Section of Highway 116 Near Guerneville Washes Out, Could Take a Year to Repair
A section of winding Highway 116 slid into the Russian River in Sonoma County on Monday, and the washout near Monte Rio is only expected to grow as the rain-soaked banks of the river continue to be saturated and unstable. The washout began around 4 pm Monday, with a 75-...
Santa Rosa New Year’s Eve hit-and-run victim dies days after collision
(KRON) — A 74-year-old Santa Rosa man has died days after a hit-and-run collision on New Year’s Eve that left him hospitalized on life support, according to Santa Rosa Police Department. The victim, identified as Geary Wade Grady, succumbed to his injuries Tuesday afternoon, wrote SRPD in a statement to KRON4. SRPD...
New water reservoir release guidelines at Lake Mendocino could be applied across the US
The new system is called FIRO, short for "Forecast Informed Reservoir Operations." Instead of just following mandated tables in a book, the Corps can now use long-range weather forecasts to help determine if it's safe to keep more water in the reservoir.
Novato police investigating armed robbery of jewelry store
(KRON) — The Novato Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Monday. NPD received multiple reports of an armed robbery at a jewelry store just before 5:30 p.m. on the 900 block of Diablo Avenue. Officers responded immediately, but the suspect had already fled, police said. Novato police...
Santa Rosa Police Department Revives “Missing Person Monday” Campaign to Solve Cold Cases
The Santa Rosa Police Department (SRPD) is reigniting their efforts to resolve missing person cases with the launch of their fourth "Missing Person Monday" campaign. This initiative, which began in January 2024, has previously aired thirty missing adult cold cases across two separate campaigns. Thanks to tips from...
Heavy rainfall causes wastewater spillage in North Bay
(KRON) — The North Bay is still grappling with the impacts of an atmospheric river that brought heavy rainfall to the Bay Area the first week of January. Sonoma Water (SW) responded to a spill of untreated wastewater at the Russian River Treatment Plant after heavy overnight rainfall overwhelmed the facility Tuesday,...
Russian River Takes A Bite Out Of Highway 116 Near Monte Rio
A soggy hillside along the lower Russian River gave way yesterday and chewed off part of State Route 116 east of Monte Rio, destabilizing the roadway and forcing crews to funnel eastbound drivers into the westbound lane. Emergency crews quickly sealed off the damaged stretch while firefighters and highway workers...
Businesses reopen in Marin County after massive storm flooding
GREENBRAE, Calif. - Cleanup efforts were underway Tuesday for business owners in Marin County after weekend flooding left parts of the area submerged under feet of standing water, forcing closures and causing extensive damage. What we know:. The flooding affected areas near U.S. Highway 101 in Greenbrae, where water...
Emergency repairs sought after Sonoma Valley Sanitation pipeline rupture
Sonoma County supervisors are preparing to authorize emergency repairs after a pipe burst in the Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District’s reclamation system. An emergency resolution has been added to Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting to fund the work. County officials said about 700,000 gallons of treated...
Ranch-Style Home in Sonoma Offers Modern Living With Vintage Charm
A renovated 1960s home on 2.58 oak-dotted acres on Sonoma Mountain is currently listed for sale. The four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom dwelling is currently seeking $3,778,792. The 2,666-square-foot, ranch-style home is a stunning example of how a vintage home can be seamlessly updated to achieve a contemporary...
