joining us. i have j.r. stone. you are watching abc 7 news at 6:00. one of the first covid-19 booster shot clinics in the bay area it was happening today in the north bay. the third dose was fort marin county residents considered immunocompromised cornell barnard tells us with the delta variant on the rise something many with health concerns have been waiting for. reporter: the line was long outside the center for this one day free covid-19 booster shot clinic, one of the first in the bay area. this 82-year-old got here early. >> i want to to to to to and i appreciate what my doctor is doing. >> these are people vulnerable to covid-19. reporter: pfizer or moderna vaccine booster shots were

available to county residents who are immunocompromised. >> the reason we are hosting this clinic is we want to make this third dose easily accessible to those who really need it, those who have weakened immune systems. reporter: julie made an appointment the moment she heard about the clinic. >> because of going to cancer treatment it was important to me to have the booster shot. reporter: the daughter because the third shot a godsend. >> she has fought so long and hard for us and it is one more thing that will keep her safe. reporter: 1300 folks are getting booster shots today. with the delta variant it on the rise many people say they are afraid to even go out. >> you do not know how safe you are. it makes me feel like i need to do more to prevent myself. reporter: for now the cdc recommends only people with compromised immune systems get a booster shot, but the county could provide them to the

general public as soon as next month pending fda approval. >> we are starting our planning when it occurs. reporter: for many of the booster is extra confidence in a world by the pandemic is far from over. >> i feel safer. j.r.: an event today to help kids get ready for the return to the classroom, including free haircuts, backpacks, and covid shots. anyone 12 and older was eligible for the vaccine with their parent's permission. kaiser was a partner with glad tidings international church in haywood. >> we want everyone to get vaccinated. the pandemic is getting out of hand, the delta variant it's -- variant is out, so we are encouraging everyone to come out. we are putting love in this community. we are in this together. j.r.: 25 dollars gift cards were available for those who got

vaccinated. if you have questions about the covid-19 vaccines you can ask the abc 7 news vaccine team at abc7news.com/vaccine. reverend jesse jackson and his wife and been taken to the hospital for the coronavirus. doctors are monitoring the couple's condition. the civil rights leader was vaccinated back in january. supporters in favor of the california recall and to those against it today share their messages at the same time and same place. >> it is not about republican or democrat. we want our freedoms back. our freedoms are being eroded away as we speak. we are here to get our state back into being the beautiful state that it was. j.r.: recall supporters held a

rally at carl larson park. those who support governor gavin newsom elder counter rally across the street. >> this recall effort is a republican led effort by extreme right wing votes. it would be a disaster to win the war against the covid-19 pandemic. j.r.: recall supporters have another rally scheduled for tomorrow in santa clara. confused over the recall election what to do with your ballot? we break it all down. reporter: you have your recall ballot and you want to know how to fill it out. your ballot is asking you two questions, should the governor be recalled and you should replace him if he is recalled? a yes vote means he should be recalled. a no vote means you want him to stay in office. you can pick the candidate you would like to see replace him. that candidate will only become the new governor if governor

newsom is removed from office. that will only happen if more than 50% of ballots cast are yes votes. if more than 50% are no votes the governor will keep his job. you do not have to return it by mail. you can vote at a polling place or drop it off on or before election day. if you decide to mail it it must be postmarked by september 14 two county. j.r.: developing news, firefighters are concerned about high wind fanning the destructive fire burning in el dorado county. it has scorched more than 82,000 acres. there is no containment yet. the highway in south lake tahoe is closed in both directions. caltrans is worried about fire debris blowing on the highway. chp it says the closure is likely to last through the weekend.

the gigantic dixie fire has burned over 714,000 acres. favorable weather conditions as help to firefighters make good progress on suppression efforts, but as windy weather returns to northern california calfire expects to conditions to post a new challenge for fire crews. mandatory evacuations remain in effect. the dixie fire as one through five counties and destroyed more than 600 homes since july 14. containment is at 35%. a chaotic scene in kabul as americans rushed to get out of the country after the taliban seized control. elizabeth shelti tells us those who are stuck feel for their lives. reporter: the u.s. embassy is advising americans to avoid traveling to that kabul airport without individual instructions from a u.s. government representative citing potential security threats outside airport

gates. >> we have said from the very beginning we will try to do this in a safe and orderly way, and that means making sure nobody gets her and to the maximum extent possible. reporter: the warning comes one day after president biden made this promise. pres. biden: any american that wants to,, we will get you home. reporter: the president acknowledge the dangers american troops now face amid the chaotic and violent scenes on the streets of kabul. pres. biden: we have seen gut wrenching images of the pending people adding out of desperation. reporter: one of those images, this infant being ended to american troops over razor wire. the baby as been reunited with his father at the airport at this young girl begging to be let it -- in. david fox is stuck in kabul with his wife and child. >> the airport is very

dangerous. at the telemann half these rubber bands. i got whacked with one of these fan belts for not moving fast enough. reporter: evacuation flights were pause for eight hours after the transit facility of qatar reach capacity. the pentagon confirming six flights and 32 charter flights departed couple onset -- kabul on saturday. flights are headed to qatar and other destinations. three flights arrived in washington, d.c. on friday night. j.r.: a mystery on the hiking trail. an entire family including the dog are vended near mariposa. there are no signs of anything criminal. what investigators are looking at in the days we are getting new details about the about to got stuck in the delta.

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j.r.: welcome back. new developments tonight and the

mysterious deaths of a northern california family and their dog in the sierra national forest. investigators are looking into whether toxic algae blooms may have played a role. a husband, wife, their one-year-old daughter and the dog were found on the remote hiking trail on tuesday in mariposa county. there was no sign of trauma, nor was there a suicide note. the area is near a mining so investigators could look into whether toxic gases are to blame but that is mineral will that. we are looking more -- in learning more about the rescue of family stuck in the delta. they rescued a total of four people on thursday. rescuers told us a family of three was on the boat that had mechanical problems. a family friend on a separate boat came up to help them and also got stuck. crews say rescues in the area are not uncommon. >> the delta iselta iselta isela

unforgiving, so folks get stuck quite a bit. we launch our boat on average once a month to assist people who are stuck. j.r.: fire crews say the family at no food. no one needed medical treatment. california's drought is leading to bay water officials taking drastic action to get people to conserve water. sonoma water is offering free water saving kids this weekend to customers, and there was a lot more to one gallon buckets you see inside a low-flow showerhead. a timer, a guarded nozzle and several other items to a people cut back. if you missed out today there will be more opportunities in the future to pick up a get -- up to it -- up a kit. the 44th president officially has a street named after him. where in the bay area you can take a walk down barack obama boulevard. will we finally shake the smoke

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j.r.: welcome back. former president barack obama was honored in san jose today. back in january the city council voted to create barack obama boulevard from sections of several local streets. it doesn't do people walked the newly named boulevard to celebrate the official dedication at the sap center. >> barack obama boulevard is going to be that message, yes, it is possible. j.r.: the newly minted street stretches about .50 of one mile. supporters raised more than $11,000 to change the street signs. it took four years to complete the project. we are joined at right now by meteorologist drew tuma. drew: we started out with a fair amount of smoke in our atmosphere, moderate to unhealthy air quality across

northern california, but fresh air is on the way. a live look, we have got a couple of things going on, the marine layer is deep right now, 3000 feet, which helps to keep temperatures on the poolside this afternoon. you do not see baby blue skies right now. haze continues to send over much of the area. a big portion of us are centering -- sitting in the moderate air quality with smoke elevated above many of our cities. we find the onshore breeze strengthening this evening that will help to bring in fresh air. some of the worst hit areas around lake tahoe, air quality currently anywhere from unhealthy to very unhealthy at this hour. you see the onshore breeze going to kick in overnight tonight that will help to push some of the smoke out of our atmosphere, and tomorrow we find haze in the

north bay by that is a better day in terms of air quality. tomorrow is a day of transition. we fluctuate between good and moderate air quality. on monday everybody can breathe easy. monday we have good air quality as the onshore breeze continues. right now, temperatures well below average for this time of the air. the marine layer was very persistent today. we are in the 60's and 70's. 66, concorde. that feels really nice. 65, santa rosa. 69, fremont. the marine layer continues to deepen, widespread fog and low clouds overnight tonight. upper 40's to mid morning. coastal drizzle as well, we

break it down for afternoon sunshine, and even the coast will get sunshine in the afternoon. sunday, improving air 79, san jose. cleaner air tomorrow, good air quality on monday, and then temperatures take off, and by thursday, friday, saturday is hot and hazy. >> abc 7 sports sponsored by river rock casino. chris: the giants made deals to both of the roster. the big guys have paid a big role so far in this series. 36, fired up. continued rbi double, a homegrown career against the giant tortoise. oakland scored three in the first top two. kris bryant, two shot to left.

fourth home run as a giant. donovan solano webster third. the new guy at diving, but look at metals and jump and make the tag. so nice wish it would nice. the giant's direct former runs. bottom line for harrison, it falls, rbi double brings in olson all the way from first. harrison pumped up the eighth taking five to lead -- five-to lead -- 5- lamont wade junior, a homer. the giants maintain a 1.5 game lead. oakland tied for busted with second wildcard. >> we stayed alive and eventually our bats were able to

come around and support us. we will not get too high or too low to get ready to fight in tomorrow' a game. >> that is the way they scored basically everything today. when they got mistakes they took advantage of them. chris: the match tomorrow, two days of joint practices. a kickoff is at fort 4:30 and l.a. robert saleh left to become the jet's head coach. the 49ers have to be pleased. defense will be anchored by linebacker fred warner. >> i think it starts back from square one every season. that year i had is behind me. i am working on something.

the details, that will help me become a better player. >> dynamic player was always where ball, always making place -- plays, and that is the type of style a defense we want to play. chris: the san jose earthquakes are the latest team in major league soccer after tonight's desk last night's win. they have a 10 match unbeaten street. jeremy scored his first goal gol after being treated for important -- portland. >> is very exciting. i have been brought in here to add to my quality to the group. everyone is ready to step up. i was happy to get a gold to show that resilience -- goal to show that resilience and joy

with this team can be in 90 minutes. chris: the series should be a good wind -- one tomorrow. j.r.: when you say a's and wildcard, i think some of us cringe at hearing that. chris: they have had bad luck recently but you want to get yourself in the dance. you never want to be in that situation. j.r.: it is kind of a big dill. love

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j.r.: coming up on abc 7 news at 11:00 a new report says facebook's most popular posts for months this year it was about vaccine skepticism. how the company is explaining the spread of misinformation, and high school football is back. how players and coaches are dealing not only with the threat of covid but wildfire smoke as well all tonight at 11:00. this next one is a big dill pittsburgh, pennsylvania. i cringe just saying that. the annual picklesburg fest is

happening this weekend. it goes far beyond the dill pickle. people can try creative creations from chefs, farmers, and pickle is across the region. the event includes a pickle drinking -- pickle juice drinking contests and pickle beer. we are told people really relish this event. i am guessing they have fried pickles there. that is it for abc news at 6:00.

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