abc 7 news reported david louis explains pre-david: virtual reality is a $60 million a year industry, popular with training of oil and gas workers and violence. the potential for explosive oath lies in consumers donning headsets for entertainment and games. but a major problem for the industry's motion sickness. it is estimated one third of all people do suffer from it. how do they address that? >> i had motion sickness what i have done dr, sometimes right after getting out or sometimes a couple hours later. david: adrian is ceo of the void, which creates virtual reality experiences. he doesn't want motion sickness to take away what they are seeing and feeling. >> some people forget your head or eyes get ahead of your body. david: the void is working with partners on multiple fronts by improving the video so it is smooth, widening the field of vision and eliminating the timeline between body movements and what is displayed. >> everywhere in the system, there were little bits of delay. what we learned is, you have to go through the system and find everyplace there is a delay and optimi

providing millions crane beef up its missile defense abc 7 news reporter david louis has details nown how private companies hope to save civilian lives. a constant russian missile attacks on ukraine. don't allow anyone to feel safe. we're just you know, just running from shelter to shelter when we when we hear. our alarm all around the cities the company that andri chemist works for san francisco's just answer is stepping up investing along with other partners in the us and japan to beef up ukraine's air defenses codenamed sky project is helping the ukraine military to upgrade its technology that will cost millions of dollars through a group called the live it cluster. yeah computers. they've got networking equipment that is also old and slow and then it got software that is old and slow and and we're trying to help them upgrade all russia has been striking ukraine repeatedly from ships in the black sea. old slow technology makes it difficult to match the advanced capabilities of russian missiles. some of them are flying like very low and it is hard to to hit them. some of them can y

david louis looks at what other factors are making the situation worse. >> right now, i think it is toan no longer be ignored. >> this is a clinical one. she says physicians can also be in denial if they are facing burnout and need more than self-care such as yoga classes. they may need mental health care. >> if you make something shameful or an individual's fault, they are most likely to seek help. >> stanford has asked if a position is having a mental health issue. dr. rahman worked with the behavioral expert dr. jeffrey pfeffer to identify stressors. >> this is a solvable problem. you can redesign work to get rid of a necessary task. you can put in computer systems that are designed around the user, not around the software. >> the electronic health record system required doctors to do repetitive data entry and it takes 16 minutes to document each patient visit. >> this takes time away from patients. in their analysis, they found doctors spent over a port of their time with patients. a print out position can indicate patient care. david louis, abc 7 news. >> it is not just health-car

in san carlos, david louis. >> an effort to stop hate and harassment focuses on social media.porters gather to push for an assembly bill making sites take on greater responsibility. annable munoz from our sister station breaks down how that would happen. >> california lawmakers and community organizations stress many deadly attacks across the u.s. in recent years and weeks are bound together by a common thread. >> their link to social media, shooters who are radicalized often with a toxic brew of white supremacy and extremist ideology through the incredible power of social media. >> it aims to require social media companies to file quarterly reports with the attorney general's office on their content moderation policies. >> we are not telling you what to do, but tell policymakers what you are doing. >> a new report by the anti-defamation league found 65% of those in a marginalized group experienced hate based harassment over their identity. for youth in that category, 72%. asian americans reported an increase from 21% to 39%. >> we implore our elected officials to take a stron

david louis, abc 7 news. >> now, you can add one more thing to the recent glut of supply chain shortages. tamron's have been running low due to high demand for things like plastic and cotton. people searching for baby formula and distilled water are still finding lots of empty shelves. a shortage of airport security screeners has the company offering a 3 -- offering $3000 signing one assist. it comes after two days of long lines at security at sfo. the airport issued a reminder to officers to allow extra time for the busy travel season, a minimum of two hours for domestic flights and three hours for international flights. larry: dramatic video out of the north bay. firefighters had to use the jaws of life to free a horse that got trapped in a trailer. the truck was hauling the trailer and it went off the road. this was near petaluma, wound up in a creek bed, and then was taken in for care. the horse had a few scrapes and cuts but otherwise, he is doing fine. >> the sheriff investigating an act of vandalism where a man cut down pride flags. the man cuts the ropes on the flagpole outside t

to become a sanctuary for women living in states where abortion is outlawed abc 7 news reporter david louisle more patients even as a church leader vows to stop and increase in abortions. reacting to the supreme court decision several county leaders sent out a message that santa clara county will become a sanctuary for those whose rights have been taken away for those who may be living in a state where the right to choose has been cruelly snatched away. you are welcome to santa clara county to receive the care that you need, san jose is home to planned parenthood more monty the largest affiliate in the country caring for more than 200,000 patients per year. we've been expanding our footprint. as far as our brick and mortar centers and we are ready to take care of an additional 250 and fought to 500 patients a week. that expansion may run into opposition from the catholic diocese of san jose bishop oscar cantu issuing this statement about what it sees as the next step following the supreme court's action quote while we celebrate this decision in many ways. our work has just begun we cease to

people who do something don't escalate over time and we have safe people on there in san jose david. louis 7 news. alright, so the come on abc 7 mornings. it's been exactly one month since the deadly shooting at rob elementary and uvalde texas this week congress sent new gun legislation to president. biden will tell you about that coming up. coming up. ♪ ♪ how's he still playin'? aspercreme arthritis. full prescription-strength. reduces inflammation. don't touch my piano. kick pain in the aspercreme. don't touch my piano. moving forward finding solutions. this is abc 7 news. alright taking a live look at the white house right now where president biden is expected to sign a bipart. gun safety bill and just a few minutes. this bipartisan legislation is expected to reduce gun violence and hopefully save lives after this president biden is headed to germany to attend the g. summit on pressing global issues and all right. good morning everybody. thanks for joining us here at 5:30 on this saturday. let's get back over to lisa argent for a check of the weekend forecast. hey, lisa. all right, liz.

yeah abc 7 news reporter david louis was on hand for a prescribed burn in san mateo county where fire danger is rising. it takes a lot of planning including an environmental report a briefing on protected wildlife and favorable weather conditions. all factors were favorable on the sunny morning with a heat wave forecast later in the week. that could raise fire risk it surprising to see this much tinder dry grass in the san francisco watershed so often blanketed by coastal fog crews from cal fire, san mateo county fire and the state's conservation corps were here to do a prescribed burn that allows for an inspection of the dam at san andreas lake and for training. especially for younger firefighters this right here is a perfect opportunity for them to get comfortable in their positions so that when these larger fires break out later in the summer, they're ready. watch what our fires doing is we put fire down watch how the grass reacts to it. okay after our preliminary test burn the cruise moved into the target zone setting the dry grass on fire with torches and the drip torches are a c

she says she also misses her dogs, but her internship will provide some stability during the war david louisextending the hours of alcohol sales to four in the morning. we'll hear from state lawmakers behind the renewed push to change laws in california. self-driving cars. our power grid. water treatment plants. hospital systems. they're all connected to the internet... and vladimir putin or a terrorist could cause them all to self-destruct... a cyber 9-11 that would destroy our country. i'm dan o'dowd and i wrote the software that keeps our air defenses secure. i approved this message because i need your vote for u.s. senate to send a message... congress needs to fix this. scott weiner is renewing his push to extend drinking hours in california. today wiener and assemblyman matt haney introduced legislation that will allow bars and nightclubs along with restaurants to sell alcohol until four in the morning. the extended hours would only be permitted in seven pilot cities including san francisco and oakland. when you think of why people move to cities there are many reasons and one of them i

david louis shows us how that problem is being solved. >> virtual reality is a $60 billion a year industry pilots. the potential for explosive growths mice and consumers for entertainment and games if they can overcome a hurdle. a major problem for the industry is motion sickness. it is estimated one third of all people suffer it. how do they address that? >> i have had motion sickness when i have done br. sometimes it is right after getting out or sometimes a couple hours later. >> adrian isoid which creates virtual-reality experiences. he does not want motion sickness to take away from what they are seeing. >> sometimes people forget that and your head or eyes get ahead of your body. >> the board is working with a headset maker on multiple fronts by improving the refresh rate of videos so it is smooth, widening the field of vision, and eliminating the time lag between body movements and what is displayed. >> there were a little bit of delay and what we learn from that is you have to go into and through the system, find everyplace there is delay, and optimize it out. >> the goal is to rem

david louis says planned parenthood is preparing to handle more patients even as a church leader vows to stop an increase in abortions. >> reacted to the supreme court decision, county leaders sent out a message that santa clara county will become a sanctuary for those whose rights have been taken away. >> for those who may be living in a state where the right to choose has been snatched away, you are welcome to santa clara county. >> san jose is home to planned parenthood, the largest affiliate in the country, caring for 200,000 patients per year. >> we have been expanding our footprint as far as our brick-and-mortar centers and we are ready to take care of an additional 250 to 500 patients a week. >> thatun into opposition from the catholic diocese of san jose. the bishop issuing the statement about what it sees as the next step. while we celebrate this decision in many ways, our work has just begun. we seek to contain the expansion of abortion in california and worked to defeat the efforts of late -- upstate leaders to enshrine abortion into the state constitution. this could signa

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david louis takes a look at what we might be seeing in the near future. >> apple is best known for itslaptops and iphones, but it is the 34 million developers that create the apps. for thousands gathering at apple headquarters, they need to work quickly to exploit what apple unveiled, including updated systems and a new mac operating system called ventura. this paves the way for new features, such as the ability to customize the lock screen. >> i will add the temperature, activity rings, and let's dragon the calendar widget. >> it will enhance security to shield victims of domestic abuse from tracking. >> the result is safety tech. a section where you can review and reset access you have granted others. >> apple announced its newest and most powerful chip that will be used in an ultraslim macbook air and one of its macbook pro laptops. but apple appeared to be mindful of economic headwinds that could impact sales. >> i did not see anything today that would overcome some of the rising tides around inflation or energy prices or other things which is a significant deal. >> it did not ment

as david louis explains, covid is not the only cause.ho detect their doctors are overworked are seeing growing symptoms of burnout. the situation could be close to a breaking point. >> one out of five doctors are considering leaving medicine. right now, it is the point where it can no longer be ignored. reporter: this is a clinical professor of dermatology at stanford. she says physicians can be in denial they are facing burnout and need more than self-care such as yoga classes. they may need mental health care. >> if you make something shameful, if you make it an individual's fault, they are less likely to seek help. reporter: stanford has removed a question during recertification that asks if a physician is having a mental health issue. this doctor worked with the stanford behavioral expert to identify stressors. >> this is a solvable problem. you can redesign work to get rid of unnecessary tasks, you can put in computer systems that are designed around the user, not around the software developer. reporter: electronic health record sys

are seeking out higher paying jobs, and that's putting pressure on employers abc 7 news reporter david louis looks at a new snapshot of the bay area economy. inflation is inflicting pain at the pump and raising the cost of living and in the bay area is motivating workers to look for higher paying jobs a new survey by recruiting firm. robert half indicates. 57% put higher pay far ahead of seeking an opportunity for advancement that puts the squeeze on employers at a time when it's difficult to fill positions. it's estimated. there are 11 million job openings right now. you may have to pay more to make sure that that person doesn't look for a new role because they don't feel like they're getting paid enough and you'll have some companies going just as what we pay. that's it. there's no negotiations. we're fine with employees leaving one solution. some companies have turned to are monthly stipends to cover the cost of driving to work. have seen a whole range, you know as low as fifty dollars as high as let's say $400. however companies are seeing indications a looming recession. and raising exp

. >> in san jose, david louis, abc7news. >> next, new at 9:00, a look at those leading the way in transgender>> and today's episode of general hospital is preempted because of abc' coverages of the january 6 hearings. you can see today's episode tomorrow instead. it's been moved to friday and you want it all, just like i do... well now there's a new way to save with xfinity. now, get unlimited internet, wifi equipment and a free streaming box... ...risk free with no term contract and a 2-year rate guarantee for just $30 a month when you add xfinity mobile. learn how you can get all this and one unlimited line of mobile for 2 years for about the same price you could pay other providers for one unlimited 5g line. it's all part of a new xfinity 3 for 1 bundle. switch today! >> transgender people and their allies will take to the streets of san francisco tomorrow evening, happening -- helping to kick off a big pride weakened. tara campbell puts the spotlight on a local institute that's been changing and saving lives for decades. >> it is the kind of joy that doesn't go unnoticed. back in san fran

provide modern air technology to help beef up ukraine's defense against missiles abc 7 news reporter david louisnies hope to save civilian lives. the constant russian missile attacks on ukraine. don't allow anyone to feel safe. we're just you know, just running from shelter to shelter when we when we hear. alarm all around the cities the company that and rechemist works for san francisco's just answer is stepping up investing along with other partners in the us and japan to beef up ukraine's air defenses codenamed sky project is helping the ukraine military to upgrade its technology that will cost millions of dollars through a group called the live it cluster. yeah computers. they've got networking equipment that is also old and slow and then they've got software that is old and slow and and we're trying to help them upgrade. great. russia has been striking ukraine repeatedly from ships in the black sea. old slow technology makes it difficult to match the advanced capabilities of russian missiles. some of them are flying like very low and it is hard to to hit them. some of them can you know just

louis. gabrielle: fourth-grader david oliverires is one of 225 students at pierre laclede junior career academypre-k-7 school on st. louis' west side. soon, the classrooms he and his teacher work in, the halls they walk down, will see new paint, an improvement his dad, cory oliverires, says is long overdue. cory: funds don't seem to be or appearing to be equally disbursed throughout the st. louis area. i mean, you can just look at our schools. look at the schools on this side of town. look at the schools on the other side of town. gabrielle: missouri schools, like many across the country, heavily rely on local funding sources such as property taxes to fund public education. in neighborhoods where property values are lower, often communities of color, schools like laclede may not get as much funding as those in wealthier neighborhoods. missouri also ranks 49th in the nation when it comes to state funding for education, according to a state auditor report from 2021. that lack of funding also extends to teacher pay. missouri is home to the lowest base salaries for teachers across the country at $2

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louis should honor. you had to be pretty brave before you filed the suit because if you lost, the consequences could be dire. >> reporter: circuit court judge, davidspent the last 14 years pushing for a freedom suit memorial. its installation brought him to tears. >> when i'm reading the files and the affidavits of slaves, i mean, i'm hearing them. i'm feeling them. i'm hearing my people. these were some of the strongest people over 500 years that have ever been produced in american society. >> reporter: the freedom suits were hard-fought victories. it's in the 1800s. a slaves wasn't allowed to read or write, couldn't even testify in a court of law. the judge and jury consisted solely of white men and missouri was a slave state. here's a time when the jury was likely biased against the person suing against their freedom. >> yes. >> reporter: the judge was likely biased and the system still worked. >> yes. >> reporter: what does that say about justice? >> that means that it can work. truth is powerful. facts are powerful. having the strength to look falsehood in the eye and call it out for what it is is powerful. >> reporter: funded by private dona

but first, to richard louis who is standing by with a look at the other big stories we're watching this hour at msnbc. richard? >> thank you, alicia. david mccormick conceded the gop primary for pennsylvania senator to doctor mehmet oz, friday night. before that concession, the race was headed for a statewide recount, with all leading mccormack by just 972 votes. and then stabbed a doctor and two nurses at a california hospital. the suspect was apprehended after a four hour standoff. the victims are in stable condition. the motive is unclear. part of south florida are dealing with mass flooding right now. tropical system dumped nearly a foot of rain on that area. miami saw 40 miles an hour winds, and splashing rains. it flooded roadways and left many cars stranded. radiologist expecting a busy season with 14 to 21 named storms. american voices will be right back, after this break. , after this break riders! let your queries be known. uh, how come we don't call ourselves bikers anymore? i mean, "riders" is cool, but "bikers"...is really cool. -seriously? -denied. can we go back to meeting at the rec center? the commute here is brutal. den

david westin on "balance of power." great to meet him yesterday. he is concerned about inflation in virginia. there is a conference in zurich. someone else concerned about inflation is james bullard of st. louisip lowe of austria, the rba governor who started in m.i.t.. bullard making headlines. lisa, help me here. he is more optimistic than the average bear. lisa: yes, talking about how the u.s. economy has shown tremendous resilience and talking about household balance sheet's not seeing signs of a pullback. is this a good thing or a bad thing for the fed that needs to get inflation under control at a time when people are accepting higher prices instilled by. tom: jan hatzius of goldman sachs is not calling for inflation. is bullard the most optimistic horse around the table? lisa: [laughs] i don't want to go around that far. the issue is if we have strength now, how does that translate six month from now in terms of what the federal have to do, and where the economic indicators are pointing at the time? tom: in agreement with james bullard to a great extent is a gentleman with boston advisors, we are thrilled to bring you michael vogelzang. he has done so much in economics . we are thrille

david, dear rich. sesame street producers released this public service announcement featuring elmo's dad, i never met him before. i didn't know elmo had a dance louisld elmo. he is now able to get that covid vaccine. the psa includes louis telling viewers that he talked to a pediatrician in order to determine whether it's the right choice to have his young child elmo vaccinated loves pam. he does. oh brave elmo. take my word for it. time is 6 19. sal is here. he's watching our communities watching elmo and everything else, but it's getting a little better. can you watch it is getting a little better. i like what i see here. if you're driving to the bay bridge, though, there is a backup, but this is more along the lines of the routine backup, which what you would see at the bay bridge in case you want to use the same mateo bridge. instead that commute still looks pretty good over to the peninsula. and when we look at the east bay commute, we do have some slowing out there on highway four. westbound as your driving through pittsburgh. it is pretty slow, 6 80, though it looks pretty good from the conquered area, towanda creek and on 24/2 orinda, 6 20.