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Garden Grove man arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting underage girl

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:41 GMT

A Garden Grove man was arrested on Friday for allegedly sexually assaulting an underage girl after contacting her through social media. According to a Garden Grove Police department news release, the suspect, identified as 32-year-old Eric Andrew Carino, requested to meet the underage victim in person to engage in sexual relations, and she initially agreed. Upon meeting, the young girl changed her mind and requested Carino take her home. Carino ignored the victim’s request and instead took her to his home and sexually assaulted her.  After assaulting her, Carino drove her back home and immediately blocked her on social media. During an investigation, the young girl was able to identify Carino as the man who sexually assaulted her. Police also linked Carino to an additional 2021 sexual assault case from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. He was arrested on sexual assault charges.

The top 10 most expensive home sales in Palo Alto, reported the week of Oct. 9

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:41 GMT

A house that sold for $7.2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Palo Alto in the past week.In total, 11 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $3.5 million. The average price per square foot was $1,819.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Oct. 9 even if the property may have been sold earlier.10. $2.3 million, single-family home in the 2300 block of Princeton StreetA sale has been finalized for the single-family home in the 2300 block of Princeton Street in Palo Alto. The price was $2,300,000 and the new owners took over the house in September. The house was built in 1938 and the living area totals 882 square feet. The price per square foot ended up at $2,608. The house features two bedrooms and one bathrooms.Princeton Street9. $2.5 million, single-family house in the 3400 block of Park Blvd.The 1,992 square-foot si...

Unbeaten New Zealand and India meet at scenic Dharamsala in Cricket World Cup on Sunday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:41 GMT

Over the past week, the Indian city of Dharamsala received the season’s first snowfall. As television cameras pan out behind the stadium, the Himalayan mountaintops are noticeable in their pristine white glory.Temperatures are set to rise on Sunday, though, when the only two unbeaten teams at the Cricket World Cup meet. New Zealand and hosts India are 4-0 in the tournament, although the 2019 runners-up New Zealander lead on net run rate.New Zealand began its tournament by beating defending champions England by nine wickets, and then made easy work of the Netherlands (by 99 runs), Bangladesh (by eight wickets) and Afghanistan (by 149 runs).Those last three wins have come at a canter for the Black Caps, and were never in doubt. The tougher part of their league campaign begins on Sunday, against two-time champions India, followed by Australia, South Africa, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.“We don’t want to read too much into it (the tougher schedule ahead). Every team in this tournament can win...

¡Al infinito y más allá! Buscan subastar “nave espacial” de reparto de Domino’s

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:41 GMT

LAS VEGAS — Una supuesta “nave espacial” del restaurante Domino’s Pizza está a punto de ser subastada y podría ser tuya.La nave Tritan A2, creada en 1985, fue inicialmente fabricada por el fundador de la cadena de restaurantes, Tom Monaghan, con el propósito de inventar un auto de entrega eficiente.Según Mecum Auctions, la casa oficial de subastas, en total solo se crearon alrededor de 10 y este ejemplar será subastado en Las Vegas en noviembre 10. El Titan A2 contiene un motor rotativo 440cc al igual que una carrocería de fibra de vidrio color rojo y blanco. Cuando fue construido, el vehículo también contaba con un horno en la parte trasera que era usado para recalentar las pizzas en su momento de entrega. Pero actualmente ese espacio ahora contiene un asiento adicional.En una entrevista con CNN, el dueño actual recalcó que el auto tiene muy baja visibilidad, por la que suele ser incómodo manejarlo en calles en mal estado.El futuro dueño tambiénobtendrá un t...

Charged-up Netherlands decides to bat against struggling Sri Lanka at the Cricket World Cup

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:41 GMT

Netherlands captain Scott Edwards won the toss and elected to bat against last-place Sri Lanka at the Cricket World Cup at Lucknow, India on Saturday.It was the first of two matches Saturday. Defending champion England played South Africa in a later game at Mumbai.The Dutch have momentum on their side after they stunned high-flying South Afric a by 38 runs at Dharamsala for their first points in the tournament four days ago. The men in orange rode on a brilliant half century from Edwards to rack up 245-8 against the Proteas in a rain-curtailed game.The Netherlands then bowled out South Africa for 207 to record one of the biggest upsets in the history of World Cup as the seamers and spinners were well supported by some brilliant fielding.Edwards hoped his unchanged side from the last game will put up another challenging total and put pressure on Sri Lanka, which made two changes from its last game.Allrounder Dushan Hemantha replaced young left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage while fast ...

Reign advance to NWSL semifinal with 1-0 win over Angel City

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:41 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — Veronica Latsko scored in the 87th minute to give OL Reign a 1-0 victory over Angel City on Friday night in the opening round of the National Women’s Soccer League playoffs. Phoebe McClernon whipped a cross into the box and Latsko beat her defender to score from close range at Seattle’s Lumen Field, giving the Reign its first playoff victory since 2015.The Reign will head to San Diego to take on the Wave in a semifinal match on Nov. 5.The first half was a defensive battle, as the two teams combined for just five shots — the fewest in any half of a postseason match in NWSL history. The Reign took control in the second half. Latsko had a shot ping off the post, and Megan Rapinoe — playing in her final home game after 11 seasons with the Reign — had a hard shot saved in the 53rd minute.Angel City was held to just one shot in the second half.“It was difficult. I mean, obviously two really well organized teams, two teams in form, couldn’t really break eac...

Phillies’ bullpen fails late again in 6-5 loss to Diamondbacks, tying the NLCS at 2-all

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:41 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — Philadelphia spent most of the night taking advantage of Arizona’s moves in a bullpen game, building a three-run lead by the seventh inning.A bullpen meltdown of their own cost the Phillies a chance to take a commanding lead in the NL Championship Series.Craig Kimbrel gave up three runs in the eighth, including two on pinch-hitter Alek Thomas’ tying homer into the Chase Field pool, and the Phillies lost 6-5 to the Diamondbacks on Friday to tie the NLCS at 2-all. “A lot of pitchers look sped up to me,” Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto said. “That’s what happens when you fall behind counts and let baserunners on. The place gets loud, they start feeling the crowd, the atmosphere.”A night after striking out 13 times in a 2-1 defeat, the reigning NL champions appeared to have the Diamondbacks right where they wanted.Kyle Schwarber hit a solo homer and Brandon Marsh added a run-scoring double to tie the game at 2. The Phillies scored two runs on an infield single and er...

San Diego MLS team name, crest, colors unveiled

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:41 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- The name, crest and colors of San Diego's new Major League Soccer (MLS) team were unveiled in front of thousands of fans Friday during a presentation at Snapdragon Stadium.San Diego FC will be the name of the professional soccer league's 30th team, officials said in a news release. "When we say San Diego this includes the entire region, including all 18 cities in San Diego County plus the cross border communities in Mexico. San Diego has a rich sporting history, deep talent pool and has long been considered the heart of soccer development in America," the team said.The "FC" in San Diego FC represents "a Football Club" competing on the global stage in the world's game, while the term "Club" symbolizes the club's owners, players, employees, partners, fans and supporters, it was said in the release. The team's colors are Chrome and Azul. Chrome symbolizes "San Diego’s spirit of excellence and cutting edge innovation," while Azul "spotlights San Diego’s deep connection to t...

Israel strikes Gaza after 2 captives freed, and there are signs that aid may soon enter from Egypt

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:41 GMT

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel and Palestinian militants traded fire on Saturday after Hamas released an American woman and her teenage daughter, the first of some 200 captives to be freed after the militant group’s Oct. 7 rampage into Israel. Meanwhile, there were indications that the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza would soon open to allow in humanitarian aid.Israel has sealed off the territory for two weeks, forcing Palestinians to ration food and to drink filthy water from wells. Hospitals say they are running low on medicine and fuel for emergency generators amid a territory-wide blackout.A line of empty flatbed trucks could be seen moving on the Gaza side, perhaps in preparation for bringing in the desperately needed aid. The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem said it had information that Rafah would open later Saturday for foreigners to depart Gaza, but similar previous announcements have proven premature.The release came amid growing expectations of a ground offensive th...

‘Oppenheimer’ fanfare likely to fuel record attendance at New Mexico’s Trinity atomic bomb test site

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:41 GMT

WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, N.M. (AP) — Thousands of visitors are expected to descend Saturday on the southern New Mexico site where the world’s first atomic bomb was detonated, with officials preparing for a record turnout amid ongoing fanfare surrounding Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster film, “ Oppenheimer.”Trinity Site, a designated National Historic Landmark, is usually closed to the public because of its proximity to the impact zone for missiles fired at White Sands Missile Range. But twice a year, in April and October, the site opens to spectators. This may be the first time gaining entry will be like getting a golden ticket to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. White Sands officials warned online that the wait to enter the gates could be as long as two hours. No more than 5,000 visitors are expected to make it within the window between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.Visitors also are being warned to come prepared as Trinity Site is in a remote area with limited Wi-Fi and no c...