San Luis Obispo County Warns CalFresh Recipients May See Benefit Interruptions in November Due to Federal Government Shutdown

KEYT on October 22, 2025

News Channel 3-12

Below is a press release from the San Luis Obispo County Department of Social Services regarding possible delays in CalFresh benefits for eligible recipients.

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. – The County of San Luis Obispo has received notice from the state and federal government that CalFresh benefits for November 2025 may be delayed if the ongoing federal government shutdown continues beyond October 23, 2025. This potential disruption could impact over 28,000 San Luis Obispo County residents who rely on CalFresh to help meet their basic food needs.

CalFresh, California’s nutrition assistance program for income-eligible households, helps families buy groceries using an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card at grocery stores and farmers markets.

“We understand how concerning this uncertainty is for families across the County,” said Devin Drake, Director for the County of San Luis Obispo Department of Social Services. “We are committed to keeping the public informed and supporting those affected in every way we can.”

CalFresh benefits for October are fully funded and available. Recipients can continue to use their existing benefits as usual, and no action is required at this time. Individuals can continue to apply for CalFresh during the shutdown. If funding to the program is not restored during the shutdown, benefits will resume when the shutdown is resolved. We expect CalFresh benefits will be issued retroactively once the federal government reopens.

The County is closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available. However, until the federal government authorizes funding, November CalFresh benefits will not be issued.

At this time, CalWORKs benefits for November 2025 are not impacted by the federal shutdown.

People seeking immediate food assistance can find food near them using the SLO Food Bank’s Food Resources Map at findfoodslo.org or by calling 805-238-4664. Other resources for county residents can be accessed through the United Way of San Luis Obispo County Helpline in one of the following three ways: by calling 2-1-1, texting their ZIP code to 898-211, or visiting their website at 211slo.org.

CalFresh and CalWORKs recipients can check their EBT balance using the ebtEDGE mobile app or by calling the number on the back of their EBT card.

For updates and more information about CalFresh and CalWORKs and the federal shutdown, please visit these websites:

· County of San Luis Obispo Department of Social Services website at slocounty.ca.gov/dss.

· California Department of Social Services website at cdss.ca.gov that includes a page for CalFresh Frequently Asked Questions.

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“Stupid Schumer Shutdown”: Rep. Simpson blasts shutdown’s impact on National Parks

KIFI on October 22, 2025

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WASHINGTON (KIFI) — On the 22nd day of the government shutdown, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson joined House Republican leadership Wednesday to address the ongoing impacts on America’s national parks.

Simpson highlighted the significant, often overlooked, autumn visitation to the parks. Challenging the notion that national parks are primarily summer destinations, he cited statistics showing that 28 million people visited in October and another 24 million in November in 2024.

“I love Yellowstone in October and in November, when you get there and see the first snowfall and things like that, it’s a great time to visit our national parks,” said Simpson. “But we have families who have been planning to visit our National Parks for years, sometimes setting aside resources, that are now canceling their visits because of the impact this shutdown could have on their vacations.”

Simpson blames Democrats for prolonged shutdown

Simpson also praised the current Republican leadership team for its efforts toward restoring “regular order”—the normal, annual appropriations process. However, he said one thing is preventing that from happening — the government shutdown. 

“We need to open this government back up,” Simpson insisted. While acknowledging that “many other issues… need to be debated and worked on,” he pointed out that those legislative functions are on hold. He quoted Chairman Bruce Westerman, noting that key leaders “can’t have hearings and that type of stuff when we’re shut down.”

“So we need to change that, we need to open this government back up.” Simpson concluded, blaming the Senate Minority Leader for the impasse. “Get rid of this stupid Schumer shutdown…and let us do our jobs.”

Simpson also argued that House Republicans provided democrats with a clean CR (Continuing Resolution)—a temporary funding bill free of major policy riders— which he said House Democrats ultimately rejected.

Idaho Dems Point Finger at “Trump Shutdown” Over Healthcare

In contrast to Congressman Simpson’s remarks, since the early days of the shutdown, Idaho Democrats have blamed the Republican-controlled government for the lapse in funding and highlighted potential consequences for Idaho families.

The Idaho Democratic Party argues that the funding expired “despite Republican control of the White House and both chambers of Congress,” claiming that Donald Trump and Idaho Republicans “refused to get serious about avoiding a shutdown.”

The Democratic response heavily focused on the potential impact on healthcare costs, stating that Democrats were in Washington, D.C. “ready to negotiate” to prevent health insurance premiums from doubling for 100,605 Idahoans and to stop 37,000 Idahoans from losing their health insurance entirely.

In September, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released a scathing statement, labeling the closure a “Trump Shutdown.”

“Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the White House. With all that power, they showed they can’t lead and don’t care to,” said Necochea. “Democrats fought to protect your health care, keep premiums from doubling for more than 100,000 Idahoans, and save our rural hospitals from devastating cuts. But Mike Simpson, Russ Fulcher, Jim Risch, and Mike Crapo stood with their party and turned their backs on Idaho families,” stated Necochea.

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Woman pleads guilty to felony in 2023 overdose death, sentenced to probation

KMIZ on October 22, 2025

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A Rocheport woman was sentenced on Monday to two years of supervised probation in connection with an overdose death from 2023.

Jeanne Hovis pleaded guilty on Monday in Boone County to delivery of a controlled substance. If she violates probation, she faces a three-year prison sentence. She was originally charged with second-degree murder and drug distribution.

A case is still pending against Jonathan Shelley, who is also charged with second-degree murder and drug distribution.

Two other people were originally charged in the case, but charges were dismissed against one “because of developments in the evidence,” according to a September email from Prosecutor Roger Johnson. Another person originally charged, Nathaniel Cross, died.

Court documents in previous reporting say Shelley was with the overdose victim, whom police found lying unresponsive in a bathtub. Another statement says Hovis arranged the purchase of crack cocaine and fentanyl the night of the overdose.

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Father arrested in fatal DUI crash in Imperial County

KYMA on October 22, 2025

Karina Bazarte

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – There are new developments in the crash which left a child dead and one man arrested over the weekend.

According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the four-year-old girl who died and the 36-year-old man who was arrested are a father and daughter from Riverside County.

CHP says the crash happened Saturday, October 18 at around 6:20 p.m. in an open desert north of State Route 78, near Old Mine Road.

CHP said the man was driving a 2024 Can-Am Maverick “in an easterly direction at an unknown speed.”

For reasons unknown, CHP said the man hit a “raised dirt berm” and overturned “onto the terrain within the desert.”

As a result, CHP said the man suffered minor injuries while the girl ejected from the Can-Am. The girl died at the scene, CHP said.

During the investigation, CHP said the man was the only person wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, and said he was arrested for “suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.”

The investigation remains ongoing.

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39 temporary retail, mobile sports betting licenses issued by Missouri Gaming Commission

KMIZ on October 22, 2025

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Missouri Gaming Commission on Wednesday issued 39 temporary retail and mobile sports betting licenses.

An email from an MGC spokesperson says the temporary licenses allow companies to test systems and equipment and “make any necessary preparations needed” before sports betting goes live in the state on Dec. 1.

The list of temporary approved licenses

DraftKings

Catalist Sports Inc.

Gaming Laboratories International, LLC – SW

GeoComply

Underdog Sports – SW

FanDuel Sportsbook

SportsContentCo

Circa Sports

GDC America, Inc.

Fanatics Sportsbook

Fanatics Sportsbook – ACKC

Fanatics Sportsbook – ACSC

Caesars Sportsbook

Caesars Sportsbook – Harrah’s Kansas City

Caesars Sportsbook – Horseshoe St. Louis

BMM Testlabs

Integrity Compliance 360 Inc.

Hollywood Casino St. Louis – SW

River City Casino – SW

SIS Content Services, Inc.

Penn Sports Interactive, LLC – Mobile

Penn Sports Interactive, LLC – Supplier

BetMGM

BetMGM – Supplier

Swish Analytics Missouri Inc.

Swish Analytics Inc.

Argosy Riverside Casino – SW

Kambi

International Betting Integrity Association

bet365

bet365 – Supplier

Century Casino Cape Girardeau – SW

Genius Sports Media Inc.

United Tote Gaming Services, LLC

Stadium Technology Group, LLC

Entain Holdings (UK) Limited

LexisNexis Risk Solutions

NYX Digital Gaming (USA), LLC

SUZOHAPP Gaming Solutions, LLC

Voters approved a proposition last year to legalize sports gambling in Missouri.

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LGBTQ+ tourism convention comes to Palm Springs

KESQ on October 22, 2025

Daniella Lake

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association is hosting its annual convention in Palm Springs at the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel. The convention runs from October 21 until Saturday, October 25.

Programming includes workshops on advancing LGBTQ+ travel, inclusive work-abroad opportunities for LGBTQ+ youth, and more. The IGTLA was founded in 1983 and seeks to improve safety and tourism within LGBTQ+ tourism worldwide.

This is the first time the convention is being held in Palm Springs.

Previous convention locations include Osaka, Japan, Milan, Italy and West Hollywood, Los Angeles.

Stay with News Channel 3 to hear from organizers about why this convention is important to the LGBTQ+ tourism industry.

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Palm Springs Pride unveils LGBTQ+ artist showcase to headline 68-act festival

KESQ on October 22, 2025

Jesus Reyes

Palm Springs, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Pride announced its four-day festival entertainment lineup, centered around a dynamic LGBTQ+ Artist Showcase that spotlights groundbreaking queer talent from across the nation.

Organizers said the celebration of community, visibility, and fierce energy will feature a total of 68 diverse performances, kicking off Thursday night on the Arenas District Main Stage.

“This year, we’re proud to put a spotlight on the incredible depth of talent within the LGBTQ+ community and its allies,” said Jasmine Sullivan Waits, Executive Director of Palm Springs Pride. “The lineup is a collection of the powerful, genre-bending music being made right now, and we can’t wait for our attendees to experience it.”

Featured LGBTQ+ Artist Showcase

The Festival’s Main Stage on Arenas Rd will be graced by a mix of international stars, multi-talented queer artists, and high-energy performers, setting the tone for an unforgettable Pride weekend. The featured showcase artists include:

NOVUL: A rising Canadian pop-alternative artist based in Los Angeles, known for her genre-blurring sound, high-energy performances, and bold creative identity, headlines the Arenas Main Stage on Saturday, November 7. Come experience why NOVUL’s bold visuals and fearless sound are fueling her rapid rise.

Sorana: Kicking off the weekend with a global sound and infectious energy, Sorana is a Romanian multi-platinum singer and songwriter known for her catchy melodies and passionate vocals. Following her start on the Romanian X Factor, she has collaborated with music giants like The Chainsmokers, Jason Derulo, and David Guetta.

Jules Liesl: The Bold New Voice of Gay Dance-Pop

Fresh off her Top 17 Billboard Dance Airplay hit, Jules Liesl is rapidly emerging as one of pop’s most electrifying new voices. Recently hailed by Flaunt Magazine as “the fun new voice of gay dance-pop,” Jules blends high-energy production, undeniable hooks, and fearless authenticity into a sound that’s entirely her own.

Reclaiming her power through music and unapologetic self-expression, Jules commands a digital following of several million and continues to inspire a growing LGBTQ+ audience around the world. Known for her striking visual identity, captivating performances, and bold sense of individuality, she represents a new era of pop, vibrant, inclusive, and uncompromisingly original.

ViRR: A rising star from San Diego and a 2025 San Diego Music Awards Nominee, ViRR is a Navy veteran and Black queer artist whose music is an energetic blend of pop, R&B, soul, and alternative rock. His genre-bending approach and emotionally dynamic vocals have made him a must-see act.

Real Xman: Bringing the ultimate “Pride energy,” the San Diego-based artist Real Xman promises to deliver “bangers for the Girls, Gays, Thems, Theys, and allies,” electrifying the crowd with unapologetic queer anthems.

Bryce Xavier: Queer artist Bryce Xavier, who engages an audience of over 4 million followers, will be featured in the Friday lineup, fresh off the release of his new single “You Make Me Stupid” on October 24.

Ashley Paul: Get ready for an electrifying performance by the acclaimed Ashley Paul, whose remarkable career spans music, film, and television. Her hit single Bingo Baby has over 1 million streams and is ranked #1 on Amazon Music, proving she’s a true powerhouse entertainer.

Beyond the featured headliners, the festival includes a variety of musical acts guaranteed to keep the party going, including Planet Booty, direct from Oakland, this ollective of Indiana brothers and their friends is an eclectic funk and soul dance band powerhouse known for preaching sweaty joy along the West Coast.

Chase Brown is a Texas-born country artist and Las Vegas resident known for his high-energy “Vegas Country” show that blends country hits from various decades with pop and rock.

The decks will also be hot with twenty DJs in the lineup, including Sam Childs, DJ Galaxy, Jayne Gray, and ModGirl’s Rainbow Rave to close the Festival on Sunday. A new DJ stage, located at Palm Canyon Dr at Amado, will be the go-to spot for nonstop EDM vibes, featuring talented local and special guest DJs.

Attendees can dance under the desert sky and take a spin on the 100-foot Ferris Wheel while soaking in breathtaking views of downtown.

The four-day celebration, presented by the City of Palm Springs, kicks off on Thursday night with Dia de La Reina at the Arenas District Main Stage, where the Pride energy never stops!

The full schedule of all 68 performers and acts will be available soon on the Palm Springs Pride website at pspride.org.

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Possible “suicide swarm” brings out the beekeeper

KEYT on October 22, 2025

Beth Farnsworth

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – An usual sight this time of year brought out the local beekeeper.  

A small beehive about the size of a softball was discovered this week, tucked into the corner of a window frame on our back patio.

Nick Wigle with Super Bee suspected it might be what he calls a “suicide swarm” or, a group kicked out of their hive. He said this is a tough time of year for bees as they’re preparing for winter.

Wigle and his partner, Julio, used a little smoke to mellow out the huddled group then went in for the catch using a small, rectangular orange box.

“We’re gonna come into our box here and what we’re looking for is to see if there’s a queen in here,” Wigle said while gently filtering bees through his fingers. “So, that’s mom, she’s just a little bit bigger. So there was a queen in there, she just fell when I played with ’em.”

Wigle said unlike yellow jackets, honey bees only sting when threatened or have something to defend. 

The bees captured inside the plastic box clung to the sides, flapping their wings and emitting a scent to draw in the others.

Wigle used a gentle vacuum to collect the stragglers. Once back at his Super Bee Rescue and Removal business in the hills of Santa Barbara, he would release this small swarm together so they could strengthen before the cold weather moves in.

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Idaho’s new weed whackers: the ‘Goat’ alternative for dealing with weed control

KIFI on October 22, 2025

Ariel Jensen

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — Goat Grazers are using their herds as an innovative way to help control weeds in Idaho. The Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust manages property for wildlife habitat, open space, and recreational opportunities.

For two days, they are using 70 goats to limit the amount of invasive species like cheatgrass, helping foster native plant growth, improve wildlife habitat, and reduce the risk of wildfires.

They are choosing to use goats to help them reduce the use of chemicals, which is good for the land and the animals. 

“So go to a really innovative way to help us control the weeds, primarily because it allows us to limit our use of chemicals and that aligns with our mission of stewarding the land according to best practices for ecosystem and wildlife, said Carly Flandro, communications coordinator for Sagebrush  Steppe Land Trust.

This started as a pilot program, and their first trial was last spring. Steppe Land Trust says they plan to do this twice a year here on out because it has been so effective.

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BLM plans to burn nearly 100 acres of piles near Eagle Crest

KTVZ on October 22, 2025

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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The BLM’s Prineville District plans to burn piles on nearly 100 acres near Eagle Crest west of Redmond, starting next Monday.

BLM crews originally planned to start the 98-acre burn operation on Wednesday, but it was postponed, a representative told KTVZ News.

“The burn reduces the potential for a future wildfire to move from public lands to private land,” the

Crews expect to finish the work in one or two days and will monitor the area, they said.

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