Liberty vs. D11
Rob Namnoum
The Liberty high school hockey team defeated District 11 5-2 on Saturday afternoon.
Gauchos offense goes missing in loss to UC Irvine
Mike Klan
IRVINE, Calif. (KEYT) – UCSB managed just six points in the second quarter and only 8 points in the third quarter in a 63-41 loss at UC Irvine.
The Gauchos shot just 28.3% from the floor as they drop to 8-5 in the Big West.
Irvine is 10-2 in league.
The game did mark the return of senior Sklyar Burke who had missed several games with an injury.
Burke played 12 minutes and scored 4 points for UCSB.
Cal Poly goes cold down the stretch and lose at UC Davis
Mike Klan
DAVIS, Calif. (KEYT) – Sophomore Hamad Mousa and freshman Jess Esso Essis co-led the Cal Poly men’s basketball program with 12 points apiece, but the Mustangs were held to just one field goal during the final eight minutes Saturday afternoon and slipped to a 67-58 setback at UC Davis.
Sophomore guard Cayden Ward added 11 points for Cal Poly (9-16, 5-8), which led UC Davis (15-9, 8-5), 54-47, with eight minutes remaining before the Aggies reeled off an 11-0 run to go in front. Mousa broke the drought with a pair of free throws, but a layup from Aggies guard Marcus Wilson and a three-pointer and two free throws by guard Connor Sevilla in the final two minutes placed the scoreline out of reach for Cal Poly.
Esso Essis grabbed a career best eight rebounds for Cal Poly, which kept UC Davis to a 36.1 (18-for-57) percent field goal mark. The Aggies, however, turned 19 Cal Poly turnovers into 22 points.
Starting Saturday’s matchup 1-for-9 from the floor, Cal Poly utilized a three-pointer and back-to-back jumpers from Esso Essis to erase an early deficit and go up 10-6 with 13 minutes left in the half.
The two sides traded the lead twice more with Cal Poly stretching its advantage to 22-17 five minutes before the break. Despite being held scoreless the remainder of the half, Cal Poly maintained a one-point edge heading into the locker room.
UC Davis produced the opening two points of the second half before Cal Poly registered the next seven to go up 29-23. The Mustangs thrice pushed their lead to seven early in the half before a corner three-pointer from junior guard Jackson Mosley handed Cal Poly a 44-36 edge with 12-and-a-half to play.
Cal Poly Noteworthy (at UC Davis)
Up Next: Cal Poly returns to Mott Athletics Center to play three of its next four at home, starting Thursday, Feb. 12 against Big West leader UC Irvine at 7 p.m.With 12 points Saturday, Hamad Mousa brought his season total to 499. He’ll need just one against UC Irvine to register the 13th 500-point season in program history.Cal Poly finished 14-for-14 from the free throw line – the second best total in program history for conversions without a miss. The Big West’s top free throw shooting team at 77.5 percent, Cal Poly has shot 92.8 (64-for-69) percent during the last three games.
(Article courtesy of Cal Poly Athletics)
St. Charles Bend offers free heart screenings for teens to prevent cardiac arrests
Spencer Sacks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to the Mayo Clinic anywhere between 1 in 50 thousand and 1 in 100 thousand young athletes die from sudden cardiac arrests.
But here in Central Oregon, St. Charles Bend is working to prevent those tragedies before they happen.
Through their free teen testing event on Saturday, they allowed teens to have their hearts checked for potential heart disease.
I spoke with Cheryl Rodgers and Mary Taft, two mothers who were both impacted by sudden cardiac arrest.
Mary Taft told KTVZ News, “We both have, multi-sport athletes who never complain of dizziness, shortness of breath, rapid heart rate, nothing that would ever, as a parent, give you any indication that something was deeply wrong inside.”
Cheryl Rodgers said, “You think you’ve got a child that’s doing great athletically, pushing the limits, and you have no idea of the hidden heart issues that could be there. At any time, they could just drop.”
Taft’s daughter Nina was playing at a soccer tournament 3 years ago when she collapsed on the sidelines from a sudden cardiac arrest.
Luckily a quick reaction allowed her to get life-saving care.
Dr. Tiffany Lim, a pediatric cardiologist at St. Charles Bend, described what the tests are like.
Dr. Lim told KTVZ News, “At our screening event, we obtain a screening EKG, a limited echo, and we also screened for high blood pressure.”
Dr. Lin Continued, “Oftentimes, kids or even adults don’t know that they have this condition. One of the first signs of it is collapse, sudden collapse, or even sudden death. So that’s why this screening is so important, so that we can prevent those things from happening in our community and in our young student athletes.”
The event also taught the teenagers how to perform CPR and administer an AED
You can find more information at The St. Charles Foundation.
Thousands of cyclists take part in 28th Annual Tour de Palm Springs
Timothy Foster
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Thousands of cyclists took to the streets of Palm Springs on Saturday for the 28th annual Tour de Palm Springs, honoring military members, first responders, and veterans. Riders of all ages and skill levels participated, enjoying scenic desert routes and a lively community atmosphere.
The event offered courses for everyone, from a 7-mile beginner ride to a full 100-mile challenge for experienced cyclists. Participants came from across the country, some returning year after year and others riding for the first time. Families, friends, and groups joined in, making the event a true community celebration.
The Tour de Palm Springs has raised nearly $5 million for more than 150 local nonprofits since it began in 1998. Saturday’s ride continued that tradition, combining fitness, fun, and fundraising in a day-long event for participants of all ages.
Honorary guests included retired professional cyclist Frankie Andreu, who competed in nine Tour de France races, and longtime Salvation Army board members Bill and Deanna Young.
Saturday’s event showcased the spirit of the cycling community, bringing together beginners, seasoned riders, and families for a day of activity, camaraderie, and support for local nonprofits.
Parkinson’s Today: An Educational Symposium draws large crowd at UCR Palm Desert
John White
Over 300 people attended the 2nd annual Parkinson’s Today: An Educational Symposium at UCR Palm Desert Saturday.
The event is hosted by Parkinson’s Resource Organization and the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
Attendees heard from three panels focused on treatment, building a care team, and research.
The Auen Foundation is the presenting sponsor for the symposium aimed at bringing the latest information to the estimated 10,000 people with Parkinson’s Disease in the Coachella Valley.
You can get more information on support services at Parkinson’s Resource Organization here:
https://www.parkinsonsresource.org
Find out about PRO’s upcoming Chocolate and Champagne fundraiser on February 26th, here:
https://www.parkinsonsresource.org/news/articles/chocolate-champagne-2026
You can find more information on the Michael J. Fox Foundation here:
Girls Basketball playoff brackets released for CIF-SS; Ventura is top seed in D1
Mike Klan
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Ventura Cougars earned the top seed in the upcoming CIF-Southern Section Division 1 playoffs.
The Channel League champion Cougars will host Notre Dame of Sherman Oaks in a first round game on Thursday, February 12th.
St. Bonaventure is at Thousand Oaks in an all-Ventura County D1 matchup.
In Division 2, Dos Pueblos is at Los Alamitos while San Marcos plays at San Clemente.
In Division 5 Bishop Diego hosts Milken Comm.
Carpinteria hosts San Gabriel in D6 while Laguna Blanca is home to Yucca Valley in D8. Providence of SB is at Santa Ana Valley also in D8.
All first round games are scheduled for Thursday, February 12th.
City of Somerton hosts Petpalooza 2026
Dillon Fuhrman
SOMERTON, Ariz. (KYMA) – Locals across Yuma County brought their pets to Council Avenue Park Saturday morning.
The City of Somerton hosted Petpalooza 2026, which took place at 9:00 a.m., where pet owners got the chance to get a pet license during the event.
Not only that, attendees also got their pets vaccinated, met with the City’s Animal Control team and their community partners, and enjoyed food and beverages.
Stephanie Pereda, the Special Events Coordinator for the City of Somerton’s Parks and Recreation Department, shared how pet owners benefit from an event like Petpalooza.
“We’re taking care of our best friends, our animals, our pets…They also need to be treated, and what a magnificent idea to have everything in one place so they can take their vaccines and also they can be licensed,” Pereda said.
There were also fun activities and contests for pets and their owners to participate in during the annual event.
The event lasted until 1:00 p.m.
Senate bill aims to revitalize Downtowns by incentivizing rehab of buildings for residential housing
Cameron Montemayor
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Upwards of $50 million in tax credits could be made available beginning next year under a new bill aiming to spur economic development and housing in Missouri’s Downtown and Main Street areas.
A Senate committee for Economic and Workforce Development gave its approval to Senate Bill 896 on Jan. 21, sponsored by assistant minority floor leader Sen. Steven Roberts (D-St. Louis), called the “Revitalizing Missouri Downtowns and Main Streets Act.”
Under the measure, projects meeting the criteria would receive tax credits between 25% and 30% for costs associated with redeveloping qualified non-residential office property to primarily residential use — particularly upper floor housing — as well as some commercial use. The measure would take effect for fiscal years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2027 for eligible taxpayers.
The measure specifies 50% of credits would be reserved for converting buildings of more than 750,000 square feet and will be allocated to the annual limit over a period of 10 years, an additional 25% of the tax credits would be set aside solely for projects located in a qualified Missouri main street district.
Applicants would have to apply for credits through the Missouri Department of Economic Development, including showing proof of ownership or site control, project plans, anticipated costs, estimated project start dates and other reviews.
The Department would be tasked with determining the overall economic impact to the state from the rehabilitation of eligible property.
If approved, the act would sunset on Dec. 31, 2034, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly.
Warm Weekend with changes on the horizon
Danielle Mullenix
Enjoy the sunshine for the remainder of this weekend, as we will begin to see a shift in the weather starting Sunday night. High pressure around the area will slowly begin to break down, bringing rain and snow to the region by the start of this upcoming week. While this weekend offers plenty of clear skies and warm temperatures, we’ll return to more seasonable conditions within the next few days.
Saturday remains a quiet and pleasant day, with a mixture of sun and clouds and a springlike feel for early February. Highs reach the lower 50s across the Snake River Plain, with south-southwest wind of 5–10 mph. Lows will fall into the upper 20s and low 30s for Saturday evening.
Sunday morning and afternoon will stay abnormally dry and warm as the high-pressure system around us breaks down and slowly weakens the moisture system into our area. Expect partly sunny conditions and a high near 53°, followed by increasing clouds Sunday night and a chance of rain after 11 p.m. with overnight lows around 37°. Winds will begin to pick up, with gusts into the 20 mph range.
Rain showers for the start of Monday, with some snow mixing in later. Most of the snow will favor the higher terrain. No significant accumulation is expected with this snow system. Rain is likely before noon, then a rain/snow mix with scattered mountain snow showers throughout the day. The Snake River Plain tops out near 45° with little or no accumulation expected and precipitation chances around 60%.
AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MONDAY
WHAT…Poor air quality will continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air near the surface, which will continue to trap pollutants.
WHERE…Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region and Lower Snake River Plain.
WHEN…Until 11 AM MST Monday.
IMPACTS…Periods of air stagnation can lead to the buildup of pollutants near the surface.