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An 18-year-old man suspected of fatally shooting a 19-year-old in an apartment in Indio was charged with murder today. Jacob Matthew Alvin Vargas of Indio was also charged with one felony count each of burglary and being a convicted felon and narcotic addict in possession of a firearm, according to court records. He also faces
Continue ReadingPHOENIX (AP) — A federal appeals court tossed out a lawsuit brought by former Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake that was previously dismissed, challenging the use of electronic tabulation systems and that sought to ban them in last year’s midterm elections. Lake and failed Arizona Secretary of State candidate Mark Finchem, both Republicans, filed a
Continue ReadingBy MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Wednesday announced $3.5 billion for 58 projects across the country to strengthen electric grid resilience as extreme weather events such as the deadly Maui and California wildfires continue to strain the nation’s aging transmission systems. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said it was the
Continue ReadingBy MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Wednesday announced $3.5 billion for 58 projects across the country to strengthen electric grid resilience as extreme weather events such as the deadly Maui and California wildfires continue to strain the nation’s aging transmission systems. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said it was the
Continue ReadingMALIBU, Calif. (AP) — A 22-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after a crash in Malibu killed four women, who are believed to be college students, and injured two others, officials said Wednesday. The six pedestrians were struck at about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday along Pacific Coast Highway about 4 miles (6.4 km) east
Continue ReadingBy SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A judge has ruled that a former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice who fought a subpoena ordering her to appear in court in a lawsuit related to advice she gave about possible impeachment of a current liberal justice will not have to provide testimony. Dane County Circuit
Continue ReadingBy SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — A Nevada district attorney cleared two police officers of any criminal wrongdoing on Wednesday after they fatally shot a man who went on a rampage with a chainsaw at a Motel 6 three years ago. Ronal Zendejas, 36, of Sparks, cut through doors and swung the
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story October 18, 2023 (Houston Style Magazine) — In the realm of faith, a common adage resonates: “You can’t have a testimony without a test.” Imani Daffin, an American tourist on a twelve-day journey to explore the life of Jesus in Israel, sought to deepen her
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story October 18, 2023 (Houston Style Magazine) — This holiday season, the residents of Houston are in for a remarkable treat as the iconic entertainer, Janet Jackson, graces the city to delight her fans and champion the cause of AIDS awareness. The multi-Grammy award winner is
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story October 18, 2023 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston Style Magazine brings the exciting news to its readers about H-E-B’s expansive endeavors in North Texas. The beloved San Antonio-based retailer, H-E-B, has now unveiled its magnificent new store in Allen. This 117,000-square-foot retail marvel is
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story October 18, 2023 (Houston Style Magazine) — The illustrious United Way of Greater Houston is back with its annual community campaign, now led by a visionary icon of the Houston retail scene, Armando Perez. As the dynamic executive vice president for H-E-B Houston, Perez’s
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story October 18, 2023 (Houston Style Magazine) — The political arena of Texas has been set ablaze with the dynamism of Congressional Candidate Amanda Edwards. In an impressive feat, Edwards has garnered over $1 million in funds in a mere span of less than 4
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By Denise Royal and Dianne Gallagher, CNN (CNN) — Prosecutors dropped the charges against a 69-year-old Black woman arrested last month on voter fraud charges in Tallahassee, Florida. Marsha Ervin was on probation after a felony conviction when she voted in the 2020 general and 2022 primary elections. In a filing on Tuesday, State Attorney
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Sofía Benavides (CNN Español) — A través de sus cuentas en X, antes Twitter, las cancillerías de Colombia, Argentina y Chile condenaron el estallido en el hospital Al Ahli Arab del norte de Gaza. La Cancillería argentina ofreció ayuda humanitaria a la población afectada por el conflicto a través de la Agencia Argentina de Cooperación
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Oregon (KPTV) — A young boy is receiving some rightful recognition as a hero for saving his brother’s life. Nefi DeMoura was honored with the Citizen Life Saving Award at Monday night’s Clackamas Fire Board meeting. Nefi and his brother Moroni were waiting
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PHOENIX (AP) — In a story published October 17, 2023, about former Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake’s lawsuit, The Associated Press erroneously reported Lake was challenging the use of electronic voting machines. She was challenging the use of electronic tabulation systems.
Continue ReadingBy Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — A group of Republican-led states, fossil fuel industry groups and utilities filed an emergency request with the Supreme Court Wednesday, asking it to block the implementation of the Biden administration’s “good neighbor” rule – a regulation to cut down on harmful smog and air pollution that wafts downwind and
Continue ReadingBy SARAH RANKIN Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A lawsuit filed last month relating to Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s new policies on transgender students will be dropped. That follows a move by the school board being sued to adopt guidelines consistent with the governor’s policies. Attorneys at Cooper & Kirk were representing parents
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