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Illegal July 4th fireworks spark house fire in Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa fire crews put out a residential blaze triggered by illegal fireworks on Independence Day, according to fire officials. Shortly after 10 p.m. Thursday, the Santa Rosa Fire Department began receiving multiple reports of a structure fire in the area of Cavendish Avenue and Amador Drive in western Santa Rosa. When crews arrived in the area, they found a fire outside a one-story residential structure. Crews said the flames started in vegetation on the side of the house and then extended to the wooden fence and the side of the house. It then crept to the attic space of the residence. Fire officials said the fire was brought under control within 20 minutes after crews arrived. The sole occupant of the home was able to escape and was uninjured, according to firefighters. "Due to their investigative work, it was determined that the fire had started from illegal use of fireworks in the area. This was one of about a dozen calls related to the illegal use of fireworks in the city," the fire department said.
Several Northern California residents to be surprised by firework citations in the mail
(FOX40.COM) — Despite constant warnings about hefty fines, dangers, and other consequences of setting illegal fireworks, Northern California law enforcement kept busy on the Fourth of July as violators launched colorful explosives through the skies. Sacramento This year, some agencies worked undercover to catch people violating firework rules. The Sacramento Fire Department drove around in […]
18-Year-Old Arrested for Carrying Loaded Firearm in Santa Rosa Public Area
Earlier today, Santa Rosa law enforcement officers detained a group of individuals in the 800 block of Boyd Street, one of whom was found unlawfully in possession of a loaded firearm. As reported by the Santa Rosa Police Department, officers with the Special Enforcement Team (SET) encountered several subjects consuming alcohol in public, an act that is against local ordinances.
‘Flooded with calls': Police seize 700 pounds of fireworks, several firearms in Santa Rosa
(KRON) — The Santa Rosa Police Department was “flooded with calls,” handling a nearly 500% increase in 9-1-1 calls on the evening of the Fourth of July. Police said they ended the night with several armed suspect arrests and hundreds of pounds of illegal fireworks seized. The SRPD Communications Center typically answers about 300-350 non-emergency […]
Santa Rosa Fire Department Quickly Extinguishes Blaze Caused by Illegal Fireworks on Cavendish Avenue
The quiet of a post-Independence Day evening was disrupted in Santa Rosa when the Santa Rosa Fire Department was alerted to a structure fire on Cavendish Avenue, according to the Santa Rosa Fire Department. The blaze, battling its birth in the vegetation beside a peaceful home, clawed its way up the structure's exterior, claiming a fence and flirting with the attic as its potential lair.
Santa Rosa teen with outstanding warrant arrested on new gun charges
(KRON) — A 16-year-old who police said was a known gang member with an outstanding warrant was chased on foot and arrested on Thursday, according to the Santa Rosa Police Department. Officers located a loaded, concealed handgun on the teen during the arrest, police said. Just before 5 p.m., Santa Rosa police officers were on […]
Man Arrested for Allegedly Sparking Adams Fire in Lower Lake
The following is a press release from the CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty:. CAL FIRE Law Enforcement arrested an adult male from Wheatland in connection to the cause of...
Former 99 Cents Only Store to reopen as Dollar Tree in Rohnert Park
A former 99 Cents Only Stores location in Rohnert Park will soon open as a Dollar Tree later this fall. The discount retailer location on Rohnert Park Expressway next to JOANN and a former Burlington location closed in April after its parent company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and initiated the process to dispose of assets, inventory, owned real estate and store leases.
No sign of man presumed drowned in Russian River near Monte Rio
Law enforcement agencies continue to search for a man who has been missing since Wednesday evening after swimming in the Russian River near Monte Rio. Sonoma County sheriff's deputies and the Sonoma County Fire District responded to an emergency call at 6:17 p.m. Wednesday regarding a missing man just west of Monte Rio. The man had last been seen swimming in the Russian River near Villa Grande, an unincorporated community located on the river. Deputies and firefighters were unable to locate the man and called in additional support to help the search, including the Sonoma County Sheriff's Marine Unit, Sonoma County Sheriff Volunteer Dive Team and the Monte Rio Fire Protection District. The search was suspended at dark. Thursday morning, the search resumed with the Napa County Sheriff's Office's Marine Unit and Dive Team supporting the search efforts with its remote-operated underwater vehicle. The search was once again suspended at dark. The search for the man continued Friday.
Local eateries and events in Bodega this July
With the focus on a sweet summer, I’ll again highlight my favorite spots for local edible goods. Nearly every season, I remind the folks of West County about Worker Bee Farm in Freestone. Last year, farmer Will Scott expanded the hillside crops to keep his produce selection more consistent. Go by and see what it’s all about and enjoy the diverse taste of our terroir. The small farm sits across Bodega Highway from the tantalizingly delicious and world famous Wildflour Bread.
Calistoga's Toll Fire Reaches 50% Containment Despite Napa Valley Heatwave and Red Flag Warning
The battle against the blaze in Napa County is reaching a turning point as the Toll Fire near Calistoga hits a 50% containment mark, according to Cal Fire's recent update. The wildfire began on Tuesday off Old Lawley Toll Road and has now charred 40.6 acres of land. Firefighting crews, with the assistance of a helicopter tanker, have continued their efforts in widening the containment lines and extinguishing the remaining hot spots, according to the Napa Valley Register.
Go on safari, but watch out for the slobbering giraffes | Bartell's Backroads
SANTA ROSA, Calif. — Hiding within Sonoma County’s wine country, beasts foreign to California roam a tree covered hillside looking for their next meal. Giraffes and rhinos are just some of the star attractions at Safari West in Santa Rosa. The 400-acre African-themed park offers an up-close animal...
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