The Russian River in western Sonoma County has become a battleground over public beach access. It’s a river version of disputes over coastal beach access, with fewer movie stars and more inner ...

A popular beach for river rafters on the Russian River is in the middle of a public access dispute as visitors and locals clash for who gets to wash up on the shore.

With its coastal proximity and roadside tie-dye peddlers, Russian River Valley in West Sonoma County is cooler than neighboring Napa both in climate and laid-back style. Known for its fog-fed ...

MORE: 2 drownings in Russian River prompt urgent plea for safety The road, bridge and beach are closed this Labor Day weekend because the county says it's unsafe. Warning signs are now posted.

PIX Now afternoon edition 8-30-24 07:35. A summer bridge crossing the Russian River at Vacation Beach in Guerneville has been closed after part of a seasonal dam failed, the Russian River ...

This summer, the Russian River in western Sonoma County has been the site of pitched battles over public access rights to the prized strips of beach that sit at the water's edge.