California lawmakers seek $200 million to fight hate crimes
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers said Wednesday that they are seeking $200 million over the next three years to fight hate crimes against Asian Americans that have increased since the coronavirus entered the U.S. after originating in China.
Shooting / Attempt Homicide Arrest
On May 11, 2021, at 7:47 P.M., Thermal Station deputies responded to the 83-100 block of Alvarado Avenue, in Thermal, regarding a shooting.The passenger of a black Chevy Silverado was seen shooting at an occupied residence before fleeing the scene. The suspect vehicle was located in the city of Coachella and two occupants, one of them identified as Jorge Dominguez, 21 of Indio, and a 14-year-old male juvenile, were taken into custody. A loaded 9mm handgun along with spent shell casings were located in the vehicle and seized. The male juvenile was also a suspect in a second shooting which occurred on May 5th, 2021, on Alvarado Avenue.
New California attorney general pledges focus on hate crimes
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California's new attorney general on Tuesday promised an increased focus on hate crimes, saying there is “a state of crisis" because of increases in attacks on Asian Americans since the coronavirus entered the U.S. after originating in China.
Gang Member Arrested with Brass Knuckles and Narcotics
On Monday, May 10th, 2021, at 5:15 P.M. the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force (CVVCGTF) conducted a traffic enforcement stop at Palm Drive and Dillon Road in the city of Desert Hot Springs. During the traffic stop Task Force Officers located Brass Knuckles, Methamphetamine and Cocaine in the possession of the driver of the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle was identified as documented criminal street gang member and convicted felon, Eddie Garcia, 43 of Desert Hot Springs. Garcia was arrested for Possession of Brass Knuckles, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Cocaine and Violation of Probation. Garcia was subsequently booked at John Benoit Detention Center in Indio.
FBI names pipeline cyberattackers as company promises return
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hit by a cyberattack, the operator of a major U.S. fuel pipeline said Monday it hopes to have services mostly restored by the end of the week as the FBI and administration officials identified the culprits as a gang of criminal hackers.
