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Winnipeg Free Press
6 days ago
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Federal agents hid in back of rental truck at start of raid outside LA Home Depot
LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. Border Patrol agents jumped out of the back of a rented box truck and made arrests Wednesday at a Los Angeles Home Depot store during an immigration raid that an agency official called 'Operation Trojan Horse.' The early morning raid near downtown LA came just days after a federal appeals court upheld a federal judge's order blocking the Trump administration from conducting indiscriminate immigration stops and arrests in Southern California. 'For those who thought immigration enforcement had stopped in Southern California, think again,' acting U.S. Atty. Bill Essayli posted on the social platform X after the raid. 'The enforcement of federal law is not negotiable and there are no sanctuaries from the reach of the federal government.' Messages were sent to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security seeking details on the raid, including how many people were arrested. U.S. Border Patrol Sector Chief Greg Bovino reposted Fox News reports of Monday's arrests on X, calling the action 'Operation Trojan Horse.' Photos on social media showed the moment the rear door of the rented Penske truck opened, revealing several uniformed agents with guns. A spokesperson for Penske Truck Rental said the company was looking into the use of its vehicles by federal officials, saying its regulations prohibit transporting people in truck cargo areas. 'The company was not made aware that its trucks would be used in today's operation and did not authorize this,' spokesperson Randolph P. Ryerson said in an email. 'Penske will reach out to DHS and reinforce its policy to avoid improper use of its vehicles in the future.' Since June, the Los Angeles region has been a battleground in the Trump administration's aggressive immigration strategy that spurred protests and the deployment of the National Guards and Marines for more than a month. Federal agents have rounded up immigrants without legal status to be in the U.S. from Home Depots, car washes, bus stops, and farms. Some U.S. citizens have also been detained. Lupe Carrasco Cardona, an educator with Union del Barrio, said members of her advocacy group were conducting regular patrols at the Home Depot early Monday when they saw a Penske truck pull into the parking lot, advertising work to the day laborers there. Immigrant workers, some with legal status and others without, often wait in Home Depot parking lots to be hired for various day jobs. 'They opened the back, they hopped out and they started indiscriminately just grabbing people,' Cardona said. Unmarked white vans with U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents arrived shortly after the truck to participate in the operation, Cardona said. The organization has identified three street vendors and four day laborers that were arrested, but they were still trying to account for others. Family members said one street vendor tried to show evidence of holding asylum before he was arrested, she said. Last month, a federal judge temporarily blocked federal agents from using racial profiling to carry out indiscriminate arrests after the ACLU, Public Counsel and other advocacy groups sued over the practices. Attorneys for the government argued that the order hinders agents from carrying out immigration enforcement, but the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal on Friday upheld the order. Tricia McLaughlin, assistant secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, has previously said that 'enforcement operations are highly targeted.' The National Day Laborer Organizing Network condemned Wednesday's raid, calling targeted workers the backbone of the local economy. 'Today's raid staged by agents in cowboy hats jumping out of a rented van with a TV crew in tow marks a dangerous escalation in the Trump Administration's assault on immigrant communities, the courts, and the people of Los Angeles,' Pablo Alvarado, the group's co-executive director, said in a statement.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
📝 Atlético Nacional still alive in the Colombian Cup
Atlético Nacional completed the task in the Cup and defeated Cúcuta away, sealing their place in the next round with an aggregate score of four goals to zero. The goals for the Verdolaga team were scored by Morelos, Cardona, and Morales' goal stands out, as the player suffered minor injuries before the match when the Atlético Nacional bus was attacked by opposing fans. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 JAIME SALDARRIAGA - AFP or licensors
Daily Record
02-08-2025
- Daily Record
Vile beast branded "predator of the most dangerous and deviant sort"
Twisted David Cardona was yesterday described as 'a predator of the most dangerous and devious sort'. A Paisley beast has been jailed for five years after being found guilty of 'orchestrated and persistent' child sex abuse spanning over two decades. Twisted David Cardona was last month found guilty by a jury, following a trial at Paisley Sheriff Court, of the abuse of three youngsters. The jury found the 65-year-old unanimously guilty of using 'lewd, indecent and libidinous practices and behaviour' towards a boy aged under 13 between October 21, 1994 and October 23, 1994. Creepy Cardona got into the boy's bed while he was sleeping, laid next to him, attempted to pull his trousers down and, thereafter, performed a sex act on him. Cardona, of Westburn Avenue in the town, was also found guilty of sexually assaulting a girl under the age of 16 on 'various occasions' between July 11, 2013 and August 20, 2018 by touching her private parts through her clothing. The court heard evidence Cardona would carry out these sexual assaults when the girl was sleeping or falling asleep. A witness told the jury: 'It was at night, he would lift her but place his hands at her pants.' The witness told the court how this had impacted the girl and added: 'When she told me, she was in pieces, she was crying; crying as if she was having a panic attack. 'After it happened, she distanced herself from him. 'It changed her, she stayed in her room after it happened, her hair would fall out, she started cutting her wrists.' Cardona was also found guilty of sexually assaulting another girl while she was under the age of 13. Between August 2019 and August 2021, the paedophile on 'various occasions' assaulted this youngster by placing his hand inside her trousers and sexually assaulting her. Yesterday, Sheriff Gillian Craig slammed Cardona stating: 'You are a predator of the most dangerous and devious sort. 'These offences are in a league of very serious crime. 'Your victims have already lived with the trauma and may live with the trauma for the rest of their lives. 'I've read the victim impact statements and what is clear is the impact is devastating, you robbed these children of their childhood.' Defence agent, Paul Keenan KC told the court there was 'little he could say in mitigation'. He added: 'Mr Cardona maintains he is innocent, he understands the jury's verdict and rejects that position. 'He is under no illusion of the severity and fully accepts the offences he's convicted of are exceptionally serious and there will ne no choice but to impose a custodial sentence.' Sentencing, Sheriff Craig added: 'I commend all of the victims for their bravery in coming to police. 'The ripples of what you've done will be felt through their families and loved ones. 'A custodial sentence is the only appropriate disposal.' Cardona was jailed for five years and, upon his release, he will be subject to licence for three years with conditions fixed by Scottish ministers. In addition, he was made subject to a non-harassment order for each of the three victims for 20 years and made subject to a sexual harm prevention order also for twenty years.
Business Wire
15-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Wallis Annenberg PetSpace Appoints Allison Cardona as New Director
PLAYA VISTA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Wallis Annenberg PetSpace, a premier community and animal adoption center focused on strengthening the human-animal bond, is thrilled to welcome a dynamic new leader. Allison Cardona officially joins on August 11, 2025, bringing a transformative vision and extensive background in animal welfare. Visit or follow Wallis Annenberg PetSpace on social for updates! Share Joining PetSpace as it marks its eighth anniversary, Cardona brings decades of leadership, most recently as the California State Director of the Koret Shelter Medicine Program at the University of California, Davis, where she led a team administering $37.5 million in state funding for California animal shelters. There, she oversaw grants prioritizing municipal shelters and animal control agencies, in support of programs to keep pets in their homes and increase access to veterinary care, foster, adoptions, and community outreach programs. Cardona also held a leadership position for five years as deputy director for the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control. In that role, she oversaw two full-service animal shelters, a communications center, public relations, adoption partners, behavior and enrichment, and volunteer and community outreach programs. 'I'm deeply honored to join PetSpace at this pivotal moment,' said Cardona. 'I have dedicated my career to enhancing the human-animal bond and strengthening community support for pets and the people who care for them. I look forward to building on Wallis Annenberg's visionary legacy—bringing innovative programs, expanding community outreach, and ensuring every pet and person we serve thrives together.' Under Cardona's leadership, PetSpace plans to enhance its Wallis Annenberg PetSpace Extraordinary Care Fund, scale up spay/neuter and shelter medicine services, and expand humane education and adoption programs, aligning closely with its mission to support pets and families across Southern California. On behalf of the Board of Directors, Aradhna Oliphant, Chief Operations and Strategy Officer, shared, 'We are delighted to welcome Allison Cardona as the new Director of PetSpace. Her expertise, passion, and fresh perspective will help us deepen the human-animal bond in our community and create meaningful, creative experiences for pets and people alike. Allison is exactly the leader needed to continue our innovative legacy established by our beloved Founder, Wallis Annenberg.' Since its opening in 2017, PetSpace has welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors, students, and learners, while providing life-saving care and finding new homes for thousands of animals. From the beginning, PetSpace initiatives have focused squarely on the mutually beneficial and dynamic bond between people and pets, as well as the origins and science of that relationship. This is demonstrated through animal care and adoption, learning and leadership, and expanding the PetSpace community. Additionally, PetSpace convenes academic leaders and industry practitioners to address opportunities for innovation in both the science and practice of animal welfare. PetSpace is an innovative symbol of Wallis Annenberg's philanthropic work, which has long supported organizations and projects dedicated to improving the wellbeing of people and communities in Los Angeles and throughout the world. Wallis Annenberg PetSpace is a unique community space featuring an interactive place for pet adoptions, an education center, and a leadership institute. PetSpace focuses squarely on the mutually beneficial and dynamic bond between people and their pets, as well as the origins and science of that relationship. To learn more, please visit
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE NXT's Darkstate slams Matt Cardona in an unexpected ambush
Image via WWE WWE NXT's Darkstate invaded TNA iMPACT. Matt Cardona had just secured a win over Eddie Edwards. However, the celebration did not last long. NXT's Darkstate makes a surprising appearance and rushes at Cardona from all directions. The faction includes Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, and Osiris Griffin. The wrestler did not get much time to respond. Darkstate landed strikes on Cardona before putting him to the ground. The System was not very pleased with the ambush. Darkstate invasion teases Matt Cardona's possible WWE return The attack has strengthened the possibility of Matt Cardona's WWE return. The wrestler has been name-dropped on several occasions in WWE. The most notable one was in John Cena 's Pipebomb. With Darkstate's invasion, the wrestler might finally be making a comeback. Commenting on the viral attack clip, Cardona wrote on X, 'Chose the right man to attack for attention… #TNAiMPACT' Cardona's wife, Chelsea Green, is already working for WWE. With the name-dropping instances, she has defended her husband. The attack seems to be an ideal excuse to make a return to the promotion. Has Darkstate opened up possibilities for crossovers between NXT and TNA? Darkstate has been wreaking havoc all over WWE in recent times. No one is safe anywhere. Their recent attack in TNA has opened up doors for possible crossovers. WWE NXT and TNA had announced a partnership earlier this year. This has led to crossovers of superstars between the two promotions. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Our one of a kind Patented Cold Water Extraction Process Superior Ginseng Undo A prominent example is the rivalry between Joe Hendry and Trick Williams. Now, with the recent attack, there is a new possibility of crossover. Eric Edwards lost to Matt Cardona in a grudge match. This was right before the attack. Alisha Edwards made repeated attempts to distract Cardona. However, it failed. After the defeat, Eric and Alisha stepped out of the ring. It was at this moment that the blindsided attack was launched. The ambush was not taken well by the System members. The Darkstate members mocked the Wrestlers outside the ring after taking down Cardona. The mockery might lead to a crossover with both factions facing off against each other. Nothing has been confirmed as of yet. Getting revenge on such surprise attacks is not a new thing. The invasion was not taken well by the wrestlers of the promotions. The audience might be in for a treat with surprising cameos soon across the promotions. Also Read: Is Saraya planning to make a comeback at the upcoming WWE Evolution 2? For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
