February 2023

Coachella Valley Firebirds president Steve Fraser no longer working for organization

February 24, 2023 6:32 PM Blake Arthur

Steve Fraser is no longer working for Oak View Group as Firebirds team president. BREAKING: @Firebirds president Steve Fraser no longer working for organization. @oakviewgroup @KESQ @Qassignmentdesk @AcrisureArena https://t.co/aeirbvQrQ7— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) February 25, 2023 Vice President of Marketing and Communications Gina Rotolo confirmed this to Sports Director Blake Arthur on Friday night. Moments later,

Judge OK’s Arizona rancher trial in Mexican migrant killing

February 24, 2023 6:22 PM Associated Press

By TERRY TANG and KEN RITTER Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona rancher accused of shooting at a group of migrants on his property near the U.S.-Mexico border, killing one man, will face trial on charges including second-degree murder and aggravated assault, a judge ruled Friday. Santa Cruz County Justice of the Peace Emilio

Judge OK’s Arizona rancher trial in Mexican migrant killing

February 24, 2023 6:22 PM Associated Press

By TERRY TANG and KEN RITTER Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona rancher accused of shooting at a group of migrants on his property near the U.S.-Mexico border, killing one man, will face trial on charges including second-degree murder and aggravated assault, a judge ruled Friday. Santa Cruz County Justice of the Peace Emilio

Man sentenced to 16 years, 4 month to Life for deadly Palm Springs DUI crash

February 24, 2023 6:11 PM City News Service

A Whitewater man pleaded guilty and was sentenced today for driving drunk and killing a 56-year-old man, apologizing to the family and hearing the fianceé and daughter of the decedent speak about the life that was taken from them. Austin George Jackson, 35, pleaded guilty Friday afternoon at the Larson Justice Center in Indio to

Mexico rethinks asylum initiative after controversial US announcement

February 24, 2023 6:09 PM CNN Newsource

By Rosa Flores, CNN Mexico is rethinking its approach toward asylum seekers after the Biden administration unveiled a controversial new proposal to limit asylum eligibility in the United States. Mexico’s refugee assistance agency, known as COMAR, launched a pilot program in southern Mexico on Monday to explore expediting asylum denials to those it deems likely

Ella es la única mujer que vive en una isla de delincuentes convictos

February 24, 2023 6:08 PM CNN Newsource

Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Cuando Giulia Manca viajó a Pianosa, una antigua isla penitenciaria italiana, en 2011, lo único que esperaba era relajarse bajo el sol antes de volver a casa. Pero 12 años después de registrarse en el Hotel Milena, situado frente a la playa y atendido por presos en libertad condicional, Manca sigue

Banning camp: ‘Opportunity Village’ will be implementing new changes

February 24, 2023 6:00 PM Amber Juarez

The emergency homeless shelter will be making new changes to its rules for its participants. On Thursday, City Manager Doug Shculze, Faith in Action staff and Temporary Shelter Coordinator Jeff Platt, met with Opportunity Village Shelter participants to talk about the new changes that will be implemented. The new rules that will be implemented are residents will

Man alleged to have cocaine arrested with Coachella teen suspected of possessing a ghost gun

February 24, 2023 5:58 PM City News Service

A 21-year-old man was arrested for allegedly being in possession of 26 grams of cocaine and a Coachella teen was arrested on suspicion of being armed with a loaded ghost gun, authorities said today. During a robbery investigation Thursday, the Thermal sheriff’s station Special Investigations Unit and the Fugitives and Warrants Enforcement Team were in

City, family reach $2M settlement in fatal police shooting

February 24, 2023 5:38 PM Associated Press

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — A South Florida city has reached a $2 million settlement with the family of a Black motorist who was fatally shot by a police officer after his vehicle broke down on an interstate off-ramp more than seven years ago. The city of Palm Beach Gardens released a statement saying

Japan, other G-7 leaders step up Russia sanctions

February 24, 2023 5:36 PM Associated Press

By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and other Group of Seven leaders have adopted a set of additional sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine at an online G-7 summit to mark the one-year anniversary of the start of the invasion. The G-7 countries on Friday also

Familiar de Jimmy Carter dice que los hijos y nietos del expresidente lo acompañan durante los cuidados paliativos

February 24, 2023 5:33 PM CNN Newsource

macamilarincon (CNN) –– Una integrante de la familia extendida de Jimmy Carter, expresidente de Estados Unidos, señaló que sus parientes cercanos lo acompañan mientras recibe cuidados paliativos en su casa en Plains, Georgia. “Sus hijos y nietos están con él”, dijo este viernes LeAnne Smith, sobrina de la esposa de Carter, Rosalynn. La vida y

‘Did they shoot him?’ Family of man killed by deputy sues

February 24, 2023 5:30 PM Associated Press

By THOMAS PEIPERT and COLLEEN SLEVIN DENVER (AP) — The family of a man who was fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy outside a Colorado middle school while students were being picked up alleges in a wrongful death lawsuit that deputies unnecessarily escalated a situation that should have been handled nonviolently. The encounter occurred Feb.

Young gymnast among 3 killed in shootings near Orlando

February 24, 2023 5:25 PM Associated Press

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — At age 9, T’yonna Major excelled at her school work and in gymnastics, shown flexing her arms after competitions with newly won medals around her neck in photos her proud dad posted on social media. “She was a light to everyone that knew her,” the girl’s father, Tokiyo Major, posted on

Palm Desert boys soccer seeking first CIF championship in program history

February 24, 2023 5:25 PM Blake Arthur

Palm Desert may not have won the local league title but they have a chance to win a CIF title. The Aztecs host Animo Leadership in the CIF-SS Division 5 championship game on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 3pm at Palm Desert high school. This PD boys soccer team has a lot of confidence heading into

Trial looms in case of boy’s death at remote, armed compound

February 24, 2023 5:23 PM Associated Press

By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Three defendants from an extended family have rejected compromise offers from prosecutors to resolve kidnapping, terrorism and weapons charges. They were arrested in a 2018 law enforcement raid on a ramshackle encampment in the remote desert of northern New Mexico. The U.S. government’s case against

El valle de Coachella se prepara para un posible fin de semana lluvioso

February 24, 2023 5:17 PM Marco Revuelta

La Ciudad de Coachella se encuentra atenta a varias zonas expuestas a inundaciones.

Former NFL star Chad Johnson says he saved money by living inside Cincinnati Bengals stadium for two years

February 24, 2023 5:14 PM CNN

CNN By Ben Church, CNN After signing his first contract as a rookie for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2001, you might have forgiven Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson for thinking he’d made it. But while other NFL newcomers splashed out on big houses and fast cars, the wide receiver was more focused on living frugally and developing

After Ohio train wreck, Biden orders door-to-door checks

February 24, 2023 5:02 PM Associated Press

By MATTHEW DALY and FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has directed federal agencies to go door-to-door in East Palestine, Ohio, to check on families affected by the toxic train derailment that has morphed into a political controversy. House Republicans, meanwhile, have opened an investigation into the derailment, blaming Transportation Secretary

Alabama to resume executions after multiple failed injections prompted system review, governor says

February 24, 2023 4:59 PM CNN Newsource

By Emma Tucker and Raja Razek, CNN Alabama will resume the executions of death row inmates, the governor said Friday, three months after multiple failed lethal injections prompted an internal review of the state’s capital punishment system. In a letter to state Attorney General Steve Marshall, Gov. Kay Ivey called for the state’s execution proceedings

After Michigan storm, customers wait – and wait – for power

February 24, 2023 4:55 PM Associated Press

By COREY WILLIAMS Associated Press BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Frustration and anger are mounting among some Michigan utility customers who are still waiting for power to be restored after a massive ice storm this week damaged electricity lines. The governor called Friday for more accountability on repair efforts by the state’s two largest utilities.

Month: February 2023