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States reliant on Colorado River fail to meet latest deal deadline

Feb 15

Here's how Colorado River agreement could affect NorCal

Feb 14

Kern County Sheriff's Office

Dramatic video shows woman rescued from rapids in deadly CA river

A woman was rescued after falling into California's Kern River, one of the deadliest rivers in America, and getting swept away by the fast-moving current. The dramatic moment was caught on video.

Jul 30

East Bay man dies in Russian River, 3rd drowning this month

Jul 29, 2025

Oakland teen, SF man ID'd as victims in Russian River drownings

Jul 16, 2025

1 man, 1 teenager drown in Russian River: sheriff

Jul 14, 2025

Body of missing man found in submerged truck in North Bay river: CHP

Apr 28, 2025

More storms coming after North Bay flooding leaves residents homeless

Feb 11, 2025

San Jose preparing to relocate 1,000 unhoused people along waterways

Dec 18, 2024

Latest Videos

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Dramatic rescue of woman from rapids in deadly California river

Jul 30

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Dramatic video shows woman rescued from raging rapids in deadly California river

Jul 30

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Here's how Colorado River agreement could affect NorCal

Feb 14

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East Bay man dies in Russian River, 3rd drowning this month; 1st responders urge use of life jackets

Jul 29, 2025

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Oakland teen, SF man identified as victims in separate drownings in Russian River

Jul 16, 2025

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Oakland teen, SF man identified as victims in separate drownings in Russian River

Jul 15, 2025

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1 man, 1 juvenile drown in Russian River: sheriff

Jul 14, 2025

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Body of missing man found in submerged truck in North Bay river: CHP

Apr 28, 2025

Latest Stories

Bodies of 2 young men recovered after they were swept away in NorCal river

Search and rescue crews in Placer County recovered the bodies of the two 20-year-old men who were swept away in the American River over the weekend while fishing.

Nov 26, 2024

Popular Russian River beach closed for Labor Day weekend after dam breach

Guerneville's Vacation Beach is off limits this Labor Day weekend after a dam breach Thursday that destroyed part of a seasonal county road. Some Neighbors are worried, as they say the road and bridge typically stays open through prime fire season.

Sep 1, 2024

Paris mayor swims in Seine to show how clean the water is ahead of 2024 Olympics

During heavy rains, sewage can overflow into the river. For example, last month, after several days of rain, E. coli levels jumped to more than 10 times the safety limit.

Jul 17, 2024

2 drownings in Russian River prompt urgent plea for safety

First responders in the Russian River Valley are urging visitors to use caution after two people drowned last week.

Jul 9, 2024

Rubber dam inflated on Russian River to meet summertime water demand

Summer is heating up, and water officials are counting on this dam on the Russian River, to help keep up with demand for H2O in the North Bay.

Jun 11, 2024