Christian Martinez

Christian Martinez faces charges for armed robbery and aggravated battery after a crash in Miami’s Liberty City, where he allegedly used a firearm to steal items and injure a victim. Surveillance footage and license plate data linked him to the June 28 incident, leading to his arrest on July 2 with a firearm found in his vehicle.

A California congressional race pits progressive Randy Villegas against Republican Rep. David Valadao, testing whether populist candidates can win in traditionally Republican districts. Similar progressive vs. establishment contests are unfolding in Maine, Michigan, and Minnesota, with outcomes potentially shaping Democratic strategies in key races.

Democrats are eyeing 'hidden' Latino battlegrounds in 2026, particularly in Texas, California, New York, Colorado, and Nevada, where recent Latino voting trends could make GOP-drawn districts competitive. The biggest test is in Texas, where Republicans drew new maps assuming continued Latino gains. New modeling from Democratic group Oath finds several GOP-drawn 'safe' districts could become competitive.

Randy Villegas, a California Democrat running for Congress, has been tied to secret sex-abuse settlements in his school district despite campaigning on transparency. The Visalia Unified School District settled five confidential cases totaling nearly $14.4 million during his tenure. Villegas's campaign did not respond to comments on the matter.

Randy Villegas, a California Democrat running for Congress, has been tied to secret sex-abuse settlements in his school district despite campaigning on transparency. The Visalia Unified School District settled five confidential cases totaling nearly $14.4 million during his tenure. Villegas's campaign and the school district did not respond to requests for comment.