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  • Amber Alert Issued for 2 Calif. Sisters After Mother Is Found Slain in Home


    Police in California have issued an Amber Alert for two missing sisters whose mother was found dead at their home.

    The Kings County Sheriff’s Office shared in a Facebook post that authorities are searching for Arya and Alana Maldonado, who are 3-years-old and 2-years-old, respectively, after they were found missing from their home in Hanford, Calif., on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

    Police said deputies were dispatched to the home on Jan. 28 at around 4 p.m. for a welfare check on a woman, later identified as the mother of the children but not named. However, when deputies arrived on the scene, they found her “deceased from a gunshot wound.”

    After a preliminary investigation, detectives identified 23-year-old Jonathan Alexis Maldonado-Cruz — who was identified as the children’s father — as a suspect in the incident. 

    “Detectives believe Jonathan left the residence at approximately 1:00 am on January 28, 2025, with two female children he shared with the victim, ages 2 and 3,” police said in their post.

    Police said Jonathan “left the residence” in a gray 2020 Hyundai Elantra with the California License #8LZD084. Authorities noted that he “is possibly en route to Mexico” and “should be considered armed and dangerous.”

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    He is described as being 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing 215 lbs. With black hair and black eyes. Police said he was last seen on Monday, Jan. 27 in Hanford, Calif.

    A photo of Jonathan Maldonado Cruz, the suspect in the incident, per the Kings County Sheriff’s Office.

    Kings County Sheriff’s Office


    As for the missing children, Arya is described as 3 feet tall, weighing 25 lbs. with brown hair and brown eyes, while Alana is described as 2 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 20 lbs. with brown hair and brown eyes.

    Authorities did not share any other information about how they identified Jonathan as a suspect or any other details about the crime scene.

    Police ask anyone with information on the case to contact the Kings County Sheriff’s Office at (559) 670-9320 or (559) 852-2720.





    Amber Alert Issued for 2 Calif. Sisters After Mother Is Found Slain in Home

    Authorities in California have issued an Amber Alert for two young sisters after their mother was found slain in their home. The sisters, ages 5 and 8, are believed to be in danger and may be with a suspect in the case.

    The mother, whose identity has not been released, was found dead in her home in the early hours of the morning. Police are urging anyone with information on the whereabouts of the sisters to come forward.

    The suspect is believed to be armed and dangerous, and authorities are working around the clock to locate the missing girls. The sisters are described as being of Asian descent, with black hair and brown eyes.

    Anyone who sees the girls or has information on their whereabouts is urged to contact local law enforcement immediately. The safety and well-being of these young girls is of the utmost importance, and every effort is being made to bring them home safely.

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  • First outbreak of rare bird flu strain detected at Calif. duck farm


    A rare form of bird flu that can infect humans has been detected for the first time in the US, officials said Monday.

    The H5N9 strain was found at a California duck farm that has already lost nearly 119,000 birds to the more common H5N1 variant of the disease, which is formally known as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), officials said. 

    “This is the first confirmed case of HPAI H5N9 in poultry in the United States,” the US Department of Agriculture said in a report to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) on Monday.


    A group of ducks in a field in Bourriot Bergonce, Southwestern France
    The United States has reported its first outbreak of H5N9 bird flu in poultry on a duck farm in California. REUTERS

    The positive test at the Merced County farm has led to “comprehensive epidemiological investigations and enhanced surveillance,” the government report noted.

    H5N9 is a rare form of the common H5N1 bird flu, which has recently spread aggressively around the US, leading to the culling of hundreds of millions of poultry. 

    There have been 66 confirmed human cases of the bird flu in the US over the past year, with the first death recorded earlier this month in Louisiana, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.    

    The new virus strain as the N9 gene that also makes it possible to infect humans, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has said.


    Test tube labelled 'Bird Flu' in front of a U.S. flag
    The strain that has caused most damage in recent years has been H5N1. REUTERS

    “Whether this novel H5N9 virus will cause human infections from its avian host and become a pandemic subtype is not known yet,” the NIH said in in an earlier report about the strain.

    Officials say people with jobs dealing with the infected birds are at the greatest risk for infection. 

    So far, experts have yet to detect a significant change in the virus and its different strains that could cause another pandemic in the US. 

    With Post wires 



    In a concerning development, the first outbreak of a rare bird flu strain has been detected at a duck farm in California. Authorities are working quickly to contain the spread of the virus and prevent it from spreading further.

    The rare bird flu strain, known as H7N3, poses a significant threat to both birds and humans. While the virus primarily affects birds, it can also be transmitted to humans through close contact with infected birds or their droppings.

    Officials are urging caution and vigilance among poultry farmers and the general public to prevent the spread of the virus. Proper biosecurity measures, such as limiting contact with wild birds and implementing strict hygiene practices, are crucial in preventing the spread of avian flu strains.

    It is essential for farmers and the public to report any sick or dead birds to authorities immediately to prevent further spread of the virus. The health and safety of both birds and humans are of utmost importance in containing and controlling outbreaks of avian flu strains.

    Stay informed and stay vigilant to help prevent the spread of the rare bird flu strain detected at the Calif. duck farm. Let’s work together to protect our feathered friends and ourselves from this potentially dangerous virus.

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  • Paradise, Calif. burned in 2018. Rebuilding it offers a look at what’s ahead for LA


    Updated January 22, 2025 at 11:34 AM ET

    You get a glimpse of the road ahead for Los Angeles after its wildfires by looking at a town that has already traveled it.

    In late 2018, the Camp Fire destroyed about 11,000 homes in Paradise, Calif. and killed 85 people. The mountain town in the Sierra Nevada foothills is still recovering.

    One person working on Paradise’s revival is Jenn Goodlin. She grew up there, and six years ago, she was living out of state, as almost her entire hometown burned to the ground.

    “I felt so helpless in Colorado. Like, how many Target gift cards can I send, right?” Goodlin said, speaking to NPR’s Morning Edition.

    Jen Goodlin, executive director of the Rebuild Paradise Foundation, poses with a mural depicting a sunset from handprints of local children, at Paradise Community Park in November 2024.

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    Jen Goodlin, executive director of the Rebuild Paradise Foundation, poses with a mural depicting a sunset from handprints of local children, at Paradise Community Park in November 2024.

    A visit to Paradise later on made it clear to Goodlin that the best way to help Paradise was to move back and build a home.

    “Drug my family along, my four children and my husband and said, ‘how about we leave our great life and move to a burnt-down town and live in a trailer for two and a half years?’” she said.

    She volunteered, helping people get food or sheds to store their tools. Then she took a job as executive director of the Rebuild Paradise Foundation, which finds money to help with rebuilding.

    While most people never have to build a custom home in their lives, suddenly a town of thousands needed funding and knowledge of the basic, bureaucratic hurdles of construction. The foundation would write people checks to pay for surveys, architecture and engineering fees and permit fees.

    “Septic was hit heavily, very expensive,” Goodlin said. Without a sewer system, Paradise relies on septic tanks. “We wanted to ease that burden.”

    Goodlin said the foundation has a library of floor plans pre-approved by the town and county to help residents break ground more quickly. She said almost 200 new homes have relied on those floor plans.

    Many residents run into roadblocks with insurance companies that hesitate to cover homes in the so-called “wildland-urban interface” that is prone to fires. To make homes more resilient and more insurable, the foundation gave residents vouchers for gravel to lay down in the 5 feet surrounding their homes.

    The nitty gritty of building and hardening homes has translated to growth. The California Department of Finance, which estimates populations in the state, said Paradise grew from fewer than 5,000 people in 2020 to nearly 11,000 in 2024. That’s still far from a pre-Camp Fire population of more than 26,000 in 2018.

    From the ground in Paradise, Goodlin has seen more young families and children in town, noting that the Paradise Unified School District opened a new elementary school last year.

    Goodlin’s advice for people in Los Angeles who talk of rebuilding homes is to take it one step at a time. She hopes Paradise’s story can be a survival guide for Altadena and Pacific Palisades.

    “We are here. Like, we have gone through it—similar but different,” she said. “How can we help you now? People came to our side as well. But that’s now our job.”

    This article was edited by Obed Manuel.

    Copyright 2025 NPR





    The devastating wildfires that tore through Paradise, Calif. in 2018 left the town in ruins, with thousands of homes and buildings destroyed. The community was left reeling, but now, as they begin the long and arduous process of rebuilding, there is hope on the horizon.

    As Paradise looks towards the future and slowly starts to rebuild, it offers a glimpse into what lies ahead for other communities, including Los Angeles, that are at risk of similar disasters. The lessons learned from Paradise’s rebuilding efforts can serve as a roadmap for other cities and towns facing the threat of wildfires.

    From implementing stricter building codes and regulations to investing in better emergency preparedness and response measures, there are a multitude of ways that communities can better protect themselves from the destructive power of wildfires. It is crucial that cities like LA take note of what Paradise is doing and take proactive steps to mitigate the risks they face.

    The road to recovery for Paradise is a long one, but with determination and resilience, the community is slowly but surely making progress. And as they rebuild, they are also paving the way for a safer and more resilient future for themselves and for other communities facing similar challenges. Let’s learn from Paradise’s experience and work together to build a better, safer tomorrow for all.

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  • Huntington Beach declares itself ‘non-sanctuary’ city in sanctuary state of Calif.


    [CRAIG NIGRELLI]

    THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH IS GOING AGAINST THE GRAIN IN THE SANCTUARY STATE OF CALIFORNIA.

    HUNTINGTON BEACH DECLARING ITSELF AS A NON-SANCTUARY CITY TUESDAY AFTER A UNANIMIOUS VOTE BY ITS CITY COUNCIL IN FAVOR OF THE PROPOSAL INTRODUCED BY MAYOR PAT BURNS.

    THE DESIGNATION SUBVERTS A STATE LAW KNOWN AS THE CALIFORNIA VALUES ACT OR S-B-54, WHICH LIMITS LOCAL AUTHORITIES’ ABILITY TO COOPERATE WITH FEDERAL IMMIGRATION OFFICIALS.

    THE STATE LAW DOES HAVE EXCEPTIONS FOR VIOLENT CRIMES, SEX ABUSE AND FELONIES.

    AS STRAIGHT ARROW NEWS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED, HUNTINGTON BEACH IS CURRENTLY CHALLENGING S-B-54 FOR THE SECOND TIME SINCE 2018 IN A LAWSUIT FILED EARLIER THIS MONTH.

    THE CITY ARGUES THE CALIFORNIA VALUES ACT VIOLATES THE U-S CONSTITUTION BY RESTRICTING LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT’S COOPERATION WITH ICE AGENTS.

    BURNS TOLD CALIFORNIA’S K-A-B-C NEWS UNDER THE FRESHLY PASSED RESOLUTION, LOCAL POLICE WILL BE ABLE TO FOLLOW FEDERAL IMMIGRATION RULES ISSUED BY THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION.

    [PAT BURNS]

    WE NEED EVERY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, WHENEVER CALLED UPON, WHETHER IT BE FIGHTING TERRORIST, WHETHER IT BE FIGHTING PURSE SNATCHERS, OR WHATEVER IT IS, WE HAVE TO HAVE EVERY LAW ENFORCEMENT TOOL TO BEST SERVE OUR CITIZENS.

    [CRAIG NIGRELLI]

    BURNS SAID THE RESOLUTION DOES NOT MEAN POLICE WILL BE PATROLLING FOR UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS OR CHECKING PAPERS.

    HE MAINTAINS IT ONLY LOOSENS STATE RESTRICTIONS ON LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO MAKE THE CITY A SAFER PLACE.

    HOWEVER, SOME HUNTINGTON BEACH RESIDENTS TOLD K-A-B-C THEY’RE OPPOSED TO THE DECLARATION AND BELIEVE IT’S A DANGER TO SOME WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.

    [JACQUELYN LEYVA]

    IT REALLY DISAPPOINTS ME BECAUSE WE HAVE SEPARATION OF FEDERAL VERSUS STATE LAWS FOR THIS REASON BECAUSE WE NEED TO PROTECT OUR CITIZENS WITHIN CALIFORNIA AND ESPECIALLY WITHIN HUNTINGTON BEACH.

    [CRAIG NIGRELLI]

    BURNS DISAGREES.

    SAYING IT’S PUTTING THE CITY “FIRST” WHILE CONTENDING IT’S NOT MEANT TO CREATE A FIGHT BETWEEN THE CITY AND STATE. 

    THE MOVE BY THE CITY COMES AS FEDERAL AUTHORITIES ARE REPORTEDLY INITIATING MASS DEPORTATION EFFORTS ACROSS THE NATION UNDER ORDERS FROM THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION.

    GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM HAS YET TO RESPOND TO HUNTINGTON BEACH’S DECLARATION.

    FOR MORE ON THIS STORY– DOWNLOAD THE STRAIGHT ARROW NEWS APP OR VISIT SAN DOT COM.



    Huntington Beach, a city in Southern California, has made headlines by declaring itself a “non-sanctuary” city in the sanctuary state of California. The city council voted unanimously to reject the state’s sanctuary laws, which limit cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.

    This decision has sparked controversy and debate within the community, with some residents applauding the city’s stance on immigration enforcement, while others criticize it as being divisive and discriminatory.

    Huntington Beach’s move to opt out of the sanctuary laws is seen as a bold statement against California’s progressive approach to immigration policy. The city’s defiance has also raised questions about the power dynamics between local and state governments when it comes to immigration enforcement.

    As tensions continue to rise surrounding the issue of sanctuary cities, Huntington Beach’s decision serves as a reminder of the ongoing debate over immigration policy in the United States. Only time will tell how this move will impact the city and its relationship with the state of California.

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