Sonoma News — News (Scraped)https://www.sonomanews.com/news/Scraped RSS feed for Sonoma News.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 03:00:08 +0000empirereport-feedsFour arrested on suspicion of murder in death of man found unconscious in Sonoma Plazahttps://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/15/4-arrested-on-suspicion-of-murder-in-death-of-man-found-unconscious-in-sonoma-plaza/https://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/15/4-arrested-on-suspicion-of-murder-in-death-of-man-found-unconscious-in-sonoma-plaza/Authorities say four Sonoma men physically assaulted John Francis Avila, 64, who died six days...Emmy Awards highlights: Mariska Hargitay sings, Taylor Swift jokes in a skit and ‘Buffy’ alum unitehttps://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/14/emmy-awards-highlights-mariska-hargitay-sings-taylor-swift-jokes-in-a-skit-and-buffy-alum-unite/https://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/14/emmy-awards-highlights-mariska-hargitay-sings-taylor-swift-jokes-in-a-skit-and-buffy-alum-unite/By MARK KENNEDY The Emmy Awards are moments away. Mariska Hargitay, the longtime “Law &...‘Business is completely gone’: Community rallies around Sonoma Valley family after Hyde Firehttps://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/14/fundraising-effort-launched-after-hyde-fire-destroys-sonoma-familys-livelihood-2-injured-firefighters-ok/https://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/14/fundraising-effort-launched-after-hyde-fire-destroys-sonoma-familys-livelihood-2-injured-firefighters-ok/The fire's cause has not been determined but is being investigated.‘Widow’s Bay’ breaks Emmys record with 14 wins including best comedy series, ‘Pitt’ wins best dramahttps://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/13/widows-bay-breaks-emmys-record-with-14-wins-including-best-comedy-series-pitt-wins-best-drama/https://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/13/widows-bay-breaks-emmys-record-with-14-wins-including-best-comedy-series-pitt-wins-best-drama/The 78th Emmy Awards are here. “The Pitt” will look to find its place in...Hyde Fire injures firefighters, destroys two barns and several vehicles in Sonoma Valley areahttps://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/13/hyde-fire-destroys-two-barns-and-several-vehicles-during-burn-in-unincorporated-sonoma-county/https://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/13/hyde-fire-destroys-two-barns-and-several-vehicles-during-burn-in-unincorporated-sonoma-county/Multiple firefighters were injured during the response, though they had been released from the hospital...The CDC just issued a rabies alert. Here’s why bats are Sonoma County’s biggest threathttps://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/12/rising-rabies-calls-bats-sonoma-county/https://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/12/rising-rabies-calls-bats-sonoma-county/Sonoma County health officials have a simple message for anyone who finds a dead bat:...After hours of discussion, Sonoma’s school board leaves its pride flag policy in limbohttps://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/11/sonoma-valley-unified-school-district-delays-vote-on-flag-policy/https://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/11/sonoma-valley-unified-school-district-delays-vote-on-flag-policy/The Sonoma Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees instead requested staff members to flesh...Victims shed tears of relief while former Windsor mayor remains defiant after $13 million sexual assault verdict in civil trialhttps://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/11/former-windsor-mayor-dominic-foppoli-liable-for-sexual-assault-jury-rules/https://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/11/former-windsor-mayor-dominic-foppoli-liable-for-sexual-assault-jury-rules/A jury of six men and six women on Friday awarded more than $13 million...Writer to run for Sonoma Valley Unified board seathttps://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/11/communications-professional-to-run-for-sonoma-valley-unified-board-seat/https://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/11/communications-professional-to-run-for-sonoma-valley-unified-board-seat/Communications professional Susan McIntosh has filed to run for the Area 1 seat on the...Map: Lucas Fire in Mendocino and Lake countieshttps://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/11/map-lucas-fire-in-mendocino-and-lake-counties/https://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/11/map-lucas-fire-in-mendocino-and-lake-counties/The Lucas Fire sparked Thursday, Sept. 10.More evacuation warnings, road closures for wind-driven wildfire outside Mendocino National Foresthttps://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/11/wind-driven-lucas-fire-in-lake-and-mendocino-counties-grows-to-1099-acres/https://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/11/wind-driven-lucas-fire-in-lake-and-mendocino-counties-grows-to-1099-acres/A wind-driven wildfire at the border of Lake and Mendocino counties was 5% contained as...Republican convention pays tribute to Charlie Kirk one year after his killinghttps://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/10/republican-convention-pays-tribute-to-charlie-kirk-one-year-after-his-killing/https://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/10/republican-convention-pays-tribute-to-charlie-kirk-one-year-after-his-killing/Chants of “Charlie, Charlie” broke out on the second night of President Donald Trump’s midterm...Free virtual mental health workshops launch for Sonoma County familieshttps://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/09/sonoma-county-office-of-education-offers-free-virtual-mental-health-workshops-for-caregivers-and-families/https://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/09/sonoma-county-office-of-education-offers-free-virtual-mental-health-workshops-for-caregivers-and-families/The workshops, now in their fourth year, will be hosted Thursdays from 4 to 5...Big rig grape spill triggers crash near Schellvillehttps://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/09/big-rig-grape-spill-triggers-crash-shuts-down-highway-121-near-schellville/https://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/09/big-rig-grape-spill-triggers-crash-shuts-down-highway-121-near-schellville/One car rear-ended another car as the drivers attempted to avoid colliding with bins that...Evacuation warning lifted as crews stop spread of smoky wildfire near Lake Berryessahttps://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/09/evacuation-warning-issued-as-crews-battle-steele-fire-south-of-lake-berryessa-in-napa-county/https://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/09/evacuation-warning-issued-as-crews-battle-steele-fire-south-of-lake-berryessa-in-napa-county/A large plume of smoke billowing from the burn was likely visible from several nearby...Man found unconscious in Sonoma Plaza, police asking witnesses to come forwardhttps://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/08/man-found-unconscious-in-sonoma-plaza-police-asking-witnesses-to-come-forward/https://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/08/man-found-unconscious-in-sonoma-plaza-police-asking-witnesses-to-come-forward/Police say the man was discovered about 10:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7 near First Street...Possible vote on flag policy tops school board agendahttps://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/07/possible-vote-on-flag-policy-tops-sonoma-valley-unified-board-agenda/https://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/07/possible-vote-on-flag-policy-tops-sonoma-valley-unified-board-agenda/The Sonoma Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees is expected to discuss and possibly...‘Morally repugnant’: The growing push to ban wildfire bettinghttps://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/07/ethical-and-public-safety-concerns-drive-calls-for-a-ban-on-wildfire-betting/https://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/07/ethical-and-public-safety-concerns-drive-calls-for-a-ban-on-wildfire-betting/Amid fears that prediction betting on wildfires could spur arson and divide communities, lawmakers have...Sonoma County Farm Bureau, immigrant advocates clash over stance on ICE reportinghttps://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/05/sonoma-county-farm-bureau-ice-reporting/https://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/05/sonoma-county-farm-bureau-ice-reporting/The dispute has highlighted local tensions in an industry heavily reliant on immigrant labor and...Odds of major earthquake hitting Bay Area in next 30 years increasing, experts sayhttps://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/03/major-earthquake-risk-increasing-along-us-fault-line-study-finds/https://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/03/major-earthquake-risk-increasing-along-us-fault-line-study-finds/The risk of a major earthquake along a U.S. fault line has increased, according to a new study.'This was good, real-life practice': Magnitude 3.3 earthquake rattles nerves in Santa Rosa areahttps://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/03/magnitude-3-5-earthquake-strikes-near-larkfield-wikiup/https://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/03/magnitude-3-5-earthquake-strikes-near-larkfield-wikiup/The strongest shaking was reported in parts of Santa Rosa, including the Fountaingrove and Coddingtown...Sonoma Valley principal eager to address challengeshttps://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/03/sonoma-valley-middle-school-principal-eager-to-address-merger-challenges/https://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/03/sonoma-valley-middle-school-principal-eager-to-address-merger-challenges/The new principal of Sonoma Valley Middle School knew he'd face challenges after the merging...Sonoma County settles ACLU lawsuit over drone surveillance use in code enforcementhttps://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/02/sonoma-county-drone-surveillance-settlement/https://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/02/sonoma-county-drone-surveillance-settlement/In addition to payouts for three residents who filed a lawsuit last year, the county...Police: Sonoma woman hides under covers during apartment break-inhttps://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/02/police-sonoma-woman-hides-under-covers-during-apartment-break-in/https://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/02/police-sonoma-woman-hides-under-covers-during-apartment-break-in/A 25-year-old El Verano man was arrested on suspicion of felony burglary after police say...Classroom grants boost Sonoma students’ learninghttps://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/01/sonoma-valley-education-foundation-grants-boost-student-learning/https://www.sonomanews.com/2026/09/01/sonoma-valley-education-foundation-grants-boost-student-learning/The Sonoma Valley Education Foundation's Classroom Grants program continues to provide students with learning experiences...