announcer: building a better bay area, moving forward, finding solutions. this is abc 7 news. liz: the unfolding crisis in ukraine. a curfew is in effect in kyiv. the additional security support president biden descending. also this morning, the cdc announces the big shift in the indoor mask guidelines impacting more than 70% of americans. what the change means for the bay area and how close we are to removing masks in schools. good morning. it is saturday, february 26. i am liz kreutz. let's start with a quick look at the weather with lisa argen. lisa: waking up to temperatures that may feel better.

if you were up several hours ago, we had upper 20's. today, we are looking at advancing high clouds. you can see a partly sunny start here saturday. it is 46 in san francisco/oakland. 45 in san jose. from the roof camera, the clouds streaming in. the system will not affect us for the most part. it could affect parts of sonoma county. we will talk about that later. this morning, we are warmer. this afternoon, temperatures climb through the low 60's. right where we should be this time of year. tonight, the extra cloud cover may drop a few sprinkles to the north of us. we will talk about a sunday or sunday coming up. liz: thank you. developing news on the crisis in ukraine. president biden has authorized up to $350 million in additional security assistance for ukraine

as the president of ukraine urges its citizens to stand firm against russian troops who have stormed the capitol. here is christine sloan with the latest. reporter: the situation in ukraine is growing more urgent as russian troops invading the country push towards the capital of ukraine. friday, the ukrainian president spoke to people across his country urging them to "burn down enemy's tanks." ukrainians are answering the call. a prominent ukrainian lawmakers among them. >> i don't want to fight. i am not a soldier. i am not a professional military man. but i am not ready to capitulate. that is the difference. reporter: authorities have handed out 18,000 weapons and are teaching people how to make molotov cocktails. meantime, ukraine's ambassador to the united states remains defiant. >> we remain committed to defend our home. we resist. we will not surrender our

capital to the enemy. reporter: as the russian invasion continues, a humanitarian disaster is unfolding. the u.n. says hundreds of thousands of ukrainians are now on the move. this family making a 30-hour trek to the polish border. and the effort to punish russia continues. the u.s. and the e.u. are sanctioning russian president vladimir putin and his foreign minister directly. at the u.n. security council, a u.s. and albanian lead resolution to condemn russia for invading ukraine failed after russia vetoed it. the united arab emirates, india, and china all abstained. >> history will judge us for our actions or lack thereof. but at a minimum, at the very minimum, the rest of us have an obligation to object. reporter: the u.s. will now take the resolution to the u.n. general assembly.

liz: area lawmakers are being briefed on the ongoing situation in ukraine. earlier this morning, i spoke with the solano county congressman who sits on the armed services committee. he talked about the u.s. response and impacting california. >> kyiv will never completely fall. russia may be able to take control of it militarily, but there are 4 million people there determined to fight back. the ukrainians are not about to bend their knee to russia. they want their own democracy. they fought for that in the streets in 2014. they did achieve it. they throughout the russian puppet and put in a freely elected leader. ultimately, zelensky became the leader three years ago. they will fight for their democracy. the united states and other countries will support them in the current war and later if and when russia is able to gain

dominance over that country. liz: i saw that you told "the washington post" that the u.s. will potentially begin training ukrainian forces from abroad. talk about what that looks like and how that is different from the assistance the u.s. has already been giving. >> the united states has been supporting ukraine for many years, at least eight years since the crimea invasion by russia. we have had military trainers in ukraine training ukrainian army as they fight against russia. that has been going on for almost seven years now. in addition to that, we have supplied financial assistance as well as military aid to ukraine. that has been ramped up this last year. we provided significant, deadly antitank and anti-air armaments. liz: some of your conservative colleagues in congress are

calling on biden to sanction russia's oil sector. do you think that should be a step the u.s. takes? >> that has to be done very carefully because that is going to come right back on america. there are efforts underway to ramp up international oil production to backfill the reduction in gas and oil from the soviet union --from russia. it takes a while to get that together. i would expect in the days and weeks ahead that there will be reductions in the ability of russia to export both oil and gas. there is a whole program underway to find ways to backfill those reductions. we can expect to see gas going up in the united states. freedom is not free. it is not free certainly for the ukrainians nor is it free for us as we push back against a dictator determined to change

the world order and rebuild the soviet union. liz: to get the latest information on the crisis as it happens, go to the streaming tv app. just search "abc 7 bay area." moving on to the pandemic and new developments from the cdc. new metrics show 70% of americans can remove their masks indoors. that does include schools. the revision takes into account three things. hospitalizations, hospital capacity, and the number of covid cases. with the covid rate down across the country, the u.s. is finding itself in a good position compared to a few months ago. >> i think the baseline thought now is we will not get to zero cases. so just looking at case number is not feasible. we need to have a way to gauge how to live with the virus while protecting those most at risk. liz: under the cdc's metrics,

people throughout the bay area should not need to wear masks. it is case-by-case depending on local rules.dr. patel says you p the masks handy in case the rates to cup again. governor newsom has lifted a majority of his covid-related executive orders, but he did stop short of ending the emergency declaration he called nearly two years ago. the governor issued more than 550 orders in that time and more than two dozen will remain in place. those include provisions to support the state testing program like allowing pharmacists and technicians to administer tests and orders that help the state reach the goal of disturbing 200,000 shots a day. other orders remaining focus on protecting hospital capacity. republicans have called to end the emergency saying the declaration gives governor newsom too much power. i jusa judge has requested the

petition by the pastor of the church. the church has not paid a cent to the county despite being fined nearly $3 million. the judge says the fines aligned with the violations because they put people at imminent risk. to stay up-to-date on the latest covid headlines, go to abc7news.com/coronavirus. you can also go there to get your covid questions answered. let's get a check outside. lisa: partly sunny and 47 in san francisco. we will have clouds visiting us today. we are on our way to more springlike temperatures for the week ahead. my forecast is coming up. liz: also ahead, the effort to put an end to illegal dumping in oakland. the new eyes in the sky. where is the oakley woman that

has not been seen in the month? the search group gathering this morning.

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liz: concord police say a 16-year-old cyclist was killed in a crash involving several vehicles yesterday your downtown concord. one of the vehicles hit a

teenage cyclist. he was pronounced dead at the scene. you can see his crumpled bike on the street. one driver was arrested for vehicular manslaughter. please have not revealed the cause of the crash. a vigil is hoping to draw attention to the death of jackson sales. reports show he met a man on a dating app and there were drugs in his system. sfpd released a statement saying there were no signs of foul play. but the victim's family believes the case was dismissed as accidental overdose because he was asian and gay. the asian-pacific alliances holding the vigil in front of city hall from 11:00 to 1:00 today. volunteers will spend more time today and tomorrow looking for alexis gabe, the oakley woman who has not been seen in one month. yesterday, dozens gathered in antioch to search abandoned fields for her. her family says her ex-boyfriend

was with her when she disappeared. police searched his home but no arrests have been made. the klauss kids have joined the search. >> it is a matter of eliminating various areas so we can move on to someplace else. liz: mark class created the the foundation in honor of the starter who was kidnapped and murdered. search organized ha people signed up to help. alex padilla has announced new legislation to address the homelessness crisis. he says the housing for all act of 2022 would invest in what he calls proven solutions to address the shortage of affordable housing and provide funding for existing programs to reduce homelessness. there is a shortage of nearly 7 million affordable housing units in the u.s.

at east oakland pride elementary school, recess had to be moved indoors because a city sewage pipeline that runs under the playground ruptured again. this was the scene from sky seven yesterday. you can see them working to clear the sewage. according to the school district, the city needs to dig up the yard to access and repair the line. this is the same line that ruptured earlier this month. oakland is calling it a major step forward in the effort to prevent illegal dumping. 10 cameras are up and operating in areas identified as illegal dumping hotspots. footage will be used to build cases against offenders with fines up to $1000. >> we are going to do more to end first -- enforce our laws by getting to the source, making sure we are holding accountable repeat offenders trashing our neighborhoods. liz: illegal dumping has long

been a problem in oakland that has gotten worse in recent years. analysis last year enough garbage was covere dumped to co3 football fields with trash three feet high. your electric bill could be paying for pg&e to update emergency power shut off system. pg&e wants rate hikes to pay for upgrades. the company plans to spend nearly $6 billion this year and wildfire prevention. they have promised to bury more than 10,000 lines of powerlines in hopes of stopping the equipment from starting fires. speaking of fires, we are hoping we get more rain this week. it is still tbd. lisa: if we see any, it will be very light. the past four mornings with the frigid air caused problems for the fruit and nut industry as some of the trees have frozen.

we had the unseasonably warm weather a couple of weeks ago. if you have not covered the plants, hopefully you did not lose some. another morning where we had temperatures in the upper 20's. now we have increasing clouds. temperatures are beginning to recover. you can see the cloud cover is with us from the golden gate bridge where temperatures stayed in the 40's in and around san francisco. everywhere else was cold again. 46 in oakland. mountain view, 45. san jose, 45. it is a quiet start with 38 in santa rosa. 44 in concord and livermore. we had 29 in livermore while concord stayed in the upper 30's. two to three degrees warmer and we will keep the trend going as the light changes with milder days not only today. despite the cloud cover we will still be around average today.

tomorrow, climbing through the upper 60's. we will keep it mild and above average into monday and tuesday and possibly wednesday. that is when some of the bay area will cool down with a trough that could bring few sprinkles. that is all we are looking at. tomorrow, we do have a beach hazard statement with the swell gettingwe are looking at wave hs continuing to climb. with the cloud cover, around 60 degrees for most locations. the system to the north could drop sprinkles down to northern sonoma county late tonight. the clouds keep us milder. we open the cloud for more sun on sunday. later in the day, a few high clouds. overall, we will see warmer readings all over the bay today which will be good news. the nights will not be as cold. half moon bay, 61 today.

remember the risk of rip currents. santa cruz in the low 60's. 64 in monterey. as we look at temperature for monday, we are well into the 70's. still cool at the coast. on tuesday, mid-70's. it could be the warmest day. holding onto warmth on wednesday. the storm track is staying well to the north. this takes us from a week from today, cannot find any rain. wednesday, that system could get closer to us. nothing significant. 63 in fremont today. 65 with clouds filtering into san jose. low 60's in sonoma. we are milder and sunnier for sunday. springlike warmth continues into monday. tuesday, more clouds. we begin to cool off in some areas on wednesday when we could see a sprinkle. just not happening for us. liz: thank you.

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liz: we have reported about the struggle to deliver unemployment benefits during the pandemic. as millions of claims poured in, the edd was overwhelmed and many did not receive benefits until 2021. some are finding out they missed out on a big tax break. michael finney has an oakland woman's bittersweet story. >> it was such a shock. michael: she did not know if she felt happy or mad. she was both. >> all this suffering you went through over 14 months, now it is like, by the way, we were supposed to give you money to assist you. michael: she was unemployed with the pandemic it. the edd said she had used up her

benefits and did not qualify for more. >> there was a lot of confusion during that time. michael: no one told her about the pandemic benefits congress had just approved. >> they said you are not qualified and hung up the phone. that was the end of their part in my life. michael: she struggled through the first year the pandemic with no income. >> there's nothing i can do but use up my savings. a lot of credit card debt was mounting up. michael: nearly a year and a half later, the edd said there was a mistake. she should have been getting pandemic benefits all along. edd gave her all the payments she missed in 2020, more than $11,000. >> it was such a blessing. but at the same time, it was so like, why did this happen? michael: she says she could have used that money during the lockdown when she fell deep into debt. >> to find out he would not have to have done that if unemployment did what they were supposed to do over a year ago, that was very painful. michael: on top of that, she

found out she does not get the big tax brea 0 exemption on unemployment benefits paid in 2020.id unt 2021. the tax break had expired. >> if they did not receive the benefit until 2021, they are out of luck. michael: the irs agent says taxes are based on income when it is received, not when it should have been received. >> i am sure it is going to be in the high tens of thousands if not hundreds of thousands of people affected. michael: given the large backlog , he says many others likely missed out on the tax rate. statistics show about 10,000 claims were still awaiting approval on the last day of 2020. at the same time, edd froze 1.4 million claims to investigate fraud, delaying payment just as the tax break expired. >> 100% of the unemployment are

going to be taxed. michael: the edd did not address the delays or what happened to crystal but tells us the on and off again nature of the different federal laws continuing the pandemic extensions of regular benefits did lead to some starts and stops and made things confusing. >> it was really painful. after going through all of that for almost two years, now you are hit with taxes. michael: i michael finney, 7 on your side. liz: this week, seven on your side will be getting you prepared to do your taxes. michael finney will be answering your questions live from 3:00 to 7:00. representatives from the united way will be here to help. you can submit your questions now at abc7news.com. john mayer is postponing shows after testing positive for covid for the second time in two months. he posted about it on instagram. 's previous case was a breakthrough infection last month.

he says his symptoms this time are worse. two bandmembers tested positive earlier this week. he is scheduled to be in san francisco for a show at chase center in about three weeks on march 18. "american idol" is back for another season tomorrow. the competition show is celebrating 20 years. this season, the judges are back for their fifth season in search of aspiring singers. >> we are artists. we know exactly what we had to go through to make it. we know what they have to go through to make it. >> once they understand we are there to groom them and help them, it becomes a family. liz: "american idol" premieres tomorrow night at 8:00 right here on abc 7. still to come, scott peterson's effort to get his murder conviction from out. plus come our coverage of the crisis in ukraine continues with the help president biden is

sending this morning.

announcer: this is abc 7 news. liz: a stricter curfew empty have as russian troops try to close in on ukraine's capital. we are told the attack has slowed with ukrainian forces putting up a fight. we are tracking the latest developments, plus the local efforts here in the bay area. first, let's start with another look at the weather this morning. a chilly start this morning. lisa: we had some upper 20's. we are looking at a lot of cloud cover beginning to advance. right now, it is 44 in santa cruz where it is mostly cloudy. 48 in san francisco. 45 in san jose. 50 in half moon bay.

mid-40's in concord and livermore. we are slightly milder. it will get much better tonight as the clouds insulate us. a warmer air mass moves overhead today. in the next few hours, we will transition into the 50's. by 2:00, upper 50's to low 60's. i think we will see more sun in the east bay and south bay before everyone clouds over. we will talk about the rest of the weekend and a start to the week, coming up. liz:z:z:z:z:z:z:z:z:z: and announcements in ukraine overnight telling people to take shelter as gunfire rang out. kyiv is still standing. ukraine's president was warning russian forces would storm kyiv overnight after beginning the invasion into the country earlier this week. this is the latest information we have on what is going on right now. ukraine says the russian attack on kyiv has slowed as ukrainian

forces did put up a fight overnight. there are reports of streetfighting in the city. a stricter curfew for the capital has been ordered. it started at 5:00 in the evening running until 8:00 tomorrow morning. the american government has asked ukraine's president to evacuate the capital according to the associated press but president zelensky has turned down the offer vowing to stay and defend his country saying he needs ammunition, not a ride. it comes as citizens are also taking up arms. there are at least two local rallies in support of ukraine today. one in san francisco at the ferry building at noon and another at city hall at 4:00. tonight, city hall will light up in ukrainian colors as local fundraising efforts happen across the bay area. karen campbell has more on how you can help. reporter: the situation in ukraine intensifying and so is the humanitarian crisis.

he is a volunteer with the polish school in walnut creek. >> people feel helpless being thousands of miles away. reporter: people leaving ukraine streaming into neighboring poland. sunday, the polish school is hosting an event where you can make a donation and show your support. >> we want to do anything and everything we can to raise awareness and help these people out who are left with nothing. reporter: funds are key says the nonprofit based out of palo alto. can make a donation online and provide much-needed su >> diapers and basic necessities. reporter: also urging people working in tech to take note, your donation might go farther than you think. >> google, netflix, apple, a number of companies match donations. reporter: asking people to hold

off on clothing and physical donations. they have too much coming in. >> overwhelmed. it is difficult to ship to ukraine. reporter: another way you can show support for the people of ukraine is by showing up. organizers inviting everyone here to the ferry building saturday at noon. hundreds of people have been gathering at local rallies. he says the support goes a long way. >> this is very impressive. it shows people care. it shows this is important. reporter: important and also personal. >> my relatives were fortunate enough to escape kyiv on friday. they did not have enough cash but so far credit cards work. reporter: speaking of currency, he wants people to know that crypto donations are also an option. >> it does allow more efficient transfers in some cases. we've already had a couple of dozen donations in crypto. liz: as the u.s. and other nations impose tighter sanctions on russia, concern grows that

russia could fire back and there could be a cyber war on critical networks in the west. an alert has gone out to federal and state agencies about potential cyber attacks. large and significant u.s. corporations could be targets. last spring, the bta was hit by a major ransomware attack. they say they have updated the computer system to prevent an attack from happening again. they have moved critical data from service in ukraine in case it gets caught in russia's cyber warfare crossfire. to get the latest information on the crisis, you can go to the streaming tv app. we have all the abc new special reports and live local newscasts. the streaming app by searching abc 7 bay area. the juror at the heart of the

effort of scott peterson to get his conviction thrown out will be on the stand again. the defense is hoping to prove peterson did not get a fair trial because she did not disclose in her jury questionnaire she had a restraining order against a woman who had been harassing her while she was pregnant in 2000. a legal analyst weighed in on the hearing. >> it is clearly important. a defendant is entitled to 12 impartial jurors, not 11. yes, i think this is going exactly the way the defense wants it to go. liz: she was also questioned about her financial history. a fellow juror testified she said she was having financial problems and joked about posttrial books and movie deals. the man seen carrying nancy pelosi's podium during the capital insurrection will spend two months in prison. adam johnson was sentenced yesterday. prosecutors say he placed the

podium in the center of the capitol rotunda and pretended to make a speech. in addition to 75 days in prison, he will have one year of supervised release. he also has to pay $5,000 fine and do 200 hours of community service. more than 750 have been charged with federal crimes related to the riot. to the historic nomination, president biden picked ketanji brown jackson to be the first black woman to serve on the supreme court. president biden: i believe it is time we have a full court to reflect the full talents and greatness of our nation. liz: jackson currently serves on the d.c. court of appeals. the president appointed her to the position last year and received republican support at her confirmation hearing. >> can only hope that my lifehay and career and love of this country and commitment to upholding the rule of all and the sacred principles upon which this great nation was founded will inspire future generations

of americans. liz: judge jackson will begin meeting with lawmakers in washington next week. senate democratic leaders hope to have a boat confirming her to the court by mid-april. san francisco is honoring a trailblazing firefighter with a mural covering part of the exteriors of rosa parks elementary school in san francisco. he was hired in 1955 and for the next 12 years with the only black firefighter in the department. family members say he faced intense discrimination and harassment from fellow firefighters but persevered. he was eventually promoted to director of community services where his work helped pave the way for other black firefighters like the man who became san francisco's first african american fire chief in 1996. >> at first, i thought how could he allow people to do him like that and not fight back. later on, i realized it took

more courage to handle it the way he did. liz: he served for many years. he died in 2017 leaving a legacy of courage and equality. still ahead, a high-tech experience for you and your tastebuds. a first look at what could be the future of dining. here is a live look outside this morning. a b

liz: we are getting a look at the new hulu series based on elizabeth holmes. >> we are developing newng newnw technology here at there and knows -- at theranos, we are developing new technology. liz: it looks so good. the actress was on jimmy kimmel last night.

she talked about getting into character and trying to get the voice just right. >> no one will ever be in her mind. we try to get pretty close. i came from a compassionate angle. also, i was just fascinated. liz: the first three episodes premiere thursday on hulu. golden gate park will see new improvements in an effort to make the park more accessible for elderly people and people with disabilities. there will be new transit service, expanded routes, and more stops. construction starts next week. 20 new accessible parking spaces and new ramps will be added. it was a beautiful now it looks a little gray. lisa: you can see all the cloud cover.

it is not going to rain. we will see a cloudier day today and sunny and warmer for a few before the chance gets closer. i will explain, coming up. liz: james wiseman is getting closer to returning for the warriors. warriors. plus praise from steph curry. meet apartment 2a, 2b and 2c. warriors. plus praise from steph curry. 2a's monitoring his money with a simple text. like what you see abe? yes! 2b's covered with zero overdraft fees when he overdraws his account by fifty bucks or less. and 2c, well, she's not going to let a lost card get her stressed. am i right? that's right. that's because these neighbors all have chase. alerts that help check. tools that help protect. one bank that puts you in control. chase. make more of what's yours. we're all ready for a real vacation. one where you can sip tropical drinks with fruity garnishes, without having to get up. a vacation where you don't have to sweat the small stuff, like rummaging for room keys.

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liz: contract negotiations between major league baseball and the players association continue this weekend. owners say if the deal is not reached by monday, they will start canceling regular-season games. yesterday, commissioner robert manfred appeared for talks in florida. it was his first appearance since the talks started earlier this week. there has been little progress in negotiations to end the lockout started in december. there is a big game later today on abc 7. the brooklyn nets are on the road to milwaukee to take on the box. -- bucks.

the sharks are back on the ice to battle the bruins at sap center. the puck drops at 7:00 tonight. you can watch on espn+. james wiseman is getting closer to getting back on the court with the warriors. larry beil has an update on his progress. larry: good morning. james wiseman getting closer to returning to the court for the warriors. the team has assigned him to santa cruz. he will not necessarily play in g-league games get but could practice their prayed he was the second overall pick a couple of seasons ago but has not played a second this year. steph curry says wiseman's size will be welcomed. >> he is a beast on the floor with the rest of our team. he does stand out and can do amazing things. again, just getting those reps.

a good step in terms of his comeback. larry: james harden making his 76ers debut in minnesota. he says philly is where he really wants to be. his first basket as a six are right there. he almost had a triple-double. up the court firing. everybody wants to see how the beard works with joel embiid. nice dish. mb goes for 34. it was all philly. major-league soccer season kicks off today. ches ithfil year ohe said i onls until i am free. the qu not letting any of that affect his preparation. >> the team is focused on the season. cohesiveness has been strong

this preseason. we are looking forward to being back on the field and playing for the fans. larry: here is where sports in the real world collide. jerome randall was playing pro ball in ukraine. the former pac-10 player of the year said friends had been telling him for weeks it is time to leave, it is not safe. he is now in spain tweeting my heart and soul are with ukraine, pray for ukraine. maybe the best video of the dayton sports. the russian tennis player wrote "no war, please" after winning his semifinal match at the dubai championships. a courageous move given how the putin regime treats its critics. that is a wrap on morning sports. have a great weekend. i am larry beil. liz: a very brave thing to do. let's get a check of the forecast. we are hoping there is a tiny bit of rain this week. lisa: if there is, it will be tiny.

many of us will not see it. we are looking at all the cloud cover invading northern california as a trough is along the oregon-california border sending clouds our way. also, warmer aouerep temperatur connued to get as low 29 dright now, it is 49 ina cruz with cloud cover. temperatures in the city have been mild in the upper 40's compared to the 30's elsewhere. 45 in san jose. half moon bay went from 32 to 50. we are going to feel the effects of a warmer air mass despite the cloud cover. 38 in sonoma county. 43 in napa. 44 in concord. livermore was at 29 this morning. a couple of degrees milder. we will continue that trend for the rest of the weekend into early next week.

mount tam, showing you the cloud cover here. east bay, your son year. south bay, you here to start. then the advancing cloud cover. it will thin out tomorrow for more sun and warmer temperatures. colder by the end of next week. current wave heights are five to six feet. we do have the beach hazard statement from sonoma down to santa cruz where the risk of sneaker waves is they and strong rip currents so be careful. 2:00, you can see the sky is mostly cloudy. a few sprinkles to the north of us. otherwise, high-pressure building for the rest of the week into monday and tuesday with a few high clouds and warmer temperatures. mid-60's today in parts of the south bay. by tomorrow, into the low 70's. mid-70's monday. the cooldown starts midweek.

rain shower activity if we see any will probably be in the north bay. we could see mountain snow with the incoming system. that would be midweek. to start the week, everything up and over the ridge. by wednesday, looking at sierra snow of a couple of inches. perhaps another trough visiting the mountains again, missing us again. 60 today in the far north bay. . 62 in oakland. 63 in palo alto, fremont, and santa rosa. mid-60's in the south bay. we are milder tomorrow. the trend will take us through tuesday. increasing clouds and the only chance of showers looks like it could be wednesday as we get into cooler air. still looking dry the end of next week as march arrives. liz: thank you. in the south bay, there is a new high-tech experience for you and your tastebuds. ichina is set to open silicon

valley's first virtual reality dining room. amanda has a look at what could be the future of dining. amanda: book the virtual reality dining room and you are in for a 10-course meal and high-tech experience. no virtual reality headsets here. a customized computer-generated environment. >> you are not just seeing things on the wall. you will see things on your table, on your plate. it really is an immersive scene. amanda: billed as the first in silicon valley, the chief executive order and chef says the restaurant wants to represent the innovation that exists here. inside the private room, eight projectors, two high-powered computers, and seating for 12. for 3.5 hours, diners are not meant to talk but to take it in. the san jose professor and tech expert says vr is a trend that

emerged from the pandemic and is finding a place across various industries. >> this is one of the opportunities to take the high-tech that is usually limited to research to see how that will apply at the ground for retail, for restaurants. amanda: the chef says 14 scenes, some are interpretive and some are very literal. during the aquatic scene, chefs will prepare a seafood course. when diners see snow, they will taste a ginger powder that resembles it. when they see deer, venison. >> you have a revival and new life coming. it is all about coming full circle and having balance. amanda: the price? $4500 for a minimum of 10 people. customizable for each individual experience. immersive and intimate, the chef says all reflective of ichina. >> we felt for our heritage and

culture, family and togetherness matters. amanda: while he admits the concept may not be for everyone, the expense opens to customers in april. liz: next, the final few days of black history month. weekend events around the bay i've been making yogurt that is less sweet and high in protein since 2005. now we're doing the same for plant based. still rich and creamy. plant-based siggi's: more protein and less sugar than leading yogurt alternatives.

liz: abc 7 news is celebrating black history month this month. that includes celebrating the people and organizations make any impact on the black community in the bay area. black vines is celebrating its 11th year with a big festival this weekend. it was voted the best festival in the country. it celebrates black-owned wineries. abc 7 news spoke with the founder about the event. >> we are all about creating a very safe space for folks to be themselves.

luxury yet unpretentious wine expenses. liz: the black vines wine festival is sold out. they will also be at the black joy parade tomorrow in oakland. it is free to go. abc 7 spoke with the ceo and founder this week. you can find both conversations on abc7news.com. in san francisco today, the warriors will celebrate black history month was an event at thrive city outside chase center. the family-friendly celebration will include food, live entertainment, and face painters. the event runs from noon until 4:00 today. it is free but you need to rsvp. today, a lunar new year celebration is happening along the great highway in san francisco. that event runs from 3:00 to 6:00. a lot going on.

it will be chilly so people should bring a jacket. lisa: if you slept through it, good for you. the final days of february, we will begin to moderate temperatures with highs today in the low 60's. hardcover increasing. temperatures tomorrow will climb due to more sunshine. cloud cover increasing. the warming trend continues through monday and tuesday. hopefully, we could see rain on wednesday. if we do, just a few sprinkles or a light shower. we will see more sierra snow. another dry week to start march. liz: thank you for joining us on abc 7 mornings. i'm liz kreutz with lisa argen. abc 7 news continues at 4:30 today. at 5:00, nba countdown get you ready for the big eastern conference game. tip-off is at 5:30. stay tuned for "after with larry beil." have a great day. we will see you tomorrow morning.

jeff: today on "wildlife nation", we'll explore the front lines of climate change. dr. hood: so, we're seeing ice loss faster than anywhere else on earth. jeff: we'll study how quickly alaska's glaciers are disappearing... most of this will be gone. ...and learn about a crucial population that binds this ecosystem together. fingers crossed. [jeff gasping] jeff: look at that! we got salmon. i'm jeff corwin, and i've teamed up with "defenders of wildlife" to celebrate the awesome creatures of north america and the dedicated conservationists working to protect them, and you're invited to join the adventure.