Rising temperatures prompt mandatory afternoon fishing closures in Yellowstone

KIFI on July 10, 2026

News Release

The following is a news release from the National Park Service:

MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo. – Effective Thursday, July 9, 2026, select Yellowstone National Park rivers and streams will close to fishing daily from 2 p.m. to sunrise the following day due to warm water temperatures and low river flows.

Water temperatures in select rivers and streams have exceeded 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees Celsius) in recent days, and flows are low. Additionally, air temperatures with highs near 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius) are forecast in the coming days. These conditions are lethal to trout, and the closure will protect the park’s native and wild trout fisheries and will remain in effect until conditions improve.

Staff will continue to monitor the water temperatures. The closure may be lifted, or additional restrictions and closures may be put in place depending on condition assessments.

Which rivers and streams will be closed daily from 2 p.m. to sunrise the following day?  

Water temperatures on the following rivers and creeks cool off at night, allowing for fishing for part of the day:

The Madison River and all associated tributaries.

The Firehole River and all associated tributaries.

The Gibbon River and all associated tributaries downstream of Norris Campground.

What will be open?

Yellowstone Lake and other lakes will remain open to fishing from sunrise to sunset as specified in the 2026 Fishing Regulations booklet.

All other rivers and streams not listed as closed.  

Anglers: Please fish during the coolest times of day and land fish quickly. Do not play hooked trout to exhaustion. Gently handle fish in the water as much as possible and let them recover before release. Your cooperation will protect the park’s fisheries.  

Extended fishing season

This year, Yellowstone extended the fishing season on these three rivers by opening them to fishing weeks earlier. The earlier opening date allowed for a longer fishing season during a period of more optimal angling and water conditions.

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Person hospitalized after accidental firearm discharge at Palm Springs Gun Club

KESQ on July 10, 2026

Tommy Gallegos

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — One person was injured Friday after an accidental firearm discharge at the Palm Springs Gun Club, according to fire officials, the club’s president, and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.

CAL FIRE confirmed crews responded to the incident at approximately 11:33 a.m. near Rio Del Sol Road and Vista Chino Drive in Thousand Palms, following reports of an accidental firearm discharge.

According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched at 11:28 a.m. to the 72000 block of North Shore Street following a report of a shooting. When deputies arrived, they located a person suffering from injuries consistent with a gunshot wound. The individual was transported to a local hospital in stable condition, and no other injuries were reported.

Palm Springs Gun Club President Daryl Silverstein confirmed to News Channel 3 by phone that an accidental shooting occurred at the club. Silverstein said the injured individual was being treated by medical personnel at the scene before being transported to a local hospital.

The Palm Springs Gun Club is a private, members-only shooting range that hosts organized shooting matches and firearm safety events throughout the year.

The Sheriff’s Office said there is no evidence of foul play at this time, though the investigation remains ongoing. No additional details have been released.

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Heroes on the Turf happening this month

KYMA on July 10, 2026

Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – AZ Gunslingers Football Academy and Hunter’s Army are teaming up to host a flag football game between local agencies.

The game is taking place Friday, July 24, 2026 at Yuma Catholic High School at 7:30 p.m., with the gates opening at 6:30 p.m.

Courtesy: Hunter’s Army

This is between the Yuma Police Department and the Yuma Fire Department.

Tickets are $10, but it is free for kids ages five and younger. To purchase tickets for the event, visit Hunter’s Army’s website, visit AZ Gunslinger’s website, or buy them at the gate.

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Santa Barbara Library Launches Student Success Cards

KEYT on July 10, 2026

Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Students across Santa Barbara are gaining easier access to books, digital resources and academic support through a new library program.

The Santa Barbara Public Library has introduced Student Success Cards, automatically enrolling local students so they can immediately use library services without applying for a traditional card.

The program provides free access to books, eBooks, online learning tools, homework assistance and other educational resources. Library leaders hope removing barriers to enrollment will make it easier for students to keep learning both in the classroom and at home.

The Student Success Cards are designed to help more young people take advantage of the library’s services throughout the school year.

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ShelterBox Moves Into Active Relief Effort in Venezuela

KEYT on July 10, 2026

Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Emergency relief is now reaching communities across Venezuela as recovery efforts continue after last month’s powerful earthquake.

ShelterBox has transitioned from assessing damage to delivering aid, placing response teams on the ground to coordinate emergency assistance in the hardest-hit areas.

Emergency shelter materials and essential supplies are being shipped from pre-positioned warehouses in Panama and Barbados, working alongside local partners to reach families affected by the disaster.

As recovery moves forward, the humanitarian organization is focused on helping thousands of people secure safe shelter and begin rebuilding their lives.

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Santa Maria Fairpark explores community partnerships for future growth

KEYT on July 10, 2026

Dave Alley

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Even as the Santa Barbara County Fair continues on through the weekend, the Santa Maria Fairpark is already strategizing for the future.

Over the past few months, the Fairpark Board of Directors has started the process to create a new community-based partnership that will boost usage at the downtown facility.

“We’re trying to work more closely with both the (Santa Maria Valley) Chamber and the City,” said Todd Ventura, Santa Maria Fairpark Interim CEO. “We’re a major footprint in town here and the city needs more green space. The city needs more parks and recreation areas and all of those kinds of things as our our community continues to grow.”

Santa Maria Assistant City Manager Chuen Wu pointed out the two entities are just now in the preliminary stages of potentially having recreational opportunities and events held in the venue.

“It’s in the works,” said Wu. “We’re having those conversations with conversations about opportunities and possibilities. Certainly they have the space and a venue and so many times it’s finding the right programing that fits our community, that resonates with residents and visitors.”

As the Fairpark looks to add events and other ways to maximize its potential usage, Ventura emphasized what the facility means to the both Santa Maria and the surrounding area.

“It’s important for our entire community,” said Ventura. “It’s a gathering area. It’s an area of focus. I think the success of the Fairpark long term is important, especially as the North County continues to grow and outpace growth in South County.  Let’s face it, population base, tax base, all the other things are very much North County related, and so we need a place up here where people can come and they can congregate and they can gather that safe. It’s consistent, it’s clean, it’s readily available for everybody.”

Within the last few weeks, the Fairparks has held the first ever Santa Maria Comic Con and the annual West Coast Kustoms Cruisin’ Nationals car show.

The two events are exactly the type of gatherings the the Fairpark, City and Chamber are hoping to attract on a regular basis.

“Certainly the city is certainly having more conversations with the Fairpark about tourism, economic development, ways to leverage a partnership to bring more visitors to the Santa Maria area, and whether that’s through events or there’s some long term plans that we’re talking about that would ultimately help Santa Maria be a place for just more more things to do, more activities, so it’s we’re having more conversations for sure.”

As for the present time, the Santa Barbara County Fair continues through Sunday, July 12.

Gates open at 2 p.m. on Friday and noon on the weekend with the fair closing each night at 10 p.m.

For more information about the Santa Barbara County Fair, click here to visit the official website.

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First monsoon storms of the season expected to bring rain, wind, and flooding concerns to Coachella Valley

KESQ on July 10, 2026

Timothy Foster

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The first monsoon storms of the season are expected to move into the Coachella Valley next week, bringing the possibility of heavy rain, strong winds, blowing dust, and flash flooding.

Emergency officials are reminding residents to prepare ahead of the storms, as desert weather can change quickly and create dangerous conditions.

Even if rain is not falling in one area, storms miles away can send water rushing through washes and low-lying roadways. Officials recommend securing outdoor items, staying updated with the latest forecast, enabling emergency alerts on phones, and avoiding flooded streets.

Palm Desert resident Emily Vogt says she learned firsthand how unpredictable monsoon storms can be after a microburst hit her neighborhood.

“My experience is, it’s very unpredictable,” Vogt said. “We weren’t expecting a big storm. It was just going to be a regular monsoon storm… but monsoons have microbursts… and we happened to have a microburst right over our block.”

Vogt says the storm brought heavy rain, hail, and flooding to her neighborhood, even though nearby areas saw much less impact.

Officials remind residents that just a few inches of fast-moving water can be dangerous and can sweep away vehicles. The message during monsoon season remains: if you come across a flooded roadway, turn around, don’t drown.

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Pedestrian critically injured after being struck by vehicle in Bermuda Dunes

KESQ on July 10, 2026

Tommy Gallegos

BERMUDA DUNES, Calif. — A pedestrian was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle Friday morning in Bermuda Dunes.

The collision occurred at 10:57 a.m. near the intersection of Washington Street and Harris Lane.

According to information from California Highway Patrol, the vehicle was turning from Harris Lane onto northbound Washington Street, when it struck a pedestrian who was standing in the roadway. The circumstances leading up to the crash remain under investigation.

Emergency crews responded to the scene and transported the pedestrian to a local hospital in critical condition.

Both the California Highway Patrol and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department responded to the incident and were present at the scene following the accident. The roadway is back open after a temporary closure of two-lanes.

No additional information has been released regarding the identity of the pedestrian or the driver. The driver remained on scene and cooperated with authorities before being allowed to leave.

This is a developing story. Stay with News Channel 3 for updates as more information becomes available.

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Royel Otis Puts On a Night of Known Hits & Cover Songs at Santa Barbara Bowl

KEYT on July 10, 2026

Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – On Thursday night, the weather in Santa Barbara could only be described as picturesque. Sunny 70s and not a cloud in the sky – making it the perfect night for a concert at The Bowl. Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic seemed to think the same during their performance. Saying the views of the Santa Barbara coastline reminded them of home back in Australia.

The pop rock duo from Sydney, Australia sold out the Santa Barbara Bowl with their band, Royel Otis, and performed a roughly hour-long set that had the crowd both jumping and swaying.

But before that, the group made sure to do some sight-seeing at one of the city’s most popular destinations: Dargan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant. The musicians were spotted playing a couple rounds of pool, both with friends and some locals.

Decked out with custom backgrounds, the groups got fans moving with their known hits like “Oysters in the Pocket” and “Sofa King,” along with covers of “Linger” by The Cranberries and “Murder on the Dance Floor” by Sophie Ellis-Bextor.

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2nd Annual Santa Maria Valley Senior Expo Draws Big Turnout at Allan Hancock Gymnasium

KEYT on July 10, 2026

Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Maria held a big event with lots of  helping hands for seniors.

The support ranged from health care to finance at the second annual Senior Expo.

Today’s attendance was even higher than the first expo last year.

The free event saw between five or six hundred people at the Joe White Memorial Gymnasium at Allan Hancock College.

For the second yearly expo, Community Partners In Caring worked with Allan Hancock College and Dignity Health to provide the event in the gym.

“Last year it happened to pour rain the day of our event, and it was in March,” says Midge Nicosia, Community Outreach and Special Initiatives Manager for the North Santa Barbara County Community Partners In Caring. “So we moved it to July with the help of Hancock and the availability of the gymnasium.”

Admission and parking were free for all attendees.

“We also have Care Connection in the parking lot roaming around to help people that are having a difficulty getting to the front door,” says Nicosia.

101 vendors represented everything from health care to financial planning to ways to support independent living for seniors.

Another category was “assistive technology.”

One example is an electrotherapy device that helps people cope with spine and joint challenges.

“I work for In-Home Support Services,” says Lupe Rosas, I.H.S.S. Social Services Supervisor. “I’m a supervisor overseeing the social workers that do go out to the field and assess our clients and approve them. And then I work closely with the Public Authority. They help hire the providers that can help the client stay safe in their homes.”

This initiative aims to centralize knowledge for those navigating senior care and disability resources.

In addition to plenty of booths, the expo presented a variety of free services and live entertainment.

“In December of this year I’ll be 90,” says Santa Maria resident Beverly Scofield. “And I’ve been accused of wanting to be the center of attention. But my heart is in making everybody laugh. I was here at the first one, and I enjoyed it enough to come back the second time.”

There were free services like haircuts.

We got to meet Finley the therapy dog.

Entertainment came in the from of a magic show courtesy of the Central Coast Conjurers, and serenading by the saxophone of Jose Rendon.

“I really feel that everybody here was here for one thing, to make our lives better,” says Scofield. “And I do appreciate it.”

Organizers are very pleased with the event and are already planning to do this again next year.

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