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With no end to drought in sight, county starts early draw on Russian River water
Sonoma Water has already inflated the Russian River damn and is drawing water this year much earlier than usual. Read More
Russian River ‘revitalization’ targets improved health of crucial resource
Officials with Sonoma County announced on Tuesday the launch of the Russian River Revitalization project.Read More
Dry conditions at Russian River prompt inflation of rubber dam
Inflation of a rubber dam began this week on the Russian River to help ensure the drinking water supply to about 600,000 residents of Sonoma and Marin counties, Sonoma...Read More
More air tankers join fight against North Bay Wallbridge Fire
More air tankers will support the pitched battle against the Walbridge Fire in Sonoma County, a Cal Fire official said Friday. “We have a robust fixed wing air tanker...Read More
Woman in hospital after crashing into Russian River near Jenner
A woman was being taken to a Santa Rosa hospital late Saturday afternoon after her vehicle veered off state Highway 1 into the Russian River near Jenner along the...Read More
Kincade Fire mandatory evacuations hit Russian River towns through to Jenner, Bodega Bay
Large portions of Sonoma County are now under mandatory evacuation orders due to the expanding Kincade Fire. The latest evacuation orders were issued about 6:15 p.m. Saturday, and extend...Read More
Dive team finds missing swimmer dead in Russian River
The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office’s dive team found a deceased man Wednesday morning who disappeared a day earlier while swimming in the Russian River at Monte Rio Beach, fire...Read More
Petaluma man drowns during family trip to Russian River
A Petaluma man became separated from his family and drowned in the Russian River in Geyserville Sunday evening, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies responded around 7:10 p.m....Read More
Innertubing family rescued by helicopter from Russian River
A Sonoma County Sheriff's Office helicopter rescued a Fremont family when their inner tubes got stuck on bushes in the middle of the Russian River.Read More
Free curbside collection of storm debris starts Monday
Curbside debris collection will begin Monday for Russian River communities affected by recent storms and flooding.Read More
Guerneville residents return to begin flood cleanup
Residents and non-residents are now allowed into flood areas along the Russian River.Read More
Missing man’s body recovered from Russian River
The body of a 29-year-old San Francisco man who went missing Sunday at a vacation rental home in Guerneville was found Monday morning in the Russian River.Read More
Rain prompts deflation of Russian River dam
An inflatable dam on the Russian River near Forestville will be taken down starting Monday to protect residents downstream.Read More
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors welcomes new member
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Tuesday morning welcomed Forestville resident Lynda Hopkins to the five-member board, giving it the county's first-ever female majority.Read More
Russian River residents advised to evacuate
Sonoma County officials Sunday afternoon advised residents and visitors in the low-lying areas along the Russian River at Monte Rio and Guerneville to evacuate because the river is expected...Read More
Russian River expected to reach flood stage
National Weather Service officials said Sunday that they are closely watching the Russian River at Guerneville in unincorporated Sonoma County as it is expected to reach flood stage tonight...Read More
Berkeley teachers mourn drowned colleague
Berkeley Unified School District officials said they are saddened at the loss of a former long-time employee who drowned Friday in the Russian River.Read More
Young sisters killed in Jenner crash identified
The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office has identified two young sisters who drowned after their vehicle crashed into the Russian River.Read More
Fisherman found dead in Russian River
The Sonoma County corner's office has identified a fisherman who was found dead Monday afternoon in the Russian River.Read More
Divers recover man’s body from Russian River
The body of a Los Angeles-area resident was found in the Russian River Tuesday morning.Read More