Lina Robles

Ya inició el juicio contra un sujeto que protagonizó un fatal tiroteo durante una fiesta de Halloween que se realizaba en La Quinta en el 2019.

El abogado del acusado argumentó que su cliente se encontraba en una situación de vida o muerte que lo obligó a disparar en defensa propia.

Se trata de Jorge Andrés Huerta Arias de 24 años y quien mientras la gente bailaba se puso agresivo y después de un pleito presuntamente balaceó a Anthony Carrillo.

Al llegar la policía lo transportaron al hospital donde poco después murió de las heridas que sufrió.

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Lina Robles

La ciudad de Indio informo que a partir del martes 27 de enero estarán realizando trabajos de pavimentación en la Indio Blvd entre la calle Burr y el freeway 10 por lo que cerraran un carril con rumbo al oeste y en la calle Jefferson cerraran un carril con rumbo al norte hasta la Indio Blvd.

La recomendación es usar rutas alternas cuando sea posible o tomar tiempo extra para evitar retrasos.

Los trabajos terminaran a finales de marzo.

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By Gabe Cohen, CNN

(CNN) — Homeland Security officials have urged disaster response staff at the Federal Emergency Management Agency to avoid using the word “ice” in public messaging about the massive winter storm barreling toward much of the United States, according to two sources familiar with the directive.

The concern is that the word could spark confusion or online mockery, given the ongoing controversy surrounding US Immigration and Customs Enforcement — also known as “ICE.”

The guidance, informally delivered to a group at FEMA Thursday by officials from the Department of Homeland Security – which oversees both FEMA and ICE – comes as states across the South brace for potentially devastating ice accumulations, with some areas expecting a quarter -inch or more.

Officials told staff they worry that certain phrasing – like “watch out for ice” – could be misinterpreted or quickly turned into internet fodder, especially as ICE operations remain a flashpoint in cities like Minneapolis and beyond. That would take away from the purpose of the messages, meant to protect people in danger over the next few days, the officials said.

“If FEMA says, ‘Keep off the roads if you see ice,’ it would be easy for the public to meme it,” a source with knowledge of the guidance told CNN. “I think it’s a dangerous precedent to set. If we can’t use clear language to help prepare Americans, then people may be left vulnerable and could suffer.”

Instead, FEMA staff have been encouraged to use terms like “freezing rain” in their public messaging, the sources said.

A statement to CNN Friday, attributable to a FEMA spokesperson, said: “Reporting’ like this reads like a desperate ploy for clickbait rather than real journalism that actually gives Americans disaster preparedness information that could save lives. FEMA will use correct and accurate descriptors of weather conditions to communicate clearly to the American people.”

This comes as the White House and Trump himself often employ memes in their public messaging. Earlier this week, the official White House account posted on social media a fake image of one of the people arrested in Minnesota after they interrupted a church service to protest a pastor who appears to be a top ICE official. A White House spokesperson responded to questions, saying: “Enforcement of the law will continue. The memes will continue. Thank you for your attention to this matter.”

The looming storm, which also is expected to dump snow from the Rockies to the Northeast, threatens to snap power lines, topple trees and turn roads treacherous. FEMA is tasked with coordinating a sweeping federal disaster response, which includes issuing public warnings.

FEMA appeared to follow the new guidance in a Thursday night tweet that did not mention the word “ice,” warning: “Heavy snow, freezing rain & cold temps are expected across many states this weekend, which could cause damage and widespread power outages.” Another post on X Friday did the same: “A major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, freezing rain and dangerous cold across much of the U.S., creating risks for travel, power and safety.”

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By Gloria Pazmino, CNN

New York (CNN) — It will be a make-or-break test for mayors across the country: A weekend snowstorm so intense that it could hit two-thirds of the American population and shut down schools, roads and critical infrastructure for days to come.

For Zohran Mamdani, nearly a month into the job as mayor of New York City, it’s a challenge he’s been anticipating for a while.

“This is the calm before the storm,” Mamdani said Friday during a press briefing outlining the city’s preparations.

Over the next three days, Mamdani will face the most crucial moment of his nascent administration, something that could indelibly set New Yorkers’ perception of whether he can run the nation’s largest city.

From John Lindsay to Michael Bloomberg to Bill de Blasio, there’s a long list of New York City mayors who have suffered the political consequences of bungling a storm. Mamdani faces heightened scrutiny as a 34-year-old former state assemblyman whose opponents during last year’s campaign repeatedly questioned if he had the experience for an emergency just like this one.

“He’s got something to prove in a way that is unique to him, and he seems to know it,” said Eric Phillips, who served as de Blasio’s chief spokesperson, in an interview.

Multiple officials in City Hall told CNN the mayor’s press office has been poring over how previous storm coverage played out for other mayors as part of their strategy to communicate and make sure that New Yorkers know they are prepared.

“The public rightfully holds mayors accountable because it’s a reflection of how government handles something that is their responsibility – take out the trash, plow the snow, and clean the streets,” Phillips said. “The worry for some people was that he would not be able to handle these managerial operational moments, so this is a real test of that.”

A preemptive media blitz

Mamdani spent Friday morning doing television and radio appearances, including an interview with The Weather Channel’s Jim Cantore from a high-rise rooftop in the middle of Times Square.

Then he donned a New York City Emergency Management jacket with the word “mayor” embroidered on it, walked into the agency headquarters in downtown Brooklyn and delivered a briefing outlining the city’s plan. He said thousands of sanitation workers, thousands of snowplows, hundreds of salt spreaders and 700 million pounds of salt are ready to go.

“This weekend is going to be cold, it is going to be windy, and above all else, it is going to be a weekend where your city is prepared,” Mamdani said. “Across every single level of government, we are working together to ensure that our streets are being kept clear, that New Yorkers are safeguarded, and that the most vulnerable among us are being connected with shelter.”

And he apologized to the city’s public-school students.

Mamdani has not yet decided whether schools will close on Monday. A final decision will be made by Sunday at noon. But children should expect remote instruction no matter what.

“I have to apologize to the students that were hoping for a di

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – On Friday, the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office issued a warning to the public about a scam were people are impersonating the District Attorney in emails and text messages.

These communications are fraudulent stated the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office in a press release about the scam.

Scammers are posing as the local prosecutor and asking people to purchase gift cards or reply to the message with a "convenient" phone number explained the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office.

According to the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office, their office will never ask for gift cards, personal information, or phone numbers through unsolicited emails or texts.

Each message tries to create a sense of urgency and uses a well-known elected official to gain the trust of the public.

This is a form of phishing, or scams intended to collect personal information or money by impersonating trusted people or organizations, and there are a few tips the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office shared Friday that you can use to protect yourself and your information.

Phishing Tips

Do not respond to unsolicited emails or texts. Scammers send these messages from trusted sources hoping you respond.

Never provide personal or financial information to people you don't know or can't confirm. Legitimate organizations can and will confirm their identity.

Be careful about unconventional methods of sending money. Sending money using gift cards, cryptocurrency, or wire transfers are key indicators that the request may be a scam.

Be cautious about what you post on social media and online. Information about yourself, such as your location and activities, can be used to create more trust for scammers.

Be vigilant of phishing attempts from trusted sources. Messages from elected officials, celebrities, or high-profile people are often used to scam people into sending money or private information.

What to do if you are a victim of a scam

If you, or someone you know, believes they are the victim of a scam, you can call the District Attorney's Scam Hotline at 805-568-2442.

If the situation is urgent, or if you are afraid for your safety, the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office encourages you to contact your local law enforcement agency immediately.

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