Sonoma County

Fran Judd, a 76-year-old physical therapist in Sonoma County, California, works full time while also running an equine-assisted program to support her family. She manages care for her daughter with Pitt-Hopkins syndrome and her brother, who has a complex neurological condition. The article details the financial and emotional strain of providing long-term care for disabled family members.

Proposition 43 would raise the threshold for local tax measures from a simple majority to two-thirds, enabling minority rule by potentially complicating how local governments fund services. Opponents argue this change could significantly hinder the ability of local governments to fund vital functions like public safety and emergency services in areas such as Sonoma County.

The Woodside Fire along the Sonoma County coast is 80 percent contained as of Wednesday, according to Cal Fire officials. The fire began just before 1:45 p.m. on July 30 near Timber Cove and Highway 1, growing from 3 acres to 140 acres.

Sonoma County won an appeal confirming its revised groundwater well permit ordinance did not violate the public trust doctrine, but the court upheld a lower ruling that the county lacked sufficient evidence to exempt itself from California Environmental Quality Act review. The amendments, aimed at protecting the Russian River's ecosystem, were developed through collaborative working groups but did not include an independent environmental review.

The Woodside Fire in Sonoma County is burning 152 acres and is 50% contained as of Sunday morning. Firefighters are working to hold the fire within control lines ahead of expected onshore winds of 10-15 mph.

Smoke from the Woodside Fire in Sonoma County is causing unhealthy and hazardous air quality in parts of the North Bay, leading to health warnings for residents. Authorities urge precautions due to the dangerous air conditions.

The Bay Area Air District has extended a Spare the Air alert through Saturday due to smoke from the Woodside Fire in Sonoma County and heat. The alert warns of 'air quality that is expected to be in the Unhealthy for' public health.

A man was killed in a solo pickup truck crash on Riebli Road in Sonoma County on Thursday morning. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the incident, which occurred around 10:05 a.m. near Foothill Ranch Road.

The Woodside Fire in Sonoma County is 20% contained as of overnight, with wildfire suppression efforts focusing on removing one of the three ingredients necessary for combustion: heat, oxygen, or fuel. The fire, which ignited on Thursday, continues to burn in the region.

A brush fire in Sonoma County has triggered evacuations at Salt Point State Park and closed part of Highway 1 between Timber Cove Road and Stewarts Point-Skaggs Springs Road.

The 'Woodside Fire' has burned 50 acres in Sonoma County, prompting evacuations at Salt State Park. No injuries or structural damage have been reported.

Two earthquakes, measuring 4.2 and 2.5 magnitudes, occurred near Cloverdale in Sonoma County at 7:40 p.m. Tuesday. No injuries or structural damage were reported.

A 4-year-old girl died after being accidentally run over by an RV motor home at a campground in Salt Point State Park, Sonoma County, on July 12. The incident occurred just after 11 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol officials.

The California Highway Patrol issued a Silver Alert in Alameda and Sonoma Counties for 77-year-old Brenda Hall, last seen Friday afternoon. She is described as 5'6", 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a pink beanie and black and white sweatshirt.

California State Route 37 faces congestion and flooding risks due to its location near San Pablo Bay. A $500 million project aims to elevate parts of the highway and improve infrastructure, but critics argue it is insufficient. Climate change threatens to worsen flooding, with some advocating for more ambitious solutions like relocating the highway or investing $10 billion in extensive upgrades.

A couple from New York are attempting to revive a historic Sonoma County hotspot that was closed a year ago due to high food costs and low customer numbers.

A Sonoma County resident in the Bay Area was cited for sequestering a fawn in a dog crate for weeks. The individual was penalized for keeping the wild deer in a crate.

A Sonoma County resident was cited for sequestering a fawn for weeks in a dog crate. The incident occurred in the Bay Area.

Wildlife officers in Sonoma County rescued a baby deer that had been taken from the wild and kept in a dog cage for over three weeks. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife reported the fawn is now at a rehabilitation facility.

Over 1,000 PG&E customers in the North Bay are experiencing public safety power shutoffs (PSPS) due to critical fire weather conditions. As of 6 a.m., 876 customers in Napa County, 238 in Sonoma County, and 38 in another area are affected.

A fawn kept as a pet by Sonoma County residents will be released back into the wild. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) confirmed an officer received a report about individuals taking the deer fawn from the wild.

Sonoma County's annual Wildfire and Earthquake Expo took place at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, where attendees learned about disaster preparedness in a fun environment. The event highlighted community efforts to enhance readiness for wildfires and earthquakes.

Sonoma County's annual Wildfire and Earthquake Expo at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds focused on disaster preparedness, with attendees learning about wildfires and earthquakes in a fun environment.

Sonoma County's annual Wildfire and Earthquake Expo took place at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, where attendees learned about disaster preparedness in a fun environment. The event focused on community readiness for wildfires and earthquakes.

Sonoma County's annual Wildfire and Earthquake Expo was held at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, where attendees learned about disaster preparedness while having a fun time.

Drivers in Sonoma County were advised to avoid southbound Highway 101 near Petaluma after a collision involving two SUVs caused lane closures. The California Highway Patrol closed the lanes for an estimated two hours following the incident north of East Washington Street.

An elderly couple in Sonoma County was scammed out of approximately $30,000 by an organized fraud operation. A man connected to the scam was arrested by the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office. The victims were manipulated into handing over the funds.

A 3.7-magnitude earthquake occurred near Lake Sonoma in Sonoma County at 9:44 a.m. Tuesday along the Maacama Fault. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the epicenter was less than 5 miles southeast of Cloverdale with a depth of 3.3 miles.

The article provides updates on the June 2026 election results for Solano County, with additional links to results from other counties like Marin and Sonoma. Election results will be updated after polls close at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, focusing on the California governor's race and primary elections.

The article provides updates on the June 2026 primary election results for Sonoma County, with additional references to results from other California counties. Election results will be updated after polls close at 8 p.m. Tuesday, focusing on the California governor's race.

The article provides updates on the June 2026 election results for Alameda County and other California counties, including Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma. Results for the California governor's race in the June 2026 primary will be updated after polls close at 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Southwest Airlines introduced the 'Sip and Ship' program, allowing passengers aged 21+ to check one wine case for free when flying to/from select West Coast locations. The perk is tied to new service in Santa Rosa, California, and includes restrictions on packaging and route eligibility.