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A Desert Hot Springs resident suspected of taking part in a car-to-car shooting in a Palm Desert mall parking lot in 2023 must stand trial on attempted murder and other charges, a judge ruled today. Daniel Joseph Santacroce previously pleaded not guilty to four felony counts of attempted murder and one felony count each of
Continue ReadingJERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s military said Thursday it targeted what it called a “Hamas compound” inside of a school in the Gaza Strip, an attack Hamas-affiliated media reported killed at least 32 people and wounded dozens. Information about the strike in the Nuseirat area remained contradictory Thursday morning, and The Associated Press could not immediately
Continue ReadingCNN By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Florida Rep. Byron Donalds, a Republican who is seen as a potential running mate for Donald Trump, is defending himself amid Democratic criticism of comments he’d made Tuesday suggesting that Black families were “together” during the Jim Crow era of racial segregation. Donalds’ comments, which come as Trump’s campaign seeks
Continue ReadingBy Radina Gigova and James Legge, CNN (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned Western countries they’re taking a “very serious and dangerous step” by supplying weapons to Ukraine, which could result in Moscow arming their enemies. Ukraine has relied heavily on arms supplied by Western allies to beat back Russian forces since Putin’s
Continue ReadingBy ERIC HE Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Oakland Athletics pitcher Joey Estes’ bid for a perfect game against the Seattle Mariners ended in the seventh inning Wednesday night. Estes was perfect through six innings before allowing a leadoff double in the seventh to J.P. Crawford. The 22-year-old right-hander came out of the game
Continue ReadingBy AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Local officials on the Hawaiian island of Maui have voted to oppose a U.S. military proposal to build new telescopes on the summit of Haleakala volcano. It’s the latest observatory project to meet objection in the islands after protests blocked the construction of a new telescope on
Continue ReadingMANILA, Philippines (AP) — At least six crewmembers of a fishing boat died while six others were rescued when an explosion and a fire hit the vessel at sea off a central Philippine province. Coast guard officials said Thursday surviving crewmembers, including the skipper of F/B King Bryan were either still being treated at a
Continue ReadingBy Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump is continuing to duck on questions about abortion access that Americans will face if he is elected — the latest involving the US Supreme Court’s case that could limit access to medication abortion. Trump vowed on April 27 to release more details on how a
Continue ReadingBy SHEIKH SAALIQ and KRUTIKA PATHI Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s bruised and battered opposition was largely written off in the lead-up to the national election as too weak and fragmented to take on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his powerful Hindu nationalist governing party. It scored a stunning comeback, slowing the Modi
Continue ReadingBy ANITA SNOW Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The season’s first heat wave is already baking the Southwest with triple-digit temperatures as firefighters in Phoenix — America’s hottest big city — employ new tactics in hopes of saving more lives in a county that saw 645 heat-related deaths last year. Starting this season, the Phoenix
Continue ReadingBy ANITA SNOW Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The season’s first heat wave is already baking the Southwest with triple-digit temperatures as firefighters in Phoenix — America’s hottest big city — employ new tactics in hopes of saving more lives in a county that saw 645 heat-related deaths last year. Starting this season, the Phoenix
Continue ReadingANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado left Wednesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Angels after running out a ground ball during the fourth inning. Machado grimaced after reaching first base and appeared to injure his upper right leg as he ran out an attempted double play. He was looked
Continue ReadingBy Nicki Brown, CNN (CNN) — The political consultant behind a robocall that used artificial intelligence to impersonate President Joe Biden pleaded not guilty Wednesday to the first six charges he faces in New Hampshire, according to a court spokesperson. Steven Kramer, who worked for Rep. Dean Phillips’ longshot Democratic primary campaign against Biden, previously admitted that he
Continue ReadingBy HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean activists’ group has flown large balloons carrying propaganda leaflets toward North Korea, which has threatened to send more balloons with manure and trash across the border in response. The launches are escalating animosities, with South Korea suspending a tension-easing deal with North
Continue ReadingBy Elizabeth Wolfe, Sarah Dewberry and Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — The Port of Baltimore channel could fully reopen this weekend after nearly 11 weeks of painstaking operations to remove colossal pieces of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge that had been blocking much of the crucial shipping artery. The entire 700-foot wide channel is
Continue ReadingBy MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Ten years ago, Meghan Trainor became a hit pop performer. “All About That Bass” established the then 20-year-old as a new force channeling old sounds, a combination of doo-wop with contemporary pop hooks. Then, her public persona became intertwined with the song’s lyrics about body
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One of the two suspects charged with the murder of a La Quinta teen is out on bail, jail records revealed. According to jail records, Elijah Alfredo Martinez, 18, was released on $100,000 bail on Wednesday. Martinez was in court today for a hearing regarding GPS installation, a spokesperson with the Riverside County District Attorney’s
Continue ReadingUTAH BEACH, France (AP) — As the sun sets on the D-Day generation, it will rise again Thursday over the Normandy beaches where the waves long ago washed away the blood and boot-steps of its soldiers, but where their exploits that helped end Adolf Hitler’s tyranny are being remembered by the next generations, seeing war
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As the temperatures continue to rise, local fire stations are gearing up to handle several heat-related medical calls on a daily basis. But whether it be a medical emergency, or a brush fire, departments are making sure their stations are ready for anything. “I’d say probably 80 to 90% of our calls are gonna be
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The Riverside County Board of Supervisors formally approved double-digit pay hikes for themselves and several other elected officials despite public criticism and lack of support from a fellow member. As we reported, the salary of several supervisors, including Fourth District Supervisor Manuel Perez, will increase 19%, from $190,000 to $226,000. Meanwhile, the supervisors also approved
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