Fire Crews Battling Flareups To Save Homes In Hills East Of Santa Rosa
KPIX 5 followed fire crews into the hills of East Santa Rosa above Calistoga Road, where firefighters were working hard to protect the many homes scattered in the area.
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KPIX 5 followed fire crews into the hills of East Santa Rosa above Calistoga Road, where firefighters were working hard to protect the many homes scattered in the area.
Less than a month after smoke-choked skies created apocalyptic landscapes across the Bay Area, the region was again blanketed with smoke from the Glass, Boysen and Shady fires in Napa and Sonoma County.
While thousands of people have evacuated from the fires comprising the Glass Incident in Napa and Sonoma Counties, authorities have released information for animals needing evacuation and shelter.
The National Weather Service has extended a beach hazards statement through 8 p.m. Friday for the Bay Area.
A portion of Highway 116 east of Petaluma in Sonoma County is closed Tuesday evening following a solo-vehicle crash and brush fire, officials said.
Sonoma County supervisors on Tuesday reached an agreement to extend a cap on the number of vacation rentals in the county for three months, a far cry from the 22 months staff had sought.
Deputies in Sonoma County are investigating after homes were damaged by gunfire and over two dozen bullet casings were found while responding to a party at a vacation rental early Saturday morning.
Law enforcement agents for California State Parks uncovered multiple illegal pot grows at Robert Louis Stevenson and Sugarloaf Ridge state parks over the summer, leading to the arrest of three Santa Rosa men.
Sonoma County Health Officer Dr. Sundari Mase says recent outbreaks of the coronavirus at 13 preschool and home-based child care centers in the county have led to 62 people testing positive for COVID-19.
Elementary schools in Sonoma County can now apply for waivers allowing them to bring students back into the classroom, but county Superintendent of Schools Steve Herrington is urging school leaders and parents to proceed with caution.
Police said the men had multiple stolen power tools, burglary tools and several catalytic converters, in addition to the stolen commercial truck.
Pacific Gas & Electric gave the "all clear" in areas impacted by a Public Safety Power Shutoff that began on Labor Day, setting the stage for power to be restored.
Sonoma County supervisors launched their budget hearings Tuesday with an economic forecast for the county -- and it started with a hearty dose of uncertainty.
The area of Sonoma County that was evacuated late Monday night due to a flare-up of the Walbridge Fire has had all evacuation orders and warnings lifted by Tuesday evening, fire officials said.
To show his appreciation for the hard work of the crews battling the wildfires, Master BBQ Chef Jim Modesitt, with help from the Gary Sinise Foundation, has been feeding the exhausted first responders.
A National Guardsman injured fighting the LNU Lightning Complex in Sonoma County is recovering after a risky helicopter rescue that plucked him from the challenging terrain covered by trees and fallen logs.
Starting today in Sonoma County, businesses were moving off the sidewalk and back inside as indoor operations were once again allowed for certain types of businesses.
Sonoma County opened two assistance centers for wildfire victims in Healdsburg and Guerneville staffed by representatives from government and social service agencies.
Containment grew to 41 percent in the deadly LNU Lightning Complex fires burning in the North Bay, Cal Fire officials said.
Venado, in Sonoma County, known for its often-heavy winter rainfall, was ravaged in the Walbridge Fire
The northwest tip of the Hennessey Fire, burning just south of Middletown in Lake County, remains the top priority Friday for firefighting efforts on the LNU Lightning Complex fires, Cal Fire officials said.
The massive LNU Lightning Complex Fire jumped Highway 16 overnight and continued advancing into Yolo County, forcing Cal Fire officials to move additional resources into the Cache Creek area. Meanwhile, people in Lake, Napa, and Solano County had evacuation orders eased.
A wave of emotions and relief swept over Wine Country Wednesday as local residents forced to flee the advancing flames of the massive LNU Lightning Complex fires -- the third largest wildfire outbreak in state history -- were allowed to return to their homes as firefighters expanded containment.
The Walbridge Fire erupted after the bulk of the sparkling wine grapes had been picked and before it was time to pick the great majority of still wine grapes.
Registration for federal assistance for survivors of wildfires in Lake, Monterey, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo counties has opened.
