Sonoma business group provides free meals to community

The prepared meals are made in the kitchen of Ramekins Catering at 450 W. Spain St. and distributed at the nearby Vintage House Senior Center and General's Daughter restaurant. 

Sonoma State University dorms serving as coronavirus shelter

35 people, mostly homless, became the first of as many as 150 overall Sonoma County residents to move into what's called an Alternate Care Site on the campus of Sonoma State University.

Sonoma Co. announces easing of restrictions on state parks
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As mental and in some cases physical fatigue wears on from coronavirus restrictions, Sonoma County announced a soft opening at some state parks.

Second phase of major Highway 101 paving project starts Tuesday in Sonoma County

Nicknamed "Big Pave 2," this project will begin in the northbound direction, starting at Canyon Road in Geyserville, and work northward until reaching the turnaround point at the state Highway 128 junction.

Sonoma County Sheriff announces 3-year-old K-9 dies after undisclosed "medical emergency"

According to a social media post by the Sheriff's office, Mako was training with his human handler late Saturday when he suffered an undisclosed "medical emergency."

Russian River communities report a surge of out-of-town visitors

Out-of-towners packed beaches and grocery stores in Monte Rio and Guerneville, and some were not wearing masks or practicing social distancing.

Rohnert Park officials detail plans to use university campus for COVID-19 sequestering

The agreement between the county and the university, originally announced three weeks ago, "will provide a secure facility for people who are COVID positive or have tests pending, and a place for individuals experiencing homelessness who are highly vulnerable and are unable to shelter in place," according to a news release from the City of Rohnert Park.

Santa Rosa home damaged after car catches fire in garage

The fire was reported shortly after 4 p.m. at 2341 Bethards Drive and crews arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the closed garage.

Healdsburg offers zero-interest loans to small businesses

Given the $600,000 funding limit, the number of available loans the city can offer depends on the number of businesses that apply.

Families with loved ones inside nursing homes during pandemic cope with anxiety

Nursing homes- with their vulnerable residents- might seem ideal for COVID-19 testing. But critics say testing is spotty at best, and often launched only after people are sick and dying. 

Police: 2 missing Santa Rosa boys found safe

Santa Rosa police said that two boys are safe Tuesday after disappearing a day earlier.

Masks are now mandatory in parts of the Bay Area

Sonoma County, Marin County, and the city of Fremont have already announced new rules enforcing the use of face coverings in public. Other Bay Area counties are considering similar measures as the shelter in place order is set to expire on May 4.

Santa Rosa Fire Department creates pandemic response unit

When an emergency call comes in from someone complaining of flu-like symptoms from now on in Santa Rosa, a specialized vehicle will be dispatched.

Starting Friday, Sonoma County residents required to wear face coverings

Officials in Sonoma County issued a mandatory public health order for all residents to wear face coverings when out in public for essential activities. 

Wineries offer virtual tastings amid coronavirus shutdown

Tasting rooms statewide shut down last month after the governor ordered businesses to close to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.