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 ...

HACIENDA BEACH ― Framed by the historic Hacienda Bridge as it spans the water west of Forestville, the Russian River delivers a steady stream of strangers to the edge of Hacienda Beach. Hundreds ...

Monte Rio and Johnson’s beaches both will be closed ... who also rents stand-up paddle boards through his company, Russian River Paddle Boards. He won’t be renting any this weekend on account ...

It's normally the perfect time for those looking to make a splash in the Russian River, but this year part of the fun will be off limits. Located west of Guerneville, Monte Rio beach is now closed ...

SANTA ROSA (CBS SF/BCN) -- Sonoma County announced this week it's starting a weekend shuttle bus service this Saturday that transports visitors from Santa Rosa to two Russian River beaches.

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. Folks looking to enjoy ...

GUERNEVILLE, Calif. (KGO) -- In the North Bay, a popular beach on the Russian River is off limits this Labor Day weekend after a dam breach Thursday near Guerneville. The force of the break ...

The health warnings are especially important to people bringing dogs to the river, Holbrook added. Sonoma County officials began posting signs Friday at public beaches along the Russian ...

The beach, like a number of others along this ... streaming into little towns nestled in the forests along the Russian River to buy second homes — and erect fences. Meanwhile, drawn by Instagram ...