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CIF state swim championships: Palo Alto’s Ethan Harrington sets two meet records to cap ‘historical career’

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:28:04 GMT

Palo Alto’s Ethan Harrington completed one of the all-time great high school swimming careers on Saturday, winning his two signature events in record-breaking fashion to repeat as California state champion in the 50-yard and 100-yard freestyle races.The Stanford-bound bolt of lightning won the 50 free at the Clovis Olympic Swim Center in 19.57 seconds, breaking his own California Interscholastic Federation state meet record and matching the mark he swam last week to eclipse his own Central Coast Section meet record.He then smashed the state meet record in the 100 free, touching the wall in 42.92 to beat the previous mark of 43.09 that Northgate’s Alexei Sancov set in 2018.Palo Alto’s Ethan Harrington dives off the starting block in the boys 50-yard freestyle championship final at the CIF state swimming championships on Saturday in Clovis.(Thien-An Truong for Bay Area News Group) Harrington ended his high school career with Palo Alto records in two individual events ...

2 Bay Area brunch spots rank on Yelp's Top 100 for Mother's Day celebration

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:28:04 GMT

(KRON) -- It is Mother's Day weekend, and many families are looking to eat out Sunday to celebrate the holiday. Yelp compiled a list of the best 100 places in the country to take your mother out for brunch. Two Bay Area brunch spots cracked Yelp's list released earlier this month. No. 34: Lapisara Eatery (San Francisco)No. 52: Havana (Walnut Creek) Yelp: San Mateo bakery ranked second best for Asian-owned bakeries in US Lapisara Eatery is a Thai-American fusion spot located at 698 Post Street. The business opened in 2018 and does not take brunch reservations on weekends. Lapisara Eatery received about 4.5 stars based on over 1300 Yelp reviews. Havana is a "Miami-influenced Cuban" restaurant. Located downtown at 1516 Bonanza St., brunch on weekends is from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The business received a four-star rating on Yelp based on more than 2,200 reviews.KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; ...

Josh Naylor hits 3-run homer as Guardians storm back in 8th to stun Angels 8-6

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:28:04 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Josh Naylor’s three-run homer highlighted Cleveland’s stunning comeback in the eighth inning as the Guardians rallied for an 8-6 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night.Down 6-2 and seemingly headed for another disappointing loss, the Guardians scored six times in the eighth to pull off their most improbable win in a season that was sliding in the wrong direction for the defending AL Central champions.Andrés Giménez also homered in the eighth for Cleveland, which until that point had hit into some tough luck and hurt itself with bad baserunning.The Guardians strung together four straight singles with José Ramírez and Josh Bell driving in runs off reliever Andrew Wantz. Naylor, who Angels manager Phil Nevin walked intentionally in the ninth on Friday, then connected on an 0-1 pitch from Ryan Tepera (2-2).When Naylor’s fifth homer touched down in the right-field seats, Cleveland’s dugout exploded and a crowd of 27,644 fans, some of wh...

Rockies right-hander Ryan Feltner takes line drive off head, walks off on his own

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:28:04 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Colorado Rockies pitcher Ryan Feltner was struck in the head by a line drive in the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night and was able to walk off the field on his own.Philadelphia’s Nick Castellanos lined a 1-0 slider back to the mound at 92.7 mph. The ball went off the right, back side of Feltner’s head. The right-hander immediately collapsed to the ground as the ball deflected to first baseman C.J. Cron. Castellanos was safe with a single. Feltner didn’t appear to lose consciousness. He lay on his stomach and was squinting his eyes as two members of the Colorado training stuff sprinted to the mound. With the crowd hushed, Feltner eventually sat up, then got to his feet. The 26-year-old Feltner walked off with the assistance of two staff members as the fans at Coors Field applauded. Feltner had walked four in a 40-pitch first inning that saw the Phillies take a 4-0 lead. After retiring the first two batters in the second,...

Nationals-Mets game suspended after 4-hour rain delay

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:28:04 GMT

After a four-hour rain delay, the Washington Nationals game against the New York Mets has been suspended until Sunday afternoon.A spokesperson confirmed the suspension at around 8:45 p.m. Saturday, hours after rain began to fall at Nationals Park.“Due to inclement weather, tonight’s game has been suspended. This game will be made up tomorrow as part of a split admission doubleheader,” the spokesperson said in an email to WTOP.Those hoping to catch the Nationals-Mets game can use Saturday tickets and parking passes on Sunday. The game begins at 12:35 p.m.Anyone hoping to catch the full doubleheader must grab a ticket for Game 2, which starts at 4:35 p.m. Game 1 tickets will not be accepted.Source

Matan en Kenya a uno de los leones más viejos de África, dicen conservacionistas

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:28:04 GMT

(CNN) — Loonkiito, posiblemente uno de los leones más viejos del mundo, murió en Kenya a la edad de 19 años, dijo la organización conservacionista Lion Guardians.El león murió el miércoles a manos del dueño de un corral de ganado, al que Loonkiito había entrado en medio de la noche en busca de presas por estar “muerto de hambre”, dijo la organización.Era “el león macho más viejo de nuestro ecosistema y posiblemente de África”, indicó Lion Guardians, que anunció su fallecimiento “con gran pesar”.“Era un símbolo de resiliencia y convivencia. En Lion Guardians nos sentimos privilegiados de haber sido testigos de su vida y su legado”, agregó.Crédito: Philip J. Briggs/Lion GuardiansLa organización atribuye la larga vida de los leones salvajes, en un lugar donde “hace una década, no teníamos leones que sobrevivieran más allá de los 10 años”, a los esfuerzos de las comunidades locales que comparten la tierra con los grandes felinos.Un aumento dramático en la d...

Incautan el semisumergible más grande que ha navegado con drogas en aguas de Colombia, según la Armada

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:28:04 GMT

(CNN Español) — Un semisumergible de 30 metros de largo y tres de ancho fue decomisado en el océano Pacífico con tres toneladas de cocaína en su interior, según informó la Armada de Colombia este viernes.Se trata del artefacto más grande que haya sido interceptado navegando con alcaloides desde 1993, año en que la Armada de Colombia incautó el primer semisumergible.En lo que va de 2023, la Armada de Colombia en el Pacífico interceptó un total de cuatro semisumergibles navegando con alcaloides.La nave era tripulada por tres sujetos de nacionalidad colombiana de 63, 54 y 45 años de edad. De acuerdo al parte de la Armada, ellos manifestaron haber sido obligados por una organización narcotraficante para embarcarse y llevar el semisumergible con el alcaloide hasta Centroamérica. Según el comunicado, los tres sujetos fueron puestos a salvo teniendo en cuenta que el semisumergible había empezado a hundirse debido a las condiciones adversas en el océano Pacífico.Justicia colombiana co...

MoCo Eats week kicks off Sunday to celebrate culinary diversity

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:28:04 GMT

If you’re interested in trying new cuisines, look no further, as MoCo Eats week kicks off this Sunday, May 14.This is the third annual MoCo Eats Week, which celebrates the diversity of Montgomery County through its cuisine. Select restaurants are offering food and drink specials such as prix fixe menus and tapas.This is part of Visit Montgomery’s Discover MoCo Month, an initiative focused on supporting the county’s many food and beverage businesses.Discover MoCo Month kicks off in just one week! Learn about what Visit Montgomery has planned throughout May including the first ever MoCo Hotel Week, 3rd Annual MoCo Eats Week and more.https://t.co/fMnJiWB79Z— Visit Montgomery, MD (@VisitMoCo) April 24, 2023You also can enter to win up to $2,000 in giveaways by checking in at participating locations using weekly digital passports within the Visit MoCo Adventure Planner app.MoCo Eats week ends May 20. For a full list of participating restaurants, visit the event’s official website.S...

La secta del fin del mundo: ya son más de 200 los muertos en un horrendo rito apocalíptico

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:28:04 GMT

NAIROBI, Kenia — La cifra de muertes relacionadas con una secta del fin del mundo en Kenia subió el sábado a 201 después que la policía exhumara 22 cadáveres más, la mayoría con señales de inanición, según el comisionado regional de la costa.Se cree que los cuerpos pertenecen a los seguidores de un pastor que radica en la costa de Kenia, Paul Mackenzie, quien presuntamente ordenó a los congregantes morir de hambre para reunirse con Jesús.Más de 600 personas siguen desaparecidas. Masacre de fieles en Kenia: pastores enfrentan la justicia Kenia: arrestan a otro pastor por masacre de más de 100 fieles Mackenzie, que fue arrestado el mes pasado, sigue detenido. La policía planea presentar cargos en su contra por delitos relacionados con actos terroristas.Cientos de cadáveres han sido desenterrados de docenas de fosas comunes desperdigadas en su propiedad de 800 acres, ubicada en el condado costero de Kilifi.Mackenzie insiste que cerró...

Denver weather: Cool end to the weekend with more showers

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:28:04 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver weather will stay cool and soggy as we head toward Mother's Day. Warmer temperatures and the chance for more spring showers return for the workweek. Weather tonight: More rain showersClouds and the chance for rain showers will stick around Saturday night as lows fall to the mid-40s. Weather tomorrow: Rain showers and coolerMother's Day will be cool and gray with the chance for more rain showers. Temperatures will only reach the mid to upper 50s, which is nearly 15 degrees below normal for this time of year. Looking ahead: Warming up with more chances for afternoon showersA typical spring pattern returns for the workweek. Monday will stay cool with the chance for rain showers and a high in the mid-60s. Temperatures will rise to the 70s for the rest of the workweek with a daily chance for afternoon showers and thunderstorms.