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CBS News
19-04-2025
- CBS News
Safe stolen from Minneapolis grocery store marks latest in string of crimes, owner says
The owner of Colonial Market in Minneapolis is still piecing together what's lost after he says a burglary was caught on camera early Friday. Daniel Hernandez, who owns the grocery store and restaurant, is wondering how this could happen again. "It may be sad what I'm going to say, but I got used to it," Hernandez said. He says his stores have been vandalized and broken into multiple times. In Friday's incident, two people came into the store around 2:30 a.m. and stole a safe. Hernandez says he thinks, after watching the surveillance video, the two people have been in the store before. Because, in his own words, they knew exactly where to go. Now, he's hopeful someone will recognize them, or they'll do the right thing and turn themselves in. "I'm not asking you to return what you took. I'm asking you to fix your ways," Hernandez said. "Man up. Work hard. I'm an immigrant. Came here at 16 years old. No English. I learned the hard way. I went to high school - worked hard. Started from Zero. You guys have probably been here your whole life and speak the language, have every advantage. Take it." Hernandez is asking for people to support his store so he can continue to support his neighborhood. "I'm going to keep fighting for the good causes in my community," he said. "I'm going to keep serving the best tacos ever - and I'm going to keep serving my community. Because the community isn't defined by the few. It's defined by the bunch." Hernandez says his determination comes from his love for the city. He says he plans to open another store in North Minneapolis in May.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Daniel Hernandez launches bid for southern Arizona congressional seat after Grijalva's death
Daniel Hernandez in 2023. Photo by Gage Skidmore | Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0 Former state legislator Daniel Hernandez on Monday announced his plan to run in the special election to represent Arizona's 7th Congressional District. Hernandez is the first big name to announce a run for the seat held by Democratic U.S. Congressman Raúl Grijalva for more than 20 years until his March 13 death from complications of cancer treatment. A special primary election is set for July 15, with the general election to follow Sept. 23. The Democrat who wins the primary will almost certainly take the seat in the overwhelmingly blue district that spans much of southern Arizona, from Tucson and Nogales to Yuma. In a phone interview with the Arizona Mirror, Hernandez acknowledged that it's a messy time to get into national politics, but said his experiences in the Grand Canyon State have helped prepare him for it. 'When we're talking about D.C., yes, it's bad, but I've served in the Arizona State Legislature, which I would argue is a pretty big mess,' he said. 'I not only survived it, but was able to fight and actually get wins and I think that's what we really need right now in Washington D.C.' SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX The Tucson Democrat got into politics early, and has been credited with helping to save the life of former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords after she was shot in the head during a campaign event in Tucson in 2011. At the time, Hernandez was a 20-year-old intern in his first week with the Giffords campaign. Hernandez served on the Sunnyside Unified School District and represented Tucson in the Arizona House of Representatives from 2017 through 2022, where he built a reputation for working across the aisle — sometimes to the chagrin of his Democratic colleagues — while also advocating for progressive causes. Hernandez and his sisters, Democratic state Reps. Consuelo and Alma Hernandez, who are all Jewish, have faced criticism from other Democrats because of their support for Israel. Hernandez was one of the founding members of the legislature's LGBTQ Caucus, and advocated for legislation to ban discrimination against gay and transgender people in the workplace. He also worked to lower taxes and to pass a low-income housing tax credit. Hernandez said he believes it's important to honor Grijalva's long legacy of representing the people of southern Arizona, and one of the ways he hopes to do that is by dealing with cost-of-living issues that he said are disproportionately impacting people in District 7. That includes protecting Medicaid and Medicare, which are facing possible cuts from Congress and the Trump administration. 'There are people that will die,' Hernandez said. 'There are people that will lose critical services and there are a lot of people like my family that are gonna be negatively impacted.' The results of the November election, Hernandez said, showed that many Democrats are out of touch with their constituents, adding that they should be listening to voters instead of telling them what to care about. 'We need to listen more and talk less,' Hernandez said. But he also said he thinks it's important to make sure Arizonans know exactly how the Trump administration's dismantling of federal agencies will impact their day-to-day lives, something he said that Democrats need to be sending a clear message about. 'When we're talking about the Department of Ed shutting down, it's not just this D.C. bureaucracy,' Hernandez said, adding that it will impact programs that help K-12 students in Tucson, especially those with disabilities. Democrats in Congress at the moment are facing backlash from members of their own party who think they're not doing enough to fight back against President Donald Trump's executive overreach. Hernandez said he has plenty of experience getting things accomplished as a member of the minority party, having served for six years in the Arizona House of Representatives — which has been under Republican control since 1966. He described his experience dealing with Republican Gov. Doug Ducey, along with a GOP-controlled Arizona House and Senate, as a 'trial by fire.' 'I think it's been particularly helpful, as I gear up for this race, to understand that you can still get things done and you can still get wins for your community, even amidst really difficult circumstances,' Hernandez said. While the general election for the 7th Congressional District is likely to be uneventful, the Democratic primary could be highly competitive. Hernandez lost the Democratic primary for the 6th Congressional District to Kirsten Engel in 2022. Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, who was viewed by many as a likely candidate, has said she won't run. Grijalva's daughter, Adelita Grijalva, a member of the Pima County Board of Supervisors, is another favorite to run, but she's said she won't make any announcements until services for her father have concluded. Democratic secretary of state and former Maricopa County Recorder Adrian Fontes has said he's considering a run, but has not made any announcements. Hernandez told the Mirror that he's already secured some endorsements that he'll be rolling out soon and feels good about his chances. 'I am a gay Latino who got elected at 26 to the state House,' Hernandez said. 'By every measure, I should've had no ability to impact any of the public policy happening in the state of Arizona, but I showed up and talked about my values and I was able to get things done.' 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Los Angeles Times
08-02-2025
- General
- Los Angeles Times
L.A. Times readers share their favorite guacamole recipes: Vinegar? Green onion? Minced pear?
Guacamole is the ultimate side dish — one most of us will be eating atop tortilla chips come Super Bowl Sunday. Simple ingredients of avocado, tomato, onion and lime juice define the typical Mexican American approach. But Food editor Daniel Hernandez suggests stripping the recipe down further by ditching the tomato and onion, which both have a high water content and can turn guacamole soggy. Instead, he shares a simple, spicy guacamole recipe that he honed while living in Mexico City. Naturally, with guacamole being such an endemic dish to California, L.A. Times readers had strong and conflicting opinions about Hernandez's approach. At the end of his story, we invited readers to share how they make the dish at home. Here are some of their many insightful and detailed responses: 'I never use tomato because of the water issue, but I do use green onion. Sometimes I char the green onion for some interest, but for the most part I just chop it and add it with the chiles. I always use a jalapeño and some serrano chiles, a lot of garlic and plenty of lime juice. For special occasions, I fry flour tortilla chips.' — Catherine Day 'I use a lot of lime zest, but no lime juice. I add white vinegar instead. Other ingredients are avocado, garlic, cilantro, chopped green onions and either jalapeño or a dash of hot sauce, plus salt and pepper.' — Kellogg Booth 'An oniony flavor is a terrific complement to avocados, as witnessed in the simple perfection that is the Cuban ensalada de aguacate y cebolla. When I make guac I use avocados, shallots, lime juice, cilantro, salt and pepper, and sometimes a little of whatever hot sauce I have on hand.' — J. Vega 'I once used a range of herbs (including dried basil and oregano) in my guacamole, but my Latino coworkers at Joe's Restaurant in Venice called it 'gringo guacamole.' So, I converted to their simple style — onion, no tomato, avocado, chiles, lime, cilantro and salt.' — Darren Leon 'I've always loved tomatoes in guacamole and am not going to stop. I use Roma tomatoes in mine as they are meatier and less liquidy than other types. I love and am not going to cease adding onions, either; the type to use is the white onion, which maintains its crunch just fine.' — Von Karman 'Avocado, lime juice, chopped onion, small amount of tomatoes but only the flesh and skin — no juice and no seeds — knife-shredded romaine lettuce, sliced black olives, dab of medium salsa, couple shots of Tapatio, fresh ground pepper, lemon pepper and very little kosher salt.' — Edward Lee Lamoureux 'Avocado, lime, salt, period. Like the guacamole I had in Patzcuaro in the heart of the avocado zone.' — Robert Lauriston 'I use onion powder instead of onions, add cumin to taste, and most importantly, I add one finely minced pear. I learned this from a woman who had lived in Mexico City for years. She also added finely chopped grapes but after a few tries I stopped doing that.' — Kevin Banner 'My father was an amazing cook from Puebla. He taught me how to make guacamole using white onions (very [finely] diced), Roma tomato (they have less water), lime and salt. This recipe has never been surpassed. I have traveled all over Mexico for decades, and my guacamole (my father's recipe that I perfected) sits at the top.' — Omar Torres 'Simple, fast, and the best: perfectly ripe Haas avocados, fresh squeezed lime juice, garlic salt. Mix with sharp knife to keep it chunky and a gorgeous bright two-toned green color.' — Adam Light 'I use dried Sungold tomatoes and dehydrated onion. That takes care of your sogginess issue. Once you put garlic, lime and hot peppers with a smooth buttery tasting avocado you no longer taste the avocado. However, I do put some Zankou Chicken toum on occasion!' — Lawrence Kassis 'As far as I'm concerned, it's sacrilege to put tomato and onion in guacamole. At age 71, I've never done so. Garlic, lime, chile and avocado. The heat sources can vary from smoked chipotle, ancho, cayenne, red pepper flakes, etc. It's rarely the same way twice, and not for the faint of heart.' — Aw Jay 'I often just use avocado, salt, pepper and lime juice. Highlights the nutty flavor of the avocado.' — Eric Lund 'I agree with Daniel when it comes to the tomatoes. I ditched them years ago. I've kept the onion though (red, finely diced), plus a few cilantro leaves, salt, and lime. It's my favorite version, but is there really such a thing as bad guacamole? Definitely not in my experience.' — Kevin Watkins 'In 1966 my dad planted about 30 avocado trees on the hill in our backyard; I grew up eating guacamole or just avocado in salads. His delicious guacamole included a hint of Worcestershire sauce along with lemon, garlic and salt. Still my favorite way (though I like to add chile now).' — Rebeckah Rithner 'Alternatives include sun-dried tomato paste and onion powder. I use a potato ricer for efficiently smashing avocados. I use roasted garlic crushed with a fork for a cleaner, milder flavor than the raw (and helps to avoid a pungent odor on breath and skin). I use a little bit of agave nectar to offset the sour lime juice and crushed red pepper ground in a coffee grinder instead of chopped chile, which adds a unique flavor but doesn't affect the uniform texture of the avocado.' — John Gaylord 'I'm all for eschewing the onion and garlic but for the love of Pete leave the Cilantro out of the guacamole please. Even as a garnish.' — Steve Hershenson
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Market Auctions to Auction Tekashi 6ix9ine's Iconic Diamond Collection
More Than 3,500 Already Signed Up for the IRS-Commissioned Auction PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla., Feb. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Market Auctions, appointed by the IRS, is set to auction an iconic collection of items previously owned by rapper Daniel Hernandez, known professionally as Tekashi 6ix9ine. This highly anticipated live auction, which is closed to the public, will take place March 5, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST in Palm Beach County, Florida, and online. Bidding is already live at Notable Items Up for Bid: "Bruce the Shark" Diamond Pendant – A 10Kt white gold pendant with 118.00 carats of diamonds, famously worn by 6ix9ine in Gooba and TROLLZ. An Instagram post with the diamond covered 'Finding Nemo' shark had over 1.6 billion views. 6IXINE, GOOBA, RIAA Platinum Award Plaque – Official RIAA-certified plaque commemorating the platinum status of 6ix9ine's hit single Gooba. "Spinner Shark" Enamel Pendant – A 10Kt gold custom piece by Richie Rich Jewelers with 87.80 carats of diamonds, reportedly purchased for $1,000, items include a 70.00 carat Water Diamond & Enamel Pendant, a 14Kt 69 Spinning Diamond Ring, a Rolex Datejust Wristwatch, Cartier Santos Stainless Steel Wristwatch, and a limited-edition Birkin Bag. You can view all 63 items on the block here. With over 3,500 fans, collectors, investors, and celebrities already signed up, the demand is high. Market Auctions is vetting every bidder to ensure a smooth and legitimate process—so patience is key. "Market Auctions was selected by the IRS to handle this auction, and we are committed to conducting it with the highest level of professionalism and transparency," said Jacob K. Kodner, Managing Partner of Market Auctions. "We understand the heightened interest in this collection, and our focus is ensuring a fair and secure process for all bidders." Market Auctions operates with a dedication to integrity and professionalism, handling each consignment with the same level of care, regardless of its origin. The appointment by the IRS highlights their confidence in Market Auctions expertise and ethical standards. This auction is conducted under the authority of IRS Code Section 6335. Market Auctions is a premier auction house in based in Palm Beach County, Florida specializing in fine art, jewelry, and high-value collectibles. Known for its integrity and expertise, the company provides a trusted platform for buyers and sellers worldwide. Media Contact: Thomas TobinThomas@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in to access your portfolio
