Grover Beach seeks supplemental water to address potential supply shortfall

KEYT on August 27, 2026

Dave Alley

GROVER BEACH, Calif. (KEYT) – The Grover Beach City Council received a draft report this week detailing the city’s water supplies that highlights current and future needs.

The Long-Term Water Supply Study was conducted by independent water experts and indicated existing water supplies for Grover Beach are expected to meet community needs in the near term.

However, the study also found a new supplemental water source need to be determined to meet future demands over the long-term.

Grover Beach currently relies on two water sources, a total water entitlement of 2,207 acre feet per year (AFY) between Lopez Lake (800 AFY) and the Groundwater Basin (1,407 AFY).

The City said factors including climate change, drought and potential future environmental regulations affecting Lopez Lake could make the availability of these sources less predictable over time.

Using various scenarios based on current and potential future vulnerabilities, the study determined Grover Beach would see an initial gap of 15 AFY occurring in the third year of a 30-year forecast, and a potential gap of up to 471 AFY over the 30-year period.

Due to these potential shortfalls, the report indicated the importance for Grover Beach to secure additional water supply over a 30-year period to meet current demands and projected growth.

To meet future demands and bridge the potential shortfalls, the study evaluated three primary options for obtaining a supplemental water: local or regional water purchase, State Water Project purchase, and recycled water for indirect potable reuse.

“Identifying our future water needs early allows us to take thoughtful and measured steps to protect our future and ensure our residents and businesses will always have a safe and dependable water supply,” said Grover Beach Mayor Kassi Dee said in a release. “Thanks to thoughtful prior planning and stewardship, Grover Beach can tackle our long-term water needs from a position of strength.”

Following the presentation during the Aug. 24 City Council meeting, council members directed staff, as well its consultant, Confluence Engineering Solutions, to conduct further analysis of the three leading options for supplemental water for the final report.  

The City said in a release the final report of the Long-Term Water Supply Study, including recommendations for next steps, is expected by late 2026 with implementation beginning in 2027.

“Our focus moving forward will be determining the most cost-effective and reliable options to close these projected supply gaps in the coming years,” Grover Beach City Manager Matthew Bronson said in a release. “Pending Council direction over the next year, we will explore partnerships and funding opportunities to ensure Grover Beach has a resilient water supply to meet our community needs.”

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Rifles reported missing from Island Park home; separate gun theft investigation ongoing in Malad

KIFI on August 27, 2026

Danielle Mullenix

ISLAND PARK, Idaho — Authorities in Eastern Idaho are investigating after rifles were reported missing from a property near Henry’s Lake in Island Park this week. This comes days after reports of another gun theft incident in Southeastern Idaho at a hardware and outdoor store.

According to the Island Park homeowner, the rifles had been stored in a garage but were moved during repair work on Thursday afternoon. The homeowner later discovered that the firearms were missing. A restoration company was working at the owner’s cabin when the rifles disappeared.

One of the stolen rifles in Island Park (Shared courtesy of owner Jose Ruiz)

The homeowner is now asking residents in the Island Park community to be aware of anyone attempting to sell or otherwise get rid of the missing rifles.

A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the recovery of the firearms.

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the case.

Anyone with information about the missing rifles is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 208-624-4482.

Separate rifle theft reported in Malad

The Island Park investigation comes as authorities in Oneida County investigate a separate firearm theft from Ward’s Ace and Country Store in Malad.

According to investigators, someone broke into the store early Monday morning by breaking through a glass door. Authorities say the suspect stole a 7.62×39 rifle and ammunition.

Surveillance footage capturing suspect exiting store in Malad on Monday, Aug. 24/ Courtesy of Ward’s Ace and County Store

Surveillance video captured the suspect, who investigators believe may have been wearing a Jackson Hole T-shirt. Investigators also found blood and fingerprints at the scene.

Authorities say the suspect may have attempted to steal handguns but was unable to access the handgun display case.

Anyone with information about the Malad burglary or the suspect’s identity is asked to contact the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office at 208-766-2251.

At this time, authorities say there is no indication the Island Park and Malad cases are connected. The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office also shared on their Facebook page that there is no public threat at this time as investigations into the theft continue.

Local News 8 will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.

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Flock camera mistakes: What happens when the wrong person is identified?

KESQ on August 27, 2026

Raymond Kalra

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – As automated license plate readers continue to face scrutiny locally and nationwide, a Rancho Mirage resident says an official notice from the California Highway Patrol linked him to a vehicle he has never owned.

Michael Harrington said he received a CHP notice involving a 2024 BMW registered in Colorado. According to Harrington, the notice suggested he was responsible for the vehicle and referenced a previous warning that he says he never received.

Harrington said the notice immediately raised concerns about fraud, identity theft and how his name became connected to the car.

“It wasn’t a question. It was a criminal accusation,” Harrington said. “Then I found out… that’s registered to someone with your name, different date of birth.”

Harrington said he contacted officials in Colorado and was told the BMW is registered to another person with the same name, but a different date of birth, Colorado driver’s license and Colorado residency.

The case is raising broader questions about what happens after information is generated through automated license plate reader technology — and where human verification comes into the process.

Palm Springs Police Captain Gustavo Araiza told News Channel 3 that information produced through technology still needs to be independently checked.

“A lot of the information that comes out of it is a lot of times inaccurate. So it’s very important for everybody to verify that information,” Araiza said.

Palm Springs Police recently opened its Real Time Intelligence Center to the public, explaining how the department uses Flock Safety license plate readers and other technology.

Araiza said officers can review the actual image captured by a camera and compare it with the plate number generated by the system. Even after that check, he said the information remains an investigative lead rather than a final determination.

“We still have to do follow-up,” Araiza said. “At the very least, it’s an investigative lead.”

News Channel 3 also reached out to Flock Safety about Harrington’s concerns.

A Flock spokesperson said the company’s cameras are license plate readers that capture still images of vehicles and read license plates. The company said its system does not identify the driver or registered owner of a vehicle and cannot be searched using a person’s name.

Flock also said any determination connecting a vehicle to an individual is made by law enforcement, not by Flock’s technology.

The company’s response highlights an important distinction that a license plate reader can provide information about a vehicle, but identifying the person associated with that vehicle requires additional steps outside of the camera system itself.

For residents who receive an official-looking letter, phone call, text or email that does not appear accurate, Araiza said the best step is to verify it independently rather than ignore it.

“If it’s coming from a specific agency, just verify that information is accurate,” Araiza said.

He recommends searching for the agency independently and calling a verified phone number rather than relying only on contact information or links included in a message.

Harrington said he has filed a complaint with CHP Internal Affairs and, so far, has only received confirmation that the complaint was received.

News Channel 3 also reached out to the California Highway Patrol requesting comment on Harrington’s case and how the vehicle became associated with him. As of publication, CHP had not responded.

Palm Springs Police says regardless of whether information originates from Flock or another technology, human verification remains a necessary part of the investigative process.

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Palm Desert man accused of attacking Flock camera contractor is out on bail; case now in DA’s hands

KESQ on August 27, 2026

Garrett Hottle

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) The Palm Desert man arrested in an attack on a Flock Safety contractor posted bail and was released from custody Wednesday, and the case was submitted to prosecutors Thursday for a decision on formal charges, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to News Channel 3.

Nathan Daniel Ceballos, had been expected to appear in court Thursday afternoon at the Larson Justice Center in Indio. Earlier Thursday, the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office told News Channel 3 it had not yet received the case and no filing decision had been made. The sheriff’s office said Thursday afternoon the case was submitted to prosecutors that day. Jail records show Ceballos is now due back in court Oct. 9.

Ceballos has not been charged with a crime. News Channel 3 went to his Palm Desert home Thursday morning; no one answered the door.

As we first reported Tuesday, deputies from the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station were called to the 73000 block of Fred Waring Drive around 10:25 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24, for a report of an assault with a deadly weapon, according to the sheriff’s office.

Investigators said the victim was a contractor hired by Flock Safety to replace an automated license plate reader camera for the city of Palm Desert that had previously been vandalized.

While the contractor was working on the camera, a man approached him, slashed all four tires on his utility vehicle, damaged the newly installed camera and threatened to stab him, the sheriff’s office said.

Deputies identified Ceballos as the suspect and arrested him that evening during a traffic stop near Palm Desert Drive and San Marcos Avenue. Jail records show he was booked into the John J. Benoit Detention Center in Indio just after 10 p.m. on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats and multiple counts of felony vandalism.

He posted bail and was released the following day, according to the sheriff’s office.

A search warrant served at his home in the 73000 block of San Nicholas Avenue turned up evidence tied to the assault and to additional vandalism of Flock Safety cameras, according to investigators. Deputies said they also found videos of teenage girls that investigators described as sexually intrusive, recorded in both public and private spaces, and are working to identify the people in those recordings.

Neighbors who spoke with News Channel 3 on Thursday were split. Some, who declined to appear on camera, said they were troubled by the allegations involving the videos. Others described Ceballos as friendly and part of a hardworking family that runs its own repair business.

The sheriff’s office warned that intentionally damaging or tampering with Flock cameras can carry felony charges. The case comes as license plate reader technology faces growing scrutiny across the Coachella Valley, including questions about what happens when the system gets it wrong.

Anyone with information about the assault is asked to contact Deputy Jake Paull at the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station at (760) 836-1600. Anyone who believes they may have been recorded is urged to contact Investigator Katheryn Evans at the same number.

This story will be updated if the district attorney’s office confirms receipt of the case or announces a filing decision.

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UPDATE: Quick-acting neighbors alert crews to Bend house fire; $315K in damage

KTVZ on August 27, 2026

Adrielle Hasara

Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — An accidental house fire caused an estimated $315,000 in damage in Northwest Bend this morning before firefighters quickly contained the blaze, officials said.

Bend Fire & Rescue crews were dispatched just before 9 a.m. to a reported structure fire in the 1200 block of NW Fresno Avenue.

Firefighters arrived on the scene within four minutes of the initial 911 call and quickly knocked down the flames. Crews observed severe damage to at least one window of the residence during containment efforts.

No injuries were reported, and officials confirmed no one was inside the home at the time of the fire.

Traffic on nearby NW 13th Street was temporarily closed to allow emergency personnel and apparatus to conduct operations safely.

Investigators determined the cause of the fire was accidental. The estimated total loss to the structure and its contents is $315,449.

Department officials credited vigilant community members for spotting smoke and dialing 911 immediately, noting the swift reporting allowed crews to arrive without delay and significantly reduced potential property damage.

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UTEP prepares to host Karol G, fans for ‘Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour’

KVIA on August 27, 2026

Mia Tricarico

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Karol G will take the stage at the El Paso Sun Bowl Stadium next weekend — and the University of Texas at El Paso is already preparing.

Karol G will perform Sep. 5-6 as part of her “Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour.”

In July, UTEP announced Becky G will join her for the El Paso shows.

ABC-7 will speak with UTEP’s director of special events, Jorge Vazquez to see how the campus is preparing to host the singer-songwriter.

ABC-7 got to see day two of the ten day long setup efforts at the Sun Bowl.

Vazquez described the process as building a city from nothing. He said they don’t have the capacity or space indoors, so instead they make everything from scratch. Including plumbing, electric, running water, drainage systems and Wi-Fi.

But in addition to all the physical work that goes into setting up, Vazquez acknowledges the fulfilling feeling he gets once he sees it all come together. He describes it as almost “addicting”

“Seeing the the the fruits of your labor and the labor of your team and how much people are enjoying it, how much the artist is enjoying it. It’s a daunting feeling to see a major production, that plays a major cities in the world, to be here in El Paso. And the face that we all made it happen.”

ABC-7 went to UTEP’s Campus to see how students and fans felt about the Colombian artist coming to El Paso.

“‘m excited because not that many artists come to El Paso. So it’s cool seeing someone big come and kind of give us a little shout out. Even when BTS came, I felt like that was something cool, something new.” Said Maya, a UTEP Freshman studying nursing.

She said wasn’t able to get tickets due to the high demand. But she also explained how Karol G coming to UTEP is more than just a fun weekend.

“I feel like UTEP is kind of unknown. So I feel like it gives us kind of like, oh, come to UTEP, we offer a lot of stuff, you know.”

ABC-7 asked Vazquez what it meant to him to have a global superstar coming to UTEP in less than ten days.

“It’s going to be a part of history, it’s really meaningful because my goal has always, always been to put El Paso on the map to make sure that El Paso is not just a city in the southwest.”

He added,” El Paso has to be a destination for global acts. And I think little by little we have proven that we are. We proved with Coldplay, MTS, and now Karol G.”

Vazquez also said that most of the physical labor happens when the sun goes down. The project includes measuring out the field to know exactly where Karol G will stand and how large the stage will be.

Even the standard facilities are getting a complete overhaul. The football team’s locker rooms are being turned into spacious “glam rooms” for the talent and her crew, while temporary outdoor plumbing, electrical grid setups, and high-speed Wi-Fi are installed across the complex.

When fans flood into the Sun Bowl, they will also get a authentic taste of the Sun City. Instead of typical stadium concession food, Vazquez is ensuring local mom-and-pop vendors take center stage giving out-of-town guests and local concertgoers a taste of local El Paso favorites, including birria tacos.

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New Missouri laws create Missouri Rangers program, expand ‘school protection officers’ designation

KMIZ on August 27, 2026

Ellyse Edwards

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Two new Missouri laws taking effect Friday will give school districts more options for placing armed personnel inside schools.

One law creates a training program known as the “Missouri Rangers.” The other expands who may serve as a “school protection officer.” Participation in both programs is optional for school districts.

The Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission is required to establish the Missouri Rangers training program, which will focus on preventing and responding to emergencies or violent crises in schools.

The program may include up to 160 hours of training in areas including active-shooter response, firearms, close-quarters combat, de-escalation, behavioral threat assessments, defensive tactics, building security and first aid.

Applicants must pass a criminal background check and meet physical fitness requirements before entering the training program. People who complete the program will receive a certificate and Missouri Ranger badge.

Missouri Rangers must be employed by the school or district where they serve. Districts may hire them as full-time or part-time employees or use them as unpaid volunteers.

Their arrest authority is generally limited to school property, school buses and certain offenses involving firearms or school property. Those restrictions do not apply to active law enforcement officers.

Schools and districts will decide whether Rangers can carry weapons and whether those weapons must be concealed. Rangers who openly carry a handgun must use a special, secure holster.

A separate change to Missouri’s school protection officer law expands eligibility beyond teachers and administrators. Beginning Friday, any employee of a public school district or charter school may request designation as a school protection officer.

The role is voluntary and performed in addition to the employee’s regular job responsibilities. Any additional compensation must come from the local district because the law does not provide state funding.

School protection officers may carry a concealed gun or pepper spray if authorized by their district. An employee who wants to carry a gun must have a valid concealed-carry permit and complete a school protection officer training program approved by the Missouri Department of Public Safety.

Before implementing a school protection officer program, a school board must hold a public hearing and vote on the proposal. Notice of the hearing must be published at least 15 days in advance.

The Missouri Rangers program was created through Senate Bill 905. The expansion of the school protection officer program was included in House Bill 1866.

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Man with degenerative disease hasn’t left condo since April because of broken elevator

CNN Newsource on August 27, 2026

By Suzanne Le Mignot

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    BUFFALO GROVE, Illinois (WBBM) — A Buffalo Grove man with a medical condition that impairs his mobility says he hasn’t left his condo in more than four months because his building’s elevator is broken and hasn’t been fixed.

Hank, who asked CBS News Chicago to only use his first name, said he’s a prisoner in his home and hasn’t been able to leave since April 20. The 80-year-old has primary lateral sclerosis, a progressive neurodegenerative disease similar to ALS, and relies on a walker. The disease also impairs his ability to speak.

“It’s been very depressing,” he said of his predicament.

The condo in Buffalo Grove where Hank lives has only one elevator, and parts of it needed to be replaced. It was supposed to take six to eight weeks for the “modernization” project, but 18 weeks later, Hank has missed two doctor’s appointments. The only way he can leave his third-floor apartment is through a mobility company that costs $300 per visit.

He received a letter from the attorney for his condo’s homeowners association saying his request to be reimbursed for each mobility company visit would be denied.

“I lost all my spring and summer,” he said.

Hank’s wife, Paulette, said the situation has taken a harsh toll on him.

“Just watching him, he’s like a little puppy dog, you know, wanting to go outside,” she said. “So it’s very hard on him.”

It’s been hard on Paulette, too.

“It’s been very challenging. I’ve been dealing with ovarian cancer this past year, actually; surgeries and things. So, getting down the stairs, I take it very slowly, and I need to have a person with me, and we have another walker at the base once I get down there,” she said.

Late Thursday afternoon, one of the companies involved in the condo elevator project told CBS News Chicago the bulk of the work is complete, but the elevator cannot be put into service until the state inspects it.

Hank also filed a complaint with the Illinois Department of Human Rights, which said an ongoing refusal to repair an elevator or provide reasonable accommodations can be considered housing discrimination.

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100,000 mail-in ballots for Massachusetts primary still not returned. “Do not mail,” Galvin says.

CNN Newsource on August 27, 2026

By Mike Toole

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    BOSTON (WBZ) — There’s a primary election in Massachusetts next Tuesday, September 1. If you still have a mail-in ballot, don’t put it in the mail. That’s the advice from the man who’s in charge of the state’s elections.

Secretary of State Bill Galvin said as of Thursday, there are “well over 100,000 ballots out there” that haven’t been sent back yet.

“We strongly recommend, if they are going to vote by mail, do not mail the ballot. It’s too late. We can’t be sure we’re going to receive it. Because this is a primary, all the ballots have to be in the possession of local election officials by 8 o’clock on Tuesday night,” Galvin told reporters at a news conference.

If you still have a ballot to send in for the Massachusetts Primary, Galvin said take it to a drop box.

“All communities have drop boxes. Our official website provides you with the information for that. They can take them to an early voting site, at least through tomorrow. Or, they can get them back to city and town halls,” he said.

“The point is this. Do not mail, because the possibility of them being not received in time exceeds the likelihood that they will be.”

If you prefer to vote in person on Tuesday, the polls open at 7 a.m. in Massachusetts. They will close at 8 p.m.

Voters in both Democratic and Republican primaries will be selecting candidates for the statewide general election on November 3.

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The Grappler: Texas DPS unveils fresh technology to help prevent pursuits

KVIA on August 27, 2026

Rosemary Garcia

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Transportation unveiled new technology to help prevent high-speed pursuits across the state. In December 2025, some Texas DPS patrol unites implemented the Grappler System to immobilize fleeing vehicles during pursuits.

The Grappler system has been used by other law enforcement agencies across the nation to stop violators traveling at speeds of 30-80 miles per hour.

The technology is mounted to the front of the DPS patrol unit, and the system is activated from inside. It deploys a heavy-duty net that catches a vehicle’s rear tire. This allows the wheels to lock, and the car comes to a controlled stop by a tether.

In 2021, Texas Governor Greg Abbott started cracking down on migrant crossings through Operation Lone Star, resulting in more state troopers in the Borderland.

Authorities pursued vehicles they suspected of carrying migrants; some resulted in serious crashes and injuries. Many pursuits ended in neighborhoods, highways and schools, which worried some residents.

Texas DPS said it decided to make this investment to help keep everyone on the roads safe.

Sergeant Eliot Torres, who represents the West Texas DPS Region, said two patrol units currently have the technology installed in the West Texas sector.

So far, the technology has been deployed seven times in West Texas.

“We’ve seen the benefit and the benefit of safety. That’s our main goal as police officers, the Department of Public Safety; it’s in our name,” he added.

“So we want to make sure that using tools such as this is going to ensure that there’s no secondary crashes, and even fatal that are caused by those secondary crashes. And it ensures the safety of the trooper, the violator, everybody around us.”

Sgt. Torres understands many pursuits become dangerous, so they’re hoping with the new system in place, it will help prevent that.

Texas DPS troopers must undergo training to deploy the system.

“As soon as they are certified and the instructors in the field out there in Austin are reassured that they’re okay to use this, then we send them back to our regions, our areas, so that we can use this in our community,” he said.

Outfitting one individual patrol unit costs 8,000 dollars, and replacing the net is estimated at around $400.

Sgt. Torres said the trooper deploying the technology will only feel a slight tug. He said many people locally have commended on the system’s unique look.

He wants people to obey authorities and pull over when they see flashing emergency lights.

“It doesn’t matter if it’s our agency; it doesn’t matter if it’s El Paso PD or the sheriff’s office or the constable’s. Whatever agency is going to pull you over, please pull over and do so safely,” he said.

Sgt. Torres said they hope to implement this technology in more Texas DPS patrol units in the coming years.

Watch the special report, “The Grappler,” Thursday on ABC-7 at 6.

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