Cast and director of ‘The Invite’ to receive Vanguard Award at Palm Springs Film Fest

KESQ on October 28, 2026

Jesus Reyes

Palm Springs, Calif. (KESQ) – The cast and director of A24’s The Invite will receive the Vanguard Award at the 2027 Palm Springs International Film Festival. Director and actor Olivia Wilde, as well as actors Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton, are confirmed to attend the award presentation, organizers said.

The Vanguard Award is a group honor distinguishing a film’s cast and director in recognition of their collective work on an exceptional film project.

The Film Awards will take place on January 7, 2027, at the Palm Springs Convention Center, with the festival running January 7-18, 2027. The event will be presented by Kering and sponsored by Entertainment Tonight.

“With The Invite, Olivia Wilde has made a film that is both comedic and deeply human. In addition to directing, she stars alongside three of the most compelling actors working today: Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton,” said Festival Chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi. “Each of them brings something irreplaceable to this story, and together they’ve created something that has stayed with audiences long after the credits roll. We are thrilled to honor this incredible team with this year’s Vanguard Award.”

Following its celebrated Sundance premiere, The Invite became a breakout cultural and box office success, winning over audiences with its razor-sharp humor, irresistible ensemble, and disarming emotional depth.

The film has since earned four Gotham Award nominations, including Best Feature, Best Adapted Screenplay, Outstanding Supporting Performance for Penélope Cruz, and the Gotham Audience Award.

Masterfully directed by Olivia Wilde and starring Wilde, Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton, the film finds both hilarity and humanity in the complexities of marriage, intimacy, and the relationships that shape our lives. What begins as a dinner party between two neighboring couples spirals into an unpredictable evening of revelations, desire, and unexpected connection. Beneath its biting comedy is a heartfelt exploration of the messiness of human relationships, and the complicated, often surprising ways we love one another.

The screenplay was adapted by Will McCormack and Rashida Jones.

Past recipients of the Vanguard Award include Academy Award Best Picture winners Green Book and The Shape of Water , as well as Best Picture nominees Belfast, Emilia Pérez, Hamnet, Killers of the Flower Moon, La La Land, Little Miss Sunshine, The Fabelmans, and The Trial of the Chicago 7.

Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing announcements on the 2027 Palm Springs International Film Festival.

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Halloween and time change overlap: How to prepare your sleep schedule

KESQ on October 28, 2026

Kiera McKinney

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Halloween celebrations could mean a late night for many Coachella Valley residents—and this year, the clocks change just hours after the holiday.

Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 a.m., when clocks move back one hour. While that creates an opportunity for extra sleep, staying up later could cut into that rest.

News Channel 3 is looking at how the combination of Halloween plans and the time change could affect sleep heading into the work and school week, and why preparing before the weekend may help.

Watch News Channel 3 for advice on preparing for the change and keeping your sleep schedule on track.

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Election 2026: Mailing your ballot? What voters need to know as Election Day approaches

KESQ on October 28, 2026

Raymond Kalra

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – With Election Day less than a week away, California’s recommended seven-day mailing window has passed, but voters still have several ways to return their ballots ahead of the November 3 general election.

The California Secretary of State recommends voters mail their ballots at least seven days before Election Day to allow time for processing and delivery.

That recommended window ended Tuesday, October 27. However, voters can still return their ballots through the mail, at official drop-off locations or in person.

News Channel 3 reached out to the United States Postal Service and Riverside County Registrar of Voters to clarify what voters should know about mailing deadlines, postmarks and other ballot-return options.

USPS taking additional steps to expedite election mail

In a statement to News Channel 3, the Postal Service said it remains committed to the timely and secure delivery of election mail.

“The Postal Service is committed to the secure, timely delivery of the nation’s Political and Election Mail and we are confident that we will deliver another successful election season,” USPS said.

According to the agency, postal managers across the country began implementing additional measures on October 24 to expedite the delivery of ballots to election offices.

Those measures may include extra mail deliveries and collections, special pickups, and localized handling and transportation of ballots.

USPS also clarified an important detail about how ballots are postmarked.

Because postmarks are generally applied at postal processing facilities, the date appearing on a ballot’s postmark may not always match the date the ballot was placed in a collection box, dropped off at a retail location or picked up by a letter carrier.

However, voters who still plan to mail their ballots have another option.

“A customer can ensure that their mailpiece receives a postmark, and that the date on the postmark matches the date of mailing, by taking the mailpiece to any one of our conveniently located Postal Service retail locations and requesting a manual (local) postmark at the retail counter when dropping off the mailpiece,” USPS said.

The Postal Service confirmed that manual postmarks are available free of charge.

USPS recommends mailing ballots before Election Day and at least one week before the deadline for their receipt by an election office.

In California, mailed ballots generally must be postmarked on or before November 3 and received by county election officials no later than November 10.

Local voters choosing to return ballots in person

While mailing remains an option, some Coachella Valley residents told News Channel 3 they prefer returning their completed ballots at official drop-off locations.

Trina, who dropped off her ballot in person, said the decision offered peace of mind.

“I just know I did it and it’s in there and I have nothing else to worry about,” she said.

Another voter, Carol, said she previously mailed her ballots but has recently preferred returning them herself.

“I’ve been voting for many, many years, so at the beginning I would mail it,” Carol said. “More recently, I prefer to drop it off like this, so I know it’s definitely taken care of.”

Carol said completing her ballot at home also gave her time to carefully research candidates and measures.

Both voters said personally dropping off their ballots gave them additional confidence in the return process.

Republican and Democratic organizations helping voters return ballots

California law also allows voters to authorize another person to return their completed mail-in ballot on their behalf.

The practice, sometimes referred to as ballot harvesting or ballot collection, is legal when state requirements are followed.

Under California Elections Code Section 3017, an authorized individual may return a ballot for another voter. The person returning the ballot must complete the required information on the return envelope and follow applicable deadlines.

The law prohibits paying individuals based on the number of ballots they collect.

News Channel 3 spoke with representatives of Republican and Democratic organizations in the Coachella Valley about how they assist residents with returning their ballots.

Joy Miedecke, President of the East Valley Republican Women said the organization has helped voters with their ballots for years.

“People are very confused about ballots, especially where judges are concerned,” Miedecke said. “And so we have them come in and we help them and we take their ballot and we take it up to the ROV office in Moreno Valley and have it counted.”

The organization also said it offers assistance regardless of a voter’s political affiliation.

At Democratic Headquarters of the Desert, Political Director Ellie Kurpiewski said the organization has returned a limited number of ballots but generally encourages people to visit official drop-off locations themselves.

“We have not been doing it, per se. We’ve done a couple of them,” Kurpiewski said. “But what we tell folks, because City Hall is so close, we just tell them to go there immediately.”

Kurpiewski said employees are instructed on the requirements for handling ballot return envelopes when voters request assistance.

She said the organization also directs residents to nearby official drop-off locations, including Cathedral City Hall and the library.

Both organizations described providing ballot-return assistance, although their approaches differ.

Riverside County Registrar: “Vote Early, Don’t Delay”

In a response to News Channel 3 on Wednesday, the Riverside County Registrar of Voters emphasized that residents still have multiple ways to cast their ballots.

When asked what the county recommends to voters who have not yet returned their ballots, election officials offered a straightforward message:

“Vote Early, Don’t Delay.”

The Registrar’s Office said residents have three convenient options for returning their ballots: voting in person, using a secure ballot drop-off location or returning their vote-by-mail ballot through USPS.

The county confirmed that mail-in ballots are accepted up to seven days after Election Day, provided they are properly postmarked on or before November 3.

Officials also reminded voters of one important requirement that could affect whether a ballot is accepted.

“Voters must sign their own designated return envelope, which is preprinted with their name,” the Registrar’s Office said.

That signature is used during the ballot verification process.

Riverside County has identified 107 secure ballot drop-off locations throughout the county.

Twenty early vote centers began opening October 24, with an additional 131 vote centers scheduled to open October 31.

Voters can return ballots at official drop-off locations until 8 p.m. on Election Day.

How voters can track their ballots

The Riverside County Registrar of Voters also encourages residents to use BallotTrax to monitor the status of their returned ballots.

“Voters may sign up for BallotTrax to receive updates on the status of their vote-by-mail ballot,” election officials told News Channel 3.

The service allows voters to receive notifications when their ballot has been received and whether it has been accepted for counting.

Carol told News Channel 3 she was already enrolled in the service and planned to monitor her ballot after dropping it off.

Residents who have not received a ballot or need a replacement can contact the Registrar’s Office at 951-486-7200 or rovweb@rivco.org.

Important dates for Riverside County voters October 27: California’s recommended seven-day mailing window ended. October 31: An additional 131 Riverside County vote centers are scheduled to open. November 3: Election Day. In-person voting and official ballot drop-off locations close at 8 p.m. Mailed ballots generally must be postmarked by this date. November 10: Deadline for county election offices to receive qualifying mailed ballots postmarked by Election Day. Helpful voter resources Riverside County Registrar of Voters Find an early voting location or ballot drop box Track your ballot through BallotTrax Check your voter registration status USPS Election Mail Information California Secretary of State Election Information

With Election Day approaching, both USPS and Riverside County election officials say voters still have options for returning their ballots.

Whether mailing a ballot, using an official drop box or voting in person, election officials encourage residents to review the deadlines, follow ballot-return instructions and check the status of their vote.

Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing coverage of the November 3 general election.

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Jefferson City landfill expansion could add nearly two decades of capacity

KMIZ on October 28, 2026

Mitchell Kaminski

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)

A proposed expansion of the Jefferson City landfill could extend its lifespan by nearly two decades, though the project drew little public attention during a hearing Wednesday evening.

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources held its third and final opportunity for public comment on Republic Services’ proposal to expand the landfill at 5605 Moreau River Access Road. The meeting lasted about eight minutes, with fewer than a dozen members of the public attending. The only person to speak expressed support for the project on behalf of Solid Waste Management. No elected officials attended.

The proposed expansion would add approximately 15.2 acres to the landfill, which was permitted in 1979 and has operated for 47 years. The additional space would accommodate several types of waste, including construction and demolition debris, tires and concrete.

Craig Abbott, environmental manager for Republic Services and the city landfill, said the expansion is necessary because the landfill is nearing the capacity allowed under its current permit.

“At the beginning, to permit a landfill, you have an original design, right? So it has a waste footprint, it has a top, it has sides. We kind of call that the box. So you’re trying to get as much trash in the landfill as you can,” Abbott said. “So we are to the point where that original permitted design is about full. We’re about three and a half years from filling up. So over the last four years, we’ve been working to do a horizontal expansion that gets us about another 20 years.”

Republic estimates the expansion would provide an additional 18 years of capacity, according to David Drilling, engineering section chief for DNR’s Waste Management Program.

The project would expand the landfill horizontally rather than significantly increasing its height.

“We have to expand. And it’s important for the people to understand that they’re not going to see much difference in height on the landfill,” Abbott said. “Essentially, what you’re going to see now is that footprint, that landfill, come in just a little bit closer to Shamrock Road.”

Discussions about the expansion began about four years ago, when Republic and its consultants started working on the proposal. The permitting process began in October 2022, when the company requested a preliminary site investigation from DNR.

Drilling said the review process includes evaluating the site’s geology and the systems designed to protect the environment.

“One of the biggest components is making sure it’s geologically sound. That starts with the Missouri Geological Survey. They do our preliminary site investigation and our detailed site investigation. They are looking at the geology, making sure that groundwater can be monitored at the site,” Drilling said. “We take a look at that when the construction permit gets to us. MGS has already decided that it is monitored and that it’s a geologically sound site. So we’re reviewing things like the liner design. The final cover design, the leachate extraction system. That kind of stuff.”

Republic submitted its construction permit application on Dec. 15, 2025. DNR has one year to review the application, and the department is approaching that deadline.

“Our permit process is fairly lengthy. We started this in October of 2022, when Republic requested a preliminary site investigation for the site. We are nearing the end,” Drilling said. “We have a year to review the construction permit. They submitted that December 15 of 2025. So we’re coming up on that deadline here within the next six, seven, eight weeks.”

DNR has received limited public feedback during the permitting process. Drilling said an earlier public awareness session raised questions about whether enough cover soil was available at the site.

“We had some initial comments during the public awareness session on the availability of cover soils at the site,” Drilling said. “We paid pretty close attention to that while we were viewing the application, and it is adequate. So, it’s been pretty minimal at this site.”

Abbott said the company also saw limited participation during two previous public meetings held as part of the four-year permitting process.

“In the four years, this will be our third public hearing. We had to do one originally here, at the very, very beginning of the permitting process,” Abbott said. “Same participation, not many people. Then we had to do one about halfway through at our facility, inviting people in so we could take tours and stuff. No opposition. And then tonight, as you can see, no opposition either.”

If the expansion moves forward, Republic would eventually need to begin planning for additional landfill capacity. Abbott said that process would start years before the proposed expansion reaches capacity.

“About 10years, eight years prior to the new expansion being filled up we’ll start to look at the next phase,” Abbott said. “We want to be a good steward. We want to be a good partner with Jeff City, not only Jeff City, but the surrounding communities that we serve.”

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House District 59 candidates differ on big issues of Proposition A and public education funding

KMIZ on October 28, 2026

Melissa Houston

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)

The candidates running to take over a seat currently held by term-limited State Rep. Rudi Veit (R-Wardsville) have different viewpoints on the state’s congressional map controversy and how to properly fund public education.

Two candidates are running to fill the House District seat. The Republican candidate is former Jefferson City Mayor Carrie Tergin, and the Democratic candidate is longtime Cole County resident Becky Kroll.

House District 59 covers much of Cole County, with parts of Jefferson City.

Proposition A will ask Missouri voters Tuesday if they approve the “Missouri First” map approved by Republican legislators last year amid a White House push for more GOP congressional seats. Legal battles over congressional maps have followed, and critics call the map “gerrymandered” in favor of Republicans.

Tergin said that while going door-to-door to campaign, she has heard opposition for both the 2025 and 2022 maps.

“I’ve heard people who truly believe in it. I’ve also heard people with concerns saying that the size of the district is it really, truly representing everyone’s best interests,” Tergin said. “So right now, I’m hearing really both at the doors.”

Kroll said both maps were gerrymandered and that placing District 59 in the same U.S. House District with St. Louis or Kansas City is not something she is thrilled about.

“I don’t know a whole lot about Kansas City, but I do know this: I don’t know enough about Kansas City to make decisions on who is going to be running the district, including Kansas City,” Kroll said. “I think that the 2022 map is the more fair of the two maps, although with a slight disclaimer that that one is also heavily, heavily gerrymandered, so, not a fan of the 2022 map, but I’m more of a fan of the 2022 map than the 2025 one.”

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Both candidates agree that public education funding is an important issue in District 59 that needs to be addressed.

Tergin said the district has strong public schools and needs to continue that way to keep opportunities open and keep families coming to Cole County.

“We have a lot of people at stake, from our students and the teachers and the parents and our school facilities and administrators are so much and the different types of schools that we have, so we really want to work together to keep our education strong,” Tergin said. “That’s what attracts people to our areas, and we have strong schools in the district, but we want to make sure that we maintain that.”

For Kroll, public education funding is one of her top priorities, alongside rural healthcare. Funding for schools shouldn’t be an easy place to make cuts, she said.

“There is a point where it’s no longer just a transportation issue; it’s not just tightening your belt, you’re asking for them to lose teachers, lose staff, to lose support staff, to cut services,” Kroll said. “We make a promise when we have a community that says we’re going to make sure that we build the future, and education is the first step in that.”

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Lockdown cleared at Cloverdale Elementary

KIFI on October 28, 2026

David Pace

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – Students at Cloverdale Elementary were placed on a brief lockdown Wednesday morning.

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies investigated reports of potential gunshots in the vicinity of the school.

However, their investigation found that a nearby business had set off fireworks to scare birds away at a warehouse.

The lockdown started at 8:15 a.m. and was lifted 45 minutes later, once Sheriff’s deputies determined there was no threat to the school.

In a news release, Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office advised parents that in a lockdown, all doors and classrooms are secured, and no one is allowed to move in or out of the building until the lockdown is cleared.

Parents are recommended to stay away from the area and await official messaging from the school about what is going on.

In these situations, “the primary focus for emergency personnel and school officials is the problem at hand and making the area safe, followed by messaging and information to parents and the public,” the release stated. “Because access to many of our school campuses is limited and narrow, any help from the public and parents to stay clear of the area, avoid speculation, rumors and misinformation on social media, and wait for official messaging is a tremendous help in keeping this process as efficient as possible.”

For additional information on school emergency procedures, visit the Idaho Office of School Safety and Security website. Parents are also encouraged to talk with their local school administrators and their BCSO School Resource Officer about these procedure, how they are implemented and how to respond to a threat or emergency at school.

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19-year-old motorcyclist dies in Socorro Road crash

KVIA on October 28, 2026

Mia Okubo

UPDATE (12:15 p.m.): Police said 19-year-old Raul Alberto Sias died in Wednesday’s crash.

Preliminary investigation revealed that Sias rear-ended a truck with his motorcycle, according to the El Paso Police Department. The impact threw him off the motorcycle.

EPPD said speed is a contributing factor in the crash. Police said this is the 56th traffic death of 2026, compared to 56 last year.

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person is dead following a major early-morning crash involving a motorcycle and a pedestrian in Socorro, according to El Paso Police Special Traffic Investigations Unit.

The incident occurred in the 9800 block of Socorro Road. El Paso Police investigators and emergency crews remain at the scene, working to determine what caused the fatal collision.

The crash has triggered significant traffic disruptions for the morning commute. Authorities have completely closed both the eastbound and westbound lanes of Socorro Road to secure the area and allow investigators to examine the scene.

Commuters traveling in the area are urged to find an alternate route.

The closure is expected to impact traffic throughout the morning as the investigation continues.

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5 sets of sisters make field hockey team feel like family

CNN Newsource on October 28, 2026

By Matteo Iadonisi

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    SICKLERVILLE, New Jersey (WPVI) — An assist and a goal, from sister to sister. A scoop and a tackle, from sister to sister.

Win or lose, it all comes in pairs for the field hockey team at Timber Creek Regional High School, which is loaded with 5 sets of siblings.

Many of the girls grew up together off the field and their families continue to spend time with each other. They have fond memories from camping trips, bonfires, pasta dinners and more.

They also spend time fundraising together, often trying to double dip for donations from the same family members.

One of the five sets of sisters also has a cousin on the team.

With 10 players and a goalie active at a time, it’s possible that each player has a relative on the field.

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Young boy rescued after falling into septic pipe

CNN Newsource on October 28, 2026

By 6abc Digital Staff, Caroline Goggin

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    WEST GOSHEN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — A young boy was rescued Tuesday evening after falling into a pipe outside a sanitation business in Chester County.

The incident happened around 5:20 p.m. as the three-year-old boy was playing in a yard on the property of a sanitation business along Snyder Avenue in West Goshen Township.

“The kids were outside playing when the child fell into the pipe,” Dave March, the public information officer for the West Chester Fire Department, said. “His brother, who witnessed the incident, ran and told his mother, who called 911.”

March said the small child fell into an access pipe to a septic tank, which was about 12 to 14 inches wide. The boy was about four to five feet deep, partially stuck in sewage, and holding on to some sort of rope until emergency crews arrived.

Lt. Michael Cotter, of the West Goshen Police Department, said, “It was a coordinated effort. Everyone went in. Everyone knew what job they had to do. And they were able to do this and get it done very quickly to get this young child out.”

Chopper 6 was over the scene as emergency crews responded and worked to reach the child, who officials said was in the pipe for about 25 minutes.

Authorities said the boy was successfully rescued, wheeled away in an ambulance, and taken to a local hospital.

“He was crying. He was scared, but he was alert,” March explained. “Didn’t appear to have major injuries or any injuries at all.”

Officials said this was simply an accident.

According to Lt. Cotter, this situation is something both police and fire crews train for. He said that training went a long way on Tuesday evening to make sure the child was alright.

“Any incident involving a child is difficult for first responders, but you go into a mode when you get there. You know what you need to do,” Lt. Cotter said. “From what I could see when I got here, everyone that was here working did a phenomenal job.”

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Kansas City fire division chief’s death from cancer recognized as line-of-duty death

CNN Newsource on October 28, 2026

By Nick Sloan

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    KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMBC) — The Kansas City Fire Department is mourning the loss of Division Chief Tara Hill, who died from occupational cancer.

The fire department is recognizing Hill’s death as a line-of-duty death.

Hill was with the fire department since 2010, when she joined as a result of a merger with the Metropolitan Ambulance Services Trust.

“Her career as a first responder and public servant spanned more than two decades,” the fire department said in a news release. “KCFD extends its deepest condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues.”

Funeral services will be held on Nov. 2 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, located at 3736 S. Lee’s Summit Road, Independence, Missouri, 64055.

Private family visitation will be held from 9 to 10 a.m., followed by fire department and public visitation beginning at 10 a.m.

The memorial service will begin at 11 a.m.

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