Cal Fire finds PG&E transmission line sparked Kincade Fire
Cal Fire today announced the findings of their investigation into the cause of 2019’s Kincade fire, which burned over 77,000 acres and destroyed of 350 structures. According to a press release: CAL FIRE investigators were immediately dispatched
Marin Recommends Distance Learning for the Fall
Marin County’s Education Department is reversing course and now recommending districts start the fall semester with distance learning. The decision was made last night after meetings with county public health officials. In a joint statement, they say
Napa Approves Fines for Residents with No Masks
You could get fined if you don’t wear a mask in Napa County. The Board of Supervisors approved an urgency ordinance this week that authorizes citations ranging from $25 to $500 for individuals and from $200 to
Sonoma County Near 2000 COVID-19 Cases
Sonoma County is on the brink of passing 2,000 confirmed coronavirus cases. Yesterday, health officials confirmed 38 more cases in the county, bringing the total caseload to 1,979. The county reported no new deaths and the count
Sonoma County Close to Getting New Alternative Care Site
Sonoma County is reportedly close to securing another quarantine site for COVID-19 patients. The Press Democrat reports that the county is in negotiations with a unknown site which would replace the current Alternative Care Site at Sonoma
Another San Quentin Inmate Dies from Coronavirus
Officials at San Quentin Prison say that another inmate has died from coronavirus complications. Jeffery Hawkins, who was sentenced to death for two murders in Sacramento County, died yesterday at an outside hospital. Hawkins is the 11th
Santa Rosa Schools Will Starts School Year Online
The superintendent of Santa Rosa City Schools is recommending online learning only to start the school year. With the first day of school on August 17th, Superintendent Diann Kitamura sent a notice yesterday to families of the