Several Sonoma County schools, districts closed due to Shady Fire
The school said all activities and classes, including ones held online, are canceled for the day. No other information was immediately available
The school said all activities and classes, including ones held online, are canceled for the day. No other information was immediately available
Sonoma County water regulators say Rodney Strong wine spill violated state, federal laws
It's not known what penalties, if any, are in store for Rodney Strong Vineyards, the winery south of Healdsburg where the Jan. 22 spill of 97,000 gallons of cabernet sauvignon took place.
It's not known what penalties, if any, are in store for Rodney Strong Vineyards, the winery south of Healdsburg where the Jan. 22 spill of 97,000 gallons of cabernet sauvignon took place.
Residents on edge as fire danger, power shutoffs likely for weekend
And with temperatures and wind increasing, the National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch for the North Bay hills beginning Saturday morning and continuing through Monday evening. PG&E has already warned they may have to shut off power if the winds get too strong.
And with temperatures and wind increasing, the National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch for the North Bay hills beginning Saturday morning and continuing through Monday evening. PG&E has already warned they may have to shut off power if the winds get too strong.
Crews contain Santa Rosa vegetation fire that threatened several homes
There weren't any evacuations ordered.
There weren't any evacuations ordered.
Alleged repeat DUI driver struck, killed man taking out trash in Petaluma
According to authorities 41-year-old James Watkins was driving a 2011 white Toyota Prius when it went off the road, over the pavement and hit a 53-year-old man.
According to authorities 41-year-old James Watkins was driving a 2011 white Toyota Prius when it went off the road, over the pavement and hit a 53-year-old man.
Suspect in Sonoma County vehicle theft and robbery arrested after pursuit
The robbery, reported to police at 3:45 p.m., left the woman with several injuries and she was taken to the hospital.
The robbery, reported to police at 3:45 p.m., left the woman with several injuries and she was taken to the hospital.
Petaluma police, sheriff's helicopter crew searching for suspect near Lucchesi Park
The suspect is possibly armed with a knife, according to police.
The suspect is possibly armed with a knife, according to police.
'No more Zoom:' Fed up with distance learning, families rally for in-person education
About 100 people took part: parents, students and teachers who are upset that the pandemic will keep everyone out of the classroom until 2021, regardless of the progress the county makes in its Covid-19 data.
About 100 people took part: parents, students and teachers who are upset that the pandemic will keep everyone out of the classroom until 2021, regardless of the progress the county makes in its Covid-19 data.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rob Roth reports.
LNU Lighting Complex reaches 89 percent containment
The fires have burned more than 375,000 acres and claimed five lives.
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.
It's the first time in 20 years and 13 years overdue.
Petaluma river set to begin much-needed dredging project
Debora Villalon reports.
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.
Sonoma County District Attorney Jill Ravitch announced the settlement to the civil suit Thursday.