Rescuing everything from birds to yaks

In Sonoma County, hardest hit by wildfires, a community meeting, just concluded, signified the ongoing transition from outright emergency to the recovery phase. With some roads still closed and some neighborhoods still off limits, officials answer many questions county residents put forward.

Petaluma fire contained, several structures burned

Residents who have evacuated their homes due to a fire that is burning several structures near U.S. Highway 101 in Petaluma are temporarily gathering at a nearby shopping center, according to police.