COVID-19 outbreak tied to Sonoma County preschools, childcare centers
Sonoma County Public Health Officer Dr. Sundari Mase announced COVID-19 has been traced to 13 pre-school and home based-child care centers throughout Sonoma County, infecting dozens of children, relatives, and staff.
Sonoma County elementary school can now apply for in-person waivers
The county's 106 public elementary schools and more than two dozen private elementary schools are now able to seek waivers in order to offer in-person instruction.
Petaluma's Palace of Fruit declared loss after fire from joyriding teens
Petaluma's landmark Palace of Fruit has been open more than 60 years, but it was declared a total loss from a fire started by joyriding teens who crashed a car into the produce stand. Owners say they will rebuild with help from a crowdfunding effort.
Volunteer firefighter says he was robbed of his wallet, pocket knife as he slept
His backpack included a fire shelter, his childhood pocket knife, and a custom handmade wallet, which was a groomsman’s gift.
PG&E restoring power from preemptive shutoffs in the North Bay
Pacific Gas and Electric crews are still working to restore power for thousands of customers around the state and here in the Bay Area after the latest round of Public Safety Power Shutoffs.
All evacuation warnings lifted for Walbridge Fire in Sonoma County
Some parts of Sonoma County were under new evacuation orders and warnings on Monday as the Walbridge Fire started to spread again.
'Physically it hurts': North Bay fire evacuees describe returning to devastation
Many resients are returning to unscathed homes and businesses. Some are not as lucky.
Some North Bay fire evacuees return to devastation
Rob Roth reports.
LNU Lighting Complex reaches 89 percent containment
The fires have burned more than 375,000 acres and claimed five lives.
Petaluma begins long-awaited river dredging project
It's the first time in 20 years and 13 years overdue.
Petaluma river set to begin much-needed dredging project
Debora Villalon reports.
Santa Rosa senior care home that abandoned residents during 2017 wildfire reaches settlement
Sonoma County District Attorney Jill Ravitch announced the settlement to the civil suit Thursday.
Rohnert Park authorities arrest felon with stash of firearms, silencers and ammunition
Josh Cargile was arrested Aug. 28 following an investigation spurred by a tip from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Indoor salons, barbershops and malls may reopen Monday in Sonoma County
Barbershops, hair salons and malls have permission to reopen indoors in Sonoma County on Aug. 31, 2020.
People allowed to return to some evacuated areas of Sonoma County
One downgraded evacuation zone is north of Mill Creek Road, west of Dry Creek (the actual creek) and Westside Road, south of Chemise Road and east of the burn area.
Healdsburg man 'having a bad day' arrested for arson
A deputy driving on Highway 101 spotted the fire near Lytton Springs Road and detained a man walking nearby.
LNU Lighting Complex Fires containment at 56 percent
The fire continues to threaten 10,350 structures.
Wildfires again threaten business in California wine country
Fire has been cruel to Northern California wine country lately.
Crews working to protect giant redwoods at Armstrong Woods in Sonoma County
The Armstrong Woods State Reserve is located in a canyon north of Guerneville.
Sonoma County assistance centers open for residents impacted by fires
The services are open to all Sonoma County residents, regardless of immigration status.