Hot Rods & Classic Cars Line Stearns Wharf for Morning Car Show

KEYT on January 26, 2026

Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – On Sunday morning, the Community Hot Rod Project hosted their Cars & Coffee event for the first time on Stearns Wharf. Folks enjoyed coffee, donuts, and the beautiful Santa Barbara coastline at the event that featured a variety of classic, race, and luxury cars.

The community and youth outreach program hosts numerous events and car shows in Goleta and Santa Barbara, but this is the first time they’ve drawn a crowd on the wharf. With the help of Logan Goldberg and Omar Khashen, Sunday’s event hosted around 60 cars from both locals and out-of-towners.

“Its an amazing day to be out here on Stearns Wharf and getting the community together to connect through cars,” said Hot Rod organizer, Kevin Haeberle. “It’s just great to have everybody out here checking out what we’re doing and how we can give back to the community.”

Haeberle says the free, family-friendly event helps spread awareness for the need for vocational arts. The program’s mission is to introduce the community and youth to the auto industry, teaching people how build, restore, and fabricate classic cars and race vehicles.

“We also do large car shows and bring everyone together and awareness for our vocational training center that we’re trying to put together and that’s what the main focus of this is. Raising awareness for the needs and the vocational arts,” said Haeberle.

The event was a success thanks to the help of folks at the waterfront and Wharf Business Association. Goldberg says he hopes this is the start of many events on wharf.

The Community Hot Rod Project will be hosting plenty of more shows in the future, including Cars & Community on the last Saturday of each month and Coffee & Classics on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month.

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Cathedral City hosts free Minería Symphony Orchestra of Mexico music festival

KESQ on January 26, 2026

Shay Lawson

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ)  – Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic (PS Phil) presented a “first-of-its-kind” Latin-American music festival in Cathedral City on Sunday.

Minería Symphony Orchestra of Mexico taking center stage at 5 p.m.

The event also featuring performances including the Cathedral City Ballet Folklórico Dancers, Cathedral City Royal Jazz Band, Mariachi Arco-Iris de Los Angeles and special guest Marisa Corvo, finalist on both The Voice and American Idol, took center stage at the Cathedral City Amphitheater.

KESQ’s sister station KUNA 15 Telemundo anchors Hernán Quintas and Mayra Pérez were the Masters of Ceremonies for the festival. 

In addition to live music, attendees enjoyed food trucks throughout the venue.

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Local Democrat legislators address budget concerns and priorities at town hall meetings

KTVZ on January 26, 2026

Spencer Sacks

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —  We are just a handful of days away from the beginning of the 2026 legislative short session.

As lawmakers prep their bags and finalize the details they take one last opportunity to speak face to face with their constituents.

On Sunday, Representatives Emerson Levy and Jason Kropf as well as Senator Anthony Broadman spoke to voters about their goals and aspirations for the short session.

They spoke about issues like state parks and the major shortfall within the budget.

Representative Levy describes the issue.

“There were a lot of great questions about the budget, you know, how are we going to balance our budget and fill in this? You know, what we think was about an $800 million hole,” Rep. Levy told KTVZ News. “A lot of people advocating for wildlife or health care. Mostly the budget and how we’re going to pay for the services that Oregonians depend on.”

This potential $800 million budget shortfall is putting major pressure on every department to cut spending and re-prioritize issues.

While at the town hall, the three legislators took questions ranging from canned cocktails to protecting wildlife.

Legislators gained a lot from the questions.

Rep. Levy told KTVZ News, “It’s so important for the community to come and to talk to their legislators as we go into session in Salem in two weeks and tell us what’s on their mind and lots of people do today. So we are able to take that feedback back to Salem.” 

Local Republican legislators are holding their town hall on zoom on Thursday.

We will cover that town hall and the upcoming twists and turns from Salem during the short session.

 

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Dangerously cold temperatures Monday could leave some susceptible to frostbite

KMIZ on January 26, 2026

Alison Patton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Many schools in mid-Missouri have already canceled class for Monday ahead of dangerously cold temperatures.

The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather team is tracking temperatures below zero, following a snowstorm over the weekend.

Assistant Chief of the Boone County Fire Protection District Gale Blomenkamp said these temperatures could leave some people vulnerable to frostbite, a condition where exposed skin freezes.

“When you’re talking below zero temperatures, frostbite can set in 10 to 15 minutes on exposed skin,” Blomenkamp said. “It’s very dangerous for people to be trapped or stranded outside or outdoors, and so people…if they don’t need to be out in those frigid temperatures, they should just stay home.”

Blomenkamp said that includes keeping kids inside instead of outside playing in the snow.

“When it’s below zero, it’s just miserable for them. They’re not going to understand how cold they are until it’s probably too late,” Blomenkamp said. “People need to find something for the kids to do in the house and there’ll be another time to play in the snow later this week.”

He said children and older people are at a greater risk for frostbite.

If traveling or being outside is necessary, Blomenkamp said to dress appropriately in layers and even keep extra supplies in the car for emergencies.

Paul and Vona Scheiter took their 3-year-old daughter sledding on Sunday, despite the temperature being in the teens around 5 p.m.

“We’re not going to be here too long, but we wanted to hit it while it’s nice and fresh,” Vona Scheiter said.

The Scheiter family said frostbite isn’t a concern for them because of their cold-weather gear.

“We’re aware of things to look out for, and we’re moving around really quickly, so our bodies are warmed up,” Vona Scheiter said.

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Desert Dominance: World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler wins American Express by four shots

KESQ on January 25, 2026

Blake Arthur

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — It was only a matter of time for World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler.

Making his 2026 season debut and sixth start at the American Express this week, Scheffler won the tournament by four shots, finishing at 27 under par.

Scheffler shot rounds of 63, 64, 68, and 66.

The 29-year-old is now the first player since Tiger Woods to earn 20 PGA TOUR wins under the age of 30.

Below are some more facts and figures on Scheffler’s victory:

First career win when making season debut

5th consecutive season with a win

7th win in his last 13 starts on PGA TOUR

14th PGA TOUR victory since the start of the 2024 season

Click HERE for a look at the final 2026 American Express leaderboard.

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Rural Metro finds a pair of dogs in the Foothills

KYMA on January 25, 2026

Danyelle Burke North

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Rural Metro says they found a pair of dogs who were lost in the Foothills, and locals are trying to help them find their way home.

According to a post on Facebook, the dogs, named Bobo and Maya, in the area of 48th Street in the Foothills Saturday.

They were brought to a nearby station and their microchip information was confirmed. Rural Metro says the owners could not be reached despite attempts.

If anyone is missing these dogs or know the owners, contact Rural Metro or comment on their post.

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Cold and calm weather conditions continue into upcoming week

KIFI on January 25, 2026

Danielle Mullenix

As the cold front moves through our region this weekend, we expect a continuation of the cooler temperatures and the mild conditions we’ve observed over the past few days. There is a slight chance of mountain snow near the Western Wyoming border this Sunday evening due to a large low-pressure system over the northern plains.

Low clouds that are bringing patchy fog in the valleys and plain continue to pose a slight advisory for the early morning hours. A weak trough on Monday evening will bring clouds and light precipitation to the upper Snake River highlands. Once high pressure begins to reenter our area by the end of the upcoming week, we expect to return to a gradually rising temperature trend.

Sunday low cloud coverage is expected to be dominant in the early hours of the day, with sunny skies for a nice Sunday afternoon and early evening. We remain under high pressure, with clear skies and cold air blowing in from the north. Afternoon highs will barely reach around freezing before cooling back into the lower 20s and teens for evening lows. Wind gusts will be mild, with gusts getting up to 20 mph in more highland areas in the early morning hours.

By Monday, we will begin to see a warming trend reenter our region. High temperatures in the Snake River Plain will be getting back up into the low 30s, and widespread lows in the 20s and teens for the evening. These numbers will continue to rise throughout the following days.

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Crews working to clear roads as Phase II snow ordinance withdrawn

News-Press NOW on January 25, 2026

Danielle Bailey

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City and MoDOT crews are working to clear streets and highways in and around St. Joseph.

Phase II of the emergency snow ordinance in St. Joseph was lifted Sunday morning, with emergency snow routes being cleared first. City crews working continuous shifts have moved on to secondary streets.

MoDOT is also working in the Buchanan County area. According to MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map, as of Sunday afternoon, highways in and around St. Joseph, including 59 and 36 Highways and Interstates 29 and 229 are covered or partially covered. High volume highways will be cleared first before state and lettered routes.

Drivers are urged to be cautious while out and to give plows plenty of room to work.

Frigid temperatures will also linger in the region through Monday. A cold weather advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. Monday for wind chills as low as minus 21 degrees. Drivers are encouraged to take proper precautions and to wear appropriate clothing, such as hats and gloves.

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SWAT Team Arrests Domestic Violence Suspect in Grover Beach

KEYT on January 25, 2026

Alissa Orozco

GROVER BEACH, Calif. (KEYT) – A Grover Beach man was booked into San Luis Obispo County Jail on a domestic violence charge after willingly surrendering to a SWAT Team Saturday.

On January 24th, Grover Beach police officers reported to a domestic violence report after contacting a female victim at a local hospital. There, they learned a domestic violence situation had occurred in the 600 block of North 12th Street.

Officers arrived at the residence on 12th Street and attempted to arrest a suspect, but he refused to come to the door. Further investigation found a small child was inside the residence with the suspect.

Grover Beach Police activated the San Luis Obispo Regional SWAT Team to assist in apprehending the suspect. This regional team is a multi-agency partnership that includes the Grover Beach, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly, Morro Bay, Pismo Beach, and Arroyo Grande Police Departments, along with California State Parks.

Negotiators with the SWAT team were able to speak with the suspect to get him to peacefully surrender. Once out of the residence, officers arrested 34-year-old Grover Beach resident Lorenzo Zamora Torres and take him into custody.

The young child was turned over to a family member and was uninjured.

Torres was booked into San Luis Obispo County Jail for domestic violence, assault with a deadly weapon, and violation of a restraining order.

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Mid-Missouri schools call off Monday classes amid snow, extreme cold

KMIZ on January 25, 2026

Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A winter storm that buried Mid-Missouri in 5 inches or more of snow, depending on location, has now caused some area schools to call off Monday classes, including the biggest.

Columbia Public Schools called off Monday classes a little before 2 p.m. Sunday. The Jefferson City School District told students they would learn from home on Monday, instead of a regular snow day.

Southern Boone, Centralia and Mexico were among the other schools to cancel by early afternoon Sunday. About 15 districts had already called off classes by 1 p.m. Other cancellations will be posted on the ABC 17 News closings page.

Roads around the area stayed snow-covered into Sunday afternoon, with extremely low temperatures making removal more difficult. The temperature in Columbia was around 10 degrees on Sunday afternoon, with the mercury set to dip below zero overnight.

The MoDOT traveler information map showed most state highways south of Interstate 70 were still covered in snow Sunday afternoon.

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