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DOJ Charges Oxnard Residents and Others For Violence Against Immigration Enforcement Officers in Southern California

KEYT on October 29, 2025

Alissa Orozco

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article has been updated with additional information from the Department of Justice regarding the arrests of the defendants mentioned below.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KEYT) – Announced in a press release by the Department of Justice (DOJ) Wednesday morning, a total of 12 individuals have been federally charged with “engaging in violence and civil disorder against law enforcement officers and property during immigration enforcement actions in Southern California earlier this year,” including Isai Carrillo of Oxnard.

The press release, issued by Acting United States Attorney Bilal A. Essayli representing Central District of California, details the arrests of several defendants federally charged in three criminal complaints across South California.

United States v. Reyes, et al.

Two Oxnard residents, Virginia Reyes and Isai Carrillo, are both being charged with conspiracy to impede or injure a federal officer during a July 10th federal raid at Glass House Farms in Camarillo. The DOJ claims the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) executed several search warrants at the farm locations in Camarillo and Carpinteria when members of VC Defensa began to “follow, chase, agitate, and impede federal agents enforcing immigration laws.”

Reyes is accused of participating in a creating a roadblock preventing agents from entering and exiting Glass House Farms, while the DOJ says Carrillo and other threw rocks at government vehicles.

“During the incident, at least four government vehicles were damaged and at least one federal contract employee sustained injuries.”

31-year-old Carrillo was arrested Wednesday and made an appearance in U.S. District Court in downtown Los Angeles. 32-year-old Reyes turned herself into federal authorities Wednesday and is currently made her initial appearance in court Thursday, October 30th in Los Angeles.

Isai Carrillo was released on a $10,000 bond, is being location monitored by ankle bracelet. He is set to be arraigned on November 25th in downtown Los Angeles.

Their charges, conspiracy to impede or injure a federal officer, is a felony punishable by up to five years in federal prison.

Your News Channel reached out to the Department of Homeland Security for comment and additional information regarding Carrillo’s arrest, and received this response:

“On October 29, Homeland Security Investigations arrested Isai Carrillo who was caught on tape throwing rocks at law enforcement during an operation at Glass House Farms. This violent rioter arrested by HSI was part of an agitator group called VC Defensa – a rapid response network that regularly impedes and obstructs law enforcement. The operation these violent rioters tried to obstruct resulted in law enforcement rescuing 10 migrant children from potential exploitation, forced labor, and human trafficking.”

United States v. Coreas, et al.

Nine individuals are being charged with obstructing, impeding, and interfering with law enforcement during a civil disorder following a event in in downtown Los Angeles’ Civic Center on June 8th.

The DOJ says federal agents began enforcing immigration enforcement operations throughout the Los Angeles area on June 6th when mass protests erupted. Thousands gathered in downtown Los Angeles on June 8th to protests where, according to the DOJ, “some protesters engaged in violence against officers – resulting in some injuries to the officers.” Federal buildings, property, and government vehicles were vandalized.

Protesters walked onto U.S. Highway 101, blocking traffic. CHP officers managed to get protesters off the freeways.

“As the CHP officers stood on the freeway, crowds gathered on the overpasses. At some point thereafter, individual protesters began throwing rocks, electric scooters, street signs, and various other objects at the CHP officers below. At one point, a protester poured a clear yellow liquid onto a CHP car that was ablaze, after which the flames immediately grew in size.”

Ronald Alexis Coreas, 23, of the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles; (ordered released on $5,000 bond; arraignment: December 1)

Junior Roldan, 27, of Hollywood; (ordered released on $10,000 bond; arraignment: November 25)

Elmore Sylvester Cage, 34, of Downtown Los Angeles; (ordered released on $10,000 bond; arraignment: November 14)

Balto Montion, 24, of Watsonville; (remains in state custody and is expected to be transferred to federal custody in the coming weeks)

Jesus Gonzalez Hernandez Jr., 22, of Las Vegas

Hector Daniel Ramos, 66, of Alhambra; (ordered released on $20,000 bond; arraignment: November 25)

Stefano Deong Green, 34, of Westmont; (ordered released on $1,000 bond; arraignment: November 14)

Yachua Mauricio Flores, 23, of Lincoln Heights; (detention hearing on Friday, October 31; arraignment: November 14)

Ismael Vega, 41, of Westlake (ordered released on $5,000 bond; arraignment: November 25)

The defendants listed above are said by the DOJ of being filmed or photographed throwing rocks and other objects at officers and the patrol cars.

Coreas, Roldan, Cage, Ramos, Green, Flores, and Vega made their appearances Wednesday afternoon in U.S District Court in Los Angeles. Hernandez was also arrested Wednesday and will have his day in Las Vegas. Montion is in state custody and is expected to be handed over to authorities in the coming weeks.

The defendants’ charges: obstructing, impeding, and interfering with law enforcement during a civil disorder, is felony punishable by up to five years in federal prison.

United States v. Canil

A 22-year-old Boyle Heights man, Yovany Marcario Canil, was arrested Tuesday by federal authorities and charged with assault on a federal officer – carrying a maximum sentence of eight years in federal prison.

Canil reportedly pepper-sprayed inside a federal vehicle with three FBI SWAT members inside during a protest gathered outside of an Ambiance Apparel warehouse in the Fashion District of Downtown Los Angeles on June 6th. According to the DOJ, at least two members of FBI SWAT were left with a burning sensation “as their faces turned orange.”

Canil is appeared in United States District Court in Los Angeles Wednesday.

Yovany Marcario Canil was ordered to remain jailed without bond, and has an arraignment date of November 14th.

Assistant United States Attorney Patrick D. Kibbe of the General Crimes Section is prosecuting the Reyes case. Assistant United States Attorneys Neil P. Thakor and Rahul R.A. Hari of the General Crimes Section and Jenna Long of the National Security Division are prosecuting the Coreas case. The General Crimes Section is prosecuting the Canil case.

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ITD wraps up major summer construction as temps drop

KIFI on October 29, 2025

Ariel Jensen

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Typically, the middle of the summer is considered the heaviest time for construction projects. But as temperatures drop, the Idaho Transportation Department works to wrap up some of its work before winter sets in.

One of its bigger projects in eastern Idaho this summer has been the reconstruction and repair overhauls on several bridges north of Idaho Falls on Interstate 15. These are in Spencer, Stoddard Creek, Hammer area in the direction toward Sage Junction.

“There’s less traffic out there, but they’re very well-used recreational areas, and those bridges needed some attention. So we’ve been able to do that all summer long and through last winter too. And right now on those I-15 bridges, we are trying to just finish those up, get the paving done while it’s still warm enough to be able to during those certain windows of the day,” said Sky Buffat, Public Information Officer for the Idaho Transportation Department.

There are still a few areas with lane closures as they continue work in preparation for next spring.

“We go back in the spring, we can immediately do what’s at hand quicker,” said Buffat. “Paving has to be done in a certain temperature window, and we just simply don’t pave when it’s too cold because it won’t last. So it would be a waste of money. And we’re really careful about those kind of specifications, making sure to meet them.”

Not all the projects will be completed before winter, but most roads will reopen for drivers.

“We really try to open up traffic as much as possible and not leave closures or traffic control in place all through the winter. There are occasions where it can’t be avoided, but for the most part, those work zones will be, cleared off so that winter traffic can get through and not have to worry about that,” said Buffat.

Other projects include one on State Highway 48 near Rigby, where they will install a traffic signal at one of the main intersections next spring.

They are also doing some repairs in Rexburg on the State Highway 33 near Pioneer Road, which is by Maverick.

Drivers are reminded to use caution while driving through construction zones and to keep workers safe.

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Columbia Meals on Wheels providing free meals to counteract SNAP loss

KMIZ on October 29, 2025

Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Meals on Wheels of Columbia said Wednesday that it will provide 5,000 free meals to people who receive SNAP benefits.

SNAP benefits in Missouri will be unavailable starting Saturday unless Congress votes to fund the government.

Meals on Wheels wrote in a news release that SNAP recipients can get up to seven free meals each week per household member starting Nov. 6. Online registration is required. Meals will also be available on Nov. 13 and Nov. 20.

People who want meals will have to show proof of eligibility. Registration is required by 2 p.m. Tuesday to receive meals on a Thursday. Thanksgiving meal reservations are required by the Friday before and will be picked up on Nov. 25.

Pickups take place at Broadway Christian Church.

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Cristino’s Bakery Shows The Morning News Why Bread is So Special for Día De Los Muertos

KEYT on October 29, 2025

Alissa Orozco

GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) – November 2nd is celebrated as All Soul’s Day, but festivities are being held all week long to honor Día de Los Muertos.

This time of year is a beloved tradition in Latino communities, bringing together families and friends to celebrate the spirits of those we’ve lost, and cherished the memories we shared with them.

The memories of our lost ones are honored with altars, or ofrendas, traditionally decorated with beautiful photos, flowers (cempasúchil), candles, toys, and Pan de Muerto.

Pan de Muerto – spanish for “bread of the dead” – a sweet Mexican bread enjoyed in the weeks leading up to Día de los Muertos. The living are of course able to enjoy, but so are the dead. The bread is placed on altars to welcome spirits, lured by its sweet, citrus aroma.

Cristino’s Bakery in Goleta has provided Pan de Muerto to the community since opening in 2017. Owner Lorena Casas and her daughter Allyson joined your News Channel to explain the significance of the bread and the holiday, and what it means to carry on the tradition.

“The Pan de Muerto is the most important item for the ofrenda. It’s a way to remember our loved ones that are gone,” said Casas.

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The bread is a circular, bun shape – representing the infinite cycle of life, with strips to symbolize the body of our loved ones who have passed on. It’s orange scent is strong enough to guide spirits home to their families, and is top with either sugar or sesame seeds to represent the tears we shed for those we miss.

“It’s just brings all the memories from my mom, from my dad, from my sister. It’s just like remembering the days when we set out the altar together and it just brings all the most beautiful memories – a way to say ‘you’re still here.'”

The bakery sells the traditional Pan de Muerto, along with different shapes including ‘Mueritos,’ person-shaped Pan de Muerto that can further be used to represent lost loved ones.

Cristino’s Bakery will be selling Pan de Muerto until November 2nd. You can place your order by calling or visiting the bakery at 170 Aero Camino in Goleta.

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Local high school in Yuma receives grant to support student inventors

KYMA on October 29, 2025

Andrea Turisk

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A local high school in Yuma received a grant to help support student inventors.

Harvest Preparatory Academy (HPA) has been selected as one of only eight high schools in the entire nation to receive a Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam Grant.

Courtesy: Harvest Preparatory Academy

The $7,500 grant supports student inventors in designing a solution to reduce E. coli contamination in leafy greens, an issue that has repeatedly impacted Yuma’s agriculture industry, which supplies nearly 90% of the country’s winter leafy greens.

Harvest Prep was the only school selected to receive this grant this year.

Courtesy: Harvest Preparatory Academy

The HPA InvenTeam will spend the school year designing and building a working prototype to help protect consumers, field workers, and growers across the region.

To learn more about this, read the press release below.

HPA MIT Inventeam Press Release Download

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Oakland Museum of California burglarized; more than 1,000 priceless items stolen

CNN on October 29, 2025

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By Katie Nielsen

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OAKLAND, California (KPIX) — It’s not exactly the jewelry heist of the Louvre in Paris, but the Oakland Museum of California says thieves made off with more than 1,000 priceless objects from their collection.

The museum has the largest collection of items with significant California-specific history – mostly objects used in everyday life throughout the history of the state.

The director, Lori Fogarty, says the objects that were stolen are priceless in terms of historical value, but not something that would be incredibly valuable in terms of selling on the black market.

“We have one of the greatest holdings of California history anywhere,” Fogerty said, adding that the museum’s collection includes more than 2,000,000 items, only a handful of which can be on display at any given time.

“We in our collection have over 5,000 Native American baskets,” Fogarty said.

Many of the items in the museum’s collection are stored in an off-site warehouse, which is where burglars broke in sometime late into the night on Oct. 15, or the early morning of Oct. 16.

“It is heartbreaking for people who really dedicate their careers to preserving and stewarding and caring for and presenting objects of cultural and artistic importance,” Fogarty said.

Some of the items stolen include an old photograph, some jewelry, a woven Native American basket, and scrimshaws –intricate ivory carvings – leading Fogarty to believe this was probably a crime of opportunity.

“I think it is very possible that the people who stole these items don’t really know themselves what they have,” Fogarty said.

Stealing from a museum is a federal offense, so the FBI Art Crime Team is investigating along with the Oakland Police Department. CBS Bay Area spoke with former FBI agent Jeff Harp about the specialized task force.

“It’s a small cadre of agents across the nation, probably less than 20,” Harp said. “They have a lot of expertise in how these deals are done where a lot of times these irreplaceable art pieces are sold. Sometimes it’s done underground, but these guys have a good network of informants and information that allows them to track this stuff.”

In 2012 and 2013, a man broke into the museum itself, stealing items from the Gold Rush exhibit both times. Oakland police were able to catch the suspect when a pawn shop owner in Chinatown recognized a stolen jewelry box and called police.

Fogarty hopes that by releasing photos of some of the items stolen two weeks ago, eagle-eyed members of the public might be able to help the museum recover them.

“If people are at swap meets or they’re at auctions or they’re in a pawn shop or antiques store and something looks off, please let us know,” she said.

Anyone with information about the heist can also contact Oakland police.

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Oakland Museum of California burglarized; more than 1,000 priceless items stolen

CNN Newsource on October 29, 2025