Mike Klan
FRESNO, Calif. (KEYT) – For the second straight season Santa Ynez girls basketball falls in the CIF title game.
Rosamond edges the Pirates 43-41 to capture the CIF-CS D5 title.
Santa Ynez’ Rylan Agin was named the Pirates Fighting Spirit Player of the Game.
Mina Ramirez
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pueblo community gathered Saturday evening along the Pueblo Riverwalk to honor the five people killed in a deadly dust storm crash that injured 29 others.
Tuesday marks two weeks since the 35-vehicle crash that changed dozens of families forever.
Those killed were Karen Ann Marsh, a local hospice worker; David and Scott Kirscht, a father and son who spent years working the land as ranchers; and Thomas and Mary Sue Thayer, beloved grandparents.
Lanterns were placed along the water, each representing a name, a memory, and a life taken too soon. Coworkers, friends, family members, and first responders stood side by side, many holding back tears.
Roberta Gonzales with Sangre de Cristo Hospice, who helped organize the vigil in the last few days, said she was the kind of person who never hesitated. “She was ready to go,” Gonzales said. “She would ask, ‘What do you need? What do you want me to do?’ She was always ready to lend a hand with a smile.”
Beyond the stories shared, the evening reflected the strength of the Pueblo community. Volunteers handed out lanterns and water bottles, offering hugs to strangers as people showed up in whatever way they could.
Several family members told KRDO the vigil helped ease the weight of planning memorials. Some said they have not yet arranged funerals for their loved ones, and this community gathering allowed them to grieve together without added pressure.
As lanterns lit up the Riverwalk, the glow symbolized remembrance and a community standing together in the face of loss.
Mike Klan
FRESNO, Calif. (KEYT) – Tucker Corona sank a free throw with .2 left on the clock to give Coalinga a 63-62 win over Santa Maria in the CIF-Central Section Division 5 championship game.
It was a gut-wrenching ending for a Santa Maria team looking for their first CIF crown in 60 years.
The Saints led by as many at 15 points in this game.
Tied at 62 Santa Maria had the ball but they lost the ball and Corona was fouled going for a layup.
He missed the first free throw before sinking the second one to set off a wild celebration.
Bradley Davis
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – We were two games away from an all-local matchup at Ed Robson Arena for the boys 4A hockey state finals. It wasn’t to be, but Pine Creek will get its shot to win it all at Colorado College.
After falling behind 1-0 to the Colorado Academy, Pine Creek tied it up in the second period. Goalie John Thien locked Colorado Academy down from there on out, and Pine Creek scored late to punch its ticket with a 2-1 victory.
The D11 Bookworms had the upset of the tournament in the quarterfinals over the top-seeded Battle Mountain. The team could not finish off its storybook ending, losing to Steamboat Springs Saturday 4-1, putting an end to an impressive season.
Pine Creek plays Steamboat Springs for the 4A title on Monday.
Mike Klan
AZUSA, Calif. (KEYT) – Eden Wynne made a floater with just six seconds to play to lift Bishop Diego to a CIF-Southern Section Division 5 championship, 42-41 over Burroughs of Burbank.
Down 42-40 Burroughs had a chance to tie at the free throw line but made just 1 of 2 and the Cardinals celebrate their first CIF-SS crown since 2015.
Wynne led the Cardinals with 16 points while Luz Castro added 9 points and Jaymi Coronado tallied 8 points.
The 27-4 Cardinals now get ready for the State playoffs.
Tracy Lehr
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) The Monster Mall attracts all kind of characters and entrepreneurs.
The weekend event is taking place at the Ventura County Fairgrounds.
Participants enjoyed spooky and pop culture vendors on Saturday.
Stephanie Campa’s company sold plenty of specialty drinks made with dry ice that give off a visible vapor.
“We are a mobile bartending company, we have a team of 8 right now, we specialize in really pretty photo worthy drinks,” said Campa.
She said they like to serve as many smiles as they can and they added a beach theme since the fairground are near the surf.
“We do mocktails, cocktails, we do private events, popups like this Monster Mall,” said Campa.
Visitors can find the Barmaid Beauties near the entrance to the Ventura County Fairgrounds.
The Monster Mall continues on Sunday from Noon to 6 p.m.
People of all ages are welcome.
For more information visit https:venturacountyfairgrounds.org
Mike Klan
LONG BEACH, Calif. (KEYT) – Tears quickly turned into smiles as the San Marcos High School girls water polo team posed for a picture with the CIF-SoCal Division 1 runner-up plaque.
The Royals had a fantastic season even though it ended in a 11-7 loss to Mater Dei in the regional finals.
It was a season to remember for head coach Brian “Chuckie” Roth who is stepping down from the program after more than 20 years in which he built the Royals into a Southern California power.
“This was a phenomenal season to be honest with you,” began Roth. “If you would have asked me if we would be here right now back in November I would have said that would be a big stretch. These kids bought in, we figured some things that worked for everybody and yeah this is a season that I will never forget.”
Two of the biggest reasons for the Royals success was the offensive brilliance of USC-bound Charlotte Raisin and the play in goal by Harvard-bound senior Bethany King.
Raisin scored a team-high 4 goals in this championship game while King kept the high-powered Monarchs offense under control with 10 blocks.
King is a field player turned goalie out of necessity for her team and she developed into a real asset in the cage for San Marcos.
“Probably one of the most amazing athletes I have ever coached,” said Roth of King. “People say we don’t have a goalie and I think they are mistaken, we do have a goalie, she is very good, she just happens to be a very good field player too.”
The Royals never led in this game but it was close throughout with Mater Dei leading 3-2 after one quarter and 5-3 at halftime.
Raisin scored two third quarter goals but the Royals still trailed 8-5 heading into the fourth quarter.
Sophomore Ella Grube cut the deficit to 8-6 with 4:15 to play but San Marcos would get no closer as Delaney Cook scored consecutive goals for Mater Dei to push the lead to four goals.
Mater Dei ends the year 30-3 and got outstanding play from goalie Sienna Sorensen who set the tone early by stopping two first quarter penalty shots by San Marcos.
The Royals finish 28-8 and along the way they won a Channel League championship, had a top four finish in the CIF-Southern Section Open Division and now runner-up in the CIF-SoCal Regional Division 1 Championship.
“We improved so much and had so many milestone wins along the way, my heart is full, I am content and proud of the kids,” said Chuckie Roth who will still coach swimming at San Marcos, assist with the boys water polo team and teach PE.
Athena Jreij
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – Two weeks of Tennis Paradise at the BNP Paribas Open kicked off Saturday with the tournament’s annual Family Day event.
Beginning at noon Saturday, the free event welcomed families of all ages to the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
Attendees got to enjoy free tennis clinics, a 5K run, interactive games, trampoline and rock wall activities, face painting, live music and more.
News Channel 3 will have continuing coverage of the tournament, stay tuned for the latest.
For more information on the tournament, visit: https://bnpparibasopen.com/.
Tracy Lehr
OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) Members of “Singing Resistance” sang outside Home Depot in Oxnard on Saturday afternoon.
They sang, “No one is getting left behind this time,” by Joshua Blaine, and other tunes.
Some cars driving by the group near the entrance to the Home Depot at the Esplanade Shopping Center.
The singers also delivered a letter to the store.
They called it a National Day of Action.
Rev. Emily Ebert of Holy Trinity Lutheran church in Thousand Oaks and others said the corporation has been complying with ICE.
“We are here with the singing resistance movement there are protests like this across the country and we are here to bring healing through singing but also to show that we are not going to stand for our neighbors being hurt we want to bring safety we care for out community and we want to make sure that word gets out that we are not going to stand for violence in our community,” said Ebert.
They hope to show they are in solidarity with workers, including day laborers, known to find work in parking lot area.
Caleb Nguyen
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) – San Luis Obispo Police closed off Poinsettia and Bluebell following an officer-involved shooting just before 5:00 p.m. Saturday.
San Luis Obispo Police pronounced the suspect in the shooting dead at the scene after he pulled a replica firearm and shouted aggressively at the 900 Block of El Capitan Way.
Paramedics tried life-saving measures on the man but could not resuscitate him. His identity is being withheld pending next of kin notification, according to the SLOPD.
SLOPD officers advised citizens to avoid the area out of precaution for several hours after the incident.
The investigation remains ongoing.
