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Yahoo
2 days ago
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‘Armed and dangerous' suspect in Sunnyvale homicide at large
(KRON) — Authorities are searching for an at-large homicide suspect in Sunnyvale, the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced Monday in a press release. A man was killed after a shooting that happened on May 29 at around 7:42 p.m. on the 900 block of S. Wolfe Road. Officers arrived at the scene and found the man with multiple gunshot wounds. He died at the scene. A photo of the suspect, identified as 44-year-old Jesus Aguilera, was released by Sunnyvale DPS (see below). Aguilera is described as a Hispanic man who stands 5-foot-11 tall and weighs about 190 pounds. He has brown eyes and is bald, authorities said. Aguilera is considered 'armed and dangerous.' Emergency repair on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge shuts down lanes 'If he is located, call 911 immediately. Do not attempt to contact him,' Sunnyvale DPS wrote. Sunnyvale authorities instruct anyone who locates Aguilera to call 911. Anyone with information about the investigation or Aguilera's location is asked to contact Detective E. Rosette at 408-730-7110. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Sunnyvale homicide suspect on the run
The Brief Jesus Aguilera, 44, is wanted in a Sunnyvale homicide. The incident happened last Thursday in the 900 block of S. Wolfe Road. Aguilera is considered armed and dangerous. SUNNYVALE, Calif. - Authorities in Sunnyvale are searching for a suspect wanted in connection with a deadly shooting. The Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety said officers responded around 7:42 p.m. last Thursday to a residence in the 900 block of South Wolfe Road after reports of multiple gunshots. Outside the home, officers found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. They attempted life-saving measures, but the victim died at the scene. His identity has not yet been released. What they're saying Authorities believe 44-year-old Jesus Aguilera carried out the fatal shooting. He remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous. Aguilera is described as a Hispanic man, 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing approximately 190 pounds. He has brown eyes and is bald. Anyone who sees Aguilera is urged to call 911 immediately. Do not approach or attempt to contact him. The Source Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
‘One-way ticket to a dungeon': Venezuelans anxious as Supreme Court weighs TPS decision
Dozens of Venezuelans gathered at El Arepazo, an iconic restaurant in the heart of Doral's Venezuelan community, for a vigil Thursday night in support of deportation protections now under review by the U.S. Supreme Court. The event was organized for the Venezuelan American Caucus to show support for the Venezuelan community on the final day of arguments before the high court in a case that could determine whether Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans is upheld or revoked. 'Going back would be a one-way ticket to a dungeon or to death,' said Liduzka Aguilera. 'We cannot return. It's simply not safe.' Aguilera, 54, is a TPS holder living in Doral with her family of four. A former criminal attorney in Venezuela, she fled political persecution and arrived in the United States in 2018, where she applied for asylum. In 2021, she and her family were granted TPS. Now, they await a pivotal decision that could determine whether they remain safe or face the threat of being sent back to a country they fear. For her, returning to Venezuela is not just unimaginable — it's a matter of life or death. More than 600,000 Venezuelans hold TPS, making up 66% of the Venezuelan community in the United States of more than 900,000. Over the past two decades, the U.S. has experienced a dramatic surge in its Venezuelan population, driven by a mass exodus from a country devastated by a humanitarian and political crisis. Venezuelans are significantly less likely to be naturalized citizens than immigrants overall: in 2023, only 15% of Venezuelan immigrants had U.S. citizenship, and just 18% of Venezuelans in the United States were born in the U.S., according to the U.S. Census. A lawsuit brought by seven Venezuelans at risk of deportation and the advocacy group National TPS Alliance challenges the Trump administration's attempt to end TPS protections. Filed in federal court in San Francisco in February, the suit claims that the Trump administration's decision to end TPS — which had been extended by the Biden administration — was unlawful, politically driven, and rooted in racial discrimination, part of a larger pattern of targeting non-European, non-white immigrants. The legal fight escalated on May 1, when the administration formally asked the Supreme Court to overturn a March ruling by a federal judge in San Francisco that temporarily blocked the end of TPS for Venezuelans. That decision had come just days before protections were set to expire, potentially stripping hundreds of thousands of their legal status and right to work. READ MORE: Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow revocation of TPS for Venezuelans Adelys Ferro, executive director of Venezuelan American Caucus, said during Thursday night's vigil that situations like Aguilera's are common in the Venezuelan community. She said that among the Venezuelan TPS holders are many who were politically persecuted, requested asylum after coming to the U.S. years ago, and have their cases are pending. 'With the TPS they finally have a legal status. How would these people return to Venezuela?' she asked. Ferro warned that Venezuelans with pending asylum cases risk being sent back to face imprisonment or even death at the hands of the Nicolás Maduro regime. She stressed the devastating impact mass deportations would have, not just on individuals, but on entire communities. 'They just rescued five Venezuelans from an embassy in Caracas,' Ferro said, echoing the words of Secretary of State Marco Rubio referring to the extraction over the weekend of five opposition leaders who had holed up in the Argentinian embassy in Venezuela. 'Five hostages of the criminal, usurping dictatorship of Maduro,' Ferro added. 'And now, they want to send 600,000 Venezuelans back to that same regime — among them, tens of thousands who are politically persecuted. 'If thousands of Venezuelans are forced to leave the country, cities like Doral would be economically devastated,' she said. 'This city was built by immigrants, especially Venezuelan immigrants. Without them, Doral wouldn't even exist. The cost of losing them is immense, not just in human terms, which is the most important, but economically, for the cities where they live and contribute every day.' READ MORE: Judge stops Trump administration from ending TPS for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans In their arguments to the Supreme Court, the plaintiffs, represented by the Center for Immigration Law and Policy at UCLA School of Law, the ACLU Foundation of Southern California and the National Day Laborer Organizing Network, emphasized that the lower court had jurisdiction to consider the claims. They pointed to 'unrebutted evidence' showing that the administration's decision was motivated by a. discriminatory mindset. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, they argued, justified the termination using false and inflammatory stereotypes, such as the debunked claim that Venezuela had 'emptied its prisons' to send criminals to the U.S. She publicly associated Venezuelan TPS recipients with 'gang members,' 'dirt bags,' and 'dangerous criminals,' despite data showing they have lower crime rates and higher labor force participation than the general U.S. population. Marisol Silva, 64, arrived in the U.S. in 2021 with her husband. Both are retired and could no longer afford to live in Venezuela, where the collapsing economy made even basic necessities unaffordable. They came to reunite with their daughter, a journalist who fled the country eight years earlier after being persecuted for speaking out against the regime. Silva and her husband became TPS holders in 2023, a protection the Trump administration decided would end in April . However, a ruling by U.S. Circuit Judge Edward Chen extended the deadline, allowing them to remain in the country. Their work permits were granted under their pending asylum case, but the uncertainty surrounding their deportation status, she said, remains excruciating. In Venezuela, she added, they were affiliated with one of the country's largest opposition parties, making the prospect of a forced return especially dangerous. They are among nearly 350,000 Venezuelans who received TPS in 2023 and were at risk of losing the protection last month. Another 257,000 Venezuelans who were granted TPS in 2021 are facing a similar threat, with their protections scheduled to expire in September. Thursday's vigils were held in at least 15 cities nationwide — from Spokane, Washington, to San Juan and New York and Chicago — but the largest demonstrations took place in Florida, home to the country's largest Venezuelan population. In Doral, Orlando, and Jacksonville, communities came together in emotional displays of solidarity, urging the courts to preserve the protections that have allowed them to build lives in the U.S. Venezuelan Americans gathered to show support for their community regardless of immigration status. Many have family members still fighting for protection, including loved ones without legal status. Carol Quintero, 70, is one of them. Her husband, 71, who lost his legal status decades ago, was finally able to regain a measure of security through TPS. But that relief is fragile. 'I feel anxious all the time,' she said. 'I've had panic attacks just thinking about what would happen if he lost his protection. He could be deported at any moment.' Quintero said. Cecilia Herrera, the only plaintiff in the San Francisco case from Florida and a resident of Kissimmee, told the Herald from Orlando that the gathering there was an expression of the community's resilience and a call for justice.'I know it's crucial for us to come together and show both the government and the Supreme Court that our lives are at stake,' she said. 'We are not here just as TPS holders — we are mothers, fathers, workers, and active members of our communities who contribute to this country's progress' Herrera said. 'We are here today to send a clear message: We will not give up our fight for the right to live with dignity and without fear.' The stakes at the Supreme Court extend beyond the Venezuelan community. If the court rules in favor of the administration, it could set a sweeping precedent that limits judicial oversight of TPS decisions, affecting hundreds of thousands of immigrants from countries like Haiti, El Salvador and Nicaragua and conflict zones including Ukraine and Afghanistan. 'If the Supreme Court ruled that the judge doesn't have the jurisdiction to overrule the secretary's order, that would set a terrible and defining precedent for 17 countries with TPS and for other immigration processes as well', said Ferro. 'It would mean that a federal judge can't stop, even temporarily, a decision by the Secretary of Homeland Security. It would be devastating.' In its 41-page brief to the court, the administration argued that immigration policy decisions—such as whether to extend or terminate TPS—fall squarely within the authority of the executive branch. Solicitor General John Sauer told the court that judicial interference could undermine the 'flexible, fast-paced and discretionary' nature of immigration enforcement. Despite the administration's claim that continued TPS protection for Venezuelans is 'contrary to the national interest,' critics argue that revoking it amid Venezuela's ongoing humanitarian crisis is both inhumane and unjustified. 'I feel unprotected. But I've talked to my husband. If TPS is revoked, we won't leave. We'll wait for our asylum hearing,' Silva said. 'I still have hope that one day we will see a free Venezuela. But until that day comes, we simply cannot go back.'
Miami Herald
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
‘One-way ticket to a dungeon': Venezuelans anxious as Supreme Court weighs TPS decision
Dozens of Venezuelans gathered at El Arepazo, an iconic restaurant in the heart of Doral's Venezuelan community, for a vigil Thursday night in support of deportation protections now under review by the U.S. Supreme Court. The event was organized for the Venezuelan American Caucus to show support for the Venezuelan community on the final day of arguments before the high court in a case that could determine whether Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans is upheld or revoked. 'Going back would be a one-way ticket to a dungeon or to death,' said Liduzka Aguilera. 'We cannot return. It's simply not safe.' Aguilera, 54, is a TPS holder living in Doral with her family of four. A former criminal attorney in Venezuela, she fled political persecution and arrived in the United States in 2018, where she applied for asylum. In 2021, she and her family were granted TPS. Now, they await a pivotal decision that could determine whether they remain safe or face the threat of being sent back to a country they fear. For her, returning to Venezuela is not just unimaginable — it's a matter of life or death. More than 600,000 Venezuelans hold TPS, making up 66% of the Venezuelan community in the United States of more than 900,000. Over the past two decades, the U.S. has experienced a dramatic surge in its Venezuelan population, driven by a mass exodus from a country devastated by a humanitarian and political crisis. Venezuelans are significantly less likely to be naturalized citizens than immigrants overall: in 2023, only 15% of Venezuelan immigrants had U.S. citizenship, and just 18% of Venezuelans in the United States were born in the U.S., according to the U.S. Census. A lawsuit brought by seven Venezuelans at risk of deportation and the advocacy group National TPS Alliance challenges the Trump administration's attempt to end TPS protections. Filed in federal court in San Francisco in February, the suit claims that the Trump administration's decision to end TPS — which had been extended by the Biden administration — was unlawful, politically driven, and rooted in racial discrimination, part of a larger pattern of targeting non-European, non-white immigrants. The legal fight escalated on May 1, when the administration formally asked the Supreme Court to overturn a March ruling by a federal judge in San Francisco that temporarily blocked the end of TPS for Venezuelans. That decision had come just days before protections were set to expire, potentially stripping hundreds of thousands of their legal status and right to work. READ MORE: Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow revocation of TPS for Venezuelans Adelys Ferro, executive director of Venezuelan American Caucus, said during Thursday night's vigil that situations like Aguilera's are common in the Venezuelan community. She said that among the Venezuelan TPS holders are many who were politically persecuted, requested asylum after coming to the U.S. years ago, and have their cases are pending. 'With the TPS they finally have a legal status. How would these people return to Venezuela?' she asked. Ferro warned that Venezuelans with pending asylum cases risk being sent back to face imprisonment or even death at the hands of the Nicolás Maduro regime. She stressed the devastating impact mass deportations would have, not just on individuals, but on entire communities. 'They just rescued five Venezuelans from an embassy in Caracas,' Ferro said, echoing the words of Secretary of State Marco Rubio referring to the extraction over the weekend of five opposition leaders who had holed up in the Argentinian embassy in Venezuela. 'Five hostages of the criminal, usurping dictatorship of Maduro,' Ferro added. 'And now, they want to send 600,000 Venezuelans back to that same regime — among them, tens of thousands who are politically persecuted. 'If thousands of Venezuelans are forced to leave the country, cities like Doral would be economically devastated,' she said. 'This city was built by immigrants, especially Venezuelan immigrants. Without them, Doral wouldn't even exist. The cost of losing them is immense, not just in human terms, which is the most important, but economically, for the cities where they live and contribute every day.' READ MORE: Judge stops Trump administration from ending TPS for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans In their arguments to the Supreme Court, the plaintiffs, represented by the Center for Immigration Law and Policy at UCLA School of Law, the ACLU Foundation of Southern California and the National Day Laborer Organizing Network, emphasized that the lower court had jurisdiction to consider the claims. They pointed to 'unrebutted evidence' showing that the administration's decision was motivated by a. discriminatory mindset. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, they argued, justified the termination using false and inflammatory stereotypes, such as the debunked claim that Venezuela had 'emptied its prisons' to send criminals to the U.S. She publicly associated Venezuelan TPS recipients with 'gang members,' 'dirt bags,' and 'dangerous criminals,' despite data showing they have lower crime rates and higher labor force participation than the general U.S. population. Vigils in 15 cities Marisol Silva, 64, arrived in the U.S. in 2021 with her husband. Both are retired and could no longer afford to live in Venezuela, where the collapsing economy made even basic necessities unaffordable. They came to reunite with their daughter, a journalist who fled the country eight years earlier after being persecuted for speaking out against the regime. Silva and her husband became TPS holders in 2023, a protection the Trump administration decided would end in April . However, a ruling by U.S. Circuit Judge Edward Chen extended the deadline, allowing them to remain in the country. Their work permits were granted under their pending asylum case, but the uncertainty surrounding their deportation status, she said, remains excruciating. In Venezuela, she added, they were affiliated with one of the country's largest opposition parties, making the prospect of a forced return especially dangerous. They are among nearly 350,000 Venezuelans who received TPS in 2023 and were at risk of losing the protection last month. Another 257,000 Venezuelans who were granted TPS in 2021 are facing a similar threat, with their protections scheduled to expire in September. Thursday's vigils were held in at least 15 cities nationwide — from Spokane, Washington, to San Juan and New York and Chicago — but the largest demonstrations took place in Florida, home to the country's largest Venezuelan population. In Doral, Orlando, and Jacksonville, communities came together in emotional displays of solidarity, urging the courts to preserve the protections that have allowed them to build lives in the U.S. Venezuelan Americans gathered to show support for their community regardless of immigration status. Many have family members still fighting for protection, including loved ones without legal status. Carol Quintero, 70, is one of them. Her husband, 71, who lost his legal status decades ago, was finally able to regain a measure of security through TPS. But that relief is fragile. 'I feel anxious all the time,' she said. 'I've had panic attacks just thinking about what would happen if he lost his protection. He could be deported at any moment.' Quintero said. Cecilia Herrera, the only plaintiff in the San Francisco case from Florida and a resident of Kissimmee, told the Herald from Orlando that the gathering there was an expression of the community's resilience and a call for justice.'I know it's crucial for us to come together and show both the government and the Supreme Court that our lives are at stake,' she said. 'We are not here just as TPS holders — we are mothers, fathers, workers, and active members of our communities who contribute to this country's progress' Herrera said. 'We are here today to send a clear message: We will not give up our fight for the right to live with dignity and without fear.' The stakes at the Supreme Court extend beyond the Venezuelan community. If the court rules in favor of the administration, it could set a sweeping precedent that limits judicial oversight of TPS decisions, affecting hundreds of thousands of immigrants from countries like Haiti, El Salvador and Nicaragua and conflict zones including Ukraine and Afghanistan. 'If the Supreme Court ruled that the judge doesn't have the jurisdiction to overrule the secretary's order, that would set a terrible and defining precedent for 17 countries with TPS and for other immigration processes as well', said Ferro. 'It would mean that a federal judge can't stop, even temporarily, a decision by the Secretary of Homeland Security. It would be devastating.' In its 41-page brief to the court, the administration argued that immigration policy decisions—such as whether to extend or terminate TPS—fall squarely within the authority of the executive branch. Solicitor General John Sauer told the court that judicial interference could undermine the 'flexible, fast-paced and discretionary' nature of immigration enforcement. Despite the administration's claim that continued TPS protection for Venezuelans is 'contrary to the national interest,' critics argue that revoking it amid Venezuela's ongoing humanitarian crisis is both inhumane and unjustified. 'I feel unprotected. But I've talked to my husband. If TPS is revoked, we won't leave. We'll wait for our asylum hearing,' Silva said. 'I still have hope that one day we will see a free Venezuela. But until that day comes, we simply cannot go back.'
Malaysian Reserve
08-05-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Angel MedFlight CEO Christine Aguilera Selected as Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2025 Pacific Southwest Award Finalist
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance is proud to announce that its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President, Christine Aguilera, has been named a finalist for the prestigious Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2025 Pacific Southwest Award. Now celebrating its 40th year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year® program is one of the most respected business awards in the world. It honors courageous leaders of high-growth companies who consistently drive progress, redefining the future of their industry. An independent panel of judges selected Ms. Aguilera as a finalist based on her purpose-driven leadership, commitment to innovation, and patient-centered growth initiatives. Aguilera leads the largest, long-range, fixed-wing air ambulance program in the U.S. Angel MedFlight partners with healthcare professionals to remove geographic barriers to care, safely transporting adult and pediatric patients for specialty care in all 50 states and more than 40 countries. 'Being named a finalist is both a profound honor and a testament to the extraordinary efforts of the entire Angel MedFlight team,' said Ms. Aguilera. 'Driven by our unwavering commitment to patient care and safety, we continually integrate new technology and equipment to ensure we are continuously improving. Putting integrity and patient care first naturally leads to growth — because when healthcare partners trust our mission, we can help more families.' Aguilera joined Angel MedFlight in 2020 and was instrumental in positioning the company for post-pandemic growth. Drawing on her extensive experience of building and managing successful customer-centric organizations, Ms. Aguilera's strategic vision and operational acumen have spurred unprecedented growth. Over the last five years, Angel MedFlight has transported a record number of patients to medical Centers of Excellence, rehabilitation hospitals, and long-term care facilities. 'When Christine joined Angel MedFlight, she brought her business expertise and a fresh perspective. She helped us identify ways to streamline our processes and strengthen our relationships with healthcare partners around the world,' said Kim Halloran, Angel MedFlight's Vice President of Business Development. 'Christine makes smart infrastructure investments to ensure we are equipped to deliver the responsive, high-quality care our patients deserve.' EY will announce its 2025 Pacific Southwest winners of the Entrepreneur Of The Year® program on Friday, June 6, at a celebratory event in San Diego, California. About Christine Aguilera Christine Aguilera joined Angel MedFlight in 2020 as the Chief Financial Officer and President. In 2022, she was named the company's Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Aguilera is passionate about the company's mission to help patients access the specialty care they need for optimal outcomes. With a strong finance, legal, and operations background, Ms. Aguilera is known for leading high-performing teams and driving growth. Executive Leadership Background Ms. Aguilera served on the leadership team at Arrivia as the Chief Corporate Development and Legal Officer (2019-2020) and as the Global Chief Financial Officer (2015-2019). Ranked in the Top 20 travel companies in the US, Arrivia provides travel loyalty and rewards programs. Ms. Aguilera previously served as the President of SkyMall for more than 10 years. During Ms. Aguilera's tenure with SkyMall, the iconic in-flight catalog achieved and maintained a 90% market share, reaching over 650 million airline passengers annually. In her early career, Ms. Aguilera was an attorney in private practice and a CPA with PwC. Education & Credentials Ms. Aguilera graduated from The University of Texas School of Law in Austin, TX, with Order of the Coif distinction. Ms. Aguilera earned Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Accountancy degrees from New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, NM, where she was inducted into the Hall of Fame for the business college. Ms. Aguilera is a licensed attorney. About Angel MedFlight Established in 2007, Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance is a global leader in air medical transportation. We operate across all 50 states and over 41 countries, delivering seamless 24/7 service for high-acuity adult and pediatric patients. From managing all air and ground logistics to handling insurance authorizations, the Angel MedFlight team streamlines transfers to save valuable time and expedite medical flights. Angel MedFlight partners with healthcare professionals and world-renowned Centers of Excellence to provide patient access to expert specialty care. Our highly skilled Critical Care Clinicians transport patients on a fleet of Learjet aircraft equipped with ICU capabilities. Angel MedFlight's dedicated Patient Advocacy team handles the entire insurance process to minimize out-of-pocket costs and reduce time-consuming paperwork for patients and their families. As part of MedHealth Partners, the nation's largest independent fixed-wing air ambulance network, Angel MedFlight is committed to safety, high-quality care, and operational excellence. About Entrepreneur Of The Year Founded in 1986, Entrepreneur Of The Year has celebrated more than 11,000 ambitious visionaries who are leading successful, dynamic businesses in the US, and it has since expanded to nearly 60 countries globally. The US program consists of 17 regional programs whose panels of independent judges select the regional award winners every June. Those winners compete for national recognition at the Strategic Growth Forum® in November, where National finalists and award winners are announced. The overall National winner represents the US at the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ competition. Visit About EY EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society, and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI, and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy, and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network, and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories. Angel MedFlight Media Contact: Kim Halloran 602.696.9269 [email protected]
