Stearns Wharf Shooter Jiram Tenorio-Ramon Convicted of the Murder of Robert Gutierrez

KEYT on July 23, 2026

Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – A Santa Barbara County jury convicted Jiram Tenorio-Ramon of first-degree murder in connection with the December 2022 shooting at Stearns Wharf that resulted in the death of uninvolved bystander Robert Gutierrez.

The three-week trial concluded with the jury deliberating for one day before reaching their final verdict that Tenorio-Ramon was guilty on all charged counts, his second trial in the case after his initial trial ended in a hung jury noted the Santa Barbara Police Department.

The jury also found true that Tenorio-Ramon committed the murder on behalf of the Westside gang and was intended to further the goals of the criminal street organization added the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office in a press release Wednesday.

On December 9, 2022, around 8:40 p.m., Tenorio-Ramon was a passenger in a vehicle that drove past a group of people walking on Stearns Wharf that the occupants in the vehicle believed to be members of a rival gang stated the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office.

As the vehicle drove by the group, an occupant of the vehicle flashed a Westside gang hand sign toward the group and Tenorio-Ramon then directed the driver to stop near the dolphin fountain at the end of Stearns Wharf detailed the local prosecutor’s office.

According to the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office, Tenorio-Ramon exited the vehicle armed with a semi-automatic 9mm pistol and ran towards the group before opening fire.

Robert D. Gutierrez, an uninvolved bystander walking alongside his wife towards a restaurant to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary, was struck in the back by one round from a 9mm pistol, noted the prosecutor’s office.

He was pronounced dead on December 20.

Two-and-a-half weeks after the shooting, Tenorio-Ramon posted a self-produced rap vido on Instagram recounting details about the murder and bragged about the killing improving his reputation shared the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office.

Tenorio-Ramon was the last of eight people charged in connection with the shooting and one of three charged for discharging weapons at the scene and all eight have now been convicted on felony-level offenses noted the prosecutor’s office.

He is currently scheduled for sentencing on October 29, 2026 where he faces life in prison without the possibility of parole stated the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office.

“This case serves as a heartbreaking reminder of the devastating consequences of gang violence. Robert Gutierrez was enjoying an evening with his wife on Stearns Wharf as they celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary. In an instant, his life was taken, his wife lost her husband, his children lost their father, and the community lost a kind, hardworking man who was deeply loved. Our thoughts remain with Robert’s family and everyone who continues to mourn his loss,” Santa Barbara County District Attorney Savrnoch shared. “I am grateful to the jury for their careful consideration of the evidence and for delivering justice in this case. This conviction is the result of years of tireless work, exceptional teamwork, and an unwavering commitment to justice. I want to recognize Senior Deputy District Attorneys Tate McCallister and Carl Barnes for their outstanding prosecution of this case; District Attorney Investigators Eric Davis and Chad Hunt, whose dedication throughout this lengthy investigation and prosecution was invaluable; Victim Witness Program Manager Megan Riker-Rheinschild and her team for the extraordinary compassion and support they provided to the Gutierrez family; and the Santa Barbara Police Department for its outstanding investigative work. I also want to thank the many investigators, Victim Witness advocates, legal office professionals, and support staff whose efforts behind the scenes were essential to achieving today’s outcome.”

Senior Deputy District Attorney Tate McCallister called it the only wharf shooting in recent memory.

“I am extremely pleased with the jury’s verdict, today the family of Robert Gutierrez finally got the justice that they deserved, I am very pleased with our office for successfully prosecuting all 8 individuals involved in this crime, including the 3 that discharged their firearms on the wharf that night all 3 of them were convicted of homicide crimes including the defendant today,” said McCallister.

The victim was a longtime assisted living executive director and soccer and football fan.

Gutierrez’ Linkedin profile said he graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder with a degree in finance in 1992 and completed his Master of Public Health at UCLA in 2020.

According to https://conejomountain.com Gutierrez is survived by his wife and two daughters.

Camarillo Mayor and former Ventura County Chief Deputy David Tennessen said justice was served by the investigation, the prosecution, the courts and the jury.

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Looking ahead of Biggs vs Hobbs race in November

KYMA on July 23, 2026

Connor Emery

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – With the Arizona primaries concluding, the race is set between Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) and Incumbent Katie Hobbs (D-Ariz.).

Locals had mixed reaction for this November showdown between Rep. Biggs and Gov. Hobbs.

Almost four years ago, Hobbs won the election by less than 20,000 votes. Now in 2026, both parties are making it a priority that every vote matters.

Yuma County Supervisor Jonathan Lines hopes everyone goes out to vote in November and looks at the bigger picture.

“You know, they offered two contrasting visions. And I hope that voters will consider the last four years and maybe think back to the eight years under Gov. Ducey. We were able to attract more businesses to Arizona,” Lines said.

Yuma residents have had mixed reactions between both candidates. One resident, Gilbert Garcia, said he’ll be voting for Hobbs again because of her work during her first term.

“I think she’s done a good job. And she’s pretty open with people. She says what she’s going to do, and she tries to do it. She doesn’t always accomplishment, but at least she tries,” Garcia shared. “And politician nowadays, they only seem to be concerned about keeping their job jobs. She seems to be a little bit more concerned about doing her job.”

Another resident, Chris Bond, said that he will also be voting for Hobbs despite living in Arizona for less than a year, though he said he doesn’t know much, he said that she hopes to continue making Arizona a better place.

“I’ve been here about a year or so. I don’t really know that much. I just know that, I heard a little bit. I heard a little bit about what she’s working on fixing for the state, better place,” Bond said.

Lines made it clear that he will be endorsing Biggs as they are childhood friends.

“He has a vision and the support of the president to be able to turn around Arizona. I am looking forward to being able to support him going into the general election, and I feel like he has a plan primary that coincides with the president’s plan…especially on taxes,” Lines said.

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Bend Fire urges residents to sign up for Deschutes Alerts, practice evacuation routes amid wildfire concerns

KTVZ on July 23, 2026

Campbell Porter

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire and Rescue is currently receiving numerous public inquiries concerning wildfire safety, emergency alerts and evacuation plans amid local smoke and fire conditions. Officials are advising residents to sign up for Deschutes County Alerts and to practice potential evacuation routes.

Many residents are worried about knowing when to evacuate during a wildfire emergency. The Deschutes County alert system provides direct notifications for emergencies or evacuations through email or phone number registration, including landlines.

Bend Fire also recommends that residents practice their evacuation routes to prepare for low-visibility conditions. Melissa Steele, Deputy Fire Marshal of Wildfire Preparedness for Bend Fire and Rescue, emphasized the importance of knowing multiple ways out of a community.

“We always encourage people, not during fire season, to go get lost,” Steele said. “Go find some different routes on how to get out of your community. It’s good to know those routes because in an evacuation, it’s not always a blue sky day. You’re going to have lots of smoke that you’re going to be breathing in, you’re going to have embers raining down on you. And it could be pitch black, dark. So this isn’t an easy evacuation. You want to know those routes.”

For additional questions, residents can contact Bend Fire through its non-emergency number, 541-693-6911. Bend Fire and Rescue also assists with making arrangements for individuals with mobility issues or with medical equipment who may require help during an evacuation.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: U.S. 26 closed over Ochocos due to wildfire

KTVZ on July 23, 2026

Tracee Tuesday

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Highway 26 is closed over the Ochoco Mountains between Prineville and Mitchell due to active wildfire and related response efforts in the area.

The closure spans milepost 46 to 65, according to authorities. All lanes, shoulders and the median are affected in both directions.

Drivers are urged to use an alternate route and avoid the area as conditions remain active and potentially hazardous. Officials warn that roads near wildfires can open or close with little notice depending on fire behavior, weather conditions and firefighting operations.

KTVZ News is monitoring the situation and will provide updates as new information becomes available. Check back for the latest details.

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Several Mid-Missouri criminal cases move up to federal court

KMIZ on July 23, 2026

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Multiple Mid-Missouri court cases were moved up to federal court on Wednesday.

Travis Moreland, 37, of Columbia, is charged with attempted child enticement, attempted child sex trafficking and sending and receiving child sex abuse materials. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond.

Moreland is accused of trying to solicit someone who he thought was a 16-year-old for sex. A deputy posed as a teenage girl on an “escort service website” and Moreland allegedly said he was OK with the decoy’s age, previous reporting shows.

Paul Piersee, 40, of Columbia, is charged with possessing and receiving child sex abuse materials. He is also being held at the Boone County Jail without bond.

Previous reporting shows Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers allegedly found “hundreds” of videos containing child sex abuse on his electronic devices.

Hector Hernandez, 29, was charged with drug possession with the intent to distribute. He was charged after a December drug bust led to more than 56 pounds of methamphetamine being found, previous reporting shows.

Shannon Moyle, 48, is charged with drug possession with the intent to distribute from a Callaway County case. Previous reporting shows Moyle allegedly admitted to law enforcement that she had a pound of meth in a bad when she was pulled over on April 8 at a Fulton gas station.

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Alluin responds to EP city council campaign spending on suits, restaurants he owns

KVIA on July 23, 2026

Andrew J. Polk

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ethics and campaign finance law questions were raised following recent reports that El Paso City Council District 8 candidate Arturo Alluin had spend thousands of campaign dollars on clothing and businesses he owned, as shown in his initial campaign finance filing.

With the election months away, he sat down with ABC-7’s Andrew J. Polk to answer those questions and more.

“I didn’t mismanage any funds,” Alluin said. “I didn’t steal any funds. I didn’t misuse any funds.”

Alluin says he was trying to be as transparent as possible, including in reporting what he personally spent on new suits for the campaign.

He has since filed a corrected report as of Tuesday that removes that more than $2,500 expense and clarifies other donations.

But he says the clothing will be used just for the campaign and office to match what constituents expect from their elected officials.

“That’s the only use, realistically, that I have for all of this,” Alluin said. I don’t use it, I don’t – I didn’t dress like this. I do have and I have had suits before.”

Alluin also owns two restaurants – Sushi Itto near downtown and Meduza Mediterranean Steakhouse on the Westside. He has spent more than $3,500 for campaign events and meetings at them since starting his campaign.

The Texas Election Code has a section addressing restrictions on certain payments from campaigns to businesses that candidates own or are involved in.

Sec. 253.041. RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN PAYMENTS. (a) A candidate or officeholder or a specific-purpose committee for supporting, opposing, or assisting the candidate or officeholder may not knowingly make or authorize a payment from a political contribution if the payment is made for personal services rendered by the candidate or officeholder or by the spouse or dependent child of the candidate or officeholder to:

(1) a business in which the candidate or officeholder has a participating interest of more than 10 percent, holds a position on the governing body of the business, or serves as an officer of the business; or

(2) the candidate or officeholder or the spouse or dependent child of the candidate or officeholder.

(b) A payment that is made from a political contribution to a business described by Subsection (a) and that is not prohibited by that subsection may not exceed the amount necessary to reimburse the business for actual expenditures made by the business.

(c) A person who violates this section commits an offense. An offense under this subsection is a Class A misdemeanor.

While Alluin did note on his campaign finance reports that the expenditures could directly benefit his businesses and thereby himself, he says he didn’t charge his campaign the full cost, leading to a net loss for the restaurants.

He added that he was not fully aware of the provision of the election code.

“I wasn’t aware of anything,” Alluin said. “Like I said, I’m not a politician. I just did the right thing. I gave myself the discount that I should have. And thankfully, and fortunately for me, it coincides with the code. And like I said, all of those expenses were paid for by me personally. They were personal funds with my credit cards. I didn’t get a single contribution or a single dollar out of anybody that I met. 

Alluin says he has spent thousands more at other local businesses to have other meetings with consituents of the district and campaign meetings since starting his run for office.

“You know, I was building trust and building my connections and building my relationships,” Alluin said. “So to that, again, I say, yes, they were meetings with different people and everybody can attest for that. And it was just a coincidence thing. You know, I strive to do the right thing always. And I did the right thing, and I’ve been doing the right thing.

You can watch the full interview with Alluin at the top of this article.

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Jefferson County Fair Opens Amid Wildfire Smoke, Bringing Community Together

KTVZ on July 23, 2026

Lance Campbell

MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Wildfire smoke has been hanging over much of Central Oregon this week, but in Jefferson County on Wednesday, the focus shifted to something far more festive: opening day at the Jefferson County Fair.

Families filled the fairgrounds in Madras as exhibitors proudly showed the animals they’ve spent months raising and caring for. For many, it’s not just a competition — it’s a chance to share their work with the community and celebrate local agriculture.

Gracie Blueback was among those taking in the first day of fair events.

“Just hanging out until the rodeo starts, so I can go cheer on one of my sisters,” Blueback said.

For exhibitors, the fair offers a rare opportunity to put months of early mornings, daily care and preparation on display for visitors. It also gives fairgoers a front-row seat to the region’s agricultural roots and the young people who keep those traditions going.

Rainee Jacobs said her time in the show ring didn’t go exactly as expected, but she was happy with how things turned out.

Rainee Jacobs pictured with her steer.

“I did good, my steer was a little rowdy, but he did good,” Jacobs said.

She added that there’s plenty more to enjoy beyond the judging.

“Fair’s fun. It’s really good food, funny animals and, you can pet goats.” Jacobs said.

Behind every animal in the ring are months of work that most visitors never see — feeding, grooming, training and preparing for moments like opening day, as livestock judging gets underway.

For many exhibitors, Wednesday marked the payoff after months of effort. And for the rest of the community, it was a reminder that even with wildfire smoke lingering in the air, traditions like the Jefferson County Fair continue to bring people together.

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LD23 candidates advance to November election

KYMA on July 23, 2026

Adrik Vargas

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Voters in Arizona’s Legislative District (LD) 23 have made their choices in the primary election, setting up the candidates who will compete for two seats in the Arizona House of Representatives this November.

On the Democratic side, Yuma native Emilia Cortez says she’s passionate about representing the district’s Latino community and bringing more voices to the State Capitol.

“We all come with unique stories. We all come with unique ideas that make a pathway to improve our communities. So that’s what I want to do for LD23 is really voice that up,” Cortez said.

On the Republican side, Gary Garcia Snyder says he sees himself as a community-focused candidate who wants to prioritize education and remain accessible to residents.

“We should be working forward for the community that you live in…That you understand the values of the cost, everything that’s going on within our community and being a part of it. And that’s me, just a regular individual that lives the same way and understands what we need to fix,” Snyder said.

Cortez will appear on the November ballot alongside incumbent Democrat Mariana Sandoval, while Snyder will run alongside Republican incumbent Michele Peña.

In a statement, Sandoval said she is grateful for the opportunity to continue serving LD23, adding that her priorities include making Arizona more affordable, strengthening schools, and protecting access to healthcare.

The four candidates will now prepare for the general election in November.

The candidates will compete in November to represent LD23 at the State Capitol, where lawmakers will vote on issues including the state budget, education, healthcare, and public safety.

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Strong storms down trees, traps vehicles near Sunriver airport

KTVZ on July 23, 2026

Tracee Tuesday

SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — A sudden and powerful storm swept through parts of Sunriver Wednesday afternoon, toppling trees, blocking roads and briefly trapping vehicles near the Sunriver Airport.

According to Chuck Rosenfeld, who identified himself as part of the Sunriver Citizen Patrol, the storm hit around 3 p.m. following a thunderstorm that brought heavy rain and hail to the Sunriver Village and Business Park.

Rosenfeld said hangar doors at the airport began rattling before multiple trees came crashing down across River Road and into the airport parking area.

In this case, several large Jeffrey pines near the airport terminal were either uprooted or snapped. Some vehicles in the parking lot were trapped and sustained minor damage. Despite the intensity of the winds, no damage to aircraft tied down on the ramp was reported.

The storm also brought down additional trees along River Road just south of the Sunriver Stables, blocking both the roadway and nearby bike path.

Sunriver Owners Association Public Works crews responded quickly, using chainsaws and a front-end loader to clear debris. Crews cut and removed fallen trees, trimmed obstructing limbs and pushed debris off the roadway.

River Road was reopened within about an hour.

While storm response is not part of their routine duties, Public Works crews are trained to handle emergency situations. Their rapid response helped restore access and maintain safety in the area following the storm.

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Jefferson City homeless housing group asks for hearing delay

KMIZ on July 23, 2026

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

EDITOR’S NOTE: The action taken by Planning and Zoning has been corrected.

Housing for the Community Jefferson City announced in a Wednesday news release on its website that it is asking to postpone a hearing after the city’s planning commission voted against its application.

HCJC wrote that the Planning and Zoning Commission had voted not to recommend its application for a year-round shelter on Adams Street to the Jefferson City Council.

A public hearing on the matter was scheduled for Aug. 3, but HCJC is asking to delay it until Oct. 5.

“During that time, we will request a collaborative process with the City and community partners to determine the best path forward. This includes exploring whether another suitable location exists for the Resource Center and Emergency Shelter and seeking greater clarity regarding the standards that will be used to evaluate our proposal so the process is transparent, fair, and consistent,” the release says.

Check back for updates.

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