Russian River

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.

2 years ago

Russian River ‘revitalization’ targets improved health of crucial resource

Officials with Sonoma County announced on Tuesday the launch of the Russian River Revitalization project.

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

Free curbside collection of storm debris starts Monday

Curbside debris collection will begin Monday for Russian River communities affected by recent storms and flooding.

5 years ago

Guerneville residents return to begin flood cleanup

Residents and non-residents are now allowed into flood areas along the Russian River.

5 years ago

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…

6 years ago

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.

6 years ago

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…

7 years ago

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…

7 years ago

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…

7 years ago

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…

7 years ago

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.

8 years ago

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.

9 years ago

Divers recover man’s body from Russian River

The body of a Los Angeles-area resident was found in the Russian River Tuesday morning.

9 years ago

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