UCSB students to host “Save Deltopia Town Hall”

KEYT on November 12, 2025

Tracy Lehr

ISLA VISTA, Calif. (KEYT) The unsanctioned street party known as Deltopia usually happens along Del Playa Drive in Isla Vista the weekend following Spring Break.

Older Gauchos may remember it as Floatopia, but that got cancelled due to environmental and safety concerns along the shore.

An influx of people from out of town led to a riot in 2014 and since then there has been a crackdown.

Current students don’t want to be blamed for the past and want to discuss solutions.

But many are opposed to a proposed Deltopia noise ordinance.

Members of the Associated Students are hosting a Save Deltopia Townhall at the Isla Vista Theater on Embarcadero Del Norte at 5 p.m.. on Wednesday Nov. 12.

The town hall will have a panel discussion featuring representatives from Associated Students , IV foot Patrol, Isla Vista Community Services District and a representative from Supervisor Laura Capps’ office.

Crackdowns on the noise in the past have led to silent discos, added lighting and an increased law enforcement presence.

E.J. Raad, the elected External Vice President for Local Affairs of Associated Students, hopes students and Isla Vista residents and community members show up.  

“What we really need is for constituents to make their voices heard, this ordinance needs to be passed by the [Santa Barbara[ County Board of Supervisors in January, so they need to know how their constituents here in Isla Vista feel about it, since we are the ones being affected,” said Raad, “It would ban music, any amplified noise and that is a little vague, the idea though is music is the number one thing that attracts people.”

Raad would like to see students enjoy Deltopia again with music that isn’t out of control.

“In my opinion, a win win would be this ordinance not being passed and then all the community stakeholders come together creating something on Del Playa that is a key part of Deltopia,” said Raad.

Isla Vista Community Services District Board of Directors President Spencer Brandt said the community could take a page from San Luis Obispo that created a sanctioned event on the Cal Poly campus instead of its “Saint Fratty’s Day” party.

Brandt would like to see a path forward that leads to a permitted event.

“What I would love to see is a permitted and sanctioned festival that is organized, that has artists that people want to see, that helps to alleviate a lot of the neighborhood issues that we experience when there are all these many, many parties happening at once.,” said Brandt.

Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Joe Schmidt who is part of the Isla Vista Foot Patrol calls resources are an issue.

“The proposed ordinance to prohibit amplified music for 72 hours during Deltopia is intended to reduce harm to the Isla Vista, UCSB, and neighboring communities. The out of town crowds have become untenable, and we’ve experienced far too much tragedy to allow this unsanctioned event to continue in its current form. This is a call to action for all community partners to unite and re-frame Deltopia as a local, sanctioned event with all necessary safety measures in place without draining countywide public safety resources. The County of Santa Barbara has been challenged by Deltopia for 16 years at a significant cost to taxpayers. It’s time for change,” said Schmidt.

Schmidt, Brandt and Raad plan to take part in the town hall discussion.

“The Isla Vista Community Services District is the local voice of people in Isla Vista so we are encouraging people to come out to the town hall on the subject of Deltopia this Wed. at 5 p.m make your voice heard I hear a lot of opinions about the right way to make this event safer for our community and now is the time to show up and express those opinions to out local decision makers,” said Brandts.

Students walking by the theater on Tuesday night said they would be attending the town hall.

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Stores, services along Business Loop 70 in Columbia to remain open during two-week road closure

KMIZ on November 12, 2025

Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ)

A section of Business Loop 70 between Hathman Place and Eastland Circle will be closed from Nov. 12-26 as construction on a new roundabout begins.

The roundabout is part of the larger Improve I-70 project, with the addition connecting eastbound I-70 traffic to the Business Loop.

“We’re going to really attack this aggressively with a lot of crews and get in here and do the work as quickly as possible, so you’ll see concrete being poured as early as next Monday,” Eric Kopinski, the Central Office Improve I-70 Program Director, said.

Drivers in the area should expect to see detour signs, with the main route taking drivers through Trimble Road and East Broadway.

Kopinski said the Missouri Department of Transportation proposed longer closures over the summer, ultimately settling on the fall plans.

“‘Do we close this for having just one lane going through for three or four months, or do we just close it for a 14-day period?'” Kopinski said. “We determined it was safer, and we could build it to a higher quality to get in here and do it really in a 14 day period.”

Kopinski adds that all businesses on the construction zone will remain accessible. ABC 17 News spoke with Close to Home Adult Day Center, Tyree Parts & Hardware and Big O Tires who all plan to remain open during the construction. On Plumb Supply Company’s website, they ask customers to use the building’s east entrance.

Charlie Alexander, Big O Tires’ Vice President of Operations, voiced concern about the closure, with the fall being a busy season for the company as drivers prepare their cars for the winter. However, he understands MoDOT’s construction process.

“We’re leveraged a little bit there, we have to do what we have to do to be there for our customers, but again, we’re excited to see the project move forward,” Alexander said. “It’s just timing-wise of the closure, it is what it is.”

Alexander adds that customers should continue contacting staff and making appointments.

Construction on the roundabout is expected to be complete on Nov. 26. The roundabout will not be connected to I-70 until late 2027.

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No injuries reported in Holts Summit fire

KMIZ on November 12, 2025

Ryan Shiner

HOLTS SUMMIT, Mo. (KMIZ)

No injuries were reported after a house caught fire on Tuesday evening in Holts Summit.

Firefighters responded to a home that caught fire on Callaway County Road 394 at 5:20 p.m. Tuesday, according to Holts Summit Assistant Fire Chief Allen Wehmeyer.

Wehmeyer said the fire started in the back of the home and fire was seen coming through the roof when personnel arrived.

It took firefighters roughly a half hour to put out the fire, according to Wehmeyer.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Veterans honored with Firebirds tickets at First-Ever Acrisure Arena Auto Sale

KESQ on November 12, 2025

Garrett Hottle

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) A new Veterans Day tradition rolled into the Coachella Valley this week as the parking lot outside Acrisure Arena transformed into a massive car-buying event complete with gratitude for those who’ve served.

The first-ever Acrisure Arena Auto Sale, running through Sunday, November 16, features hundreds of new and used vehicles from local dealerships, including Jessup Auto Plaza. Veterans and active-duty service members who stop by to test drive a vehicle are receiving free tickets to an upcoming Coachella Valley Firebirds home game.

“It’s just a small token of our appreciation,” said Daniel Jessup, CEO and General Manager of Jessup Auto Plaza. “If you’ve put on a uniform and served our country that’s all you need to do. Come down, see us, and we’ll give you a Firebirds ticket for tonight’s home game.”

Jessup, whose family business has been locally owned and veteran-run for three generations, says the event carries special meaning. “My grandfather was in the Navy, my father a Vietnam Air Force veteran, and my brother a Marine Corps captain. Supporting veterans has always been part of who we are,” he said.

Among those taking part were members of the Palm Springs Corvette Club many of whom are veterans themselves. Jack Carter, a Navy diver, said events like this show how much the valley values service. “It’s an honor to serve. And it means a lot to have the community behind us,” Carter said.

Fellow club member Bill Jahn added, “It just shows the community appreciates our service and we appreciate the recognition.”

The Acrisure Arena Auto Sale continues through Sunday, November 16, offering deals on hundreds of vehicles and special giveaways throughout Veterans Week.

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‘Trash Mountain’ to be relocated

News-Press NOW on November 12, 2025

News-Press NOW

By: Rusty Summers

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — A bill to relocate waste in the St. Joseph Landfill’s “Trash Mountain” had its first reading at St. Joseph’s City Council meeting Monday night.

If the bill passes, MCON would receive the contract for the city landfill waste relocation project, beating out Nail Excavating due to incorrect pricing, which voids the company’s bid.

The city said, as a result of Cell 7-B filling up faster than predicted and with the delays associated with Cell 8, waste was temporarily relocated to an area known as “Trash Mountain”.

The city received a vertical expansion from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) while Cell 8 was being finished.

“We knew the whole time that some of that trash needed to be relocated to the new cell,” Director of Public Works Abe Forney said. “So, that’s what this contract will do. It will move the  trash that was in that area that was not approved by the vertical expansion to be relocated over to cell number eight.”

If the council passes the project, the city will not be fined for the extra trash added to Trash Mountain. The project is not to exceed $1,902,150.15.

The passage of the bill will bring the projected landfill fund balance down from about $21 million to about $19 million.

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Desert Hot Springs honors veterans at annual ceremony

KESQ on November 12, 2025

KESQ News Team

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Desert Hot Springs honored veterans with gratitude to the brave men and women who have served our country.

“I was wounded January 1st, 1968. I was blown out of the military 1113A1 track, blown into a tree out the back door,” said Eddie G. Johnson, a Vietnam Veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and caretaker of Veterans Park.

Johnson was presented with a plaque honoring his commitment to service even long after his military service.

“His lifelong commitment to service — both to his country and to our community — stands as an example of what it truly means to serve,” reads a post by the city.

The city’s event featured presentations, patriotic music, and community reflection.

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Rexburg honors veterans with dozens of wreaths at Smith Park Memorial

KIFI on November 12, 2025

Ariel Jensen

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) —  Locals in Rexburg had the chance to check out a decorative display at Smith Park in Rexburg, the home of the Veterans Freedom Memorial. Dozens of wreaths are hung along the entryway of the memorial site to honor and celebrate local servicemen and women.

With the help of local businesses and the city council, volunteers decorated the park with a total of 22 wreaths. An additional 2 wreaths went to adorn the Sugar City Cemetery.

The tribute is an effort to express their appreciation and recognize the sacrifices made by veterans, both past and present.

“We really want to express our appreciation to those who have served and are currently serving. We appreciate all that you do for us,” said Paul Evans, the Rexburg Area Chamber Board.

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Highlighting November as Leafy Greens Month in Arizona

KYMA on November 12, 2025

Eduardo Morales

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – On Tuesday’s Home Grown report, we highlight how Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs declared November as Leafy Greens Month, and what this means for the state.

This is meant to showcase the start of the start of harvest season for lettuce and other leafy greens across the state.

“We want nothing but the best produce and safe product out there for you,” said Amigos Farms food safety director Valentin Sierra.

It’s also meant to highlight the state’s commitment to agriculture and food safety.

According to the Arizona Leafy Greens website, Arizona farmers contribute 25% of the nation’s leafy greens.

“We’re feeding schools, we’re feeding restaurants, we’re feeding you as a consumer,” Sierra says.

He explains how beneficial it is to have so much of the state’s focus on agriculture.

“Oh it’s great. I mean, it helps us out as growers. We get the word out to the public on food safety, on what we do as growers to produce safe and good food for eating,” he explains.

Meanwhile, Mike Pasquinelli, a local grower says it just shows how serious agriculture takes producing safe, healthy food.

“It helps show the dedication that we have in the state of Arizona to providing safe leafy greens to our country and as an export,” Pasquinelli says.

Sierra shares how even locals can help keep our local produce safe, especially for pet owners.

“They walk their animals out in the fields, in the ranches, just keeping them out would be a big help, and we also irrigate through canals, open canals, so keeping your animals out of the canals is also be great,” Sierra said.

The Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement also says that this farming contributes $2 billion each year to Arizona’s economy.

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Madison high school gymnasium packed for moving veterans tribute

KIFI on November 12, 2025

Ariel Jensen

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — Hundreds pack the Madison High School gymnasium to honor and remember those who serve our country.

“They deserve to be honored. But it’s also very important that we do it here at the high school so our young people can see and feel the spirit that was in there of respect and reverence for these individuals who’ve sacrificed and devoted their lives to our country,” Diane Bruce, Rexburg Chamber of Commerce President/CEO.

The event was open to the community and was put together by the Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce.

Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars participate by posting the colors, a time-honored military tradition.

The High school band and choir performed patriotic music, showcasing their respect for local veterans.

School staff says this was not just a chance to honor our veterans but an educational opportunity for our youth.

“This is to teach them how important it is to respect our veterans and make sure they understand that there were a lot of people who came before us to sacrifice so much for us to enjoy a beautiful, free country,” said Zach Lambson, Assistant advisor to the student council.

Bruce says the event was made possible through the collaboration of the school, volunteers, and community support.

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Dry Canyon Arts Association receives $34,000 Cultural Trust grant for remodel of new community art center

KTVZ on November 12, 2025

KTVZ

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Dry Canyon Arts Association is among 91 cultural organizations to receive a grant from the Oregon Cultural Trust, which awarded a record $4.15 million statewide this year. This first-time recipient will receive $34,000 to support the remodel of a new community art center in downtown Redmond. 

“Art and culture thrive in every corner of Oregon, and the Oregon Cultural Trust is proud to support this essential work in communities large and small,” said Sean Andries, Cultural Trust board chair. “We invite all Oregonians to take advantage of our unique cultural tax credit and help ensure a steady, reliable endowment for culture both now and for generations to come.” 

The Cultural Trust’s competitive grants, which saw 44 percent of eligible applicants receiving an award, ranged from $5,000 to $40,000. These Cultural Development Program grants fund projects that increase access to culture, support community creativity and preserve local heritage. 

About the Dry Canyon Arts Association Award 

For years, the rapidly growing city of Redmond (pop. 40,000) had no dedicated art center or gallery, despite a vibrant community of artists and an evident need. The Dry Canyon Arts Association held the long-term dream of a physical space to serve its 200 members and the wider public. 

That dream is now a reality, thanks to a $34,000 Trust Development Grant supporting the renovation of a large downtown space into the Dry Canyon Community Art Center. KTVZ News first reported on the grant in late September.

“$34,000 is such a vote of confidence in what we’re doing!” said Beth Hanson, secretary for the Dry Canyon Arts Association. 

This grant award is covering about a third of the $100,000 remodel budget for what will be the area’s only community art center. The excitement is palpable as the project nears completion. 

The new center, set to open in phases starting this December, will be a gathering place and creative hub. The first phase features a large 2,000-square-foot gallery space where local artists can display and sell everything from paintings to pottery.

Critically, the center will also feature space for hands-on instruction, fulfilling the community’s biggest need for classroom space. It will host the association’s JumpStart program, which brought art education to 3,000 elementary children this year, and will foster social connections and learning among all ages.

The Dry Canyon Arts Center is finally providing a permanent home to celebrate the arts in Redmond. 

“The greater community is so looking forward to it! There is just an excitement that is re-energizing downtime. I’m thrilled for all these local artists to have a place to show their work,” Hanson said. 

About the Oregon Cultural Trust 

Created in 2001 by the Oregon Legislature, the Oregon Cultural Trust was established as an ongoing funding engine for arts, heritage and humanities across the state. Funding comes through the Cultural Tax Credit, which empowers Oregonians to direct more of the taxes they pay to supporting cultural opportunities for all. Oregon is the only state in the country that gives its citizens this choice. Fifty-eight percent of the money goes directly to cultural organizations and agencies in the form of grants. The remaining 42 percent helps grow a permanent fund for culture. The Trust’s three grant programs fund five Statewide Partners, 45 County and Tribal Coalitions and qualified cultural nonprofits through competitive Cultural Development grants. Learn more at CulturalTrust.org. 

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