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Former California girls basketball coach sentenced to 150 years for molesting underage athletes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:19 GMT

A former Orange County girls basketball coach was sentenced to 150 years to life in prison on Wednesday for sexually assaulting four female athletes between the ages of 11 and 17 years old.The former coach, Carlos Francisco Juarez, 48 and from Costa Mesa, primarily coached for club basketball teams, including the So Cal Swoosh and O.C. Mustangs. Prosecutors said he also worked at Aliso Niguel, Costa Mesa, Mater Dei and Tustin high schools.On July 18, a jury found Juarez guilty of 21 felony counts, including 10 counts of lewd acts upon a child under 14. Juarez is accused of coaching each of his four victims between 2005 and 2010, the Orange County District Attorney’s office said in a statement.Jurors also heard evidence related to two other alleged victims who testified to bolster the prosecution’s claim of a pattern of targeting, grooming and attacking girls.“This coach was in a position of trust and authority over these young girls and he took advantage of them. Youth sports should...

California Target evacuated after fire in children’s department

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:19 GMT

Employees and customers at a Target in Buena Park were evacuated on Tuesday evening after a fire broke out in the store.At around 7:15 p.m., firefighters with the Orange County Fire Authority and Anaheim Fire & Rescue responded to the Target on 7530 Orangethorpe Ave. Upon arriving, first responders found a light haze of smoke from the fire, which had been extinguished by the sprinkler system inside, OCFA Battalion Chief Erik  Miranda told OnScene TV news in an interview.Video footage from OnScene.TV shows flames bursting towards the ceiling from a rack of clothing inside the children’s section, where several pieces of merchandise were later found burnt. The video also shows an individual attempting to put out the flames with a fire extinguisher.No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire was under investigation Wednesday and the store remained closed after the fire.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Former California girls basketball coach sentenced to 150...

Man wanted in nationwide jewelry thefts arrested after California heist

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:19 GMT

A man wanted in a series of nationwide jewelry thefts was arrested this month after the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said he ran off with a $30,000 item from a Temecula store on Aug. 28.Jason Adam Warren, a 29-year-old Florida resident, had warrants out for his arrest after he was linked to thefts totaling $250,000 outside of California, a sheriff’s news release said.“It is believed Warren is responsible for several other jewelry thefts in Southern California,” the release added.The Temecula theft happened around 10:10 a.m. at a business in the 40800 block of Winchester Road near the Promenade Mall. The Sheriff’s Department did not identify the store. Investigators said a man entered and asked to see an expensive piece of jewelry. When an employee handed it to the man, he fled, the release said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Flash mob summer: How can retail theft stampedes be stopped? Crime and Public Safety | San Mateo: Theft suspects ...

3 charged with murder in botched robbery at Southern Californian scenic overlook

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:19 GMT

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has filed murder charges against three men who allegedly robbed and killed a driver parked at a scenic overlook along the Angeles Crest Highway in late July.The men, Luis Ventura, 24, Marco Antonio Hernandez, 18, and Abraham Ernesto Alvarenga Cortez, 21, were each charged with two counts of robbery and one count of murder for the July 22 slaying of Jessie Munoz, 32, during a botched robbery.Prosecutors have asked for $2.1 million in bail for each.“The heinous actions that led to the robbery and murder of Mr. Jessie Enrique Munoz is an appalling and reprehensible display of disregard for human life,” District Attorney George Gascón said in a statement. “Our hearts go out to Mr. Munoz’s family and friends who are coping with the pain of this senseless act, including his female companion who also was a victim of robbery at the time of this crime. We will work tirelessly to hold these three individuals accountable for their actions.”Alva...

Inmate ‘crab-walked’ up a wall topped with razor wire to escape Philadelphia prison, official says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:19 GMT

By TASSANEE VEJPONGSA and BRUCE SHIPKOWSKI | Associated PressA murderer made a brazen escape from a suburban Philadelphia jail yard by scaling a wall, climbing over razor wire and jumping from a roof in a breakout that wasn’t detected by guards for a full hour, authorities said Wednesday as the killer eluded a widening manhunt for a seventh day.The timeline and details of Danelo Cavalcante’s escape — including that he got out using the same route another prisoner took in May — were released as police from various agencies flooded a search zone of increasingly worried residents. A tower guard on duty during the breakout was put on leave as part of the escape investigation.The escape and search have attracted international attention and became big news in Cavalcante’s native Brazil. The main newspaper in Rio de Janeiro ran a lengthy story Wednesday with the headline “Dangerous hide-and-seek.”Howard Holland, the acting warden of the Chester County Prison, played a security video at a n...

Sexton back from suspension and Van der Flier benched for Ireland’s Rugby World Cup opener

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:19 GMT

BORDEAUX, France (AP) — Top-ranked Ireland begins its bid to win the Rugby World Cup for the first time with flyhalf Jonathan Sexton back from suspension and flanker Josh van der Flier, the reigning world player of the year, given a rest for the team’s opening pool match against Romania on Saturday.Sexton has served a three-match suspension for aggressive behavior toward match officials at Leinster’s loss to La Rochelle in the European Cup final in May and comes straight back into Andy Farrell’s team as captain.Van der Flier will start among the reserves for what should be the easiest of the four Pool B matches for the Irish while there was no Mack Hansen in the matchday squad, with Keith Earls starting instead on the wing.Ireland is missing three forwards because of injury — hooker Dan Sheehan and back rower Jack Conan (both foot) and prop Dave Kilcoyne (hamstring).Joe McCarthy is one of six in the team making a World Cup debut and slots in the second row, with Ta...

GW resumes classes as manhunt for murder suspect escapee continues

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:19 GMT

An escaped murder suspect triggered a shelter-in-place at the George Washington University campus. (WTOP/Heather Gustafson) An escaped murder suspect triggered a shelter-in-place at the George Washington University campus. (WTOP/Heather Gustafson) In-person classes and events at D.C.’s George Washington University resume Thursday, where the campus is much calmer, after a shelter-in-place order was lifted Wednesday night.That shelter-in-place order was issued earlier in the day, after a man charged with a homicide offense escaped the custody of police at George Washington Hospital.The FBI is now offering a $10,000 reward to anyone with information about Christopher Haynes’ whereabouts and anything that ...

MATCHDAY: Ronaldo reflects on Messi rivalry ahead of playing for Portugal in Euro 2024 qualifying

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:19 GMT

A look at what’s happening in European Championship qualifying on Friday:GROUP JCristiano Ronaldo has been in reflective mood as he brings up 20 years in Portugal’s national team, saying he and great rival Lionel Messi “changed the history of soccer” and that he still wants to raise the bar at the age of 38. Ronaldo’s debut for Portugal was in August 2003 and two decades later the most prolific scorer in men’s internationals — with 123 goals in a record 200 games — will be playing for the team in a European Championship qualifier at Slovakia. “I am proud of the numbers I reached. But I want more,” Ronaldo said. “When I play, the bar has to be up here, I want to think big.” On his rivalry with Messi, Ronaldo added: “If you like Cristiano Ronaldo, you don’t have to hate Messi. We are both very good. We changed the history of soccer. We are respected all over the world. That is the most important thing. He has marked his path, I have marked mine.” Portugal has won all...

How Montgomery County plans to end child hunger

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:19 GMT

Every day, children come to school in Montgomery County, Maryland, hungry.Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, who used to teach in the county’s school system, said he’s still “haunted” by an incident at the school where he used to teach.One day, one of his elementary school students was crying inconsolably. Elrich said when he and other school staff were able to calm the child, the boy told them he hadn’t eaten for days.That anecdote drew audible gasps from those attending the unveiling of the Strategic Plan to End Childhood Hunger. This was particularly striking when considering those assembled for the event at Highland Elementary School in the Wheaton-Glenmont area work in the fields of education and with organizations that fight hunger.According to Montgomery County Council member Gabe Albornoz, who led the effort to develop the plan, 14% of the county’s children “don’t know where their next meal” is coming from. Roughly 46% qualify for federal food a...

Denver weather: More sunshine, hot temperatures to end week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:19 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) —  Denver's weather will stay hot and sunny through the end of the workweek and the start of the weekend with highs near 90 degrees. Can Denver go from 90 degrees to 1st freeze? The next big change arrives on Sunday with the chance for rain and cooler temperatures. Weather today: Another sunny and hot daySunshine on Thursday will help bring high temperatures near 90 degrees. The hottest temperatures will be in southeastern Colorado where temperatures could reach the mid to upper 90s. Pinpoint weather: Daily high temperatures on Sept. 7. Weather tonight: Mainly clear, mildThursday night, Denver will stay under a mainly clear sky. Lows will fall to the mid-50s, which is close to normal for this time of year. Pinpoint Weather: Overnight low temperatures for Sept. 7. Looking ahead: Rain returns over the weekendSaturday, Denver will see another warm and sunny day with a high near 90 degrees.  Temporary traffic signs causing problems near Empower Field The next big cha...