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Party: Democrat Occupation: California Secretary of State Relevant Experience: Appointed Secretary of State in 2021, reelected in 2022 Former member of the State Assembly (2012-2021) Served as Chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus (2018-2020) Personal Information: Born on a farm in rural Hope, Arkansas, moved west when she was three years old California’s first
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Meteorologist Spencer Blum was born and raised in South Florida. He developed a deep love for the weather at an early age after living through Hurricane Wilma. Spencer attended Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology with a minor in Mathematics. You can always find him cheering on
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By Sydney Bishop, CNN (CNN) — At least one person is dead and 22 others were injured when an elderly driver struck a group of cyclists in Wake County, North Carolina, shortly after 9:30 a.m. Saturday, according to authorities. The vehicle crossed the center line before traveling away from the scene and running off the
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By Joan Biskupic, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court first agreed to hear the case that launched the justices’ current trajectory protecting the free exercise of religion in January 2016. But after Justice Antonin Scalia suddenly died the next month, creating a possible 4-4 split, the court postponed the hearing for 15 months, past the presidential
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By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — On a summer day in 1996, Marc Klaas sat in a San Jose courtroom and clutched the hands of his family as a clerk read aloud the guilty verdict that would eventually place his 12-year-old daughter Polly’s killer on death row. When the man who had fatally strangled Polly
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) — After a successful inaugural card show in July, the Coachella Valley Card Show is back and bigger than before. Following the previous event, organizers immediately began planning the next show, knowing they would need more space this time around. That need will be met as collectors are set to gather
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By Laura Sharman, Eyad Kourdi, CNN (CNN) — The United States is offering a reward of up to $20 million for information about Iran’s nuclear program, despite US President Donald Trump’s repeated claims to have obliterated Tehran’s capabilities. Rewards for Justice (RFJ), a State Department program, is seeking tips on Iran’s nuclear facilities, equipment and
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A 19-year-old man is dead after a shooting in an Indio neighborhood Friday evening. The shooting was first reported at around 7:30 p.m. in the area of Sagebrush Street and Crest Avenue. “Officers arrived at the location and found a 19-year-old male lying on the ground unresponsive, suffering from gunshot wounds,”
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By Charlotte Reck, Lauren Kent, Billy Stockwell, Christina Zdanowicz, CNN (CNN) — At least six people have been killed and 15 more wounded when a gunman opened fire from his car in the southern Polish city of Krakow on Saturday, according to authorities. The shooting occurred at around 3 p.m. local time (9 a.m. ET),
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Women’s Tennis Association Finals take place at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden this week. But first, organizers are hosting a free family day for tennis fans in the valley. Families can head to the Gardens for tennis activities for all ages and skill levels, live music, interactive games, face painting
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — SafeHouse of the Desert, a nonprofit organization in the Coachella Valley, is holding its annual “Stuff the Bus” drive. The organization focuses on providing emergency shelter, intervention and outreach services to homeless and at-risk youth in the Coachella Valley. Today, it is asking the community to donate resources such as
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By Todd Symons, CNN (CNN) — New Zealand voters face weeks of political limbo after a knife-edge election left the country’s conservative coalition government at risk of losing its majority following just a single term in office. Saturday’s preliminary results show Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s National-led coalition with a two seat majority. But the margin
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By Adam Cancryn, Priscilla Alvarez, Sarah Owermohle, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump responded to this week’s GOP drubbing by initially suggesting that he might soften his approach, expressing openness to collaborating with Democrats. But after growing increasingly agitated by the midterm results, Trump abruptly changed course, replacing chief of staff Susie Wiles with longtime
Continue ReadingBy John King, CNN (CNN) — Fear was the word Daisy Alcazar used most during an October visit CNN’s All Over the Map made to her ice cream shop near the US-Mexico border in South Texas. Hope is what she voices most now, when she can stop crying tears of joy. “Texas has turned BLUE!”
Continue ReadingBy Alaa Elassar, Carolina Peguero, CNN (CNN) — Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras was 12 when she started going up in planes while her father was at the controls, watching the ground fall away beneath them. By the time she was 17, she had her own pilot’s license, having fallen in love with flying just as her
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Downtown Palm Springs is filling with music, dancing and crowds as the city’s annual Pride celebration gets underway, marking 40 years of Pride in the community. The festivities are taking over downtown, with live DJs, entertainment, a Ferris wheel and people gathering throughout the area to celebrate. For many attendees,
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Lakers started their inaugural season with a big win over the Salt Lake City Stars. The CV Lakers won 104 to 98, behind Cole Swinder’s 23 points and 8 rebounds. Bronny James had an impressive performance, scoring 22 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists. James, 22, was
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – There’s a new name on the face of an Eisenhower Health building. The Chandhi Emergency Department was unveiled on Friday in Rancho Mirage, named after local businessman and philanthropist Nachhattar Chandi. Chandi attended the naming ceremony along with his family. Organizers highlighted Chandhi’s commitment to supporting health groups across the
Continue ReadingBy Patrick Svitek, CNN (CNN) — As the dust settled on Election Night, Democratic operatives working to elect James Talarico were surprised by the breadth of his victory across Texas’ 254 counties. But even then, one area stood out. Kaufman County, southeast of Dallas, is the site of two massive data center projects that have
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