KRON4 Articles: August 17, 2021

Recall election: Republican candidates take aim at more than just Gov. Newsom Hundreds of North Bay non-profit workers trapped in Afghanistan Bay Area widow reflects on husband’s service in Afghanistan Santa Clara County sheriff defends her management of jails Children may be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine by Halloween EXPLAINER: What do we know about booster shots for COVID-19? A’s right-hander Chris Bassitt struck on head by line drive Family of 3, pet dog found dead in remote area of Sierra National Forest Proof of vaccination to be required from Sonoma County employees CDC adds more countries to high-risk travel list Raiders detail vaccine requirements for home games Marin Water opens recycled water filling station to residents San Jose Councilmember Dev Davis enters mayoral race Fremont woman in bikini arrested after admitting to starting fire near Tahoe Video shows Texas Gov. Abbott at packed, mask-free event 1 day before COVID announcement WATCH: Raiders mask directive does not apply to athletes; non vaxers may be tracked Gruden supports requiring proof of vaccination at home games San Francisco police arrest 2 in connection to fatal shooting Disney reveals new adaptive wheelchair costumes DHS rolls out new Alternatives to Detention pilot program with expanded migrant services Fast-track ‘dedicated docket’ is slowly adding asylum-seeking migrant families during surge Haitian migrants in Tijuana mourn as their country’s plight worsens with no end in sight CA Attorney General announces independent review of Oscar Grant case Newsom declares state of emergency in El Dorado County due to Caldor Fire US lawmakers criticize Biden as Congress members call for Afghanistan investigation TSA extends mask mandate through January 2022 Death toll from Haiti’s weekend earthquake rises to 1,941 ‘Pathway to citizenship’ in Senate reconciliation package How to watch the upcoming California governor recall debate San Ramon police arrest suspect wanted for murder in Florida Hazy skies from wildfires impact Bay Area Taliban holds first news conference, promises women’s rights under Islamic rule Texas Gov. Abbott tests positive for COVID despite being fully vaccinated California non-profit gearing up to help Afghan refugees Democrats introduce updated voting rights bill named for the late John Lewis California doctor accused of issuing fake mask exemptions to students Women’s fate under Taliban rule worries U.S. House members New Zealand to enter lockdown after single COVID case found Raiders to require fans show proof of COVID-19 vaccination at home games Warriors to play Suns on Christmas Day VTA worker who survived mass shooting has died San Francisco police investigate midnight homicide Raiders cut roster to 85 players; prepare for Saturday at LA Rams Baja California reconsidering massive reggaeton beach festival due to COVID-19 concerns Bay Area Afghan leader Aisha Wahab responds to Taliban’s promise of women’s rights Billions spent on Afghan army ultimately benefited Taliban Migrant breaks leg after fall, spends three days by border wall Which candidate Californians are Googling ahead of recall debate Doug Ose drops out of California recall race Reid-Hillview Airport announces it will switch to unleaded fuel Caldor Fire explodes to 6,500 acres, prompting evacuations in El Dorado County Airbnb pursues legal action in deadly Sunnyvale house party booking Newsfeed Now: Mother pleads for children’s safety as Taliban moves into Kabul; Health experts concerned over accuracy of at-home COVID tests Biden defends Afghanistan withdrawal; Republicans call it a disaster Hundreds of Afghans crammed into Air Force plane in desperate flight from Kabul, photo shows Federal prosecutors charge 3 East Bay men with trafficking guns Infectious disease expert: San Francisco COVID vaccine mandate will create ‘force field’ of protection Map: See where PG&E’s power shutoffs are happening Taliban announce ‘amnesty,’ urge women to join government Afghan woman in limbo at Kabul airport after Taliban sweep Video: Visitor jumps into alligator tank to save attacked handler in Utah Actress Selma Blair says she’s in remission from multiple sclerosis Sudoku maker Maki Kaji, who saw life’s joy in puzzles, dies at 69