Cindy Montañez, the trailblazing San Fernando politician and environmental advocate who had a local elementary school named in her honor Tuesday, passed away on Saturday at the age of 50, according to city officials. “It is with immense grief and profound sadness that we announce the loss of Councilmember Cindy Montañez, current CEO of TreePeople …
On October 21st, a shocking incident took place outside a West Side truck stop, where a man allegedly murdered his girlfriend and subsequently reported it as a possible overdose. The accused, Julius Irving, 29, has been charged with an open count of murder. To respect the privacy of the victim’s family, her identity is being …
Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, criticized Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for distorting her stance on admitting refugees from Gaza. She clarified that she never advocated for taking in Gazan refugees, and called DeSantis’ ad a lie. In response, DeSantis accused Haley of wanting to vet Gaza refugees, despite her explicit statements …
A $10,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of a man accused of fatally shooting a Maryland judge in a “targeted attack” outside his home. The U.S. Marshals Service is seeking the public’s help in finding Pedro Argote, 49, who is wanted in connection with Thursday’s killing of Washington County …
Evacuees Adapt to Nomadic Lifestyle After Devastating Maui Wildfire In the wake of the destructive wildfires that ravaged Maui on August 8, 2023, a staggering number of 6,879 evacuees find themselves still displaced and residing in various Maui hotels this week, with a majority seeking refuge in the scenic area of Kaanapali. The impact of …
BALTIMORE — Law enforcement officers are currently conducting a search in the area where a silver Mercedes, belonging to Pedro Argote, the suspect in the shooting of a Washington County judge, was discovered on Saturday, as announced by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. The vehicle was found by a Maryland resident in a wooded area …
CNN conducted a forensic analysis of imagery and footage related to the explosion at Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City, which killed hundreds of Palestinians. While the exact cause of the blast is still unclear, CNN’s assessment suggests that a rocket launched from Gaza broke apart midair, with part of it landing at the hospital complex. …
A man from Yuba County has been sentenced by a Placer Superior Court judge for his involvement in a robbery in a retirement community in Lincoln last year. The man, identified as Joshua Daniel Allen King from Marysville, was sentenced to 17 years in prison, according to the Placer County District Attorney’s Office. King was …
A file photo of Smith Rock State Park from July 2021. Bradley W. Parks / OPB A 39-year-old rock climber is facing attempted murder charges after allegedly planning to randomly kill people at a Smith Rock climbing event this weekend. Samson Zebturiah Garner was arrested by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday. He has …
A man accused of killing the judge who presided over his divorce case had a history of controlling and cruel behavior towards his ex-wife, according to court documents. Washington County Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson died from gunshot wounds at his home in Hagerstown, Maryland on Thursday evening, hours after granting Eugenia Argote full custody …