’re encouraging residents to grab sandbags and be prepared. For more info on sand availability visit sbcfire.org/sandbags. 

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Residents oppose proposed 9-story Nexus Hotel in Palm Springs

KESQ on September 23, 2025

Shay Lawson

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Some Palm Springs residents are raising concerns about a proposed nine-story hotel and condo project that would become the city’s tallest building.

The Nexus Hotel, planned near the Palm Springs Convention Center, cleared the Planning Commission last week, but Stephen Dixon and other neighbors said the project is out of scale for a city known for its mountain views and mid-century modern charm.

“I have a condominium here at Plaza Villas, which would be very closely affected by the hotel,” Dixon said. “This could very well set up a precedent for future development. So a nine-story hotel right next to the Plaza Villas is bad enough as it is, but the idea of other development projects going to 9 stories would really change the flavor of the city.”

Others point to how quickly the plan is moving forward.

Dan Donahue, who has lived in Palm Springs for over 20 years, said he received notice of the Planning Commission meeting just days before it happened.

“Most of our residents are gone,” Donahue said. “The timing of this was very suspicious.”

In a statement to News Channel 3, Christopher Hadwin, Palm Springs Planning Director said:

“This is a private application initiated by a private developer. In issuing their approval, the City’s Planning Commission was guided by Section 14’s unique zoning rules – set by the Tribe in partnership with the City – which allow buildings up to 100 feet tall on properties like this one. In response to community concerns, the Planning Commission required changes to the building to step back the height in certain locations and to better integrate into the neighborhood. 

The Commission also acknowledged the economic benefits of the development, which will add 257 hotel and condo-hotel units to the downtown core bringing additional visitors and residents to support the convention center and our local businesses. Final architectural and landscaping details will be reviewed by the Architectural Review Committee in the coming weeks.”

The Nexus Hotel staff report says the hotel portion of the building will be 7-stories and the residential portion will be 9-stories or 99 feet and 8 inches, consisting of 125 hotel rooms and 132 residential condominium units which will be associated with the hotel and have access to hotel amenities and services.

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Neighbors said they are not against city growth, but are worried about the projects scope.

“I’m not anti-development,” Donahue said. “This is the first project I’ve opposed because of the scale. I’d support a modified version of this development.”

Neighbors said they are now working to appeal the Planning Commission’s approval.

Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing coverage.

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Beerded Bean in shock after their location was broken into

KION on September 23, 2025

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SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A business in downtown Salinas was left in shock after being a victim of a break-in over the weekend. Owner of Beerded Bean, Erick Del Real, says this has been unfortunate for him and his staff, but hopes other nearby businesses can better prepare. 

The back door at the Bearded Bean remains boarded up, and despite this, staff continue welcoming customers in, hoping to move past the bitter experience. 

“Our opening staff member gave me a phone call telling me that the shop’s glass was broken and popped open. I didn’t know what exactly they meant by that. They sent me the picture, and the store here was completely, the glass was completely taken off and just put to the side.” 

Erick quickly called the police and filed a report. Soon after, he went to social media — sharing security images in hopes the community could help pinpoint the suspect. 

“You feel violated. You feel defeated. It’s really hard to earn a dollar in this world today,” he adds. “Our staff works really hard for their dollar as well, and that takes away from them their tips and their paychecks and everything else that comes with the business.” 

In the security footage, you can see how a man in a light-colored jacket and a backpack broke in, leaving with the cash register and what was inside. 

Data from the Salinas Police Department shows that in 2024, they received 240 burglary reports within the city’s jurisdiction. Business owners in the area are now saying this incident serves as a call to action. 

“It’s already hard to kind of turn a profit for, you know, small businesses,” says Ryan Valenciano, a bartender at a nearby bar. “So, just hearing that, you know, our neighborhood businesses are getting broken into, it was just kind of sad and unfortunate.”

“Luckily, we had the camera set up where we were or where they were,” Erick says. He is now looking to add more security camera angles. He is glad none of his staff was hurt because this happened after hours. And — to prevent future break-ins, he adds that lights will remain on in the business overnight.  

Del Real adds that he is working closely with the Salinas police department in filing the report, hoping to find the suspect. Other business owners in the area say they are taking precautionary measures, despite saying the downtown area has generally been safe.

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Local hero named “Kid of the Year” after rescuing & adopting bullied cat

KYMA on September 23, 2025

Danyelle Burke North

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A local hero is being recognized as “Kid of the Year” after a brave rescue.

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) named nine-year-old Zayin Berry “Kid of the Year” for his compassion and courageous spirit toward animals.

Berry saved a small kitten after he saw a group of children abusing one at a local Somerton park. He sacrificed his own skateboard to save the kitten and take it in as his own.

After a year at the Berry home, he says the kitten, Peaches, has become a big part of their family.

Berry will be recognized with the ASPCA Humane Awards in New York City in early October.

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Residents could lose their homes after hefty HOA assessment; HOA says out-of-control insurance prices are to blame

KRDO on September 23, 2025

Michael Logerwell

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – KRDO13 Investigates was contacted by several residents at the Soaring Eagles townhomes who said they were in danger of losing their homes if they couldn’t afford an up to $20,000 reassessment from their HOA to pay for hail damage.

Letter sent to Soaring Eagles HOA members.

Heather McBroom says she was shocked when she got this letter from the legal team representing the Soaring Eagle HOA, saying that she would have to pay thousands out of pocket to cover hail damage from August 2024.

“My first reaction was shock. This was the first time I’d heard anything about [the hail damage], and it’d been a year.” KRDO13 Investigates spoke to McBroom and a dozen other residents protesting this assessment on their street on Monday morning.

“Our current declarations state we cannot be passed on an assessment of more than $10,000,” McBroom added.

McBroom said many people in the group of 50 units against this assessment have coverage up to $10,000. But this assessment is for $20,752.12, which would require even those with coverage to pay a little more than $10,000 out of pocket.

An excerpt from section 7.3 of the Soaring Eagles HOA Rules.

McBroom and 49 other households say the $20k assessment itself is not allowed due to rules and regulations outlined in the ‘Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of the Soaring Eagles Townhomes.’ In that document, it says that the HOA will subscribe to any insurance policy “greater than the lesser of $10,000 or one percent of the face amount of the policy.”

“Most people feel very confused. There wasn’t a lot of transparency during this process. They don’t know what their rights are. So we have all decided to rally together, and hire an attorney, and try to fight any fines or penalties,” McBroom said.

KRDO13 Investigates brought these concerns to the Soaring Eagles HOA attorney, Anthony Smith. Smith said he agreed that the rules governing the community clearly go against assessing a deductible this big, but says it’s impossible to find this kind of coverage for this price in Colorado.

One of the letters sent to homeowners about their HO6 Insurance.

Smith also says the HOA and the management company, RowCal, have sent out numerous notifications to members about updating their HO6 insurance policy to cover more.

This letter to your right is one example, Smith said, of a notification sent out to homeowners.

He said the letter says homeowners should have HO6 coverage for loss assessment of $30,000. Smith says this letter was given to every member of the Soaring Eagles HOA, and it’s just one example of notifications sent out.

Smith also identified the group fighting back against this assessment as a vocal minority and said that the majority of the HOA members had the right amount of insurance coverage.

KRDO13 Investigates asked why the HOA provision locking the amount hadn’t been updated in almost 20 years; the document was written in 2006. Smith said that it takes 2/3 of homeowners to amend the master document. In the Soaring Eagles community, there are 150 units, meaning it would take 101 units to agree.

In email communication, Smith wrote that the HOA board did not make this decision lightly and said this is not a unique problem in Colorado or the rest of the country.

“This problem is not unique to Soaring Eagles. Rather, it is a statewide problem that affects HOAs across Colorado. The insurance industry continues to increase the cost of property insurance for HOAs while simultaneously increasing the deductibles under those policies. In other words, HOAs are paying more money for less coverage.”

Smith urged people to reach out to their state representatives and ask them to cap wind/hail deductibles for HOA policies, require HO-6 policies with loss assessment coverage for HOA members, and hold insurance companies accountable for offering fair and accessible coverage.

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Loaded handgun taken from Righetti High School student

KEYT on September 23, 2025

Caleb Nguyen

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – A Righetti High School student was arrested for having a loaded handgun and marijuana possession on school grounds at 1:30 p.m. Monday, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.

A school staff member notified a School Resource Deputy of a male student possibly smoking marijuana in a school bathroom, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.

The student refused to stop when asked and resisted the SRD, leading to a struggle between the two, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.

The SRD had minor injuries from the struggle and the student’s belongings were searched, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies found marijuana vapes and a loaded handgun in the student’s backpack before taking him to a local hospital for medical attention, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.

Once the student received medical clearance, he was booked into the Santa Maria Juvenile Hall for firearm possession on school grounds, resisting arrest, and marijuana possession for a person under 18 on school grounds, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.

Santa Maria Joint Union School District Public Information Officer Kenny Klein thanked the following people in a statement on the incident:

The RHS Administration would like to reassure our school community that the safety of our students and staff is our highest priority. The Administration is treating this matter with the utmost seriousness and is working closely with law enforcement to ensure appropriate action is taken.

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World War II era firearm discovered during traffic stop in Monterey County

KION on September 23, 2025

Jeanette Bent

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey County Sheriff’s deputies say that around 8:30 p.m. Sunday night, they arrested a man for possession of three firearms, including a loaded .45 caliber pistol, an AR pistol carbine, and a Japanese Type 11 light machine gun.

A deputy was patrolling the Castroville community when they saw a vehicle wrong-way in the middle of the street.

After a traffic stop near Poole and McDougal streets — and with the assistance of another deputy and his K9 Partner “Rocket” — deputies were alerted to the presence of controlled substances.

The female driver along with a male passenger were told that deputies needed to search the vehicle.

“A search of the vehicle revealed the presence of controlled substances and drug paraphernalia,” according to the Sheriff’s Office. “During the search, deputies discovered a loaded 1911 A-1 pistol. The pistol was found within hands reach of where the passenger was seated and inches from where deputies had been standing during the contact.”

Fortunately, no deputies were injured during the search.

A further search resulted in the discovery of a loaded AR pistol carbine and a Japanese Type 11 light machine gun, according to deputies. They also said that two of the weapons did not have serial numbers.

Deputies continued to investigate and found that 42-year-old Brian Richard Knabb is a convicted felon from Pacific Grove, and was attempting to sell the light machine gun.

“This is a WWII era type of machine gun capable of firing over 500 rounds per minute. It’s a weaponof war,” said Sheriff Tina Nieto. “It’s a weapon of mass destruction.”

Brian Richard Knabb was booked into the Monterey County Jail for being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a machine gun, possession of a controlled substance while armed, possession of an unserialized firearm and other charges, deputies say.

Deputies say that his bail was set at $50,000, and the female driver was cited and released for possession of a controlled substance.

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