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'Critical' fire conditions possible in San Diego as Santa Ana winds pick up

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:54:40 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Strong Santa Ana winds are expected to continue across San Diego County early this week alongside dry conditions, creating what forecasters say is "critical" potential for wildfires. Gusty eastern winds are expected to pick up Sunday across all parts of the region and is expected to continue blowing at high speeds through Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. It is the first notable Santa Ana event of the season in the region.The strongest winds are expected to set in San Diego County's valley and mountain areas on Monday, including the cities of Escondido, El Cajon, San Marcos, La Mesa, Santee, Poway, Julian and Pine Valley. When will it feel like winter in California? NOAA updates holiday season forecast A wind advisory issued ahead of the weekend for these areas will remain in effect from 2 a.m. Monday to 5 p.m. Wednesday.During this time, winds are anticipated to reach 20 to 25 miles per hour with individual gusts of 40 to 50 miles per hour, NWS sa...

20-acre brush fire burns near Lower Otay Lake

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:54:40 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Cal Fire crews are battling a multi-acre brush fire that broke out near the Lower Otay Lake Sunday afternoon.According to officials, the fire was stopped at 20 acres. It had a moderate rate of spread with the potential to reach 75 acres, the department said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.As of 5:30 p.m., crews were working to extinguish hotspots and continue building the containment line.No structures or homes were threatened with the fire, officials said.The fire comes as the Santa Ana winds have begun strengthening in the first notable event of the season, giving way to elevated ignition risk across the county.Farther north, parts of Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties were placed under a red flag warning through Monday due to the risk of fire ignition with the strong Santa Anas. Several small brush fires were sparked Sunday afternoon in these areas amid the conditions.As of 5 p.m., no fire watches or red flag warnings were put in effect for San Diego C...

Federal judge reimposes limited gag order in Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:54:40 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal judge overseeing Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case in Washington on Sunday reimposed a narrow gag order barring him from making public comments targeting prosecutors, court staff and potential witnesses.The reinstatement of the gag order was revealed in a brief notation on the online case docket Sunday night, but the order itself was not immediately available, making it impossible to see the judge’s rationale or the precise contours of the restrictions.U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan, who is presiding over the federal case charging Trump with plotting to overturn the results of the 2020 election, had temporarily lifted the gag order as she considered the former president’s request to keep it on hold while he challenges the restrictions on his speech in higher courts. But Chutkan agreed to reinstate the order after prosecutors cited Trump’s recent social media comments about his former chief of staff they said represented...

15 shot at Halloween party in North Lawndale

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:54:40 GMT

CHICAGO — Over a dozen people are recovering after a shooting at a Halloween party in North Lawndale on Saturday night. According to police, 15 people were injured in the gunfire that erupted just after 1 a.m. in the 1200 block of South Pulaski RoadOfficers say a 48-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman were both critically injured in the shooting. The other 13 victims, whose ages range from 26 to 53, were reportedly in good condition when they were taken to the hospital.  2 airlifted to hospital, woman charged with DUI after multi-vehicle crash on I-80 in NW Indiana Police say around 100 people were gathered inside Studio 1258 when someone was thrown out of the party. According to police, the partygoer then allegedly returned to the scene with a gun and opened fire. In a statement issued on Sunday afternoon, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said in part: "Early this morning, there was an alleged act of retaliation at a Halloween party in ...

Snow showers are likely during trick-or-treat hours Tuesday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:54:40 GMT

7 DAY OUTLOOK: A brief blast of cold Canadian air moves in for the next few days. Colder tomorrow with our first widespread frost/freeze of the season. Freeze Warning 12 midnight to 9 AM on Monday. Highs will struggle to get into the low 40s. Our first 20s of the season arrive on Tuesday morning and will struggle to get to 40 in the afternoon.A weak weather system drops over us on Tuesday as well. Delivering some snow showers for about 20% of Chicagoland. None is expected to really stick around as thee ground is still pretty warm this time of year. Our first snowfall does usually happen on average by October 31st-- but fact that still is of little comfort trick or treaters who have to bundle up. We're back to seasonal temps by the end of the week—warming about 5-7 degrees each day.WGN Weekly Climate Report: Some weather whiplash underway for Chicagoland. We tied a record high temp at O'Hare of 83 degrees on Tuesday. The old record was set in 1963. But now our first widespread frost/...

Matthew Perry's cause of death still under investigation by medical examiner

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:54:40 GMT

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- The cause of death for actor Matthew Perry, who was discovered unresponsive in his hot tub Saturday, has been deferred, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office announced on Sunday. According to the county medical examiner’s website, a deferred cause of death means that additional investigation of the case has been requested.   Family, friends, co-stars react to Matthew Perry’s sudden death Best known for his role on the sitcom “Friends,” the 54-year-old had returned home after a two-hour round of pickleball in the morning before sending his assistant on an errand, TMZ reported. When his assistant returned home, he discovered Perry unconscious.  LAPD received an emergency call around 4:10 p.m., and first responders made their way to Perry's home in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood.  Actor Matthew Perry arrives at CBS, CW And Showtime 2015 Summer TCA Party at Pacific Design Center on August 10, 2015 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Axelle/Ba...

PHOTOS: Fans flock to downtown, CITYPARK for first St. Louis MLS playoff game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:54:40 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Soon-to-be freezing temps haven't stopped soccer fans from taking in a big moment in St. Louis soccer history. Sunday evening marks the first playoff game in the inaugural season of St. Louis CITY SC.St. Louis is set to host Sporting Kansas City late Sunday evening, the first match in a best-of-three playoff round between budding rivals. What to know for St. Louis CITY SC’s playoff debut Fans are bundling up for what projects to be the coldest game in St. Louis CITY SC history to date. A freeze warning is in effect for the St. Louis metro through Monday morning, but fans have prepared with big coats, hot cocoa, and other matchday rituals.Check out the photo slideshow below for a look from Downtown St. Louis and CITYPARK. The match is scheduled for a 9 p.m. kickoff, but could begin closer to 9:20 or 9:30.

PHOTOS: Denver Broncos take down Kansas City Chiefs in NFL Week 7

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:54:40 GMT

The Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023. The Broncos beat the Chiefs for the first time since 2015, winning 24-9.Related ArticlesDenver Broncos | Broncos report card: Vance Joseph’s defense dominates as Denver puts Kansas City’s 16-game rivalry win streak on snow Denver Broncos | Broncos four downs: Buy or sell? After cathartic win over Chiefs, just enjoy this one for now. Denver Broncos | Heroes and Zeros from Broncos’ win over Kansas City Chiefs: Javonte Williams carries the load Denver Broncos | How it Happened: Broncos beat Chiefs for the first time since Peyton Manning era Denver Broncos | Keeler: Broncos LT Garett Bolles bleeds Orange and Blue. He also wonders if this will be his last week wearing it.

Broncos’ Ja’Quan McMillian picks Patrick Mahomes for first career interception: “He’s starting to play confident”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:54:40 GMT

On the afternoon Denver finally put its historic losing streak to Kansas City to bed, the team got a major lift from an undersized under-the-radar defender.That’s nickel Ja’Quan McMillian, who picked off Patrick Mahomes and logged a pair of tackles for loss in the Broncos’ 24-9 win Sunday.“He’s starting to play confident,” safety Justin Simmons said. “Any time you can go out there and play confident, you play faster and things slow down for you. He’s getting into a rhythm and a flow in his preparation and his film study throughout the week. He’s been asking questions and I just think he does such a good job of feeling what the offense is trying to give him and how they’re trying to set it up.”McMillian went undrafted in 2022 out of East Carolina but hung around Denver’s practice squad most of the year and then made a Week 18 start against the Los Angeles Chargers.He started this year as a special teamer and reserve defensive back, but took over the starting nickel spot after the tea...

Say goodbye to ‘Brocktober’: Purdy turnovers costly for 49ers against Bengals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:54:40 GMT

SANTA CLARA — It wasn’t so long ago when October looked like it would be “Brocktober,” with the 49ers riding the wave of their unlikely second-year quarterback to an 8-0 record heading into the bye week, casting an eye toward the playoffs and Super Bowl LVIII.It seems like a lifetime ago after three consecutive losses, with Brock Purdy throwing two bad interceptions that helped account for the final margin Sunday in a demoralizing 31-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals at Levi’s Stadium.That’s five interceptions over the last three games after throwing none over the first five. There was almost a sixth — wiped out by penalty — in the final minutes, and then Purdy lost the ball anyway on a sack-fumble as Cincinnati was celebrating after improving its record to 4-3.Purdy became a national story in part because of good judgment, the ability to straddle the line between risk and reward and above all staying away from turnovers.“Even wh...