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After hearing boos in home city, Celtics’ Malcolm Brogdon expresses love for Atlanta

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:04:52 GMT

ATLANTA — Malcolm Brogdon is from Atlanta. He loves Atlanta. Even in his seventh NBA season and with his third different team, it’s still home. He gives back to the community whenever he can, like in 2020 when he and fellow native Jaylen Brown led a protest against racial injustice. Brogdon wears pride for his city like no other.So, Brogdon could have never expected what happened when he entered Game 3 on Friday night at State Farm Arena, his first career playoff game in Atlanta. The veteran guard usually feels the love whenever he returns home. But this time, the reception was quite the opposite.Brogdon heard boos. Whenever he touched the ball, they were loud. His city was against him, but not because he was simply an opponent.It wasn’t hard to figure out why. Earlier on Friday morning, Brogdon made a comment during Celtics shootaround that was perceived as a slight against the Hawks’ fanbase when he asked if he had ties to the franchise growing up.“I’m tied to the city. I lo...

Southbound I-15 lanes blocked after fatal multi-vehicle collision

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:04:52 GMT

FALLBROOK, Calif. -- All southbound lanes on a stretch of the Interstate 15 in Fallbrook are blocked off due to a fatal multi-vehicle collision, Caltrans said in a tweet.The accident occurred just north of State Route 76 around 3:15 p.m. Sunday. Three cars were involved, according to California Highway Patrol logs. One vehicle was overturned. Helicopter rescue prompted at Three Sisters Falls California Highway Patrol logs indicate that the collision was fatal, however, there is no information on how many deaths or other injuries.Major delays are expected through the area, according to North County Fire.FOX 5 has a crew headed to the scene. Check back for updates.

Big Bear Mountain closing slopes after historic snowfall

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:04:52 GMT

BIG BEAR, Calif. -- After five and a half months, Big Bear Mountain Resort has finally started to close its slopes for the season.The resort announced that Sunday was the last day to ski or snowboard at Bear Mountain for the season, marking the end of a historic winter at the Southern California mountain.Snow Summit, the other hill at Big Bear Mountain Resort, will remain open through the end of April for snow sports enthusiasts.Over the course of the winter season, Big Bear Mountain Resort saw over 240 inches of natural snowfall, as multiple winter storms pushed through the region. Headed to the beach this week? Here is the water temperature forecast According to the resort, the 2022 to 2023 has been the longest in total days for the resort since before 2015.As the season comes to an end, any unused lift tickets for the 2022 to 203 season will expire by closing day. Passes for next year's winter season are already available for purchase here.Big Bear Mountain Resort is one of th...

Biden expected to tap Julie Rodriguez to run 2024 campaign

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:04:52 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is expected to tap Julie Rodriguez, a senior White House adviser, to manage his reelection campaign, a person familiar with deliberations on the matter said Sunday.The person spoke on condition of anonymity because Rodriguez’s appointment has not been finalized and Biden has yet to formally launch his reelection campaign. CBS News was first to report that Biden has decided to pick Rodriguez.Rodriguez, a longtime Democratic party activist, also worked in former President Barack Obama’s White House. She’s the granddaughter of labor leader Cesar Chavez and labor activist Helen Fabela Chávez. Growing up in California she was active in campaigns, picket lines, boycotts, marches and union meetings.She has served as Biden’s director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs since the beginning of his presidency and added the senior adviser role last June.Rodriguez also has deep ties to Vice President Kamala Harris. ...

Sunday Forecast: Cooler than normal trends continue

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:04:52 GMT

CHICAGO — Cooler than normal temperatures continued Sunday with temps hovering in the high-30's to low-40's across Chicagoland Sunday.Here's the weather outlook over the next few days:Sunday afternoon: We're looking at a high of 42 degrees Fahrenheit with a low of 36. Normal temperatures around this time of year hover around a high of 62 degrees, with a low of 43.Sunday night: We're looking at isolated rain showers this evening with an overnight low of 33 degrees. Don't expect too much in the wind department though, as gusts should be in the 5-10 mph range out of the West-Northwest.Monday: Clouds will likely increase into the afternoon/evening with isolated showers popping up around the area, and the high temperature arriving around 52 degrees. Winds will also be around 5-10 mph out of the West-Northwest.Tuesday: Where we stand on Sunday, there's about a 50% chance of rain and a sizable amount of scattered clouds across Chicagoland. Expect temperatures to be around a high of 49 degr...

1 dead after being hit by hit-and-run driver in Waukegan

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:04:52 GMT

WAUKEGAN, Ill. — A man is dead after he was hit by a hit-and-run driver late-Saturday night in Waukegan, according to police. Waukegan Police Department officers were called around 10:15 p.m. to the 3000 block of Washington Street after people found the man in the roadway, according to a news release. Cause of death released for missing Navy sailor found in Lake Michigan The man, who hasn't been identified yet, was taken to a hospital where he later died, police said. During the investigation, officers said video footage shows the man trying to cross Washington Street southbound when a driver going eastbound hit him, according to the release.About 30 minutes after the man was hit, Waukegan police said the vehicle was reported stolen.About two hours later in North Chicago, officers found a vehicle matching the description with damage consistent with hitting the man, according to the release. Anyone with information is asked to submit a tip using the Waukegan police app or online. ...

Garden in Northbrook part of living Holocaust memorial

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:04:52 GMT

NORTHBROOK, Ill. — A daffodil garden in Northbrook is in full bloom and it's part of a project to create a living Holocaust memorial at locations around the world. Last fall, seeds were planted on the JCC's campus in Northbrook. Northern lights could be visible in US Sunday, Monday: Here’s where "We have a beautiful garden," Rachael Finkel, the JCC's senior manager of family programs, said. "Timing was perfect and our flowers are in bloom."It's part of a worldwide daffodil project honoring the 1.5 million children murdered during the Holocaust. "The daffodil is a very resilient flower," Finkel said. "Comes up every year. The yellow represents the stars Jews had to wear during the Holocaust and the shape is even similar to that star shape." Brookfield Zoo hosts weekend events for Earth Day During the program at the gardens on Sunday morning, there was a performance with a violin of hope. The collection of string instruments played by Jewish musicians before and during the Holoca...

Brookfield Zoo hosts weekend events for Earth Day

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:04:52 GMT

CHICAGO — Hundreds of people spent their Sunday morning at the Brookfield Zoo as part of the zoo's Earth Day Weekend Celebration.Julie Diorio and her daughter Madelyn joined their family at the Brookfield Zoo's Earth Day Fun Run on Sunday. On top of the world: Chicago company is global leader in manufacturing globes "It's so important to celebrate Earth Day, especially as we're focusing on our conservation messaging," Leah Rippey, the vice president of marketing and communication said. "If we can just tell people to focus on the beauty of Earth around us, we're going to do that."More than 800 people came for the event, running 2.2 miles along the habitats and catching a glimpse of some of their favorite animals. Weekend Break: The Laughing Academy in Glenview After the race, families stuck around to get a VIP view before the zoo opened for the day. All of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Chicago Zoological Society's Animal Care and Conservation Fund. The fund support...

Sen. Amy Klobuchar: ‘It looks like we’re going to make it through this flood’

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:04:52 GMT

As the rivers in the state continue to rise after the melting of the third biggest snowfall in Minnesota history, Senator Amy Klobuchar said Sunday it appeared the state would “make it through the flood.”Klobuchar joined other officials, including St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, at Harriet Island on Sunday to give an update to flood predictions.She credited many reasons why it appeared the preparations to hold the rising river water back, including levees in St. Paul created years ago by the Army Corp of Engineers.“If we didn’t have these levees, it would be so much worse,” she said, noting that in St. Paul, the river had risen to 17.8 feet and was projected to rise to 18.8 feet.“If it got up to 19.02 feet it would be in the top 10 floods we’ve had in St. Paul history,” she said. Klobuchar said that one of the factors that will make a difference in projected flood levels is the way that the snow in the state has melted in stages, which has allowed the ground to warm up and absorb some...

Endangered person advisory: Spanish Lake teen missing

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:04:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – The St. Louis County Police Department issued an endangered person advisory Sunday afternoon for a 17-year-old Spanish Lake boy.Kalian Watson left his home in the 1900 block of Lakeaire Drive between 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. He was last seen at the M&K Market on Bellefontaine Road at 4:40 p.m.Police say Watson has autism and is non-verbal.Watson is 6’5” tall and weighs 130 pounds, with black hair, brown eyes, and a medium complexion. He was last seen wearing a grey jacket with black fur lining, light blue jeans, and olive-grey shoes.Anyone who has seen Watson or has information on his whereabouts is asked to call 911 to contact their nearest law enforcement agency, or contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210.