Latino State News
Arizona
Customs Uncovers Stashed Marijuana Worth $1 Million at Arizona Border
May 22, 2013 | by HS News Staff
More than one ton of marijuana hidden in a truck entering the United States from Mexico was seized at the port of entry in Nogales, Arizona, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, or CBP, said. continue reading »
LATINO BLOTTER: Arizona Woman Tries to Give Away Baby at Convenience Store
May 21, 2013 | by HS News Staff
An Arizona woman has been charged with one count of child abuse for attempting to give her baby away. Police arrived at a Phoenix convenience store after Rozenna Luna, continue reading »
California
New LAX Terminal Pavilion to be Named after Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
May 22, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has received an early retirement gift – the naming of a portion of the new international terminal at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). continue reading »
Ronald McDonald House Charities Awards More Than $300k in College Scholarships
May 21, 2013 | by HS News Staff
On Saturday, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Southern California awarded $328,000 in scholarship funds to 104 exceptional high school seniors from Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties. continue reading »
Florida
LATINO BLOTTER: Teen Breaks into Home of Girl He’s Infatuated With, Assaults Her
May 24, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Florida police have arrested a young man for allegedly breaking into a classmate's home, attempting to have sex with her. He now faces charges of child abuse, sexual battery, and burglary involving an assault and battery. continue reading »
Defected Cuban Ballerinas to Perform in Miami For First Time
May 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The seven members of the National Ballet of Cuba who defected in March while on tour in Mexico will perform for the first time in the United States at a May 25 show in Miami. continue reading »
Illinois
Chipotle Announces Partnership to Create “Farmhouse Ale” for 2013 Cultivate Festivals
May 15, 2013 | by HS News Staff
As part of its celebration of food, music, and ideas, Chipotle Mexican Grill has formed a partnership with three local breweries for its 2013 Cultivate Festivals in San Francisco, Denver and Chicago to produce a one-of-a-kind “Cultivate Farmhouse Ale,” a Saison-style beer that it unique to each city and will be exclusively poured at the Cultivate festivals continue reading »
Chicago Detectives Invited to Join Boston Manhunt for Marathon Bombing Suspect
April 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Chicago Police Department has just announced they have been invited to join the investigation into the bombing at the Boston Marathon. continue reading »
New Mexico
UPDATE: Albuquerque Church Stabbing Assailant in Custody, Formally Charged
April 29, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Albuquerque police have arrested 24-year-old Lawrence Capener for the multiple stabbing incident at the St. Judas Thaddeus Church yesterday afternoon. continue reading »
JUST IN: Church Goers Stabbed, 2 Critically at New Mexico Catholic Church
April 28, 2013 | by HS News Staff
New Mexico authorities in Albuquerque are investigating a multiple stabbing incident at the St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic church. continue reading »
New York
TRAGEDY: 12-Year-Old Queens Girl Hangs Self After Bullying
May 24, 2013 | by HS News Staff
This week, a set of New York parents received the news no parent wants to here -- their daughter was dead. Tragically, it appears the young girl took her own life after being bullied for months. continue reading »
LATINO BLOTTER: Man Laughs as Police Arrest Him For Hate Crime, Fatal Shooting
May 20, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A man was arrested in New York after he allegedly shot and killed a gay man in Greenwich Village after following him and his partner down the street yelling homophobic slurs. continue reading »
Texas
BLOG DEL NARCO: 5 Tons of Marijuana Valued at $7.5 Million Found in Texas Warehouse
May 20, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Texas authorities along with U.S. Immigration & Customs have announced the seizure of 5 tons of marijuana in a Harlingen warehouse late Friday evening. continue reading »
Parents & 1-Year-Old Passed Out from “Pot” Smoke Found in Car at McDonald’s Drive-Thru
May 20, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Ashley Moreno and Alejandro Rodriguez just might qualify for worse parents of the year. The 22-year-old parents and their one-year-old child were found passed out inside their vehicle at a McDonald’s drive thru at 3:30 a.m. on Sunday. continue reading »
