Lanzan herramienta ¡Vamos Chamo! en apoyo a migrantes venezolanos

LOS ÁNGELES —  Con el fin de apoyar a las mujeres y los hombres que salen de Venezuela, Ronny Méndez se integró a un grupo de jóvenes, encabezado por un estadounidense, que creó la herramienta en WhatsApp llamada ¡Vamos Chamo! que ofrece información y recursos de seis países que pueden ser posibles destinos para estos migrantes. Este inmigrante, de 30 años, reside en España. Él es parte también de la enorme diáspora venezolana que en los últimos años ha dejado su patria en busca de mejores oportunidades. “A mí me hubiese gustado tener esta herramienta”, dice Méndez, quien desde el 2021 vive en Barcelona y ahora colabora como investigador jurídico de esta plataforma. “El objetivo de nuestro proyecto es amortiguar la irregularidad migratoria de los venezolanos, esta herramienta es una vía rápida de integración social”. Esta es la presentación de la plataforma ¡Vamos Chamo! en el sitio web creado por la organización del mismo nombre en Bogotá, Colombia. (Los Angeles Times en Español / Raúl Roa) El lanzamiento oficial se hizo en julio de 2024 en Bogotá, la capital de Colombia. Es en esta ciudad en

‘Tonight we all remember’: Solemn memorials mark year anniversary of deadly Oct. 7 attack on Israel

Thousands of Jewish and Israeli-Americans gathered in prayer Monday, Oct. 7, one year after Hamas terrorists invaded Southern Israel, killing an estimated 1,200 people and taking hundreds more hostage.   The bloody invasion ultimately ignited the ongoing Israel-Gaza war, which has left upwards of 30,000 Palestinians civilians dead and leveled much of the coastal region.   Inside Saban Theater, various city and community leaders lit candles for the fallen soldiers, the victims of sexual assault and the thousands murdered in what was the deadliest terror attack in Jewish history.   One attendee, Miriam Bluman, a local schoolteacher, said she was asked by a student if she was sad that today was Oct. 7.   “And I’m like, ‘Yes, but I’ve been sad every day since last Oct. 7,’” she explained.   A solemn ceremony in L.A. marking the one year anniversary of the deadly Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on Israel on Oct. 7, 2024. (KTLA) In Beverly Hills, elected officials, actors and other influencers marked the occasion at exactly 6:29 a.m., the moment that the perpetrators began firing rockets into the Jewish state before

San Diego community marks one-year anniversary of assault on Israel

San Diego residents joined with communities around the world Monday to solemnly commemorate the one-year anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 assault on Israel, which killed 1,200 people and sparked a war that has killed tens of thousands of people in Gaza. Thousands of local community leaders, Jewish residents and their neighbors gathered at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center in La Jolla to mourn those killed in the surprise attack by Hamas, which the U.S. government and others have labeled a terrorist organization. Meanwhile just a few miles away at UC San Diego, hundreds of pro-Palestinian students hosted their own vigil to call for a cease-fire and memorialize the 41,000 people killed in Israel’s military response in Gaza following the Oct. 7 attack. Attendees listen to speakers at Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center vigil. (Ariana Drehsler/For The San Diego Union-Tribune) The Jewish family center event appeared similar to a vigil held last year in the immediate aftermath of the attack, with thousands of attendees bowing their heads in prayer, waving Israeli national flags and sharing stories of friends and family who live in the war-torn

Auditor: Former SANDAG officials withheld key information from board and rushed into another flawed tolling contract

After they failed to disclose serious lapses in the toll-collection system regulating state Route 125, senior San Diego Association of Government leaders rushed into a contract with a new vendor whose financial systems did not meet agency standards, an internal audit released Monday concluded. In fact, former executives at the regional planning agency known as SANDAG took deliberate shortcuts to get the contractor approved by the Board of Directors rather than performing the due diligence needed for the $28 million agreement, the audit found. The rushed process means SANDAG will have difficulty tracking and recording revenue from the toll road — almost the same problems as those identified in the earlier contract, the auditor said. “The finance department’s financial reporting needs were not considered during the procurement process,” the agency’s Office of Independent Performance Auditor said in one of two reports Monday. “System requirements were not developed for the replacement (back office) implementation and therefore are absent in the contract with Deloitte,” the report adds. California SR-125 toll road in Chula Vista, south of Sweetwater Reservoir on Friday, April 12, 2024 in San Diego, CA.

Fresno State football welcomes Pac-12 foe Washington State

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Fresno State football is back home this week for the first time in a month. It’s a break from Mountain West Play as they welcome in their future PAC-12 partner Washington State. “We didn’t play ‘Bulldog Football’. I mean, plain and simple,” said Tim Skipper, interim head coach. Fresno State is coming off a devastating 59-14 loss to UNLV on the road. The loss marked the most points allowed by the Bulldogs since 2015. “It’s a bad taste that we deserve to taste right now but let’s make sure we never taste it again,” Skipper said. With four interceptions thrown by three different QBs, including two from starter Mikey Keene. Offensive Coordinator Pat McCann says it is time to look in the mirror. “Put our pride and ego aside and say, ‘Hey, what are we doing?’ Because what we’re doing is not effective enough currently,” said McCann. Through 5 games, Keene has 7 touchdowns compared to 6 interceptions, which McCann attributes to a lack of execution and balance. “Maybe not pressing to make a play sometimes. when you’re struggling to run

Mega Millions tickets will climb to $5, but officials promise bigger prizes and better odds

DES MOINES, Iowa — The cost of buying a Mega Millions jackpot dream will soon more than double, but lottery officials said they’re confident players won’t mind paying more after changes that will lead to larger prizes and more frequent winners. Lottery officials announced Monday that it will cost $5 to play Mega Millions, beginning in April, up from the current $2 per ticket. The price increase will be one of many changes to Mega Millions that officials said will result in improved jackpot odds, more frequent giant prizes and even larger payouts. “Spending 5 bucks to become a millionaire or billionaire, that’s pretty good,” said Joshua Johnston, director of the Washington Lottery and lead director of the group that oversees Mega Millions. Mega Millions and its lottery compatriot Powerball are sold in 45 states, as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Powerball also is sold in Puerto Rico. Powerball officials said they have no plans to change that game’s odds or the $2 price for most tickets. Mega Millions’ hope is that by increasing ticket revenue and rejiggering the odds –

Suspects to face accessory charges in Orosi teacher’s murder

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — On Monday, a Tulare County judge ruled there was enough evidence for 20-year-old Joseph Garcia and 21-year-old Jorge Arrieta to go to trial for the murder of Sergio Martin. Martin was killed in November 2023 at his home on Roosevelt Way in Dinuba. Detectives say after receiving a call from Martin’s neighbor around 3 am, they found his door damaged and his home rummaged through. “They made their way upstairs. They followed a blood trail that went upstairs to the bedroom,” said Dinuba Police Officer Loredo. “Even where the large amount was located in the foyer, couches were turned over, I went into the bedroom where the subject was located. I observed him face down with his hands covering his face.” Sergio was shot at least three times. Detectives say shell casings and bullet fragments were also found inside the residence. The confessed killer, a juvenile, is seen in surveillance video. “In the video I hear approximately 5 gunshots simultaneously,” said Loredo. That juvenile was identified by a school resources officer. Within hours, police arrested the suspect at his home

‘Dancing with the Stars’ gets ready for ‘Soul Train’ night

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 2:18AM The 11 remaining couples will get their grooves on with performances potentially worthy of being seen on the iconic musical variety TV show “Soul Train.” LOS ANGELES — It’s “Soul Train Night” on “Dancing with the Stars,” kicking off a two-night event where the couples will need to become true “dancing machines” to assure they stay in the game. “It’s going to be very fun,” said dancer Rylee Arnold. The 11 remaining couples will get their grooves on with performances potentially worthy of being seen on the iconic musical variety TV show “Soul Train.” For Olympian Stephen Nedoroscik, it will be the quickstep to Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition.” While this style of music isn’t necessarily his favorite, he said they “found something we really liked” with that song. “Bachelor” star Joey Graziadei said he and partner Jenna Johnson are going to have a lot of fun with their performance. It’s a jive to “Shout.” Reginald VelJohnson will do the foxtrot to “I Can See Clearly Now” where he said he plans to do a little dancing with his hands. “Went to

What is Prop 33? A look at California’s ballot measure on expanding rent control

LOS ANGELES — Rent control is a term Californians are familiar with, but for nearly three decades, a state law has imposed limits on rent control ordinances. In November, voters will decide if local governments should be given the power to expand rent control if they wanted to. This is Prop 33 explained. What is Prop 33? Not all cities in California have rent control, so Prop 33 aims to address that. “It’s only 23 words, and it just gives the right of your city council members and county supervisors to expand rent control where they think it’s necessary,” explained Susie Shannon, the campaign manager for “Yes on 33.” In order to do so, Prop 33 seeks to repeal the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act of 1995, which currently prohibits local ordinances limiting initial residential rental rates for new tenants or rent increases for existing tenants in certain residential properties. Cities can restrict how much a landlord can raise every year, but they cannot set rent control on single-family homes, any housing built after 1995, and they cannot tell landlords how much they can charge a

Inmate apprehended at border after escape

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — An incarcerated person who walked away from a Male Community Reentry Program in San Diego has been apprehended, authorities said. On Monday around 11:20 a.m., Michael A. Jacobson was arrested at the United States/Mexican Border, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said in a news release. He may face possible escape charges. SWAT standoff underway in North County Jacobson, who has been housed at the MCRP in San Diego since Dec. 26, 2023, was previously sentenced to nine years to first-degree burglary as a second striker with an enhancement for a prior felony conviction of a serious offense. Ninety-nine percent of all people who have left an adult institution, camp, or in-state contract bed or Community Rehabilitative Program Placement since 1977 have been apprehended, according to CDCR.

San Diego increases funds to help solve unsolved hate crimes

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Regional leaders across San Diego County have announced a boost to the Hate Crime Fund to help make an arrest in the unsolved hate crimes in the region. Tips that lead to an arrest in felony hate crime cases could garner a $2,000 reward, as part of a renewed push to solve hate crimes as the number of cases rise in the region. “Together we are taking a stand against hate,” SDPD Chief Scott Wahl said. A firm stance, signifying that hate has no place in San Diego. Leaders made the reward announcement Monday, while Wahl also announced a new dedicated San Diego Police Department Unit to fight hate crime. Reward offered after Hillcrest hit by suspected hate crimes “These tools will not only help us solve hate crimes, but also deter them in a real way. We have more money, we have better technology today and we have stronger collaboration and more resources,” Chief Wahl said. The city and county have seen an increase in hate crimes. A recent report from SANDAG shows hate crimes rose 39 percent locally

Suspect in custody after SWAT standoff in North County

SAN MARCOS, Calif. (FOX 5./KUSI) — A domestic violence suspect is in custody after a SWAT standoff lasted several hours Monday in San Marcos, authorities said. A large law enforcement presence was in the 2200 block of Flatiron Way, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department posted on X at 5:33 p.m. Brush fire north of Campo grows to over 280 acres; evacuation orders in place The sheriff’s department warned there would be increased activity in the area, including SWAT and crisis negotiation teams. As of 9:21 p.m., the suspect was taken into custody safely, according to authorities. Check back for updates on this developing story.

CIA director warns “misjudgments” could further escalate Middle East conflict

By Olivia Gazis Updated on: October 8, 2024 / 12:24 AM EDT / CBS News Israel-Hamas war enters second year Israel-Hamas war enters second year as conflict expands 03:28 CIA Director William Burns warned Monday of the potential for simmering clashes in the Middle East to spread across the region even as, he said, the U.S. intelligence community had assessed the leaders of Iran and Israel are not looking for “all-out conflict.” “[W]e face the very real danger of a further regional escalation of conflict,” Burns said during a moderated question-and-answer session at the annual Cipher Brief threat conference in Sea Island, Georgia. He said Israel’s leadership was “weighing very carefully” how it would respond to Iran’s ballistic missile attack last week, but warned that “misjudgments” could still lead to an inadvertent escalatory spiral. “The Middle East is a place where complicated stuff happens all the time,” Burns said. A combination of robust intelligence-sharing between the U.S. and Israel, and “strong” integrated air defenses,  allowed for the defeat of the large-scale missile attack from Iran on Oct. 1, Burns said. The attack exposed some “limitations”

First responders in Southern California dispatched to help with Hurricane Milton

The Los Angeles County Fire Department announced Monday that the Urban Search and Rescue team is responding to aid Atlanta, Georgia with Hurricane Milton. On Saturday, the USAR team of 45 members was activated as a Type III FEMA team in response to Milton. Los Angeles County Search and Rescue teams arrive in Atlanta, Georgia to help with the Hurricane Milton response. October 2024. (LACoFD) Los Angeles County Search and Rescue teams bring equipment to Atlanta, Georgia to help with the Hurricane Milton response. October 2024. (LACoFD) Los Angeles County Search and Rescue teams arrive in Atlanta, Georgia to help with the Hurricane Milton response. October 2024. (LACoFD) Los Angeles County Search and Rescue teams bring equipment to Atlanta, Georgia to help with the Hurricane Milton response. October 2024. (LACoFD) 26 members left that same day and drove equipment across the country to Georgia, according to the department. The remaining USAR members flew out on Monday afternoon. “Milton is expected to grow in size and remain an extremely dangerous hurricane when it approaches the west coast of Florida Wednesday,” the National Weather Service wrote in

Bay Area Jewish community marks Hamas attacks anniversary

PALO ALTO – Jewish institutions throughout the Bay Area on Monday marked the anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel with commemorative services and a “Day of Yellow.” The day, according to the local Jewish community, presented an opportunity for people of all beliefs to gather together and remember the lives that were lost during the attacks, as well as those who were taken hostage and have yet to be released. In Palo Alto, the Oshman Family Jewish Community Center hosted “An Evening of Remembrance and Hope.” Many attendees stopped on their way into the event to light candles and view an exhibit by photojournalist Zia Koren memorializing the attacks. One man was dressed in a shirt emblazoned with the message, “bring them home now,” while others wore yellow. “I wish I was in Israel right now with my family and loved ones,” said Daphna Bhajayo, who attended the event and is from Israel. Her cousin’s son was abducted and declared “dead kidnapped” after he went to defend his kibbutz, or Israeli community. “There is not one family in Israel that did

Asesinan a alcalde de capital de estado mexicano a menos de una semana de asumir el cargo

El alcalde de una capital del sur de México fue asesinado apenas una semana después de asumir el cargo, informaron las autoridades. Alejandro Arcos fue juramentado el lunes pasado como alcalde de Chilpancingo, una ciudad tan violenta que un grupo de narcotraficantes realizó una manifestación abierta, secuestró un vehículo blindado del gobierno y tomó como rehenes a policías en 2023 para lograr la liberación de sospechosos arrestados. Partidarios del alcalde asesinado Alejandro Arcos asisten a su funeral una semana después de que asumiera el cargo, en Chilpancingo, México, el lunes 7 de octubre de 2024. (Alejandrino Gonzalez/AP) Chilpancingo es la capital del estado de Guerrero, donde se ubica Acapulco. La fiscalía del estado emitió el domingo un comunicado confirmando que Arcos había sido asesinado, pero no proporcionó detalles. Alejandro Moreno, líder nacional del Partido Revolucionario Institucional o PRI, lamentó el asesinato de Arcos y dijo que el recién instalado secretario del ayuntamiento también había sido asesinado tres días antes. Familiares del alcalde asesinado Alejandro Arcos lloran durante su funeral, una semana después de que asumiera el cargo, en Chilpancingo, estado de Guerrero, México, el lunes

Dave Roberts wants struggling Mookie Betts to embrace a different mindset

SAN DIEGO —  Playoff baseball is stressful enough without feeling like you’re letting your team and an entire fan base down with every empty at-bat, which is why Dodgers manager Dave Roberts pulled right fielder Mookie Betts aside for a little chat during Monday’s off-day workout in Petco Park. Betts struck out, grounded out and walked three times — two of them intentional — in Saturday night’s National League Division Series-opening 7-5 win over the San Diego Padres in Dodger Stadium, and he was hitless with a strikeout in four at-bats in Sunday night’s 10-2 Game 2 loss. The veteran right fielder who starred on both sides of the ball during the team’s run to the 2020 World Series title. is now three for 44 (.068) in his last 12 playoff games dating to Game 4 of the 2021 NL Championship Series, including an 0-for-11 collar in last season’s three-game NLDS sweep at the hands of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Roberts thought Betts, who turned 32 on Monday, had good at-bats in Game 1, but he could sense Betts gripping the bat a little tighter in Game

10/7/2024: The 2024 Presidential Ticket; Belief in the Ballot

10/7/2024: The 2024 Presidential Ticket; Belief in the Ballot – CBS News Watch CBS News First, Kamala Harris: The 2024 60 Minutes Interview. And, Scott Pelley speaks with the Arizona Republican election officials working to restore confidence in the 2024 results Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

$120K seized from Southern California man and woman smoking narcotics in car

Police in Glendale seized more than $100,000 in cash from two people who were reportedly smoking narcotics in a vehicle in plain sight late last week, officials announced Monday.   The discovery came on the evening of Oct. 4 when officers with the Glendale Police Department were dispatched to the 600 block of West Broadway, between San Fernando Road and South Pacific Avenue, on reports of a man and woman doing drugs inside a car, according to a department social media post.   A search of the man and woman’s car on Oct. 4, 2024, recovered cash, narcotics, stolen electronics, burglary tools and evidence of identity theft, police said. (Glendale PD) A search of the man and woman’s car on Oct. 4, 2024, recovered cash, narcotics, stolen electronics, burglary tools and evidence of identity theft, police said. (Glendale PD) A search of the man and woman’s car on Oct. 4, 2024, recovered cash, narcotics, stolen electronics, burglary tools and evidence of identity theft, police said. (Glendale PD) A search of the man and woman’s car on Oct. 4, 2024, recovered cash, narcotics, stolen electronics, burglary

Powerball Numbers Drawn

The numbers drawn in Monday evening’s Powerball lottery were 18, 30, 31, 52, 63 and the Powerball number was 22. The estimated jackpot is $315 million. The drawing was the 21st since the last time a ticket with all six numbers was sold. The odds of matching all five numbers and the Powerball number is 1 in 292.2 million, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association, which conducts the game. The overall chance of winning a prize is 1 in 24.9. The Powerball game is played in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.

Man Convicted of Assault in Newborn Son’s Death

A South Pasadena man was convicted Monday of assault on a child causing death involving his newborn son, whom prosecutors contended was suffocated and died months later after being taken off life support. Jurors deadlocked 11-1 in favor of guilt on another charge — murder — against Christopher Richmond involving the death of his son, Cash, according to Deputy District Attorney Jonathan Hatami. Richmond, 31, was also convicted of domestic battery with injury, but acquitted of assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury — both involving the baby’s mother in April 2022 and August 2021, respectively. Richmond is facing 26 years to life in state prison, with sentencing set Dec. 13 in a Pasadena courtroom, according to Hatami. A decision is expected to be made after the sentencing on whether the prosecution will seek a retrial for Richmond on the murder charge, the prosecutor said. “After more than a three-year journey, there is finally some justice for 7-week-old baby Cash, his mom Candice, his grandma Kathy, his brother Anthony, and the entire Alhambra and Pasadena communities,” Hatami said after the jury’s