KRON4 Articles: August 16, 2021

What is the lambda variant and how contagious is the strain of COVID-19? Team USA Fencing coach killed in motorcycle crash Bay Area woman works to help friends impacted by Haiti earthquake Sources: U.S. to recommend COVID vaccine boosters at 8 months Taliban takeover prompts terror threat concerns COVID-19 outbreaks confirmed at two Oakland schools Beloved Oakland priest, loyal Raiders fan dies at 85 Missing 84-year-old grandma found dead in Pacifica State officials urge Californians to get out and vote San Francisco to open high-volume COVID-19 testing site as cases rise San Jose firefighters hope backpacks spark inspiration in kids Governor Recall Debate: Get to know the candidates New York mother pleads for children’s safety as Taliban moves into Kabul New menu: San Francisco’s Souvla coming soon to Delta flights Over 5,000 students in one Florida district are in isolation or quarantine for COVID-19 Bullets fly in from Mexico, Border Patrol agents targeted once again Raiders thrilled to have fans at Allegiant Stadium U.S. Coast Guard rescues 19 people from boat drifting off Mexican coast ‘Missing in Brooks County’ chronicles migrant struggle, law enforcement challenges in rough South Texas terrain DOD considers bringing Afghan refugees to Fort Bliss Pharmacy chains offer 3rd COVID-19 vaccine appointments US lawmakers worried about situation in Afghanistan Fully vaccinated staffer in Newsom’s office tests positive for COVID-19 Gusty dry winds prompt Fire Weather Watch in parts of North, East Bay Gruden doesn’t want anyone forgetting about WR Zay Jones Teenage soldier, National Guard member admit to smuggling undocumented immigrants Prosecutor: Former Chihuahua governor could be extradited this month Juarez police use closed-circuit cameras to store facial images, license plates from drivers Afghanistan photos: Powerful images emerge as Taliban takes control ‘It’s bad’: Patients put in hallways as Florida hospitals fill up, report says California recall election: What’s on the ballot and how to vote Haiti quake death toll rises to 1,419, injured now at 6,000 25-year-old woman killed in solo crash in San Francisco High school student dies of COVID-19, officials say PG&E warns of possible power shutoffs amid fire danger U.S. officials monitor Afghanistan situation as Taliban makes advances Students, teachers head back to classrooms in West Contra Costa County Man charged in attacks of mostly Chinese-owned San Francisco businesses Rob Black’s Winners & Losers: ‘Free Guy’ box office debut How climate change is affecting your coffee Vaccine-skeptic cardinal on ventilator after testing positive for COVID Simple blood test can tell whether patients will suffer from ‘long COVID,’ study finds WWII veteran skydives for 100th birthday Like Olympics, Paralympics won’t have fans during pandemic Nurse loses 2 parents to COVID-19, but remains hesitant to get vaccinated Pregnant Texas mom on oxygen months after getting COVID: ‘Had I gotten vaccinated, I wouldn’t be in this position’ August child tax credit payments issued: Here’s why yours might be delayed Conspiracy theory that COVID-19 vaccines’ spike proteins are ‘cytotoxic’ debunked by experts What exactly is a ‘murder hornet’ and what does it look like? 9 options for when you can’t find a rental car Boston’s storied ‘Skinny House’ hits market for $1.2 million Man arrested after deputies find stolen horse inside bedroom Mobile phones keep tracking your location without consent Dozens of frozen shrimp products recalled after Salmonella outbreak ‘Fast carbs’ don’t make you fat, study says 5-year-old shoots and kills 3-year-old in Minnesota, sheriff says Biden weighs stiffer vaccine rules as delta variant spreads rapidly across U.S. Wisconsin woman shoots friend while using gun’s laser sight to play with cat Dolly Parton releasing debut thriller novel and simultaneous album Taliban takes Afghanistan: What we know and what’s next Rep. Swalwell offers help to Afghan families checking Special Immigrant Visa status Santa Clara County supervisors call for investigation over sheriff’s jail oversight Before-and-after satellite photos show just how terrible drought is in the West San Jose mayor calls for resignation of Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith Biden says he stands ‘squarely behind’ Afghanistan decision Suspected hit-and-run driver arrested for killing San Jose pedestrian Newsfeed Now: Pres. Biden faces backlash after Taliban retakes Afghanistan; Mom accused of abusing kids, calling them ‘demons and robots’ U.S. officials say 7 killed in Kabul airport evacuation chaos Vallejo police investigate shooting death Air quality advisory enters 5th straight day in Bay Area Nexstar stations to raise awareness for Feeding America How stigma and anxiety can contribute to food insecurity Churches step up to fill hunger gap Advocates bring fresh food options to ignored neighborhood Food banks report major demand increase amid challenges brought on by pandemic Congressman frustrated with lack of federal action to address food insecurity Sports unites us: Suns fan donates to Feeding America after experiencing Milwaukee’s hospitality Hunger expected to rise in 23 global hotspots, UN warns Free school meals for all children can improve kids’ health World hunger surged in 2020, with 1 in 10 people on Earth undernourished Pope: Hunger is ‘crime’ violating basic rights Groups step up to help seniors amidst food insecurity concerns during pandemic Government to permanently boost food stamp benefits by 25 percent Mayor Breed reinforces vaccination message as SFUSD returns to class ‘Saigon all over again’: Biden criticized as Taliban retakes power Tesla autopilot crashes under formal U.S. investigation PHOTOS: Bay Area is among 10 finalists for ‘America’s Best Restroom’ Government meetings become hub for COVID misinformation