‘Don’t Worry, We’re Going to Rebuild:’ One Year Later, Stories from The Fires
In the final installment in our fire anniversary profile series, we meet a handful of locals who share stories of compassion, community and hope.
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Fire Survivors Continue to Receive Free Therapy and Yoga Through Local Mental Health Collaborative
Sonoma County residents continue to deal with trauma in the wake of last year's firestorm. Here's where to receive free support.
‘I Just Assumed My Home Was Gone:’ One Year Later, Stories from The Fires
During the first few hours of the fires, KSRO news anchor Pat Kerrigan became the only source of information for many. A familiar voice amid fear and chaos, Kerrigan reported for 14 hours straight that first day, not knowing if her own home was still standing. Hear her story, and those of other locals, in these intimate first-person accounts.
‘This Community Might Be Small, But We Look Out for Each Other:’ Glen Ellen and Kenwood Bounce Back After Fires
These small Sonoma Valley towns have come back from last year's fires with a renewed sense of community and new businesses.
‘Helping Other People Helps Me, This Is What Community Is All About:’ One Year Later, Stories from The Fires
Moving and inspiring first-person accounts from Sonoma County residents affected by the North Bay fires.
Still Standing: Owners of Fountaingrove Homes That Survived the Firestorm Share Their Stories
They are the lucky few: those whose homes were spared in neighborhoods otherwise destroyed. Yet for these residents, the experience is fraught with anxiety and guilt.
After the Firestorm, Shelter and Solace at Santa Rosa’s Astro Motel
When wildfires bore down on Santa Rosa, the Astro Motel had not yet opened. Within two days, they were hosting fire evacuees for free.
‘We Had to Cancel Christmas:’ One Year Later, Stories from The Fires
On the anniversary of the firestorm, we shine a light on those who fought through our region's darkest hours. Out of the ashes, heroes emerged - both friends and strangers.
Textile Artist Loses Everything in Sonoma County Fires, Crafts a New Future
Luke Fraser lost everything in the October fires, but thanks to help from many sources he’s back at work and inspired to succeed.
Coffey Park Elegy: Santa Rosa Writer Recalls the Spirit of a Lost Neighborhood
Coffey Park is a face of fires that did the unthinkable, leaping over Highway 101 and leveling a whole community. The cleanup here has begun and soon the rebuilding. Coffey Park will return.