meanwhile, goodell says she anticipates the gates to reopen today.iefed on the situation there in the desert. the national guard is not coming in so far, but according to goodell, they are among the government agencies standing by to offer support. you can watch the entire interview of marian goodell later on the "today" show. >> for folks who have not been, this is really a city that comes out of nowhere in the desert. can you give us the lay of the land? >> black rock city is about four square miles. that's pretty big. you can actually check it out here on our map. this is the esplanade, one of the main places, the inner most circle or the street. the man, which is part of the symbolic burn, is about 2,500 feet, and then you can see the center of camp and other notable places. but you can see it's a semicircle, it extends far beyond in other semicircles. >> as far as festivals go, these folks are prepared, really, to live off the grid for a while, so they have supplies, just not for a super long time. so some people are saying -- i don't want to sa

so, you know, goodell, the ceo, is looking to make that process just as smooth given the added challenge. >> this is a lot of people, and this does, like, sprout out of the desert, so these folks kind of prepared for it, just not for this length of time. for folks who have not been, show them the lay of the land. >> a lot of people may be asking how big is black rock city pop here's some perspective for you. it's four square miles. it's kind of made of semicircles here, and this is the innermost street. it's also called the esplanade. that's pla nad to the man, which is part of the ritual burning, at about 2,500 feet, which is less than half a mile, but it extend far beyond that inner circle. it continues on. so people are kind of walking out. >> but it's not a short walk. >> no. >> the next biggest city -- >> is gurlock. it's several miles to get out to the gates that were closed, and then if you take a look at where black rock city is in relation to the next city, that's more than 15 miles. people have been walking to the gates, hoping to get a ride. some people, even celebrities like

marion goodell says it has not reached emergency status. it's about radical self-reliance, community and living in a harsh, unpredictable environment. >> being here in this location. we've chosen a dry lake bed. the environment is always a survival environment. we bring all the infrastructure we need to survive, and so do the individuals that come and camp here and participate. and so until next wednesday, it's not really an emergency situation. we've done what we need to do internally to make sure the toilets are pumped, food and water, and all the groups are connecting, people are sharing it across departments, and that kind of thing. >> you can watch the full interview with goodell on "today." >> officials say there have been dozens of calls for swift water rescues in the valley, and even the famous las vegas strip, it was flooded. slight storm chances remain in effect for today in much of the area. >>> tonight there are new concerns over covid assistance. and the many who took advantage. situation, congress is taking a look at how the j

meanwhile, goodell says she anticipates the gates to open today. president has been briefed on the situation in the desert. the national guard not coming in so far, but according to goodell, they are among the agencies standing by to offer support. you can watch the entire interview of marian goodell later this morning on the "today" show. >> these folks pride themselves on going to the desert and creating a whole city. for folks who have never been, describe black rock city. >> let's give you some perspective. check it out. the city is a series of semicircles. from the innermost circle, the street is called the esplanade, and then the man, that's about 2,500 feet, that's half a mile. but the playa itself, look at how far out it extends. we're talking tens and thousands of people who are camping, who set up camps throughout the eight-day festival. so a lot of people do use a bike or other form of transportation to get around. it's a big, big desert and campground there. >> they are camping, so they do have supplies. if anybody is going to be strand

but nfl commissioner roger goodell did sending artificial turf.ou also have other players who like playing on a turf field because it's faster. >> that's true. >> so you've got you know, you've got a mixed opinions. what we want to go is on science . we want to go on what's the best from an injury standpoint to prevent the injuries to give our players the best, best possible surface to play on. >> all right. as for aaron rodgers, thanks to modern rehab techniques, experts say he could still return and play at an elite level. >> but it is a long road to recovery if he begins now, you're looking at usually at least a year, meaning he probably still miss the start of next season or be back just in time for week. it's a long road to recovery. >> has he weighed in on this controversy over the turf versus real grass? >> not to my knowledge. but you got to think as the dust settles, he will have something to say about it for sure. >> we'll have to wait and see. coming up next this happened. the guy who just swam the entire entire length of a river that w

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but nfl commissioner roger goodell defending artificial turf. >> you also have other players who like turf field because it's faster. that's true. so you've got you've got a mixed opinions. what we want to go is on science. we want to go on what's the best from an injury standpoint to prevent the injuries to give our players the best, best possible surface to play on? >> experts say rodgers could still return at some point and play at an elite level. >> coming up, what elon musk told us senators about artificial intelligence. plus, the alleged ufo evidence presented in mexico ♪ pass me a lipton? gotcha t-pain! ♪ ♪ i know it's up for me ♪ ♪ if you steal my sunshine ♪ open summer with lipton peach iced tea. ♪ if you steal my...♪ sometimes jonah wrestles with falling asleep... ...so he takes zzzquil. the world's #1 sleep aid brand for a better night sleep. so now, he wakes up feeling like himself. the reigning family room middle-weight champion. better days start with zzzquil nights. (nicole) welcome to blue buffalo's one taste is all it takes. (katie) gill wants food that tastes good, i

nfl commissioner roger goodell speaking out on the issue in an interview with espn. >> what's the bestnjury standpoint, to prevent injuries, give our players the best possible surface the play on. >> reporter: a letter sent in april by the players association president highlights data shows injury rates on synthetic surfaces were higher than natural surfaces for six consecutive years but the nfl found a different conclusion from the same study arguing that the injury rate was the same for both turf and grass. >> the type of things they'll have to figure out, they'll have to talk it out, they're going to have to meetings and this is something that's not going to go away. >> reporter: many players now echoing the players association call for a move to grass surfaces. >> i think it's pretty simple. the numbers say grass is healthier for players. i want to play on the best surface that will keep me healthy. >> reporter: eli manning who spent his career at metlife the same stadium as the jets taking a different stance. >> i think the turf it gives you a reliable field all the time. >> repor

nfl commissioner roger goodell says the league will rely on science to figure out the best way forwards the storm turns northwest in the open atlantic of the right now you see it there. it's about 400 miles southwest of bermuda. a tropical storm warning is in effect there. lee is expected to weaken, but wind gusts could impact portions of connecticut and eastern massachusetts on friday night. high winds, heavy rainfall, storm surge, all that have couple pact other parts of new england and even canada over the weekend. and a congresswoman is mourning the loss of her husband after a plane crash in alaska. democrat mary piltola's office posted tragic news on twitter, former x saying her husband had a delightful sense of humor that lightened the darkest moments. he was completely devoted to his parents, kid, siblings, extended family and friends and simply adored mary. he was the regional director of the alaskan bureau of indian affairs for several years before he retired recently in 2022. jim, very sad news. >> no question. our thoughts to her and her family. >>> there are new development

but remember, when you look at this group of stocks, apple, goodell, meta, amazon, et cetera, there's 350 analysts that cover half of them, there's only four cells on that whole complex of stocks. isn't a lot of good news already in these things? >> in the context of a market that is expected to go lower, hasn't this stock really held up -- >> really well. well, here's the prior all-time high, right around where we are now, so, we're holding that level. the bad news is, there's been no meaningful bounce since that china announcement a couple weeks ago. if you said it a week or so ago, shadow ban in china, and the stock goes from 176 to 160 in a heart beat. >> defensive, would you rather be -- oh -- >> you did it. >> apple or health care? >> funny, i was going to would you rather. >> really? >> i was going to say, to megacap, so, google is expected to grow earnings next year 20%, and sales growth of 12 okay? and apple the trading 27 times its next year and expected to grow, earnings maybe 7%, 8%, on 6% revenue growth. i'd much rather google, right here, right now. >> making your own ru

but nfl commissioner roger goodell says fillled choice is complicated. >> you also have other playersho like playing on a turf field because it's faster. yeah, that's true. so you've got know you've got a mixed opinions on what we want to go is on science. we want to go on what's the best from an injury standpoint to prevent the injuries to give our players the best, best possible surface to play on. >> aaron rodgers recently posted a statement on instagram vowing to return to the game. >> still to come, what we've learned about how that escaped inmate in pennsylvania survived for two weeks on the run and a live look at the big board at the new york stock exchange. >> up right now by about 137 points. another update on the markets next. >> then, the attempt to rescue hundreds of cruise passengers who are stuck in greenland after their ship ran aground. and stay with us on the abc seven bay area streaming app at 7:00 for abc seven at seven. we're live every weekday from 7 to 8 a.m. you can download the app now wherever you stream. >> 640 this morning, we'll take you to the exploratoriu

but roger goodell pushed back saying that they aren't convinced that the turf is more dangerous to playnjuries to give our players the best possible surface to play on. and that can't be done by my feeling of looking at a particular injury. it has to be done with a real process and to look at it with medical experts, look at it with engineers, look at it with people on the cleats, look at every aspect of what can go into take injury. >> 17 of the 32 teams use artificial turf at home. and according to data released, noncontact injuries occur at a higher rate on turf compared to grass during the 2022 regular season. and if you ask patrick mahomes, he is one of many players that definitely prefers grass. >> i think it is pretty simple the numbers say that grass is healthier for the players so i want to play on the best surface that will keep me healthy. >> and eli manning played his home games there at metlife stadium and said that the tiurf never bothered him. >> you know, i was never worried about the turf. they ever got injured because of turf in that stadium and old stadium. and so i h

and as far as the niners and roger goodell, he says it's a okay game. time 5.15, back to all right. thank you. will. all right. we've got a lot to get to this morning on the 4 morning news. >> as oakland deals rising crime. the city council now moving ahead with a plan that is supposed to make this a safer way to tell you what that entails. an update involving a mother who had to have her arms and legs amputated after eating fish. what the senate there county department health is now saying about that matter. and after the break, fees attorney jim, the san francisco's marina neighborhood. we'll talk more about that time. >> and today is a little better as far as air quality goes, but certainly not perfect. most of us in that moderate range, although a fair share of us like san jose livermore santa rosa still in those poor conditions, giving you didn't choose cat allergies. your hairline. or that thing where your knee just gives out for no reason. but... you can choose your doctor who will care for all the things you didn't choose. kaiser permanente for all that is you. at cretors, w

here is part of the public exchange between trotter and goodell. >> i have worked in an f l for fiveyears we have never had a black person and senior management in our newsroom. i ask you about these things last, year what you told me is that you were going to review all of your policies and practices to try and improve this. yet a year later, nothing has changed. >> well i'm not in the news room, and i think the question -- as last year, we did go, back and we have reviewed everything we have been doing across the -- i can't answer this specific, question some of the data you may have raced there, may back, it may not be. last year i was told some of it wasn't. we will get to you on that. >> so here's what the nfl is now saying in response to this lawsuit. a spokesperson for the league, says, quote mr. trotters departure from nfl media was one of many difficult decisions, similar to decisions recently made by other media organizations to address a challenging economy, and a changing media environment. he was one of many employees who are unfortunately affected by these business deci

. >> but nfl commissioner roger goodell defending artificial turf. >> you also have other players who turf field because it's faster. >> yeah, that's true. >> so you've got you've got a mixed opinions on what we want to go is on science. we want to go on what's the best from an injury standpoint to prevent the injuries to give our players the best, best possible surface to play on. >> andrew dymburt, abc news, new york. >> caught on camera a member of congress kicked out of a play coming up at 530. the reason they had to be escorted out of the beetlejuice use musical and the latest on the allegations of conspiracy and bribery against five east bay police officers. >> community activists now weighing in. >> this is abc 724 san francisco, live in the south bay in san jose in concord. >> live in oakland. yes, you're watching abc seven news live anytime, anywhere. here we are. we are. we are. we are. we are. >> we are where you are. >> never miss a moment of the news that matters to you. download our abc seven bay area streaming app. join us and start watching the feeling of finding the p

nfl commissioner roger goodell responding to the union's request on espn's first take >> we have engineers the mechanism of injury on aaron's injury but unfortunately, we had a -- we had two acl injuries and one was on grass and one was on a turf >> reporter: the jets' head coach pointing out that rodgers' injury may not be relative to the debate >> also, if it was a non-contact injury that would be something to discuss, obviously, but that was kind of a forcible -- i think that was trauma induced. >> the debate over turf has been going on for a while the union says there is data to show that there are more non-contact injuries on artificial surface, but the league argues that in recent years, that has actually not been the case. the jets will be playing on turf again this weekend in dallas against the red-hot cowboys who just shut out the giants >> you had to remind us. >> why did you -- >> new york fans bracing for another tough weekend. >> all right, steph, thank you >> thank you, stephanie. >>> still ahead, our live interview with the american trapped for nearly two weeks in one of the

goodell's leadership over the last decade and you know, you see it in -- you see it in players' salaries and you see it in valuations. >> all right. i want to ask all of you. the majority of the panelists here today, you either create your own content or you distribute content or maybe a combination of both. should everyone on the panel have the same framework? is that even possible? >> i'll start with you. >> well, first off, i do want to acknowledge sports rights are the elephant in the room here. when we talk about what is -- what are the costs of putting on a product that are putting pressure on everyone in this media landscape. my networks, my affiliates, television, radio, it's sports rights because as all of the viewing is getting disaggregated, the viewing that has the most value, especially to advertisers is the viewing that you have to do in real-time and that's sports. sports are the programming that you don't dvr it and watch it later, it has a lot of value and that's putting pressure on all of us. in terms of the regulatory environment, i do think all of this is complicated,