News Index
8 AM Thursday Storm Update - January 5, 2022
As of this morning NOAA is *NOT* predicting the Russian River to reach flood stage from the first storm. The peak is expected to be a beautiful 25.4’ in Guerneville — beautiful because it’s nice see the river that full yet not impacting our homes and businesses. For the most up-to-date County resources, please visit SocoEmergency.org.NOAA *is* predicting the River to reach flood stage from the second storm. However, where previously they were predicting a 40’ peak, NOAA has now downgraded the potential peak to 36.1’ (good news for many local businesses and homes). The second storm event is expected to impact us starting Saturday, with Russian River water levels peaking in the wee hours of Monday morning (around 4AM). Read full story
Storm Update, Wednesday Evening - January 4, 2022
We are bracing for what may well be prolonged, repeat flooding of the Russian River in the days to come. Read full story
Wet. Windy, & Wild in West County
We are all closely watching the forecasts for the coming storms. With the ground saturated from prior rain and the rivers and creeks already high, flooding is likely — both from creeks overflowing their banks, as well as from the main stem of the Russian River. Read full story
ABC 7: West County Prepares for Incoming Storm
Here's how region is preparing for dangerous atmospheric river heading to Northern California Read full story
West County Progress - December 21, 2022
This is part 2 of our series of newsletters highlighting some of the key accomplishments across West County in the past year. Read full story
December 2022 Good News
As we wrap up 2022, we are sharing in a series of newsletters some of the key accomplishments across West County in the past year. Check out the exciting updates below. Read full story
Supervisor Lynda Hopkins takes stock of challenging year as board chair, shares plans for 2022
Lynda Hopkins began her second term as a Sonoma County supervisor in an altogether new role, as board chair. Read full story
Community engagement is what makes our rural communities work
Driving through the rain in West County can be an adventure at times.... Read full story
Rep. Jared Huffman, 2 local leaders report on UN climate change conference
“The collective impact of local government is tremendous,” Hopkins said in a telephone interview, citing a “groundswell of energy for climate science in local governments around the world.” Read full story
Breaking traditions with Caltrans. Its how we roll in Sonoma County.
Tradition! Getting back to the reason for Thanksgiving –a holiday for the purpose of Giving Thanks, of feeling grateful for the bounty of the land, for family and friends, and for surviving another year in challenging times. Read full story