Valencia

Iberia resumes flights to Venezuela in early July, rerouting from Madrid to Valencia via Santo Domingo due to damage at Caracas' Maiquetía Airport, which remains limited to relief and official flights following June earthquakes.

Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) operates a distribution center in Valencia, Venezuela, coordinating aid deliveries to earthquake-affected areas. Volunteers and donors in Doral, Florida, support the effort, which bypasses the Venezuelan government to directly assist displaced families. The U.S. State Department and Southern Command collaborate with Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, to facilitate humanitarian supply flights.

Physicians with the Venezuelan American Medical Association in Miami-Dade are collecting medical supplies to aid earthquake survivors in Venezuela. Donations include splints, gauze, antibiotics, and other medical equipment, to be delivered by air to Valencia, Venezuela, for distribution by Caritas Venezuela and Médicos Unidos Venezuela.

Venezuela was struck by two powerful earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) causing at least 188 deaths, 1,520 injuries, and over 200 people trapped. Ecuador sent 46 specialized firefighters to assist despite no current diplomatic relations, while Copa Airlines suspended flights to affected cities due to airport closures.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck north-central Venezuela west of Caracas at a depth of 13km, causing building collapses and tremors felt in neighboring Colombia. The US Geological Survey reported the quake occurred near Valencia.

A brush fire ignited underneath the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia. Los Angeles County fire crews responded to the incident around 12:21 p.m., with footage showing a palm tree engulfed in flames on the west side of the coaster.

Colombians are voting in an election where two pro-Israel candidates, De La Espriella and Valencia, are challenging leftist Cepeda, who supports continuing the incumbent Petro's policy of cutting ties with Israel. The candidates' positions on Israel relations are a key focus of the race.

Los Angeles County officials broke ground on Fire Station 46 in Valencia to enhance emergency response in the Santa Clarita Valley. The 13,341-square-foot station, designed for net-zero energy, will house emergency units and personnel, with completion expected in fall 2027.

A political ad using AI depicted California Democratic candidate Valencia as a clown with a stereotypical Latino accent, sparking accusations of racism and backlash from liberals.

Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a reported bomb threat at Six Flags Magic Mountain, which was made on Monday morning, causing the park to close temporarily. The park is scheduled to open at 10:30 a.m. The threat was called in at 7:55 a.m.

A man was arrested in Valencia after being caught on surveillance camera exposing himself and sexually assaulting a woman while she was shopping at a Whole Foods store.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer was spotted at a luxury hotel in Valencia during Easter weekend, while Donald Trump issued threats to 'obliterate' Iran. The article contrasts Starmer's leisure activities with Trump's military rhetoric.