Sunline to offer free rides on its fixed route network on Oct 1 & Oct 7-11

KESQ on October 1, 2025

Jesus Reyes

Thousand Palms, Calif. (KESQ) –  SunLine Transit Agency will offer free rides on its fixed route bus during California Clean Air Day (Oct. 1) and Rideshare Week (Oct. 7-11).

Sunline officials said there is nothing specific needed by riders in order to receive free rides on October 1 and between October 7 and 11 – they can simply show up to their selected fixed route stop and board the bus.

Both California Clean Air Day and Rideshare Week are rooted in the idea that shared experiences can inspire collective action to improve community health. These campaigns encourage commuters to try alternative modes of transportation such as riding the bus, biking, walking, or sharing rides with others instead of driving alone.

“By making small changes in how we travel, we can significantly reduce air pollution, ease traffic congestion, and promote healthier lifestyles throughout the Coachella Valley and beyond,” said Mona Babauta, CEO/General Manager of SunLine Transit Agency.

SunLine has long been committed to clean air initiatives, and this special opportunity to ride SunLine’s alternative fuel buses for free allows others in the community to do their part in helping our environment, as well. It is also an ideal opportunity to try transit.

Visit SunLine.org for more information.

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Palm Springs Police Department opens Downtown Substation

KESQ on October 1, 2025

Allie Anthony

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)— The Palm Springs Police Department officially opened the doors to its brand-new substation. It’s right in the heart of downtown, in the Downtown Park.

Located at 230 Museum Drive, the new facility is part of a broader effort to strengthen community policing and improve accessibility between officers and the public.

The grand opening was held Tuesday evening.

Positioned just steps away from local shops and tourist destinations, the substation is expected to enhance safety and reduce emergency response times in the busy downtown area. The station provides mental health services for the unhoused community.

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A bomb scare locked down a local courthouse – here’s what happened, and how it turned out

KTVZ on October 1, 2025

Barney Lerten

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Justice Center was locked down and the area around it blocked off for a a time Tuesday after a Prineville man told deputies he feared there was a bomb in his car, authorities said.

No device was found, and he was arrested on DUII and other charges.

Around 11:20 a.m., deputies stationed at the Justice Center information desk spotted the tan car heading north on the western sidewalk along NW Beaver Street between First and Second streets, along the east side of the court facility, Sergeant Javier Sanchez said.

The male driver parked, got out and went into the security checkpoint, where he told deputies “he was concerned there was an improvised explosive device in his vehicle,” Sanchez said in a news release.

As a result, the area around the Justice Center, including businesses, was blocked off for about a half-hour, and the facility was placed in lockdown, the deputy said.

The car was searched, and no device was found.

After an investigation, the 39-year-old Prineville man was arrested and lodged in the county jail on charges of DUII and first-degree disorderly conduct.

“The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Prineville Police Department, City of Prineville Public Works, Crook County Fire & Rescue, and STAR Towing for their assistance,” Sanchez said.

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