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A local business owner and father of three may be unable to walk again after being shot outside his Christian bookstore. Luis Hernandez was shot in the 700 block of South Alvarado Street on April 6. Hernandez was closing up his business for the night when a suspect hopped out of a gray Toyota Camry and opened fire. The victim was shot in front of his wife and three children. The bullet struck Hernandez in his lower spine, and he may not be able to walk again due to his severe injuries. “The doctors were able to get the bullet out of his spine,” Hernandez’s cousin, Nora Flores, told KTLA. “They did let us know that he won’t be able to walk.” Flores adds that the family is still trying to come to grips with the injuries Hernandez sustained. Luis Hernandez was shot outside of his Christian bookstore business in front of his wife and kids on April 6. His family told KTLA that the father of 3 may not be able to walk again on April 13, 2024. (Nora Flores) Luis Hernandez is recovering

Deteriorating roadways has become a prevailing topic in local discourse about public infrastructure. Elected officials have long stated that cost is a primary barrier to maintaining their network of streets, but a state audit released on Thursday revealed a more complicated reality: One with little oversight to ensure cities and counties are making their own roadway investments. The audit specifically found that the California State Controller — the state’s bookkeeper or accountant — does not examine whether cities and counties are meeting a requirement to use money from its own coffers when receiving money from a state program to fund road projects. The program, called the “Local Streets and Roads Program,” was set up by a measure, Senate Bill 1, that was signed into law in 2017. SB 1 raised several existing taxes and fees to put towards a variety of transportation-related projects. The measure came at a time when California was facing a $59 billion shortfall in funding to adequately maintain its highway system and localities were facing a $78 billion deficit for addressing their road networks. Self-driving semis focus of California rules, legislation

This story was originally posted on May 6, 2023. Diana Duve was 26 when she vanished one night in 2014 in Vero Beach, Florida. She was last seen alive leaving a bar with her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Michael Jones. To witnesses, the couple seemed to be having a good time, though they told police that at one point it looked like Duve was upset. She never returned home. Her mother knew something was wrong when Diana didn’t call her, something she did every day. “It set me off immediately,” Lena Andrews told “48 Hours” contributor Michelle Miller. “I was trying to tell everybody who would listen … if she’s not calling me, it’s because she can’t.” “You can just see the sheer fear and panic in Lena’s eyes,” said Vero Beach Sergeant Brad Kmetz. “I said, ‘Lena, I promise you, I’m going to get your daughter back for you one way or another.” Diana Duve Facebook/Diana Duve On Saturday, June 21, 2014, Lieutenant Matt Harrelson and Sergeant Brad Kmetz with the Vero Beach Police Department were not having much luck trying to find out what

April 13, 2024 / 9:57 PM EDT / CBS/AP Iran’s attack on Israel | Special Report Iran launches retaliatory attack on Israel | Special Report 06:52 An attack by Iranian drones and ballistic missiles Saturday posed the latest challenge to Israel’s air defense system, which already has been working overtime to cope with incoming rocket, drone and missile attacks throughout the six-month war against Hamas. Over 200 missiles and drones were fired from Iran towards Israel, Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Daniel Hagari reported, saying that the vast majority were intercepted. Hagari, though, indicated an unknown number of missiles fell in Israeli territory. He said at least one child was wounded in the attack. This picture taken on April 14 ,2024, shows intercepted missiles that fired from Iran towards Israel, as seen over northern Israel. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards confirmed early April 14, 2024 that a drone and missile attack was under way against Israel in retaliation for a deadly April 1 drone strike on its Damascus consulate. JALAA MAREY/AFP via Getty Images Here’s a closer look at Israel’s multilayered air-defense system: The Arrow: This system developed

Indio —  The 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is underway at the Empire Polo Club in Indio. On Friday, we saw Lana Del Rey ride in and out of her headlining set on a motorcycle and surprise the crowd with Billie Eilish after Peso Pluma brought the party to the main stage. That was after a day packed full of music from the likes of Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, L’Impératrice, Deftones and more. And did we mention that Shakira showed up with Bizarrap? Saturday might be one of the most Southern California-centric lineups in the festival’s history. Beyond headliner Tyler, the Creator, there’s No Doubt, Sublime, Blxst, the Aquabats, Kevin Abstract, Militarie Gun. the Red Pears and Gabe Real, among others. Follow along with all of the happenings at Coachella on Saturday with The Times’ August Brown, Danielle Dorsey, Vanessa Franko, Nate Jackson and Mikael Wood. 2:40 p.m. It’s Day 2 of Coachella and the weather has mellowed to mid-80s — downright brag-worthy temperatures compared to L.A.‘s current drear. I started my eating journey at Indio Central Market which, pro-tip: is completely covered so

The family of a man who was beaten unconscious outside a West Hollywood nightclub is hoping to find the suspect that left Alberto Vasquez with life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred on the evening of April 5. Family members say the 53-year-old was out celebrating in the vibrant Rainbow District of West Hollywood. Vasquez was at the Heart Weho nightclub. The victim left to meet friends nearby around 8 p.m. but never arrived. A passerby found Vasquez lying unconscious in a parking lot next to the nightclub. Vasquez had suffered serious injuries as a result of the altercation, but no suspects have been identified. Vasquez was in the hospital for five days before his family was able to locate him. A nurse at Cedars Sinai Medical Center answered a call to his cell phone from a family member and notified them of what had occurred. Family and friends of Vasquez say he is a talented hairstylist who has worked with celebrity clients and has been flown to places like New York and Paris to fix the hair of his clients. The family of Alberto Vasquez are

Surveillance video captured the moment a suspected DUI driver slammed into a police car, sending the vehicle crashing into a popular burger restaurant in El Monte. The crash happened Thursday night at Art’s Burger located at 11629 Valley Blvd. As the El Monte officer was driving to a service call, the suspect crashed into the patrol vehicle. The violent impact sent the patrol car over the curb and into the burger shop’s archway, causing the roof to partially collapse. The car continued skidding and hit a second awning structure in the back. Four employees were inside the restaurant at the time and several remain shaken up by the incident, according to Alyssa Gomez, the restaurant’s manager. Gomez said one of the young workers, an 18-year-old, said the incident was terrifying. He remembers hearing a loud screeching noise before the building suddenly collapsed.  A female employee was injured as glass and debris entered her eyes during the impact. She required medical care but is doing well and recovering, Gomez said. The major destruction caused after a DUI driver crashed into a police car, sending it crashing

Iran launches retaliatory attack on Israel | Special Report – CBS News Watch CBS News Iran launched drones toward Israel Saturday night in a retaliatory attack after an April 1 Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Syria killed seven members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. CBS News’ Weijia Jiang, Imtiaz Tyab, Margaret Brennan and Natalie Brand report. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Examining the significance of Iran’s reprisal – CBS News Watch CBS News The White House expects the Iranian attack against Israel to stretch out over hours, Margaret Brennan reports, and the impact could be judged based on how strong Israel’s air defenses prove to be, and if there are any casualties. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Iran launches drones toward Israel in retaliatory attack after consulate strike in Syria – CBS News Watch CBS News Iran on Saturday launched a retaliatory attack, sending a swarm of drones toward Israel. The attack is in response to an Israeli strike on an Iranian consulate in Damascus, Syria, earlier this month. Israel has deployed all of its air defense systems, closed its air space, and its war cabinet has convened to monitor the situation. Debora Patta has the latest from Tel Aviv. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Vice President Kamala Harris was scheduled to attend a special afternoon meeting of principals of the National Security Council Saturday via secure video from the Los Angeles area, after making a surprise appearance at the Power Leadership and Influence of Black Women luncheon at the Fairmont Century City. White House officials said Harris would be in on the meeting taking place in the White House Situation Room to discuss the situation in the Middle East after Iran launched a drone strike against Israel in retaliation for a suspected Israeli strike on the Iranian consular building in Syria that killed two of Tehran’s top commanders. Others expected to attend the meeting included President Joe Biden, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. Saturday’s luncheon program in Los Angeles centered on an “intimate conversation” with California’s junior Democratic senator, Laphonza Butler, who received an award at the event. During her remarks, Butler introduced “one of our biggest champions” in the abortion-rights movement, imploring the audience to “stand

Indio —  The 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is underway at the Empire Polo Club in Indio. On Friday, we saw Lana Del Rey ride in and out of her headlining set on a motorcycle and surprise the crowd with Billie Eilish after Peso Pluma brought the party to the main stage. That was after a day packed full of music from the likes of Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, L’Impératrice, Deftones and more. And did we mention that Shakira showed up with Bizarrap? Saturday might be one of the most Southern California-centric lineups in the festival’s history. Beyond headliner Tyler, the Creator, there’s No Doubt, Sublime, Blxst, the Aquabats, Kevin Abstract, Militarie Gun. the Red Pears and Gabe Real, among others. Follow along with all of the happenings at Coachella on Saturday with The Times’ August Brown, Danielle Dorsey, Vanessa Franko, Nate Jackson and Mikael Wood. 2:40 p.m. It’s Day 2 of Coachella and the weather has mellowed to mid-80s — downright brag-worthy temperatures compared to L.A.‘s current drear. I started my eating journey at Indio Central Market which, pro-tip: is completely covered so

U.S. military shot down some drones Iran sent toward Israel, officials say – CBS News Watch CBS News President Biden is meeting with national security advisers and top administration officials at the White House after Iran launched drones toward Israel in a retaliatory attack Friday. The U.S. military shot down some of the drones Iran sent toward Israel. CBS News’ Natalie Brand has more from the White House. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Air raid sirens sound across Israel amid Iran’s drone attacks – CBS News Watch CBS News Air raid sirens are sounding across parts of Israel following Iran’s retaliatory attack on Saturday night. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from Tel Aviv. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

April 13, 2024 4:14 PM PT The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is underway and for some music fans, it’s a way to express their style with the Empire Polo Club in Indio acting as one big grass-covered runway. In 2023, we saw lots of metallics, fringe and bright colors pop on the polo field. Even the musicians are into the fashion for 2024. Tyler, the Creator, Saturday night’s headliner, has multiple fashion brands to his name in addition to his musical credits. Take a look through the photos to see some of the stylish festival-goers at Coachella and some of the best festival fashion we’ve seen this year. Becca Quimbar, of Palm Springs, rocks a custom tube top, floral bell-bottoms, and a handcrafted hat she made herself. (Christina House / Los Angeles Times) Zurie Joseph, of Riverside, wears an aqua ensemble.”The skirt is my favorite part, I love the flowiness.” (Christina House / Los Angeles Times) Kirby Johnson, of Santa Monica, wears a sequined seashell dress at Coachella. (Christina House / Los Angeles Times) Brenda Ramirez, of Chula Vista, glistens in the desert

A Kern County activist is facing years in jail after authorities charged her with 18 felony counts for allegedly making terrorist threats against the Bakersfield City Council, the latest civic body to be roiled by unrest amid calls for a cease-fire in Gaza. Riddhi Patel, 28, who grew up in Bakersfield and works as the economic development coordinator for a local nonprofit, was arrested after public statements she made this week on the topic of a cease-fire and on metal detectors at City Hall. Among her comments, Patel said the council members were such “horrible human beings” that “Jesus probably would have killed you himself.” Later, she expressed hope that oppressed people might “bring the guillotine.” She concluded her public statements by saying: “We’ll see you at your house. We’ll murder you.” In response, Mayor Karen Goh at first calmly called for the next speaker to come to the lectern, and then paused and said: “Ms. Patel, that was a threat, what you said at the end. So the officers are going to escort you out and take care of that.” On Friday, Patel appeared

Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday continued to hammer Arizona’s new abortion ban and former President Trump’s role in overturning Roe vs. Wade during a surprise appearance in Century City. “Here’s the thing about what they’re doing and the cruelty of it: No exception in some states even for rape and incest. You are saying to a survivor of a crime of violence to their body, a violation to their body, that they have no right to make a decision about what happens to their body next,” Harris said. “That’s immoral.” Harris made the remarks at the Power Leadership and Influence of Black Women luncheon, where Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.) was being honored. As she was answering a question about abortion rights, Butler paused to introduce “one of our biggest champions in this movement” and “one of my best friends,” as Harris emerged onstage from the wings. The vice president has been a vocal force for the Biden administration on the issue since Arizona’s Supreme Court on Tuesday reinstated a law from 1864 — decades before Arizona became a state — banning abortions except when

Indio —  The 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is underway at the Empire Polo Club in Indio. On Friday, we saw Lana Del Rey ride in and out of her headlining set on a motorcycle and surprise the crowd with Billie Eilish after Peso Pluma brought the party to the main stage. That was after a day packed full of music from the likes of Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, L’Impératrice, Deftones and more. And did we mention that Shakira showed up with Bizarrap? Saturday might be one of the most Southern California-centric lineups in the festival’s history. Beyond headliner Tyler, the Creator, there’s No Doubt, Sublime, Blxst, the Aquabats, Kevin Abstract, Militarie Gun. the Red Pears and Gabe Real, among others. Follow along with all of the happenings at Coachella on Saturday with The Times’ August Brown, Danielle Dorsey, Vanessa Franko, Nate Jackson and Mikael Wood. 2:40 p.m. It’s Day 2 of Coachella and the weather has mellowed to mid-80s — downright brag-worthy temperatures compared to L.A.‘s current drear. I started my eating journey at Indio Central Market which, pro-tip: is completely covered so

They see dollar signs in the billions, and their empires only seem to be growing. They are the richest women in the world. While the majority of those listed on Forbes’ “Richest in 2024” list are men, 15 out of the 195 billionaires globally are, in fact, women. The Madams of money reside in places like France, India and here in the United States, with industries ranging from fashion and retail to technology. Top 10 richest people in California, according to Forbes Here’s a look at the five richest women in the world and how their bank accounts remain so swelled: No. 5: MacKenzie Scott (United States) Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, March 4, 2018, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File) MacKenzie Scott, 53, is a philanthropist and author who was once married to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who’s the third richest person in the world. After 25 years in wedlock, the couple divorced in 2019. According to Forbes, Scott received a 4% stake in Amazon at that time. With a net worth of $35.6 billion in

Isaiah Raikes’ nameplate over his locker barely had settled in, but USC’s latest great hope at defensive line already is looking for a new home. Raikes and defensive back Tre’Quon Fegans were removed from USC’s online roster this weekend amid their plans to enter the transfer portal when it opens Monday. As players flirted with, backed out of and entered the portal, discussion around the spring transfer window lingered over the final two weeks of USC’s spring practices, but coach Lincoln Riley emphasized that if the Trojans “lose a couple of guys, then we’ll replace them.” USC also lost freshman offensive lineman Jason Zandamela to the portal this week, but Raikes’ departure leaves a more urgent 6-foot-2, 320-pound hole in the interior of the defensive line. The nose tackle from Texas A&M was expected to anchor the front along with Bear Alexander. The Trojans could turn to another transfer as former Vanderbilt captain Nate Clifton has emerged as a steady force, Riley said. The 6-4, 289-pound defensive lineman led the Commodores in tackles for loss (7½) and sacks (5½) with 30 tackles while starting 12