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A 15-year-old boy from Bland was seriously injured Saturday in an ATV crash.
According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash report, the crash happened at around 7:15 p.m. The teen was driving a 2014 Can-Am Commander in a field just north of Bland when he went to make a turn and flipped on the driver’s side.
He was later transported to University Hospital by Arch Air.
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At 8:07 p.m. Saturday nightDoppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Big Rock burn scar, with expected rainfall rates of 0.25 to 0.5 inches per hour. The weather service identified Heise as one of the locations that will experience flash flooding.
The weather service warned that excessive rainfall over the burned terrain creates a life-threatening situation with flash flooding and debris flows. The moving debris flows can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.
Heavy rainfall is anticipated to cause extensive flash flooding across local creeks, streams and ditches. The weather service cautioned that severe debris flows can also be anticipated across roadways, with roads and driveways potentially washing away in places.
Precautionary instructions urge anyone who encounters flood waters to climb to safety.
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On Saturday, the Carpinteria Cultural Foundation (CCF) hosted a viewing for the community at its proposed area to get their feedback on the project. Consisting of ten uniquely-designed panels, the CCF hopes to pay homage to many cultural groups that once called Carpinteria home.
The panels would be installed just above the current structure of the city’s iconic seal fountain.
“We have met one-on-one with a lot of the influential business people because it affects what they do, you know, here, right here on Linden,” said local historian, Jim Campos. “This whole area is going to be totally upgraded and we’ll be a part of it. Even in the building of this place here we’re not damaging or defacing anything. We’re just adding to the luster, the history of the community.”
The community will have another opportunity to give their thoughts on the art again in September, where the CCF will gather all final feedback before presenting before Carpinteria City Council.
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Hosted by the Pacific Pride Foundation (PPF), this year’s festival lived up to its theme: “Out. Proud. Unstoppable.” Chase Palm Park was full of vendors, stages, booths, art installations, food, and entertainment – all centered around providing support for the local LGBTQ+ community.
Executive Director of PPF, Julio Roman, says its an event the entire community looks forward to, emphasizing that finding inclusive spaces isn’t always easy.
“We want our community to know that they can show up unapologetically as themselves and that they will always find a safe space here in Santa Barbara County,” says Roman.
The flag raising kicked off Pride week in Santa Barbara, and organizers say it was a step towards visibility, along with events like today’s pride festival.
Supporters of the event say, while they can’t always shelter the LGBTQ+ community from the bad times, they’re here to provide support wherever they need it.
“We try to be an affirming place to go, a safe space as much as possible. Arms to hug, if you need a hug, an ear if you need someone to listen to you, or a shoulder to cry on. We are just here to be visible, vocal, supportive members for the LGBTQ community,” said Emily Wells, from Free Mom Hugs.
Free Mom Hugs is a world-wide organization that supports LGBTQ+ individuals and families with a simple hug and conversation.
“Everybody was created from a different recipe. However you believe that creation happens or didn’t happen, it doesn’t matter. None of us are comprised of the same exact combination of things. And so for that reason, it’s pride festivals are important and pride is important because it’s a rare opportunity to show the world who you are and that you are enough and worthy and great and valid.”
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Orcutt Academy High School administrators reported the threat on Friday, 20 minutes after a 5:00 p.m. TikTok post threatening to shoot the school on Monday, according to the SBCSO.
SBCSO deputies contacted the teen boy responsible for the threat alongside his parents and later determined he did not have the means to carry out the threat.
SBCSO deputies then passed the case to the county juvenile probation unit for criminal charge consideration.
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The SBCFD advised drivers to use an alternate route and the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office announced an evacuation warning between Spanish Ranch and Cottonwood Canyon Road just before 3:00 p.m.
The SBCFD also believes the fire could still reach up to 1,000 acres and for the latest road closure information, visit the CalTrans District 5 website.
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A man accused of fatally shooting an acquaintance and burying his remains near Interstate 10 in Cabazon has been charged with first-degree murder and other offenses.
Jesse Bruce Kennedy, 48, of Cabazon, made his initial court appearance this afternoon at the Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta.
Investigators with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office arrested Kennedy on suspicion of murder after human remains were discovered during an ongoing homicide investigation.
At approximately 12:23 a.m. on Aug. 22, investigators from the Sheriff’s Office Central Homicide Unit located human remains in the area of Williams Avenue and Poplar Street in Cabazon.
According to court records, the victim was identified as Cristian Nieto Valenzuela, who was reported missing last week. Nieto, 33, was last seen on Tuesday, August 11, in the Cabazon Area.
During the investigation, detectives identified Kennedy as a suspect in the homicide. Kennedy was located near Williams Avenue and Poplar Street and taken into custody without incident.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Central Homicide Unit Investigator Nick Ramirez at (951) 955-2777 or Cabazon Sheriff’s Station Investigator Birmingham at (951) 922-7100.
Update: 08/23
An arrest has been made in connection to human remains found in Cabazon early Saturday morning, during a homicide investigation.
Around 12:23 a.m. on August 22, investigators from the Riverside Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit located human remains in the area of Williams Avenue and Poplar Street.
During the investigation, the Central Homicide Unit identified a 48-year-old resident of Cabazon, as the suspect in this murder.
The suspect was then located and taken into custody without incident.
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office said the 48-year-old was booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center for murder. Authorities say this remains an active and ongoing investigation.
Stay with News Channel 3 for any updates.
Original Report: 08/22
CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – Human remains were discovered in Cabazon early Saturday morning as investigators followed up on an ongoing homicide investigation, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.
The Riverside Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit was conducting follow-up work around 12:23 a.m. on August 22 in the area of Williams Avenue and Poplar Street.
The Sheriff’s Office has not released additional details about the remains or identified the person.
Authorities say the investigation remains active.
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In a press release from CPD, it said a 46-year-old Columbia man was pronounced dead at the scene of a two-vehicle head-on collision near Forum Boulevard.
There were no passengers in the vehicles. The driver of the other vehicle had serious injuries from the crash and was taken to a local hospital by ambulance.
Traffic was stalled for over an hour at the 2900 block of Forum Boulevard Saturday after a fatal crash.
The crash occurred around 2:25 p.m. Saturday, with Boone County Joint Communications sending out a message to notify residents of the accident.
“Motor Vehicle Collision in the area of 2900 block Forum Blvd near Hinkson Creek. Use caution, avoid area if possible,” according to the BCJC message.
An ABC 17 News reporter arrived on scene at around 2:50 p.m. and saw what looked to be a red Chevy Malibu across the middle of the road heading northbound facing a silver Chevy Impala heading southbound. Both front bumpers of the cars were crumpled. The Impala’s airbags were also deployed.
A Columbia Police Department officer on scene confirmed it was a fatal crash and a press release will be published later Saturday.
The reporter also saw two Columbia Fire Department fire engines, one MU Health Care ambulance and at least three CPD cruisers. They later saw an MU Health Care ambulance leave the scene with its lights and sirens on.
The accident occurred on the same road where the Forum Boulevard Improvement Project is set to take place. This project will add a median to the road to prevent left turns into and out of Wilson’s Fitness and prevent drifting into other lanes. This project is set to start during the summer of 2027.
This is an ongoing story.
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Officers said the hiring open houses are conducive for interested people to ask direct questions to troopers about their careers and see if it could be the right fit for them.
“One of the biggest problems we run into is some people who have thought about a career in law enforcement just don’t know how to start or what to expect or anything else,” said Todd Orr, Patrol Lieutenant with Idaho State Police. “We say, here’s how it works and what to expect, here’s what the next year of your life could be.”
Lt. Orr said the next training academy begins in January, with the application cycle already open. The academy consists of several months at the beginning of the year spent in Boise for intense training in crashes, drug busts and more.
The department began hosting open houses about five years ago to provide an environment with open communication to educate the public about what it takes to become an officer. The District 5 open houses are regional, with some attendees traveling from as far as Utah and Twin Falls.
“It’s so they can know the expectations of not only the training, but of being a trooper,” Lt. Orr said.
Lt. Orr said there is no perfect candidate for an officer, as they’ve had successful professionals come from all walks of life. It doesn’t require a specific body type, but officers said candidates need a strong sense of integrity.
“Some people don’t think they’re capable of it, but we have so many troopers that have come from so many different backgrounds,” he said. “People are capable of doing it. They’re in their own way. I encourage them to come in and actually take a look, call one of our recruiters and they can talk you through stuff.”
The easiest way to reach ISP is by visiting their website at isp.idaho.gov for more information about online applications to the training academy.
Click here to follow the original article.Tonight we will see scattered showers and thunderstorms for most areas along the I-25 Corridor. Some of the storms will produce heavy rain and small hail. It will be on the breezy side with southeast winds at around 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday will bring us a better chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms for most of our viewing area. Expect high temperatures in the lower 90s. We will have to watch for the potential for flash flooding over the burn scar area.
Our chance of showers and thunderstorms will continue each day into the middle part of next week. Expect highs slightly cooler, in the upper 80s. We do have the potential for heavy rain, so we will continue to watch for the possibility of flash flooding.
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