A vegetation fire near Highway 101 and San Antonio Road in Sonoma County grew to four acres Sunday and reached a solar facility, according to Cal Fire. Firefighters were working to battle the blaze, which was identified as the Petaluma Fire.
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Health
A single-engine plane carrying a pilot and two passengers crashed while attempting to land at Sonoma Valley Airport on May 27, authorities said. Two of the injured people were taken to a local hospital, while the cause of the crash is under investigation.
Government
Sonoma County residents voted Tuesday in California’s June 2026 primary election. Election results were scheduled to be updated after polls closed at 8 p.m., with the California governor’s race among the contests being tracked.
Traffic & Transportation
A collision involving two SUVs shut down all southbound lanes of Highway 101 north of East Washington Street near Petaluma on Saturday afternoon. The California Highway Patrol diverted traffic and estimated the closure would last about two hours.