so boost your bottom line by switching today. get the new samsung galaxy s22 series on comcast business mobile and for a limited time save up to $750 on a new samsung device with eligible trade-in.

>> building a better bay area, moving forward, finding solutions, this is abc 7 news. go there, to visit ukraine, eat the food, experienced the culture in ukrainian hospitality. liz: a san francisco-based chef joining the global movement as the work continues on, she is cooking to raise money for ukraine. good morning, it is sunday, march 13. i am liz kreutz, think you for joining us. let's get a look at the weather with lisa argen, we are entering the final week of winter. lisa: spring arrives next sunday, we have springtime showers for the week ahead. right now, watching a very weak system fall apart as it pushes through california. there is a look at 280 with the cloud cover, look at the 50's. but to mid 50's, it has been muggy all night long.

another cloudy view, 40 seven santa rosa, 55 in concord. we are so much warmer, southwinds yesterday and today. for miles along the coast of visibility, we have lived to mid-60's to look forward to with afternoon sunshine. it will take a while for the clouds to thin out, we enjoy a partly cloudy day and we will be tracking another level 1 system for late tomorrow coming up. liz: we do begin this morning with the latest developments on the war in ukraine. an american journalist has reportedly died after being stopped at a checkpoint in a town outside of kyiv. in a statement on twitter, the new york times says they are deeply saddened by his death. he was a talented filmmaker who contributed to the new york times over the years. the times says he was not on an assignment for any desk at the time in ukraine while he was there. we will keep you posted on developments. meanwhile, the white house is promising another $200 million

worth of weapons for ukraine. this morning, russia is expanding its offensive into western ukraine. 85 people were killed by russian airstrikes at a military training facility near the polish border. abc news reporter has the latest. reporter: this morning, russia expanding their offensive and western ukraine. ukrainian's essay russian warplanes fired 30 missiles, 22 intercepted, eight hitting the military base. american forces were recently trying the ukrainian army as part of a nato mission here, killing at least 35 people and wounding 134. the attack escalating tensions coming just one day after russia vowed to treat all armed shipments as legitimate targets for military action. overnight, and attack in southern ukraine destroying a critical airport in the region. with russia intensifying their attacks, president zelensky is insisting they would have to decimate kyiv to control it,

egging them on and a new video saying if that is their goal, let them come. nato countries are on high, president biden is firm on not sending u.s. troops into battle. >> the idea we will send in offensive equipment and have planes and tanks into trains going in with american pilots and american crews, just understand -- do not kid yourself, no matter what you say. that is called world war iii. reporter: instead announcing 200 million dollars in new military assistance ukraine. french president emmanuel macron and the german chancellor speaking by phone with president putin, calling for an immediate cease-fire. there is no sign of any pause in the fight. in the strategic stronghold, attacks on civilian areas are escalating. this man running for cover as bless hit a nearby playground. an operation to rescue 35 orphans by aerial recovery.

these children rescued after spending eight days trapped hiding in a bomb shelter. >> you can see it in their faces as soon as they saw. they are safe. reporter: and in mariupol, russian takes firing at this apartment building. unthinkable loss. we meet someone after traveling from the east with three children into dogs for days by bus. >> there are no food. all shops are closed. reporter: where they shelling homes? >> yes, yes. one district was shelling. reporter: they know the pain pressure can inflict, fleeing

crimea in 2014 and now again forced to leave everything behind. she says the future is unthinkable. at 20, her oldest son is not allowed to cross the border in she refuses to leave any children behind. -- and she refuses to leave any children behind. she was adamant, telling me she does not blame the russian people. all she wants is peace. her story has become so common here, u.s. official telling abc news if this war continues to escalate, we could see eight to 10 million refugees. they say the world does not have enough resources to keep up with that number. abc news, lviv. liz: the russian airstrikes are just 10 miles from the polish border. a pentagon spokesperson this is the latest airstrike indicates russia is broadcasting their target sets or broadening their sets. they are concerned russian attacks on military supply

centers could cross into poland. asked week, vice president kamala harris reaffirmed the article five pledged to defend poland of russia strikes there. this week, she asked pentagon presse kateri john kirby what will happen if the russians do attack inside poland's border. -- press secretary. >> the vice president was firm about that on her recent visit. so has secretary alston. an armed attack against one is considered an armed attack against all. that is why we continue to flow and move and reposition forces in capabilities along nato's eastern flank to make sure we can defend every inch of nato territory if we need to. liz: kirby says there were no american service members or any others at the training facility during today's airstrikes. they had left several weeks ago. as the war intensifies, many in the bay area are continuing to assist those in need in any way they can.

tim johns spoke with one san francisco-based ukrainian chef using her talents to support her country. reporter: 6200 miles away from her home, she watched the war unfold in her native ukraine in horror. her family and many friends still in the country, the san francisco-based chef decided she had to do something. so she joined cook for ukraine, a global movement of chefs bakers and others in the culinary world using food to raise money and show support for ukraine. >> we will donate all money, all proceeds to the world center, which is feeding our refugees. reporter: on sunday, she will host a sold-out fundraising dinner. her way of supporting her homeland. >> i do not want to be a cook in the united states who will preserve the culture. i want to develop the culture. i want people to be able to go there, visit ukraine, eat the food, experience the culture and

ukrainian hospitality. they are good to go, not too salty. perfect. reporter: the event will feature traditional ukrainian foods into supported by the san francisco cooking school. several members of which are also volunteering. >> when you watch the news and see what is going on, you want to contribute, help somehow. this was the easiest way for me to help. reporter: something she says has brought her comfort during a difficult time. >> i am smiling for the first time today because i saw these people, and they have their lives in something to do. reporter: she says sunday's event is just the beginning. she is planning on hosting more in the future. >> it will just grow and i hope i will contribute and help other people, not only ukraine. reporter: in san francisco, tim johns, abc 7 news. liz: a humanitarian relief concert raised money for refugees evacuating ukraine. ♪

the glory to ukraine event was held at the golden gate park. you can see there, the sisters of eventual indulgence where there handing out sunflowers, the national flower of ukraine. they also collected donations for world central kitchen. >> the sunflower, in addition to being the color of the ukrainian flag, is intended to symbolize love and warmth and hope. liz: a coalition of organizations has raised more than 37,000 dollars already. yesterday's concert was their campaign launch. for more information, visit their website. if you would like to help the people of ukraine, we have a full list of verified groups and nonprofits sending donations and supplies to refugees on our website, abc7news.com. still ahead, findings from a new poll show how americans feel

about legislation that would prohibit classroom lessons about sexual orientation or gender identity in elementary school. we have the results. as we head to break, live look outside from the roof camera, a bit of a hazy start to this morning.

♪hefty, hefty, hefty!♪ whoa... [john cena sniffs] how do they get these things to smell so good? ♪hefty, hefty...♪ ♪hefty, hefty, hefty!♪ must be magic. hefty® ultra strong™ with fabuloso® scent. in new york city, must be magic. ♪ ♪ there's always something new to discover. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪

♪ ♪ come be a part of it. plan your next vacation at iloveny.com i'm mark and i live in vero beach, florida. my wife and i have three children. ruthann and i like to hike. we eat healthy. we exercise. i noticed i wasn't as sharp as i used to be. my wife introduced me to prevagen and so i said "yeah, i'll try it out." i noticed that i felt sharper, i felt like i was able to respond to things quicker. and i thought, yeah, it works for me. prevagen. healthier brain. better life. liz: a new pope finds six in 10 americans oppose laws prohibiting lgbtq lessons in elementary schools. a new poll from 62% of americans

oppose such legislation while 37% supported. the results show lopsided disapproval for laws like the one that recently passed in florida that limits what elementary school classrooms can teach about sexual orientation and gender identity. ron desantis has expressed support for the bill, which awaits his signature or veto. caltrain officials say they will be operating a regular we can schedule today without a bus bridge in san bruno. -- weekend schedule. crews cleared the tracks following thursday mornings accident. a commuter train crashed into equipment left on the tracks. crews and the s tsp were on-site collecting evidence left behind until yesterday. in the east bay, they are celebrity st. patrick's day all weekend long in dublin. the city's annual parade made a comeback. >> woo! good morning! liz: this is the city's 30 eight

street patrick's day celebration that began with the pancake breakfast, followed by the parade. included three stages of irish music and dancing and more than 250 booths at the irish marketplace. the fun continues all day today starting with a shamrock 5k walk and they run that kicked off at 8:30 this morning. the cultural center is hosting a green fest block party. there will be live music, beer and wine. for the kids, there is facepainting and a slime booth. the event is free and starts at 11:00 on 40 5th avenue. -- 40 5th avenue. it is a chilly day for people out and about. lisa: we have a lot of cloud cover, it is beginning to thin out. partly sunny conditions, breezy at the coast. as we are pretty much in the 50's, we see numbers climbed to

near average. we talk about what that is inch track some rain that will arrive late tomorrow and talk about more rain in the extended outlook next. liz: also next, hollywood awards season. with the oscars two weeks away, we tell you the big winners of the directors guild of america

xfinity mobile runs on america's most reliable 5g network, but for 30% less than t-mobile, so you have more money for more stuff. this phone? fewer groceries. this phone? more groceries! this phone? fewer concert tickets. this phone? more concert tickets. and not just for my shows. switch to xfinity mobile for 30% less than t-mobile. new and existing customers get amazing value with our everyday pricing. switch today.

are you looking to renovate your kitchen or bathroom? i'm mike holmes here with ivan from agm renovations thanks mike! too often, homeowners hire the wrong contractor. ivan, i see this all the time. delays, shortcuts, hidden fees - nightmares. at agm we use the top trades, and each project is finished on time, on budget, backed by a five year warranty. that's why agm are the only kitchen and bathroom renovation specialists i recommend. ♪ agmrenovations.com ♪ [announcer] call now and get $3,000 off! liz: hollywood awards season is

underway. last night, the directors guild of america awards were held. the power of the dog beat west side story into dune and the feature film category. -- and dune in the feature film category. maggie gyllenhaal took home the award for first-time feature for her film, the lost daughter. you can see who takes home oscar gold on abc, the awards show is march 27 at 5:00. lisa, we are trying to stay awake this morning giving we lost an hour of sleep. lisa: i was counting the raindrops because i heard them overnight, there were just a few. maybe 10 or 15, we did get trace amounts. the roadways were wet, you needed your wipers. we are waiting on the sun as the cloud deck thins out for the rest of the day, you can see the activity in the pacific. it is snowing i that 36 degrees, we had a rain

snow mix and the activity once again kind of evading us. we did get a little, we will get an opportunity for a little bit more as we get into late tomorrow and tuesday. the weekend looks promising. as we look at the city skyline, 53 in san francisco, 55 in oakland. look at all the 50's from san jose to santa clara and half moon bay. as we look toward emeryville, little hazy. muggy with relative humidity, southerly winds started yesterday that continued and we trapped all of the moisture in the atmosphere, allowing for the warmth and mcginnis this morning. -- mugginess this morning. we've got a little bit of fog at mount tam, overall looking at a cloudy start. by the afternoon, sun and cloud mix. sunset at 7:15, and the rain arrives late tomorrow, ending between the tuesday morning

commute, warmer in a sunnier days wednesday through friday. 2:00, we are sunny. clouds increased tonight into monday, partly cloudy, then they thicken. by the middle of the night, the rain is still up in the north bay for the most part. if you scattered showers into the east overnight hours, scattered showers to about 8:00. a few of them still lasting. we get back into the regular regime, a son and cloud mix for tuesday. warmer wednesday, thursday and friday, stopping this saturday as rainfall amounts looked to be a little more generous. still a whole week out, but we can hope this materializes. highs today underneath partly cloudy skies about 63. oakland, san mateo a little warmer down in the south bay, mid 60's san jose. six he in antioch. the accuweather 7 day forecast

-- 60 in antioch. the accuweather seven-day forecast, a level 1 system getting breezy in the afternoon tuesday, then springlike wednesday, thursday and friday, level 1 system saturday. liz: pi day is almost here, we tell you where you can get discounts that will be offered tomorrow and how one local museum is celebrating.

liz: tomorrow is pi

matches 3.14. several chains are offering deals on pizza pies. here are some offerings you can take advantage of. 7-eleven will have three dollar in 14 sent pizza deals -- $3.14 pizza deals, and dominoes is giving customers a three dollar tip to order your pizza online and pick it up yourself instead of getting delivery. the exploratorium in san francisco is also hosting its 35th annual pi day tomorrow. there'll be a live performance of poetry, film and music. the museum is hosting a parade and giving free pie slices. if you cannot make it in person, the program will be live-streamed on the exploratorium's facebook page. pie sounds pretty good right now.

[laughter] lisa: rare combination, nothing is weird at this hour. especially when we had to spring ahead and we are all a little sleep deprived. we had a muggy start" he skies after a few sprinkles this morning. this afternoon featuring partly cloudy conditions with low to mid 60's out there. we look for the clouds to stay with us overnight tonight into monday, a cloudy day. by late monday, another level 1 system bringing rain for tuesday morning commute. as we look at the rest of the work week, looks like the same old same old. sunny and springlike, that is true. forecast models have been trending in agreement for some rain next saturday. that is something to look forward to. that system will be monday night into tuesday. liz: thank you for joining us here on abc seven mornings. i am liz kreutz with lisa argen, we are off early because of the

nba sunday showcase. the nba count on will get you ready for today's doubleheader, 10:00 the next take on the nets berkeley center. then, the mavericks face the boston celtics. abc 7 news continues at 5:00 p.m., we hope you join for that. have a great rest of your day. ♪ >> in every moment there is an opportunity. to find a path forward. to move ahead, to build something better. >> issues of race into social justice are a key part of building a better bay area. >> it is our commitment to meet those moments. with tough questions, real solutions for you, for all of us. >> where did you learn to do what you do? what you do? >> this is the moment to build a

what you do? >> this is the moment to build a since i left for college, my dad has gotten back into some of his old hobbies. and now he's taking trulicity, and it looks like he's gotten into some new healthier habits, too. what changes are you making for your type 2 diabetes? maybe it's time to try trulicity. it's proven to help lower a1c. it can help you lose up to 10 pounds. and it's only taken once a week, so it can fit into your busy life. trulicity is for type 2 diabetes. it isn't for people with type 1 diabetes. it's not approved for use in children. don't take trulicity if you're allergic to it, you or your family have medullary thyroid cancer, or have multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2. stop trulicity and call your doctor right away if you have an allergic reaction, a lump or swelling in your neck, severe stomach pain, changes in vision, or diabetic retinopathy. serious side effects may include pancreatitis. taking trulicity with sulfonylurea or insulin raises low blood sugar risk. side effects include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration, and may worsen kidney problems. the choices you make can help control your a1c.

ask your doctor about once-weekly trulicity. ok, floor and decor, show me what you've got. this tile says "spa day, all day." but this modern look is so me. how's that for on-trend and on-budget? at floor and decor, with our high-quality selection at everyday low prices, your upgrade has never been more "you." explore floor and decor today! itchy? scratchy? family not getting clean? get charmin ultra strong. it just cleans better, so your family can use less. hello clean bottom! enjoy the go with charmin. don't settle for products that give you a sort-of white smile. try crest whitening emulsions... ...for 100% whiter teeth. its highly active peroxide droplets... ...swipe on in seconds. better. faster. 100% whiter teeth. shop crestwhitesmile.com.

>> announcer: the following is a presentation of espn on abc. we have got no sleep till brooklyn today on abc, and we've got the biggest stars in the nba in the biggest borough in new york city like kevin durant, and he was spectacular thursday night in philadelphia. he faces the rival mix this afternoon as we count it down to the nba on abc right now. >> everybody in the world wants the knicks to be great. where do they go