Sonoma County on FIRE

Taken at 5:40 a.m. Monday, this picture depicts the fire on the hills of Crane Creek Regional Park behind Weill Hall and the new K section as viewed from Oak View Circle in Rohnert Park. Photo Courtesy Michael Nahman Tunick

Photo Courtesy Michael Nahman Tunick

Fire containment efforts underway

“We are still at 0 percent containment but have mass mutual aid coming in from all over the state,” says Cal Fire Deputy Chief Scott McLean. “Each day we’re making progress and we are hoping for a turnaround today and into tomorrow.”

Returning to rubble: at least 2,000 structures destroyed, 17 dead, around 300 missing

To help those who have lost their homes and the victims of the devastating fires, there are various places where people can make a donation.

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All for the love of football

Rancho came from behind in the first quarter to win the game 55-17.

Community

Cotati Oktoberfest Cancelled

Due to the ongoing devastation by the wildfires in Sonoma and Napa Counties, the Cotati Chamber of Commerce made the decision to cancel its Oktoberfest celebration scheduled for this Saturday, Oct. 14.

“We join others who...