Suspect in Palm Springs CV Link stabbing pleads not guilty to charges

KESQ on January 14, 2026

Jesus Reyes

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A 53-year-old man accused in a stabbing on the CV Link pleaded not guilty to charges on Wednesday.

Jacob Ethan Masters was charged with cruelty to elder/adult and assault with a deadly weapon, according to court records. He was arraigned at the Larson Justice Center in Indio Wednesday before Riverside County Superior Court Judge Harry Elias, who set his bail at $100,000.

A new court date was not immediately scheduled. Masters is being held at the Smith Correctional Facility in Banning.

Masters was arrested on Sunday near the CV Link trail in the area of the Cimarron Golf Course.

The arrest stems from a stabbing on Dec. 31 along the CV Link trail between Golf Club Drive and Cathedral Canyon Drive.

The victim, a man out for a walk, reported that he made eye contact with a man on the trail as they passed. The victim said that about 15 minutes later, as he headed toward home, the suspect was still in the area.

Police said the suspect reportedly put on a ski mask, approached while yelling profanities, and assaulted the victim, knocking him to the ground. The victim fought back, and the suspect fled on foot. After the altercation, the victim learned he had been stabbed.

The victim was treated for his injuries at a local hospital and later released.

Police said that the incident appears to have been an unprovoked attack. The suspect did not demand property, and the motive remains under investigation.

Court records show Masters has prior convictions for domestic violence and auto theft.

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David Zippel discusses ‘Replay’ at the Plaza Theatre

KESQ on January 14, 2026

Peter Daut

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – What has 17 stars, 16 Tony Awards, and 3 comedies, the brand new series “Replay,” benefiting the newly reopened Plaza Theatre.

Tony Award winner and Palm Springs resident David Zippel is bringing his celebrated expertise to the project, which begins at the theater next month.

News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke in depth with Zippel about “Replay” as the plaza continues to become a performing arts destination.

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Central Oregon residents take part in ‘Walk Out for Freedom’ protest against ICE in Bend

KTVZ on January 14, 2026

KTVZ – News Team

Update: Video from Jan 20th protest in Bend

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Protesters gathered today in both Bend and Redmond as part of the ongoing Fifty-Fifty-One series of demonstrations.

Today’s protests focused on opposing ICE raids and the deployment of troops against American civilians. The timing coincided with the one-year anniversary of Donald Trump taking office.

Julie Hudson, Bend resident told KTVZ news “My message today is we live under the Constitution. It’s the responsibility of our elected leaders to live by our Constitution.”

Frank Florence, Bend resident also told KTVZ news “Well, I think it shows that people take this very seriously, and they’re coming out on a day where, no, it isn’t very comfortable to be here.”

Between three and four o’clock, demonstrators in Bend moved from Peace Corner to the front of the Social Security Office on Franklin Avenue. Organizers described it as a “walk-out” protest, with people leaving their workplaces and classrooms to join.

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Central Oregonians are invited to participate in the Walk Out for Freedom on Jan. 20th, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event will take place at the Peace Corner and the Social Security Building in Bend, to protest against various issues affecting local communities under the current administration.

Organized by 50501 Central Oregon in collaboration with Women’s March National, this protest aims to address concerns over actions against immigrants, attacks on U.S. citizens and a perceived erosion of the rule of law. Participants are encouraged to walk out from their workplaces and schools at 2 p.m. local time, joining a nationwide call for action.

Here’s a breakdown of the schedule from 50501 Central Oregon:

2 PM: Walkout will begin at 2pm local time across the United States.

2:30-3:30 PM: Peace Corner protest in Bend.

3:30 PM: Participants will march to the Social Security building at 250 NW Franklin St.

4 PM: Participants join Indivisible Bend “Resist MAGA” protest at the Social Security Building.

5 PM: Event ends

The event organizers emphasize a commitment to nonviolent action, stressing the importance of de-escalation and lawful behavior during the protests. Volunteers will be present to facilitate peaceful interactions and maintain focus on the event’s goals.

Participants are encouraged to wear weather-appropriate clothing and bring handmade signs to express their messages. More information about walk-out ideas can be found at the 50501 Central Oregon website, including links to pledge participation.

50501 says community members are urged to join this organized effort to address ongoing concerns and to visibly express their commitment to protecting their freedoms.

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Search underway for missing Indio woman last seen on Nov. 20

KESQ on January 14, 2026

City News Service

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A search was underway today for a 78-year-old Indio woman who vanished weeks ago, but may be somewhere in Riverside or San Diego counties.

Laura Ann Brown was last seen in November in the vicinity of Avenue 48 and Jefferson Street, according to the California Highway Patrol.   

The agency issued a Silver Alert after receiving the missing person notification from the Indio Police Department. Silver Alerts focus on finding missing seniors, who are often suffering from health complications or otherwise considered at-risk, throughout the state.

Authorities were uncertain where Brown may have gone, though the alert is focused on Riverside and San Diego counties. The last verified sighting of her was on the afternoon of Nov. 20, when she walked away from her residence. It was unclear Wednesday why she wasn’t reported missing earlier.

The senior is 5-feet-6 inches tall and 178 pounds, with short hair and brown eyes. The type of clothing she may have been wearing was unconfirmed, and there was no word on what she may have taken with her.   

Anyone with information about her whereabouts was asked to immediately contact their local law enforcement agency, or dial 911.

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Man arrested for allegedly stealing more than $20K worth of tools in Palm Springs

KESQ on January 14, 2026

City News Service

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A 35-year-old Moreno Valley man suspected of stealing more than $20,000 in landscaping and construction equipment in Palm Springs was arrested, authorities said today.

The suspect was booked into Benoit Detention Center in Indio on suspicion of grand theft and an enhanced penalty, according to the Palm Springs Police Department.

Bail information was not immediately available.   

On Dec. 5, around 4:30 p.m., the department’s Detective Bureau received information stemming from a social media post regarding equipment stolen from a work truck. Authorities identified a suspect through law-enforcement databases, the Flock camera system and private surveillance footage that captured the alleged theft.   

Although the suspect repeatedly changed license plates on his vehicle and traveled through multiple cities throughout the Coachella Valley, a suspect vehicle was found around 9 p.m. the same day at a residence in Moreno Valley, police said.

He left the residence in a vehicle before police could execute a search warrant. Authorities conducted a traffic stop and confirmed that the driver was the same person seen in the surveillance footage, the department said.

Police said the suspect consented to searches of his vehicle and residence and guided authorities to the stolen property he hid in a desert area in Desert Hot Springs. In addition, detectives found “a large quantity of suspected stolen landscaping and construction equipment, consisting of 50 high-value tools worth more than $20,000, in the garage of his residence,” the agency said.

Authorities were continuing to identify additional alleged victims based on the recovered property.

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16-year-old Missouri teen hospitalized after crash with semi-truck near Bethany

News-Press NOW on January 14, 2026

Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Daviess County teenager was transported to the hospital Tuesday evening following a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 35 south of Bethany, Missouri.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports a two-vehicle collision involving a semi-truck and an SUV occurred around 5:20 p.m. Tuesday on southbound I-35 roughly a mile south of Bethany, Missouri, in Harrison County.

A 16-year-old female from Coffey, Missouri, was approaching the rear of a 2000 Kenworth semi-truck when she overcorrected in a 2007 Chevy Impala while attempting to change lanes to avoid the semi.

The teen overcorrected and struck the driver’s side of the semi, forcing the Impala to leave the east side of the highway before coming to rest upright.

The teen was taken by North Missouri EMS to Harrison County Community Hospital with moderate injuries. Both drivers were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash.

The driver of the semi-truck, a 71-year-old man from Ottumwa, Iowa, was able to come to a controlled stop after the collision and was unharmed, according to a crash report from MSHP.

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Deputy, pedestrian hospitalized after pursuit ends in crash in Palm Desert

KESQ on January 14, 2026

Jesus Reyes

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy and a pedestrian were hospitalized after a crash stemming from a pursuit Wednesday morning in Palm Desert.

The crash was reported just after 8:30 a.m. near Frank Sinatra Drive and Drexell Drive.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, the incident started as a pursuit in the area of Monterey Avenue and Frank Sinatra Drive. The suspect collided with a pedestrian working in the center median. The Riverside Sheriff’s Motor Unit also collided with an uninvolved motorist.

The motor deputy and pedestrian were transported to a local hospital in stable condition.

The suspect, whose identity was not released, was taken into custody without incident. The investigation remains ongoing. Stay with News Channel 3 for any new developments.

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Felony hit and run case against Silvercrest CEO pushed to March

KESQ on January 14, 2026

Garrett Hottle

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) Silvercrest CEO William Frank Rodriguez appeared in court Wednesday in connection with a 2024 deadly hit-and-run crash in Cathedral City.

Rodriguez faces a felony hit-and-run charge tied to a crash that killed 60-year-old Christina Barrington. Prosecutors allege Rodriguez fled the scene without stopping to render aid.

The hearing was continued until March 25 at 8:30 a.m. in Department 3R. According to the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, Rodriguez is not required to return to court until that date.

However, defense counsel and prosecutors will be back in court February 4 for a hearing tied to subpoenaed documents from Acrisure Arena.

Stick with News Channel 3 for updates as we continue to track this story.

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Guadalupe celebrates opening of new Early Learning Center for city’s youngest students

KEYT on January 14, 2026

Dave Alley

GUADALUPE, Calif. (KEYT) – The Guadalupe Union School District (GUSD) officially opened its Early Learning Center (ELC) on Wednesday morning, welcoming about 100 students to a facility that’s been in the works for several years.

“It absolutely is a very significant day for the for the City of Guadalupe,” said GUSD Superintendent Emilio Handall. “They’ve never had a place like this. They’ve ever had a campus designed specifically for their three and four-year-olds. We have other federal programs in the area, but this school sponsored design space is something that they’ve never had before.”

The new campus is located to the new Guadalupe Junior High School, which just opened earlier at the beginning of the current school year in August.

Spread out over five acres in the Pasadera housing community, the ELC features eight classrooms created for both preschool and transitional kindergarten students.

“It gives them a space that’s specifically designed for them with a play area that’s age appropriate with classrooms that allows them to learn at their most optimal level,” said Handall. “It’s just a space where children will feel more comfortable and more engaged. Students will be learning how to play with each other. They’ll be learning how to communicate their needs. They’ll be learning how to collaborate with other students. They’ll be learning how to regulate their emotions along with the academic piece, learning their letters, numbers, colors and what have you.”

The cost of the new campus was about $10 million with funding coming to the district through a variety of sources.

“Without the tremendous support of the Guadalupe community, these much-needed and much-anticipated facilities would not have been possible,” said Handall. “The citizens of Guadalupe overwhelmingly approved four bond measures in the span of six years. First passing Measures M &N in 2016, and then Measure V &W in 2022. The schools represent incredible opportunities for the children of Guadalupe and the generosity of its citizens.”

On Wednesday afternoon, GUSD will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at 3:30 p.m. to officially celebrate the opening of the new campus.

The event will be held at the ELC, which is located 375 Arroyo Seco Road in Guadalupe, and is open to the public.

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41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival Reveals Poster, Movies, Tributes and Honorees

KEYT on January 14, 2026

John Palminteri

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The poster reveal for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) didn’t need a spotlight or a drum roll. The excitement for the 41st annual event was in the air.

Executive Director Roger Durling was beaming in the moment as he read off some of the highlights and turned to artist Baret Boisson. Each grabbed an end to a cloth and revealed the poster Boisson created in one original piece for this year’s event.

It featured many creative elements, several “eye view” images, a pathway and a quote from the late President John F. Kennedy that read, “If art is to nourish the roots of our culture, society must set the artist free to follow his vision wherever it takes him.”

“The quote about artistic freedom really spoke to me so I use that quote,” said Boisson.

She had artistic freedom and hoped the film fans will use their imagination when looking at the poster. Boisson said, “opening your eyes opening your mind and letting go and nothing should be super recognizable, it’s a just a play on going into a different realm.”

Durling said, “I love this poster the whole  the whole underwriting theme this year of this festival is supporting artists and supporting the arts in general.”

The festival continues to add different elements during tribute nights and educational engagement opportunities. Durling expects people from all over the world to be in town. “It is an international film festival so the fact that  50 countries are represented is vital I want to live up the name international film festival.”

Durling said there would be 200 films, including 46 World Premieres and 81 U.S. Premieres

He was also thrilled to announce the opening of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival McHurly Film Center in the 900 block of State Street on February 4.

“What a way to start a festival than with a brand new state of the art film center. We have the Arlington,  we have the Riviera, and now have the five screens at the new film center.”

Some of the tribute events are already sold out.

The festival will have several days with free films, educational opportunities for students and a young filmmaker competition called 10-10-10 that, for the first time, will include mentorships for movie music.

Over 600 volunteers also assist with film and tribute night logistics, poster distribution and information to guests.

For more information go to: SBIFF

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