Fires highlight critical weaknesses in communication infrastructure
On the first night of the fires in Sonoma County, large swaths of the region lost cell phone coverage and internet connectivity, as Verizon and Comcast coverage took a big hit. At the height of the destruction, as many as 77 cell towers were taken off the grid. Despite swift reaction times from the providers, the loss of communications was costly in the first, most hectic hours of the firestorm.
Creek Week Wrap-up: Russian River a little cleaner after volunteer work
Volunteers waded, kayaked, hiked and hauled Saturday afternoon during a region-wide event to remove trash from the Russian River. Coinciding with the state-sponsored Creek Week, the Russian River Watershed Cleanup aimed to remove debris and garbage from Sonoma County’s major waterway.
Injured pig hunter rescued by helicopter near Healdsburg
According to a statement release by the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Department, at about 11:45 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24 a call was received about an injured pig hunter in the area of 4160 Shaina Road outside of Healdsburg.
