USDA brings back recovery and assistance programs for local farms, ranches
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reminding Sonoma County farmers and ranchers that disaster assistance and recovery programs are available through the Farm Service Agency (FSA).
Henry-1 comes to aid of injured firefighter
According to a statement from the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office, the helicopter Henry-1 rescued a National Guardsman who had been assigned to the firefighting effort. The Guardsman fell and suffered a serious leg injury.
League of Women Voters hosting virtual town hall, candidate forums
The League of Women Voters has had to make some changes to its normal set of election year activities in the wake of the pandemic.
Payne’s experience in fire defense helped protect river areas, homes
While fire crews, dozers, hand crews and strike teams worked on building lines to contain the Walbridge Fire to prevent it from coming down to Korbel, Hacienda and other river communities, Bobby Payne was checking on homes in the lower Russian River area and safeguarding properties and hard to reach areas with retardant.
Wednesday fire update: Meyers Fire 100% contained, Walbridge 87% contained
Updated Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 7 p.m. —
Sonoma County Democrats make early endorsements
The Sonoma County Democratic Party has announced its early city council endorsements and its recommendations concerning state and local ballot measures.
PG&E conducting line inspections using drones and helicopters
Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) is conducting its updated system inspections program in Sonoma County using drones and helicopters along electric transmission lines.
