starts right now. >> the spotlight shines on the bay area this weekend, with the nba all-star weekend festivities and the chinese new year parade in san francisco. good afternoon. so exciting. thanks for joining us i'm kristen z. we are just one day away from the chinese new year parade, and the final preparations are underway. video taken this morning shows you barricades going up in san francisco's chinatown. finishing touches are also being put on the nearly two dozen floats that

will be there to dazzle the crowd. as of now, all bleacher seats have been sold out. but not to worry. plenty of space to stand along the 1.21.3 mile parade route, and you can take in all the fun and pageantry. if you're headed to the parade or the nba all-star game. taking public transit might be your easiest option. abc seven mornings anchor amanda delcastillo explains how you can get around the city tomorrow. >> we are one day away from the san francisco chinese new year parade. the big event kicks off tomorrow, and abc seven is the official broadcast partner. let's first get to the parade route. the 1.3 mile route starts off at second and market, goes around union square and ends at kearny and columbus. but it does get more crowded as you get closer to chinatown. organizers ask that you don't stand in locations meant to be used as crossing points. getting to the action sfpd will be closing streets around 3 p.m. we checked in with sfmta for additional

direction. >> there will be no impacts to subway service, and that is a great way to move through the city and avoid any delays. uh- the reroutes that we put in place will begin at slightly different times depending on where they are on the route, but typically around 2 p.m. we are really excited to be providing free all day muni service, both the day of the parade and the following sunday. so get out. use muni. >> there is still plenty of time for you to plan your parade day. the parade starts at five tomorrow evening and is expected to wrap up at 8 p.m. and if you can't make it into the city, don't forget you can always stream the parade live at 6 p.m. on abc seven or wherever you watch abc seven news. of course, we are just one day away. a look at the abc seven news. chinese new year parade countdown clock on your screen. follow along as

we get closer to the festivities. that's your look ahead. i'm amanda douglas from abc seven mornings. >> all right, so the bay area is thankfully getting a break from the rain with the atmospheric river moving out. let's get a check of the weather now. with a busy weekend ahead with meteorologist drew tuma. >> we're drying out. sunny skies are prevailing, but we still have that high surf warning along our coast. a 30 foot plus waves are possible today. we're keeping our eyes on that and the weekend outlook. saturday is dry. a little bit of drizzle coming to the north bay on sunday. we'll show you that in one second. here's the high surf warning currently in effect. current waves wave heights anywhere from 14 to 18ft high right now could see breakers much higher than that throughout the day. so just stay out of the water until tomorrow and the waves calm down. temperatures right now around the bay shoreline. mid 50s for the most part. good morning. oakland 5554 cupertino. pretty similar story in the north bay and in the inland east bay. 56 right now in concord, we have one little shower over the south bay. live doppler seven campbell, willow glen, san jose. just a little bit of fine mist and drizzle.

and this is it. this is the final shower from our atmospheric river. it's pushing off to the south. and once this moves out of the south bay, the south bay will start to see sunshine over the next hour or so. here's live doppler seven along with satellite. the wider view showing you all of california was affected by this atmospheric river. we had a heavy rain in la yesterday that caused mudslides on some of the burn scars there. the snow is winding down this afternoon. we picked up 3 to 5ft of snow in many of our resorts. all-star weekend is here. it's looking fantastic in the city. we have dry skies today, a mix of sun and clouds. saturday. mostly cloudy sunday, but temperatures very pleasant. we'll keep you in the mid and upper 50s throughout the weekend. so 56 in the city today, 58 in san jose, 57 in concord, a high of about 56. in napa for evening plans, maybe busy uh- for valentine's day. we will have calm conditions, but it gets chilly pretty quickly. look at this by 8:00. we're already in the mid 40s, so you do want those layers. you can leave the umbrella at home. frost advisory is in effect for the north bay. temperatures

could dip as low as 33 degrees overnight. tonight we'll have clear skies. no rain in the forecast. that frost advisory is with us. just be aware of that for the chinese new year parade tomorrow. looking great. it is dry, a mix of stars and clouds throughout the evening, but keep those layers handy already into the 40s by 10 p.m. take a look at future weather early sunday morning. there's that chance of a little bit of drizzle in the north bay. otherwise, it's just a really cloudy end to the weekend. here's the accuweather seven day forecast drying out today. we're dry for the parade tomorrow. some early morning drizzle in the north bay on sunday. we'll keep it cloudy for the holiday on monday, and we'll keep those clouds tuesday and wednesday for brighter and warmer conditions by thursday. >> all right, many nba stars and legends are in town for all star weekend, including a hometown boy made good, a true underdog hero and role model. jeremy lin grew up in palo alto with a passion for basketball, received no college scholarships, went undrafted out of college, got signed by his home team, the warriors, only to be cut ending

up on the knicks when he finally got a chance to play in 2012 with the team. when they were in the dumps, lin shined, sparking a seven game winning streak in which he beat the lakers and outscored kobe bryant. that was the start of what became known as linsanity. joining us live now from an event at the asian art museum in san francisco, the one and only jeremy lin. hi, jeremy. >> hello. how are you? >> good, good. it's great to see you. and i guess since you live in play in taiwan right now, it's. welcome back. welcome home. >> thank you, i appreciate it. it's definitely good to be home. >> i know, and you have so many friends and relatives here, but you're here for nba all-star weekend, right? so what are you doing right now at the asian art museum? >> we're about to have the first ever nba and aapi all-star reception, which i'm very excited about a lot of. yeah, just a lot of community leaders, a lot of people out here supporting. and the representation that we have is a first ever. so i'm very excited.

>> that is really exciting. i got to ask you, i know you have a full calendar of events for all star weekend. do fans have a chance to meet you? >> yeah, i'm going to be able to. i have a fun event tomorrow uh. which, you know, i would love to be able to interact with as many fans as possible. and you know, today i get a chance to be at chase center coaching the team g league. so there will be a couple of events where we get to kind of interact with different people. >> that is really neat, right? just to be at chase center, home of, you know, the warriors, which was a big part of you as well. and i know tomorrow one thing you're doing is with the jeremy lin foundation. that is so important to you. what's that event that you're hosting? >> yeah, we have a few of our nonprofit partners. we're going to come in, we're going to hang out, get some good food, play, play on the next playground. and it's going to be a lot of fun. i mean, i think the biggest thing for me is just being able to hang out with some of the youth

and really give back. and so just thankful for, you know, everybody for, you know, hosting this huge event and very excited for tomorrow. >> i know it's great because the kids get to play with you. so they get the mentoring, the skills clinics, but also it's support for the many foundations that really serve underserved communities in the bay area. right. >> but yeah. absolutely. >> yeah. no, no, i'm sorry to i don't mean to cut you off. what i was wondering is i know that a lot of those underserved communities are really worried right now about losing their funding or maybe having to even change their mission statements. i know that's something you've been keeping your eye on. what would you say to them? >> i think the biggest thing is to have hope. i think for us, just what we're focused on is just small, simple steps to support, to love, and just making sure that we have hope that we, you know, there's a lot going on in today's day and age. and so for us, just focusing on what are the small ways that we can make sure that we're there for each other, how do we

support each other? how do we think outside of ourselves? how do we build teamwork, build solidarity? and i think that's, you know, something like all-star weekend, where you're bringing in so many different people, you're trying to build community. i think that's just so important. and even more important right now in the philanthropic space. >> yeah, i know i got to give a shout out, though, to one of the partners you have tomorrow, street code academy in east palo alto, right. teaching kids how to code and bringing all that to east palo alto. i think that's wonderful. look, ever since linsanity catapulted you to basketball stardom, you've been a role model to all underdogs. and certainly the asian american community, especially young athletes who think going pro is a pipe dream when you're asian-american. talk about how you grapple with that responsibility. >> it's something that i ran away from early on. it's something i didn't want, truthfully. but i think as time has gone on and i've seen and observed more of society and some of the kind of systemic injustices, i think that's something that i've been focused

on and really just trying to be as vulnerable, as authentic and to kind of just take up my space unapologetically. i think that's something that growing up was not always in my comfort zone, but i think now more than ever, just being vocal. and the other thing is really working and partnering with other people. i think that's just something that i've learned to, you know, my basketball journey has always been kind of figure it out on your own or, you know, find a way, believe in yourself. but you know, more and more now it's really about community and togetherness. >> yeah, absolutely unapologetic about embracing your background, your heritage and sharing it with the world. right. and that brings me to the chinese new year parade tomorrow, which is going to be on abc seven. so hoping you could be a part of it. i know you have the all star nba stuff and not this year, maybe next year, but what are some of your favorite memories of chinese new year? >> you know, chinese new year was always amazing. we would always have a bunch of family friends come together for a huge potluck. we would, you know, i would get a lot of those red

envelopes, and then my parents would take them away and i would never see money again. so that's one of the things i remember. but no, in all seriousness, it was just community. i think just being able to be around so many loved ones, eat good food and, and just to, you know, just, yeah, have have a good time of fellowship. i think that's that's really what, what i remember the most. >> i think that's you making dumplings with your brother there. right. and that's a tradition. right? because the dumplings look like nuggets. it means prosperity. and, jeremy, of course, you now living and playing professional basketball in taiwan. i know you get a lot of that. you probably been celebrating for two weeks, but how is life like there for your fans who want to know? how are you enjoying playing for the taipei kings? what's that been like? >> it's been amazing. you know, i you know, growing up wasn't as cognizant of maybe some of the leagues in asia. but now being out there playing there and you know, the biggest thing is playing with my little brother

that has been just a dream, just like an actual dream, where sometimes we pinch ourselves and we're like, man, like we're actually on the same team together. and to be able to kind of just chase, chase our dreams to compete, compete for championships. and, you know, it's been a lot of fun. >> before i let you go, i got to congratulate you because i know last year you became a first time dad. that must have changed you profoundly. >> absolutely. it's. you know, everyone always tries to tell you or warn, you know, warn you in a good way or, you know, talk about what those feelings are. but it isn't really until you, you know, meet your own child where it's just a different feeling. so every day, no matter what happens once, once i, once i see my son, you know, i kind of forget about everything else that happened that day. so i'm definitely enjoying it. i really, really enjoy this phase right now. where where he's he's, you know, around ten months. >> jeremy lin that's fantastic.

we're so happy to hear it. happy all star weekend here in san francisco bay area. and happy year of the snake kayla. >> thank you i appreciate it and thanks for having me on. >> it's great to have you on. take care. and much more ahead on abc seven news at three. president trump's plans for mass layoffs within the federal government is well underway, as many workers seek to block the i bought the team! i put it on my chase freedom unlimited card. and i'm gonna cashback on a few other things too... starting with the sound system! curry from deep. that's caaaaaaaaash. i prefer the old intro! this is much better! i don't think so! steph, one more thing... the team owner gets five minutes a game. alright, let's go then. ahaha! cash brothers! yeah! cashback like a pro with chase freedom unlimited. how do you cashback? chase, make more of what's yours. (♪)

workers notices are already going out to the newest employees at multiple government agencies. abc news reporter maryalice parks has the story. >> president trump today doubling down on his move to dramatically and rapidly shrink

the federal workforce. >> it's a tremendous saving. we want to downsize government but make it better. >> the trump administration's plan to carry out mass layoffs within the federal government is well underway. the latest moves affecting probationary employees as many as 200,000 recent hires who joined the federal workforce or have started new jobs within the last two years. >> we were relying on this job and we're qualified for this job, and yet we're losing it just because we're under a year. >> some notified by email. others in this audio message obtained by abc news from the acting director of the office of personnel management. >> you will receive your termination notice via email shortly, and it will include the reason for termination. >> sources say thousands of employees were fired yesterday across numerous agencies, including the department of education, the va, the small business administration and the consumer financial protection bureau. but a judge today hearing a suit filed by a group

of unions seeking to block the mass firings at the cfpb. >> federal workers across the nation. we keep the country running. >> this plus a new lawsuit from 14 states aimed at stopping elon musk and his new department of government efficiency from making funding decisions to overhaul federal agencies, including asking for a pause on these mass firings. that case, going before u.s. district court judge tanya chunkin, the same judge who had been presiding over trump's federal election interference case until she dismissed it a couple of weeks after the election. and abc news learned that hundreds of employees at the agency responsible maintaining the u.s. nuclear stockpile were also impacted by these layoffs, but that the agency quickly tried to pause those layoffs out of concerns over national security. maryalice parks, abc news, washington. >> ukrainian president volodymyr zelensky is insisting on security guarantees before

agreeing to any plan that would end the war in ukraine. during a meeting with u.s. vice president j.d. vance. zelenskyy says ukraine must be part of any peace plan negotiations. president trump says ukraine will likely have to give up some of the territory seized by russians as part of a potential peace plan. the u.s. ruled out nato membership for ukraine or sending american troops to the conflict. a new development in the shooting death of two shorts brother. oakland police have arrested a 33 year-old man suspected of killing wayne shaw. shaw was the older brother of legendary rapper too short. shaw was gunned down last month in an industrial part of the city. police say a group of suspects tried to ram through the door of an apparent cannabis business. when shaw confronted the group and was shot to death. the man suspected in the killing will be in court nex

chinese new year parade. it is now just a day away and we can't

wait. we've been talking about how this is the year of the snake, but is that a good thing or bad thing? each zodiac sign represents different personality traits. there are 12 of them, right? we take a closer look at what each one means. >> hi, i'm nancy lau. i'm with chinatown history and culture association. >> the zodiac story. >> is a chinese history and culture, but it's also legendary. we've been using the zodiac sign for over 5000 years. each zodiac sign represents different characters. the very first zodiac, according to the zodiac sign is year of the rat. people born in the year of the rat are resourceful, kind, smart, intelligent, and loving. after year of the rat, it will come the year of the ox. oxen are known for dependability. they are diligent strength and

determination. and after the ox you will see the year of the tiger. they are competitive. they are also strong and unpredictable. of course, they are very brave and self-confident people born in the year of rabbit. they are gentle. they are mostly quiet. they kind. they are elegant and they are very patient. after the rabbit, here comes the dragon. that was last year. people who born in the year of the dragon. they are very powerful. they very courage. brave and intelligent and confident. for year of the snake people born of the year. the snake, of course they. they like to do things functionally. they are good communicators. they know how to get around. they know what they want and they know how to reach out to people. also, they are great thinker and sometimes they get stressed very easily. they hold a very high standard to other people besides themselves. here comes the horse after the snake people belonging to the year of the horse are really active. they are energetic, also

animated, like to perform like like to show up and show off on what they have. the year. the ram or the year of the goat. people who born in the year. the ram or goat. they are shy, but they are very stable. mild mannered, kind hearted, have a strong sense of justice. they also very brave, very strong creativity. here comes you, the monkey people born with the year of the monkey. they are intelligent, attractive personality. they are very curious. people want to be around with them. they are very fun to be around. the year of the rooster. year of the rooster. people are also observant. they are also very resourceful. they always courage, hardworking, highly self-confident. and sometimes they are very outspoken. they might be the loudest one in the room sometimes. here comes the year of the dog. they are honest, loyal, but they are also cautious and very careful. they are very protective. they are good communicators. they always. sometimes they like to challenge you. here comes the year of the pig, which is the last one of

the zodiac animal born with the pig of compassionate. they are preserving like to do what they like to do. but sometimes it's hard to accomplish. so this year, for year of the snake, the special snake we call the special snake represents goodness, greatness, functioning. hopefully everything, whichever you do will be functioning and be very effective for year of the snake. >> oh, i think that's pretty accurate. abc seven is your home for the chinese new year parade in san francisco. if you can't make it in person, you can watch it live right here. our coverage starts at 6 p.m. saturday, wherever you watch abc seven. today is also valentine's day. as if it's not busy enough, and the san francisco flower market is at its new location, we'll see how vendors and cus

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many of you will be giving or receiving flowers or chocolates today for some selling flowers. today is the first valentine's day at san francisco's flower market's new location. we sent abc7 news reporter lena howland to talk with vendors and last-minute flower buyers. >> after six decades of business, a breath of new life has been given to the san francisco flower market as they mark their first valentine's day in their new space. >> it's a relief, actually. >> jeannie taggart serves as executive director. they just moved in between christmas and new years, bringing 22 vendors with them from their former space in the soma neighborhood. she says valentine's day, combined with nba all star weekend and lunar new year celebrations, have been a great

first test of the facility. >> we worked hard on planning this this building. we have true color lighting overhead so the designers can see exactly the shades of every flower, which is a huge improvement from our old space. >> flower designers like michael dagan, who runs a century old third generation family business, have taken notice. >> it's easier. for one thing, it's a lot. it's new, it's nice and shiny, and the facility is great. they have great refrigeration so they can keep the flowers in good shape. >> there's just a big open layout that gives you a fresh array of all the flowers available. yeah. no, it doesn't compare. it's phenomenal. >> for emily mondragon, she's not just here for valentine's day, but rather the last intimate moments as a family of three. >> today, i'm being induced with our second baby girl. yeah, we'll go to the hospital this evening. but we thought, what better way to christen the day

than getting some fresh flowers for our daughter and for the delivery room. >> hoping the scents of the familiar, colorful collection she's picking out with her first daughter might even help induce labor. >> we're just so full of love. we're incredibly lucky. and i used to work for the san francisco flower market, so it's especially nostalgic for me to be here at this new location. it's absolutely gorgeous. >> the flower market says they are relatively busy this valentine's day, but they say their biggest day of the year is actually on mother's day, coming up in may in san francisco. lena howland, abc seven news. >> all looks great there at the new location. valentine's day is also a popular day to say i do, and there's no better example of that than at san francisco city hall. normally, about 25 couples get married daily under the rotunda, but today more than 200 couples will tie the knot. valentine's day is very popular for that, and mayor daniel lowry officiated. a few of those ceremonies are sealed with a

kiss. and happy valentine's day, everybody. thank you so much for joining us today. world news tonight with david muir starts now. i'll see you back here at 4:00. and again, you can see the chinese new year parade is just one day away. and about 2.5 hours cannot wait. please join us. i'll see you later. >> david: tonight, breaking news as we come on the air. the winter storm warnings up right now. the third major storm of the week set to hit the midwest and the northeast tonight and tomorrow. 100 million americans on alert for heavy snow, ice, flooding in the next 24 hours, bringing treacherous conditions in the west already. a firefighter trapped in his vehicle, wiped off the road in a mudslide. how he survived. the storm moving east right now. some areas, more than a foot of snow. ready to hit many of the same areas already hit this week. at this hour,