Residents Resist Proposed Building Development In Northern Santa Maria

KEYT on August 14, 2026

Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Residents of northern Santa Maria are speaking out against a proposed development on a currently empty lot.

Located at the corner of Railroad Avenue and Hidden Pines Way, it’s right next to a roundabout and just across the street from Tommie Kunst Junior High School.

Developers EHD Studio Architecture and Landscape Design want to change the zoning of the neighborhood and develop townhomes, apartments, fitness facilities including pickleball courts, and commercial lease space for businesses.

Residents of the neighborhood are voicing concerns that this would overpopulate the area.

Their main concerns involve traffic and pedestrian safety, specifically during school rush hours.

Neighbors say both roundabouts next to Tommie Kunst already get congested when students are coming and going from school.

Adding a mixed-use development that includes businesses could cause even more issues, and neighbors say the city might even end up having to install traffic signals.

City officials say this development is a proposal currently under review, and a decision has not been made.

Public input is welcome at the City Council and Planning Commission meetings next week, even if the proposal does not appear on the agendas.

We have reached to the developer for additional comment and have not yet heard back.

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The Start of the New School Year Ends Summer Vacations Early for Some

KEYT on August 14, 2026

John Palminteri

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – With the start of many school year schedules moving back to the middle of August from other dates closer to September 1, summer vacations are wrapping up fast.

Cities list those on the Central Coast that rely heavily on tourism will be seeing a change as they have in recent years.

In Santa Barbara County some of the north county schools, including in Lompoc, have welcomed back their students.

Santa Barbara, Goleta and Carpinteria school districts will start on different but closer schedules in the next week.

The dynamics of the economy then change in many cities. Not as many people are off doing vacation-type activities. Some are going into full school mode, after school sports, and a more structured daily schedules for drop offs and pick ups.

That may also change the vacation planning to a future date, including the holidays or early January if schools extend the Christmas break to three weeks instead of two. That applies to Spring break planning in 2027 already.

For employers who hire students, some will no longer be able to work their scheduled shifts because of school commitments.

Some locations including bars and restaurants in Santa Barbara have started posting hiring notices to back fill for those who are leaving for school out of the area, or workers who want to carry less hours and concentrate on academics.

(More details, photos and video will be added here later today.)

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SLO County Looking for Public Input on $3 Million in Housing and Local Projects Funding

KEYT on August 14, 2026

Dave Alley

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) – The County of San Luis Obispo is looking for public input on how to spend an estimated $3 million in federal funding that will help shape future investments in housing and community development.

The County is inviting community members, businesses, nonprofit organizations and community partners to offer their input in the 2027 Community Development Needs Assessment.

The Community Development Needs Assessment is a brief online survey the County said will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

According to the County, feedback will help guide how federal funding will be invested in localprojects and programs that strengthen neighborhoods, expand housing opportunities and improve quality of life throughout San Luis Obispo County.

The County added the Community Development Needs Assessment is a key component in its 2025–2029 U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Plan, which establishes priorities for investing federal resources in community development.

Public input gathered will help these San Luis Obispo County prioritize goals established in the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan:

Housing Facilities, including affordable rental housing, single family housing, and senior housing Public Services, including health care, mental health, and homeless services Public Facilities, including health care and mental health facilities, and childcare centers Housing Services, including homelessness prevention, rental assistance, and emergency shelters Public Infrastructure, including high-speed internet, water/sewer improvements, and sidewalk improvements

“The people who live and work in our communities know better than anyone what our neighborhoods need most,” said Marge Castle, Program Manager. “Whether your priorities are affordable housing, services for older adults, homelessness, accessibility or neighborhood improvements, your input will help shape future investments across San Luis Obispo County.”

Those would like to take part in the 2027 Community Development Needs Assessment can access the survey at slocounty.gov/CommunityDevelopment

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Trump signs executive order splitting MMR vaccine into 3 shots

KVIA on August 14, 2026

Lauren Bly

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order that says the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine should be split into three separate shots.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said children need two doses of the MMR vaccine. Usually, the first dose is taken at 12-15 months and the second is taken between ages 4-6.

Additionally, the CDC noted that a third MMR dose might be recommended for those in mumps outbreak situations.

ABC-7 reached out to parents to see how the change impacts how they go about their children’s health.

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GLP-1 scams: what to look out for

KESQ on August 14, 2026

Kiera McKinney

PALM DESERT, CALIF. (KESQ)- GLP-1 medications have exploded in popularity as a tool for weight loss and diabetes management, but as more people search for access to these drugs, scammers are finding new ways to take advantage.

According to KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation), about one in eight adults in the United States is currently using, or has used, a GLP-1 drug for weight loss or other medical condition.

The Better Business Bureau says it has seen an increase in complaints involving online companies selling GLP-1 medications, with some patients saying they paid hundreds of dollars and never received the product.

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Miramar Best In Show Returns for 5th Year and Crowns New Winners

KEYT on August 14, 2026

Andie Lopez Bornet

MONTECITO, Calif. – The Rosewood Miramar Best in Show took place Thursday afternoon for it’s 5th year and as always, it didn’t disappoint.

“2026 Rosewood Miramar Best in Show and that is number 16, Chance!,” announced by host, actress and comedian, Jane Lynch.

Chance and his owners, Brady and Addy Rogers took home the title of 2026 Best in Show.

“I feel happy because I’ve always wanted to win,” said Brady Rogers, Winner of Best in Show. “I’m going to celebrate by ordering a lot of room service to the hotel.”

The family just so happened to be visiting from Austin, Texas and decided to compete in the event.

The year New York Times Best Selling Photographer Gray Malin accompanied Jane Lynch as a host, with Lynch entering her third year as host for the event on the Great Lawn at the Rosewood Miramar.

“I love this event, I would come to it even if I weren’t hosting it,” said Jane Lynch, Actress, Comedian and Host. “I think they do such a wonderful thing for the dogs here at the organization.”

Santa Barbara Humane CEO Kerri Burns served as a judge representing the non-profit.

“This is going to be so difficult as a judge this year because I mean, how can you say no? Right? They’re just so cute,” said CEO of Santa Barbara Humane, Kerri Burns.

It was a full event with spectators smiling ear to ear and even the 2025 winner of Best in Show attended the event to cheer on this years winners.

“It was so much fun and we really didn’t expect it to the point that when they said ‘and the winner was Tucker’ I said ‘Was there another Tucker?’” said Kathy Wilson, 2025 Best in Show winner. “We decided it wouldn’t be fair to compete this year since he was last years winner.” 

Other categories in the event included Best Trick, Spectators Choice and Best Look.

“We worked very hard at this Best Look all year long, Lori chose the theme,” said Frank Moldovan, Winner of Best Look 2026.

It was another successful year for the event with over 40 dogs competing in the show and a portion of the proceeds goes back to the Santa Barbara Humane..

“Every contestant, everyone that comes here will learn about Santa Barbara Humane and it gives back to Santa Barbara Humane with all the entrances today,” said Burns. “Those proceeds as a local non-profit, those proceeds go to help with adoptions, we got pet-food pantry and so much more.”

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3 plead guilty to federal firearms charges in Las Cruces school zone shooting case

KVIA on August 14, 2026

Gabrielle Lopez

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Three men pleaded guilty to federal firearm charges after September 2025 shooting near Hermosa Heights Elementary School and Young Park in Las Cruces.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico, John Anthony Orta, 24, Steven Mendoza, 22, and Luis Angel Ruiz, 23, pleaded guilty.

Court records said it happened Sept. 6, 2025. Police received reports about shots fired and found shell casings in the Young Park parking lot.

Police later found John Anthony Orta, 24, and Steven Mendoza, 22, walking near Hermosa Heights Elementary with loaded guns, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.

They both pleaded guilty to knowingly carrying firearms in a school zone and within 540 feet of school property. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the men were also intoxicated and initially arrested for negligent use of a deadly weapon.

Orta received a six-month prison sentenced followed by three years of supervised release.

Mendoza faces up to five years in prison followed by three years of supervised release.

Upon further investigation, authorities used search warrants to look through Orta and Mendoza’s cell phones. They found social media messages talking about the shooting, officials said.

Within the messages, they found a third suspect, 23-year-old Luis Angel Ruiz, who reportedly fired the shots at Young Park, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said. Investigators came to this conclusion through witness statements and social media posts of Ruiz with the gun was used as evidence.

Instagram photo of Ruiz with what appears to be the same AR-15 style piston recovered from Mendoza on September 6, 2025(Courtesy: U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico)

Instagram photo of Ruiz with what appears to be the same AR-15 style piston recovered from Mendoza on September 6, 2025(Courtesy: U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico)

On Sept. 24, 2025, Las Cruces police stopped Ruiz for traffic violations and arrested him for driving under the influence, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said. During the stop, officers found four firearms in the vehicle.

Ruiz admitted the guns belonged to him and later admitted he knew one of the gun’s serial number had been obliterated, officials said. Investigators also found social media messages of Ruiz trying to sell the firearm, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.

Ruiz pleaded guilty to discharging a firearm in a school zone and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number.

He faces up to five years in prison followed by three years of supervised release.

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Former Border Patrol agent and fiancée sentenced for defrauding SNAP, WIC programs

KYMA on August 14, 2026

Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said a Border Patrol agent and his fiancée have been sentenced to 36 months of supervised probation.

In a press release, Saul Rivas Hau and Hilda Sanchez pleaded guilty to stealing more than $26,000 in federal food assistance benefits.

Attorney General Mayes said Hau and Sanchez were indicted by a state grand jury on multiple charges, which includes conspiracy, fraudulent schemes and artifices, theft and forgery.

The indictment alleged the couple “conspired to defraud the Arizona Department of Economic Security by unlawfully obtaining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits between March 11, 2022, and August 30, 2025, and Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) benefits between February 13, 2023, and January 16, 2024.” according to a press release.

“Programs like SNAP and WIC exist to help Arizona families put food on the table…not to be exploited for personal gain,” Mayes expressed. “My office will continue working with our federal and state partners to hold accountable anyone who defrauds these important programs.”

In addition to pleading guilty to theft, the couple, according to Mayes, were ordered to pay more than $26,000 in restitution.

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Shop with a Cop hosts poker fundraiser this Saturday for local children

KTVZ on August 14, 2026

Adrielle Hasara

Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Shop with a Cop program will host a fundraiser this Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Elks Lodge to benefit local children. The event features a poker tournament starting at 3 p.m., an $80 buy-in, a 50-50 raffle and food.

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El Paso County schools receive accountability ratings

KVIA on August 14, 2026

Gabrielle Lopez

Editor’s Note: This article has been corrected with updated numbers.

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas public schools and districts got their state accountability ratings Friday, which rates campuses on an A-F scale based on the schools and districts’ performances.

“A-F Ratings provide clear, accessible information on school and district performance, serving as an essential tool for parents, educators, policymakers and local communities to make informed decisions that support student success,” the TEA said in a statement.

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) oversees the ratings. It said 85% of campuses that received an A-F rating statewide achieved acceptable academic performance (C or above).

The majority of district ratings fell within the B range (80-89), according to the TEA.

Within El Paso County, Valle Verde Early College High School received the highest rating: a 98 out of 100, according to the TEA’s rating map.

El Paso Leadership Academy High School on Joe Battle Boulevard received the lowest score: a 59 out of 100. Logan Elementary School in Northeast El Paso received the same score.

Ysleta Independent School District had the most A-rated campuses, according to TEA, totaling 25. Socorro Independent School District trailed behind with 18.

You can check a specific school’s rating using this TEA website.

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