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It’s so cool to see events like [Pilates and banda] where it’s really about coming together and celebrating each other.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261004_LatinasRedefiningFitness_GC-16-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12103094\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261004_LatinasRedefiningFitness_GC-16-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261004_LatinasRedefiningFitness_GC-16-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261004_LatinasRedefiningFitness_GC-16-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tatiana Aguilar, organizer and founder of West Coast Makers, left, and Mackenzie Majors, founder of 5:10 Society, right, pose for a photo at a Banda and Pilates event at Marina Park in San Leandro on Oct. 4, 2026. Both co-hosted the Banda and Pilates event. (Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Communities of color are warming up to the idea that fitness doesn’t have to feel like a chore, said Mackenzie Majors, founder of 510 Society, which puts on events that combine fitness with spirits, such as tennis and tequila or Pilates and prosecco. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The San Leandro event also included a 30-minute glute workout accompanied by hip-hop music to bring more cultures into the mix, Majors said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“Traditionally, working out is not huge in both the black and brown communities,” said Majors, who is Black. “People want to work out. 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Mayra is one of the vendors at the event. (Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“As Mexican women, we’ve been taught to always give, give, give, work, work, work and never put ourselves first,” Basel said. “I wanted to create something where it was more like, ‘Oh my God, this feels good.’” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health \u003ca href=\"https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/physical-activity-and-hispanicslatinos\">reported\u003c/a> that in 2023, Hispanic/Latino adults were 10% less likely than U.S. adults overall to meet national aerobic and muscle strengthening guidelines.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“I remember my mom working two jobs, and she would work, come and put food on our table and then go back to work. It wasn’t that she was disregarding her health; it was just that she didn’t have the leisure to do that,” Basel said. “For us in the second generation, it’s like a generational shift where we’re able to have those opportunities to work out.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Besides putting on her own events, Basel has partnered with Brittney Briceño and Kim Palafox, co-founders of \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/concorazon925/\">Con Corazón\u003c/a>, which coordinates wellness events in eastern Contra Costa County. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“I didn’t see any of my tías or my mom going to a Pilates class or yoga class,” Briceño said. “When an event is culturally rooted, and there’s banda, and there’s girls that look like you and speak like you, it’s more welcoming.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“And, we are not necessarily in survival mode anymore,” she said. “It’s really big and impactful for us to be creating these spaces to introduce that to our community.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261004_LatinasRedefiningFitness_GC-18-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12103096\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261004_LatinasRedefiningFitness_GC-18-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261004_LatinasRedefiningFitness_GC-18-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261004_LatinasRedefiningFitness_GC-18-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Participants work out at a Banda and Pilates event at Marina Park in San Leandro on Oct. 4, 2026. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003cem>This story was reported for K Onda KQED, a monthly newsletter focused on the Bay Area’s Latinx community.\u003c/em> \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/newsletters/k-onda\">\u003cem>Click here to subscribe.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On a Sunday morning at a waterfront park in \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/san-leandro\">San Leandro\u003c/a>, musicians from Banda Limonense swayed as they played high-energy Mexican bangers. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over their loud brass and percussion rhythms, a Pilates instructor called out directions and words of encouragement, “Yes, you can, here we go,” to a sold-out crowd on a warm October day. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The occasion was Banda and Pilates, an event that offers fitness, culture, live music and a party vibe — all in one. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Careni Hernandez of Oakland sweated through the Pilates class, wearing pink from head to toe — from her baseball cap, Birthday Girl tiara and sash, to her tank top and skort. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1319\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261004_LatinasRedefiningFitness_GC-17-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12103095\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261004_LatinasRedefiningFitness_GC-17-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261004_LatinasRedefiningFitness_GC-17-KQED-160x106.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261004_LatinasRedefiningFitness_GC-17-KQED-1536x1013.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Careni Hernandez celebrates her birthday a few days early at a Banda and Pilates event at Marina Park in San Leandro on Oct. 4, 2026. (Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She and a handful of friends set their mats down next to bouquets of flowers, balloons, gifts and a cake to celebrate her 38th birthday. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“More than anything, we wanted to share an experience together,” she told me in Spanish. “It was our first time doing Pilates with banda, and it was nice. It was motivating. We liked the atmosphere.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">West Coast Makers and 510 Society organized the event, two Bay Area event companies. Tickets for the San Leandro event ranged from $35 for general admission to $60 for the VIP package.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“We have over 200 ladies dressed in pink in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month,” said Tatiana Aguilar, founder of West Coast Makers. “We got live music. We got tacos. We’re here for the culture. We’re here for [our] health.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And most importantly, she said, ”We’re just here for each other and for the community.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aguilar said the goal is to provide Latinas a space within the fitness landscape and break down generational barriers in a community where working out and health are often shelved as secondary pursuits. “We can’t wait to bring more of these to the Bay Area.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Similar fitness events have been popping up throughout the Bay Area over the last few years as one-off events, in public locations or gyms such as Lift Pro Fitness in San Jose, organizers told me. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They often combine a type of exercise such as yoga, Pilates or cycling with live music or DJ and include a theme, suggested color palette for what to wear, photo backgrounds, goodie bags, and a variety of vendors offering food, drinks, services and artisanal goods. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The events also reflect larger trends: more Americans prioritizing fitness and the rise of the workout party or darty (daytime party). \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261004_LatinasRedefiningFitness_GC-15-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12103093\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261004_LatinasRedefiningFitness_GC-15-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261004_LatinasRedefiningFitness_GC-15-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261004_LatinasRedefiningFitness_GC-15-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Participants work out at a Banda and Pilates event at Marina Park in San Leandro on Oct. 4, 2026. (Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“We’re in this cultural moment where a workout is conceivable or sellable as a party,” said Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, author of \u003cem>Fit Nation: The Gains and Pains of America’s Exercise Obsession\u003c/em>. “People like coming together in that way – that’s pretty novel. That’s very much a product of our time. Exercise isn’t just something that you kind of do behind the scenes before you go put on your fancy dress and go to the party. It can be the event itself.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Global Wellness Institute found that the U.S. \u003ca href=\"https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/press-room/press-releases/us-wellness-economy-surges-to-2-1-trillion-cementing-global-leadership/\">reached $6,293\u003c/a> in per capita spending on wellness in 2024. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That tracks with \u003ca href=\"https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/consumer-packaged-goods/our-insights/future-of-wellness-trends\">a report\u003c/a> from consulting firm McKinsey, which found that wellness spending – from beauty products to gym memberships – reached $700 billion in the United States in 2026, with a third of consumers describing it as “core to their identity.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Group fitness classes, outdoor activities and influencer-led programs are among the fastest-growing trends in the fitness industry, according to a recent \u003ca href=\"https://www.ovid.com/jnls/acsm-healthfitness/fulltext/10.1249/fit.0000000000001208~2027-acsm-worldwide-fitness-trends-future-directions-of-the\">survey\u003c/a> from the American College of Sports Medicine.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the industry is growing, marketing often leaves out people of color, said Barry Kostabi, co-founder of Fitcarma, a Southern California consulting firm specializing in fitness studios. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“Most boutique fitness studios open in predominantly white neighborhoods, so for the most part, marketing and advertising features predominantly white women,” Kostabi said. “And, we believe that’s a huge problem. It’s so cool to see events like [Pilates and banda] where it’s really about coming together and celebrating each other.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261004_LatinasRedefiningFitness_GC-16-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12103094\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261004_LatinasRedefiningFitness_GC-16-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261004_LatinasRedefiningFitness_GC-16-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261004_LatinasRedefiningFitness_GC-16-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tatiana Aguilar, organizer and founder of West Coast Makers, left, and Mackenzie Majors, founder of 5:10 Society, right, pose for a photo at a Banda and Pilates event at Marina Park in San Leandro on Oct. 4, 2026. Both co-hosted the Banda and Pilates event. (Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Communities of color are warming up to the idea that fitness doesn’t have to feel like a chore, said Mackenzie Majors, founder of 510 Society, which puts on events that combine fitness with spirits, such as tennis and tequila or Pilates and prosecco. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The San Leandro event also included a 30-minute glute workout accompanied by hip-hop music to bring more cultures into the mix, Majors said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“Traditionally, working out is not huge in both the black and brown communities,” said Majors, who is Black. “People want to work out. Wellness is important; people want to feel good about themselves.”\u003cbr>\u003cbr>Majors said it’s all about balance. “We can party, and we can work, and we could take care of our families, but what about taking care of yourself and pouring back into yourself?” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nia Basel, a Bay Area-based personal trainer and fitness instructor, said she felt like she had to tone down her Mexican heritage and aesthetic when she trained to teach Pilates.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, she’s leaned into her cultural roots through her company, The BAE Movement, which stands for “Before Anyone Else.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She’s led several Pilates con banda classes in the Bay Area and San Diego, where she grew up. For Hispanic Heritage Month, she organized a sunset beach hike in Mill Valley that included a mariachi serenade. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261004_LatinasRedefiningFitness_GC-22-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12103097\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261004_LatinasRedefiningFitness_GC-22-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261004_LatinasRedefiningFitness_GC-22-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261004_LatinasRedefiningFitness_GC-22-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mayra Marquez, of Que Rico Mami, a coffee stand, hands a customer a drink at Marina Park in San Leandro on Oct. 4, 2026. Mayra is one of the vendors at the event. (Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“As Mexican women, we’ve been taught to always give, give, give, work, work, work and never put ourselves first,” Basel said. “I wanted to create something where it was more like, ‘Oh my God, this feels good.’” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health \u003ca href=\"https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/physical-activity-and-hispanicslatinos\">reported\u003c/a> that in 2023, Hispanic/Latino adults were 10% less likely than U.S. adults overall to meet national aerobic and muscle strengthening guidelines.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“I remember my mom working two jobs, and she would work, come and put food on our table and then go back to work. It wasn’t that she was disregarding her health; it was just that she didn’t have the leisure to do that,” Basel said. “For us in the second generation, it’s like a generational shift where we’re able to have those opportunities to work out.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Besides putting on her own events, Basel has partnered with Brittney Briceño and Kim Palafox, co-founders of \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/concorazon925/\">Con Corazón\u003c/a>, which coordinates wellness events in eastern Contra Costa County. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“I didn’t see any of my tías or my mom going to a Pilates class or yoga class,” Briceño said. “When an event is culturally rooted, and there’s banda, and there’s girls that look like you and speak like you, it’s more welcoming.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“And, we are not necessarily in survival mode anymore,” she said. “It’s really big and impactful for us to be creating these spaces to introduce that to our community.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261004_LatinasRedefiningFitness_GC-18-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12103096\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261004_LatinasRedefiningFitness_GC-18-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261004_LatinasRedefiningFitness_GC-18-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261004_LatinasRedefiningFitness_GC-18-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Participants work out at a Banda and Pilates event at Marina Park in San Leandro on Oct. 4, 2026. (Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Con Corazón recently organized Pilates at the Marina in Pittsburg that featured an “Under the Sea” theme, a DJ playing reggaeton and hip-hop, and a class by instructor Carolina Silva of \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/poppin.pilates/\">Poppin Pilates\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One attendee, Maripaz Orozco, drove nearly an hour from Union City to attend the sold-out event.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 37-year-old donned a hot pink workout top, black leggings and slicked-back ponytail to, as she put it, “keep it cute.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Orozco, the event was also about bridging her Latina identity with fitness and supporting Latina entrepreneurs like Silva.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“When I started Pilates, I was very skeptical because I had a very specific body type in mind – somebody that’s very fit,” she said. “So going to a studio, I was like, ‘I don’t know if I’m going to fit in.’”\u003cbr>\u003cbr>“This [event] is super important to show that there’s spaces for all of us,” Orozco said. “Hopefully that will encourage people to go to a studio and try something out.”\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the arrival of \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12107911/after-major-snowfall-first-sierra-resorts-open-this-weekend-ahead-of-schedule\">several feet of snow\u003c/a> in the Sierra Nevada last week, camping season in the mountains is officially over for the year.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12064291/winter-camping-reservations-where-to-go-campsites-near-san-francisco-bay-area\">don’t put your tent away entirely yet\u003c/a>. Autumn is when the Northern California coast comes alive, with fogless days still as high as the 70s and nighttime lows in the 50s, extending your outdoor recreation options … but with a fall twist. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For an easy atmospheric overnight adventure this month, I suggest you head to \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=449\">Fort Ross State Historic Park\u003c/a>, on the North Bay coast, just north of Jenner. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Known to many as the location of a short-lived Russian colony in the 19th century, this place is particularly stunning in the fall, said Chris Kimsey, district archeologist and tribal liaison for the Sonoma State Coast District. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-11-BL-KQED-d9b4950a.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12108580\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-11-BL-KQED-d9b4950a.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-11-BL-KQED-d9b4950a-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-11-BL-KQED-d9b4950a-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Historic buildings at Fort Ross State Historic Park along the Sonoma County coast on Oct. 26, 2026. Established in 1812 as a Russian settlement, the fort includes reconstructed buildings and one remaining structure from the Russian era. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These months are “ almost like the best time to be out here,” he said. “It’s usually kind of warm. … You get the vistas this time of year.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I got lucky with sunny weather on my recent visit, but don’t worry: If you do get some gloomy skies, the seaside landscape is all the better for it, Kimsey said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plus, in November you might get to see \u003ca href=\"https://www.marinemammalcenter.org/news/how-to-see-the-gray-whale-migration\">migrating gray whales\u003c/a> making their journey south (or even black bears, which are \u003ca href=\"https://baynature.org/magazine/summer2024/black-bears-by-the-bay/\">starting to reemerge\u003c/a> on the North Coast).\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But be quick this month: The \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/449/files/Reef%20Rules.pdf\">Reef Campground\u003c/a>, which I suggest staying at below, closes for the year around Dec. 1. There are several other campgrounds nearby, but given their popularity, there’s no guarantee they’ll be available. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Reef Campground, on the other hand, is the only campground nearby that does not require reservations, so you’ll find basing yourself here to be a little easier on the logistics side if you’re attempting a last-minute falltime trip. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read on to steal my itinerary to get the most out of a quick overnight trip this fall before the winter really starts to set in. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#camp\">\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Jump straight to: Where to camp at Fort Ross (with no reservation required)\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take the long way up and stop for coffee or food on the way\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Given Fort Ross’s location on the Sonoma Coast, there are a number of scenic routes you could take to get there, depending on where in the Bay Area you’re driving from. If you’re on your way from the North Bay, you may come up Highway 116 past Guerneville and the scenic Russian River. Otherwise, try to take the coastal Hwy 1 past Tomales Bay and Bodega Bay. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No matter your route, be sure to go slow on these winding coastal roads and take in the scenery — both of these highways are world-known for their scenic beauty and quaint towns dotting the roadside. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Along 116 is the town of Monte Rio, where you can pull off the highway for hidden gem \u003ca href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/h76bWJe64iGxcAoe7\">Lightwave Coffee & Kitchen\u003c/a>, to grab a drink or dig into its famed shakshuka. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just off Highway 1 before Bodega Bay is the town of Bodega, famed for its appearance in Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds,” where you can take in the iconic steeple of the town’s white church and grab a bite at \u003ca href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/Fx2HvgknooFDhaoh7\">Colleen’s Coffee Shop\u003c/a> (the breakfast burrito is among the most tempting items). \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If neither of those stops strike your fancy, don’t worry: Regardless of what route you take to get there, you’ll probably join Highway 1 around Jenner, where the idyllic \u003ca href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/oAndJ4jLMBEPYWA76\">Cafe Aquatica\u003c/a> awaits. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located right on the shore of the Russian River as it meets the Pacific Ocean, the cafe has ample outdoor seating — and often, live music — to fully soak in the calm of the coast. Relax there as long as you’d like, knowing your destination is under half an hour away. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is, unless you decide to stop at any of the many vista points and beaches along your way. My advice? Take the drive slowly and be ready to pull over again and again, as the views will only get better from here.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"camp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>Claim your spot at the Reef Campground and set up camp first\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Camping after daylight saving time in the fall is always a bit of a gamble — after all, the sun sets at around 5 p.m. That’s why it might be a good idea to check in to your campsite and set up \u003cem>before\u003c/em> you get to exploring the area. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Reef Campground is first-come, first-served. But don’t turn immediately into the campground parking lot — you have to register and pay for your campsite up at the Fort Ross entrance first. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-id=\"12108579\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-07-BL-KQED-1da16be9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12108579\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-07-BL-KQED-1da16be9.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-07-BL-KQED-1da16be9-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-07-BL-KQED-1da16be9-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Russian River meets the Pacific Ocean at the mouth of the river in Jenner, along the Sonoma County coast, on Oct. 26, 2026. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-id=\"12108585\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-21-BL-KQED-19f8cd37.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12108585\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-21-BL-KQED-19f8cd37.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-21-BL-KQED-19f8cd37-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-21-BL-KQED-19f8cd37-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Period furnishings and replicas of everyday items are displayed inside the Rotchev House at Fort Ross State Historic Park along the Sonoma County coast on Oct. 26, 2026. The house is the only surviving structure from the Russian settlement established in 1812. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The $40 overnight fee covers your night of camping and your entry fee to the state historic park. (If you’re not staying overnight, it may be worth it to snag a $50 \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12088039/california-now-offers-free-passes-to-state-historic-parks-just-dont-miss-the-deadline\">Historian Passport\u003c/a>, which is good for the entire year at many historic parks across the state.)\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My advice: Turn around right after you pay and go set up your tent and sleeping bag to claim your spot — just be sure not to leave any food unattended that critters (or even bears) might steal. Check-in here starts at 1 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I stayed in site #4, which had gorgeous redwood trees and ample space to spread out. If you like a more secluded vibe, try the spots farther down the road, like sites 16-19. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be warned: Site #20 is a walk-in site, meaning you’ll have to park your car with the rest of the campsites and walk a few minutes down a dirt road with all of your stuff. While it doesn’t lead to any ocean views, the trek ends with a very secluded campsite that’s much closer to the beach, so you might consider this spot worth the extra effort. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-43-BL-KQED-756fca82.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12108588\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-43-BL-KQED-756fca82.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-43-BL-KQED-756fca82-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-43-BL-KQED-756fca82-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A campsite at Reef Campground in Fort Ross State Historic Park along the Sonoma County coast on Oct. 26, 2026. The campground has 20 tent campsites available on a first-come, first-served basis. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dogs are allowed at this campground but not at the state park. They must be leashed and attended at all times and must stay in a tent (or car) at night. Be aware that there is poison oak at the campground.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(Need a camping checklist for trips like this one? \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12086426/the-ultimate-annotated-california-camping-checklist\">\u003cstrong>We’ve got you covered.\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>Visit the fort for your history fix\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once your tent is all set up, head back over to the main entrance at Fort Ross. To put everything you’re about to see in context, start with a gander through the Visitor Center’s small but charming museum, where you can take your own journey through the history of the park. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kimsey met me from the Sonoma State Coast District, who told me the park’s story himself.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-48-BL_qed-a2524f1d.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12108604\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-48-BL_qed-a2524f1d.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-48-BL_qed-a2524f1d-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-48-BL_qed-a2524f1d-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chris Kimsey, an associate state archaeologist with California State Parks, stands in Fort Ross State Historic Park on the Sonoma County coast on Oct. 26, 2026. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we walked from the visitor center down to the fort, he explained that this area is the ancestral homeland of the Kashia Band of Pomo Indians, who called it Metini, and who are still actively involved in the park’s management. That includes \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/NewsRelease/1470\">current efforts\u003c/a> to redo the park’s interpretive signs to better represent its indigenous history.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fort, he said, was originally built in 1812, when Russian colonists came down from Alaska in search of a place to farm and to continue their sea otter pelt trade with China. The hunters supporting the trade were Native Alaskans from the Aleutian Islands and the Kodiak area, Kimsey said, who still celebrate Native Alaskan Day at the park each year.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Russians built he fort here defensively, in case of any conflict with the Spanish colonies just down the coast in San Francisco. But Kimsey said there was never actually any fighting at or near the fort — mostly because it was too remote to be threatening to any empires to the south.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“Famously, the cannons were never fired in anger,” Kimsey said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the otters \u003cem>were\u003c/em> hunted out quickly, and the land turned out to be not so profitable. So after three decades, the Russians gave up the fort in 1841, selling it to John Sutter of Sutter’s Fort. They were followed by a series of ranching families who occupied the land with varying economic success.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today’s fort is actually a reconstruction of the original — every building except for \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=898\">the Rotchev House\u003c/a>, which was built in 1836. After state parks took over the site in the early 1900s, the buildings have slowly been reconstructed, most recently in 2006. A great amount of time and research went into attempting to accurately recreate the original fort, Kimsey said, so visitors can imagine what it was like to live among the colonists here.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fort Ross is also the site of California’s earliest shipbuilding — and its first windmill. You can see a full-scale replica of the latter in the park today, made of Russian pine, even as it struggles to hold up to the seaside air. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you’re hungry for even more history, you can plan to come for a weekend \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=891\">ranger tour of the park\u003c/a>, offered most weekends year-round.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>Don’t miss the fort’s chapel\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=897\">the chapel\u003c/a> is one of the highlights of the park. Its all-redwood interior is a faithful recreation of the original, harvested from trees nearby. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This chapel has been used for Russian Orthodox services since it was built, even amid its repeated destruction and reconstruction, Kimsey said. Outside of the church is a bell, which visitors can — and often do — ring as they pass by. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-13-BL-KQED-03d97407.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12108582\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-13-BL-KQED-03d97407.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-13-BL-KQED-03d97407-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-13-BL-KQED-03d97407-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chris Kimsey, an archaeologist with California State Parks, rings the historic bell at the Russian Orthodox chapel at Fort Ross State Historic Park on Oct. 26, 2026. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take a quiet minute in the chapel to enjoy the quiet simplicity of the elegant construction and minimal interior.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>Hike down to the cove …\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just outside the fort is Fort Ross Cove, one of the few protected beaches in the area, given that the Sonoma Coast is quite dangerous to swim in.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A gravel road takes hikers down to the cove, where several people — and seals — enjoy the relatively calm weather. Even so, swimming there is not recommended due to dangerous rip currents.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-31-BL-KQED-95c1cd94.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12108587\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-31-BL-KQED-95c1cd94.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-31-BL-KQED-95c1cd94-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-31-BL-KQED-95c1cd94-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Brian Quan walks along the beach at Fort Ross Cove in Fort Ross State Historic Park on the Sonoma County coast on Oct. 26, 2026. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you happen to be there when a high tide is receding, check out the North Cove for tide pooling. Just be careful: The cove is very rocky and can be downright unsafe at high tide.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the beach, I encountered San Francisco resident Brian Quan, who was there on the beach foraging for sea urchins. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quan was out there for the day, saying he’ll often come out during the low time of \u003ca href=\"https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/about-us/stories/king-tides\">King tides\u003c/a>. This time, he was searching for spots other than the increasingly popular \u003ca href=\"https://parks.sonomacounty.gov/visit/find-a-park/shell-beach-coastal-access-trail\">Shell Beach to the north.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“I’m kind of exploring, looking for sea urchin and just prospecting before I head to one spot that I know will have some,” he said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-26-BL-KQED-741e77e1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12108586\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-26-BL-KQED-741e77e1.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-26-BL-KQED-741e77e1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-26-BL-KQED-741e77e1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A view from Fort Ross State Historic Park on the Sonoma County coast on Oct. 26, 2026. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not only does he eat what he catches, but \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13951449/purple-sea-urchin-uni-foraging-guide-northern-california\">Quan said he is also helping thin out the sea urchin population\u003c/a>, whose booming numbers are contributing to coastal kelp loss and ecosystem crash. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said at spots like Fort Ross, the uni are very noticeable in the tide pools when the tide is low enough. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>… and up to the cemetery\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you’ve gotten your fill enjoying the sea life and crashing waves in the cove, take the Cemetery Trail across the creek for around a mile until you find the Russian cemetery. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There, Russians, Europeans, Alaska Natives and California Native Americans who lived at Fort Ross during the Russian colony are buried. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The original cemetery is not as it appears today — rather, the uniform crosses were placed in 1994 to mark the graves of Christians buried there. Today, people still come to the cemetery for memorial services and to honor those buried there.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>Then, catch the early sunset from the park\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the sun starts to set, hang out at the park or any of the nearby bluffs or beaches and wander the sandstone boulders. Look out for migrating gray whales, humpbacks, seals and sea lions and the many shorebirds who call the Sonoma coast home. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The day we visited, the gray whales were out in droves. You’ll know by their signature mist clouds that look more like puffs than streams of water, said one of the people I met at the visitor center, Carrie Watson. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watson lives nearby in Cazadero, on the Russian River, and comes to the park often — rain or shine. But this was the first time this dedicated park visitor had seen whales at Fort Ross.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“I saw the little puffs of steam coming out, and then I saw a couple of them breach out there,” she said. “I am so excited about it every single time; it just never loses its luster for me.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you didn’t bring any firewood, it’s worth stopping by the \u003ca href=\"https://fortrosslodge.com/store-%26-deli\">Fort Ross Store\u003c/a> before it gets dark and before heading to your campsite — to grab any last-minute essentials you might have forgotten. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>Get cozy at camp\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that it’s dark, returning to your already set-up campsite is going to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12091894/these-8-camping-fears-are-real-let-us-solve-them-for-you\">feel extremely luxurious\u003c/a>. And now is the time to start a campfire and get cooking. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fire pits here were helpfully equipped with a grill top, so cooking burgers on a pan sitting over the fire was no problem. If you bring aluminum foil, it would be easy to cook a small amount of food straight on the fire. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-id=\"12108590\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-46-BL-KQED-5082b459.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12108590\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-46-BL-KQED-5082b459.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-46-BL-KQED-5082b459-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-46-BL-KQED-5082b459-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A view from the entrance at Reef Campground in Fort Ross State Historic Park along the Sonoma County coast on Oct. 26, 2026. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-id=\"12108589\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-45-BL-KQED-53cb43a3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12108589\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-45-BL-KQED-53cb43a3.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-45-BL-KQED-53cb43a3-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-45-BL-KQED-53cb43a3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hamburgers cook at a campsite in Reef Campground in Fort Ross State Historic Park along the Sonoma County coast on Oct. 26, 2026. The campground has 20 tent campsites available on a first-come, first-served basis. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While this isn’t the most scenic campground I’veever stayed in (despite its proximity to the beach, there are no ocean views to be found), it was \u003cem>incredibly\u003c/em> cozy. Pretty much every site is well-shaded by trees and bushes, so no matter which one you choose, you’ll be protected from any wind or too much sun exposure.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So enjoy your fire — maybe even roast up a few marshmallows — and settle in for the night. And before you go to sleep, make sure to put away all your food and coolers in your car so animals like raccoons can’t get into it.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>Wake up early for the orchard\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12107409/when-do-clocks-fall-back-2026-november-2-how-to-adjust-get-outside\">With the time change\u003c/a> in full swing and the sun rising as early as 6:30 a.m., you’ll probably wake up in your tent nice and early. All the better for enjoying a serene morning at your campsite or for taking an early-morning beach walk before you pack up and head out.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But don’t leave the area until you’ve had a chance to explore the \u003ca href=\"https://cdn.fortross.org/uploads/2021/09/Orchard_Brochure.pdf\">historic orchard\u003c/a>. It’s just across Highway 1 about three-quarters of a mile east from the park up Fort Ross Road. Pull over when you see a gate on your right. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Behind the gate (feel free to open it if it’s closed; it’s allowed!) are several groves of fruit trees, including pears, cherries, olives and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomacounty.com/food-drink/gravenstein_apples/\">famous local varietal, the Gravenstein apple\u003c/a>, which may even trace its origins to the Russians who settled at Fort Ross.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the Russians sold the fort in 1841, it had 264 trees of all kinds. But just four of those trees survive today: Three cherry trees and one apple tree. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the late 19th century, more trees — mostly apple — were added to the orchard by its owner William Benitz, who made a profit shipping them to Sonoma. That business was continued by its subsequent owner George Call and his family, adding olives and plums.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the orchard is situated directly on the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101914929/is-california-ready-for-the-big-one\">San Andreas Fault\u003c/a>, so the 1906 earthquake badly damaged it, and it went into disrepair under the Calls. Just 199 trees made it to 1976, and are preserved and protected today.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, the orchard is a serene spot to take in the sweeping ocean views: “one of the best views in the park,” Kimsey said. A number of tables are situated such that picnickers can take in the Sonoma Coast underneath the shade of a fruit-bearing tree. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Picking the fruit is allowed but only in small quantities and for personal use. State parks ask visitors not to climb, shake or strike the trees to get the fruit. The apples and pears are ripe between August and November.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261027-FortRoss-09-BL-KQED-692827e9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12108592\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261027-FortRoss-09-BL-KQED-692827e9.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261027-FortRoss-09-BL-KQED-692827e9-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261027-FortRoss-09-BL-KQED-692827e9-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The historic orchard at Fort Ross State Historic Park along the Sonoma County coast on Oct. 26, 2026. First planted by Russian settlers in 1814, the orchard is considered the oldest in Sonoma County and still contains fruit trees dating to the Russian settlement. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When I visited, I saw ample pears and apples hanging from the highest branches, but no ripe fruit was within picking distance — so don’t get your hopes up, as you may not be able to taste the fruit.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you leave, be sure to check out the red line demarcating the San Andreas Fault. Follow a short trail into the nearby Stanley Spyra Memorial Grove, where you can see how the movements in the fault have \u003ca href=\"https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2020/08/17/visiting-our-coast/\">changed the growth paths of certain redwood trees.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>And if you still have time, make the trek to Salt Point\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scenes along the drive and attractions of the fort itself \u003cem>should\u003c/em> be enough to fill your weekend. But if you find yourself with some extra time or simply want to extend your Sonoma Coast adventure, \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=453\">Salt Point State Park\u003c/a> is just 15 minutes up Hwy 1 and has more than 20 miles of hiking trails to explore, from ridges to forests to seaside walking.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“You can piece together some nice long hikes there,” Kimsey said. Just know this: Part of the park burned during the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12093383/woodside-fire-30-contained-evacuations-air-quality-warnings-highway-1-closure-in-place\">recent Woodside Fire\u003c/a>, and the area around the Woodside Campground remains closed.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-18-BL-KQED-dd554158.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12108583\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-18-BL-KQED-dd554158.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-18-BL-KQED-dd554158-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-18-BL-KQED-dd554158-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Pacific Ocean borders Fort Ross State Historic Park along the Sonoma County coast on Oct. 26, 2026. Established in 1812 as a Russian settlement, the fort includes reconstructed buildings and one surviving structure from the Russian era. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if you don’t have time to stop, the drive north from here is worth doing until it’s time to turn around. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mike Joy, from Placerville, was visiting the area the same day we were. He was blown away by the Fort Ross area, calling it “spectacular.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“The California coast is amazing,” he said. “From Santa Barbara all the way up to Oregon and Washington, this is an amazing coastline. And it just gets the further north you go, the better it gets.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>Need-to-know info before your visit to Fort Ross\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Reef Campground is first-come, first-served, so if you’re planning on going during a weekend or holiday, you might want to check into your campsite before exploring the fort so you can snag a primo spot. (Remember: if you do this, you’ll have to check in at the Fort Ross entrance, not the campground entrance itself). \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make absolutely sure that you’ve brought along ample drinking water (I bought two 3-gallon jugs) because the Reef Campground doesn’t have any running water. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261027-FortRoss-02-BL-KQED-02c8dbcf.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12108591\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261027-FortRoss-02-BL-KQED-02c8dbcf.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261027-FortRoss-02-BL-KQED-02c8dbcf-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261027-FortRoss-02-BL-KQED-02c8dbcf-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Reef Campground in Fort Ross State Historic Park along the Sonoma County coast on Oct. 27, 2026. The campground has 20 tent campsites available on a first-come, first-served basis. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While there are lots of porta-potties at the campsite for your use, you’ll still need to bring your own water for drinking, cooking, cleaning and, most of all, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12096539/going-camping-during-fire-season-heres-what-to-know\">fully putting out your campfire at the end of the night.\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking of which: There is no firewood for sale at the Reef Campground. Instead, drive north a few minutes to the Fort Ross Store. Bundles of firewood are available there for $10 each, plus you can stock up on any provisions you forgot. They also have ice to replenish your cooler and a deli if you’re hungry.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Reef Campground is for tent camping only. 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"innerHTML": "\n\u003cp>Given Fort Ross’s location on the Sonoma Coast, there are a number of scenic routes you could take to get there, depending on where in the Bay Area you’re driving from. If you’re on your way from the North Bay, you may come up Highway 116 past Guerneville and the scenic Russian River. Otherwise, try to take the coastal Hwy 1 past Tomales Bay and Bodega Bay. \u003c/p>\n",
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"innerHTML": "\n\u003cp>Once your tent is all set up, head back over to the main entrance at Fort Ross. To put everything you’re about to see in context, start with a gander through the Visitor Center’s small but charming museum, where you can take your own journey through the history of the park. \u003c/p>\n",
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"innerHTML": "\n\u003cp>The Reef Campground is first-come, first-served, so if you’re planning on going during a weekend or holiday, you might want to check into your campsite before exploring the fort so you can snag a primo spot. (Remember: if you do this, you’ll have to check in at the Fort Ross entrance, not the campground entrance itself). \u003c/p>\n",
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"innerHTML": "\n\u003cp>Speaking of which: There is no firewood for sale at the Reef Campground. Instead, drive north a few minutes to the Fort Ross Store. Bundles of firewood are available there for $10 each, plus you can stock up on any provisions you forgot. They also have ice to replenish your cooler and a deli if you’re hungry.\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the arrival of \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12107911/after-major-snowfall-first-sierra-resorts-open-this-weekend-ahead-of-schedule\">several feet of snow\u003c/a> in the Sierra Nevada last week, camping season in the mountains is officially over for the year.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12064291/winter-camping-reservations-where-to-go-campsites-near-san-francisco-bay-area\">don’t put your tent away entirely yet\u003c/a>. Autumn is when the Northern California coast comes alive, with fogless days still as high as the 70s and nighttime lows in the 50s, extending your outdoor recreation options … but with a fall twist. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For an easy atmospheric overnight adventure this month, I suggest you head to \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=449\">Fort Ross State Historic Park\u003c/a>, on the North Bay coast, just north of Jenner. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Known to many as the location of a short-lived Russian colony in the 19th century, this place is particularly stunning in the fall, said Chris Kimsey, district archeologist and tribal liaison for the Sonoma State Coast District. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-11-BL-KQED-d9b4950a.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12108580\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-11-BL-KQED-d9b4950a.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-11-BL-KQED-d9b4950a-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-11-BL-KQED-d9b4950a-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Historic buildings at Fort Ross State Historic Park along the Sonoma County coast on Oct. 26, 2026. Established in 1812 as a Russian settlement, the fort includes reconstructed buildings and one remaining structure from the Russian era. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These months are “ almost like the best time to be out here,” he said. “It’s usually kind of warm. … You get the vistas this time of year.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I got lucky with sunny weather on my recent visit, but don’t worry: If you do get some gloomy skies, the seaside landscape is all the better for it, Kimsey said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plus, in November you might get to see \u003ca href=\"https://www.marinemammalcenter.org/news/how-to-see-the-gray-whale-migration\">migrating gray whales\u003c/a> making their journey south (or even black bears, which are \u003ca href=\"https://baynature.org/magazine/summer2024/black-bears-by-the-bay/\">starting to reemerge\u003c/a> on the North Coast).\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But be quick this month: The \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/449/files/Reef%20Rules.pdf\">Reef Campground\u003c/a>, which I suggest staying at below, closes for the year around Dec. 1. There are several other campgrounds nearby, but given their popularity, there’s no guarantee they’ll be available. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Reef Campground, on the other hand, is the only campground nearby that does not require reservations, so you’ll find basing yourself here to be a little easier on the logistics side if you’re attempting a last-minute falltime trip. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read on to steal my itinerary to get the most out of a quick overnight trip this fall before the winter really starts to set in. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#camp\">\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Jump straight to: Where to camp at Fort Ross (with no reservation required)\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take the long way up and stop for coffee or food on the way\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Given Fort Ross’s location on the Sonoma Coast, there are a number of scenic routes you could take to get there, depending on where in the Bay Area you’re driving from. If you’re on your way from the North Bay, you may come up Highway 116 past Guerneville and the scenic Russian River. Otherwise, try to take the coastal Hwy 1 past Tomales Bay and Bodega Bay. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No matter your route, be sure to go slow on these winding coastal roads and take in the scenery — both of these highways are world-known for their scenic beauty and quaint towns dotting the roadside. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Along 116 is the town of Monte Rio, where you can pull off the highway for hidden gem \u003ca href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/h76bWJe64iGxcAoe7\">Lightwave Coffee & Kitchen\u003c/a>, to grab a drink or dig into its famed shakshuka. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just off Highway 1 before Bodega Bay is the town of Bodega, famed for its appearance in Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds,” where you can take in the iconic steeple of the town’s white church and grab a bite at \u003ca href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/Fx2HvgknooFDhaoh7\">Colleen’s Coffee Shop\u003c/a> (the breakfast burrito is among the most tempting items). \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If neither of those stops strike your fancy, don’t worry: Regardless of what route you take to get there, you’ll probably join Highway 1 around Jenner, where the idyllic \u003ca href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/oAndJ4jLMBEPYWA76\">Cafe Aquatica\u003c/a> awaits. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located right on the shore of the Russian River as it meets the Pacific Ocean, the cafe has ample outdoor seating — and often, live music — to fully soak in the calm of the coast. Relax there as long as you’d like, knowing your destination is under half an hour away. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is, unless you decide to stop at any of the many vista points and beaches along your way. My advice? Take the drive slowly and be ready to pull over again and again, as the views will only get better from here.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"camp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>Claim your spot at the Reef Campground and set up camp first\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Camping after daylight saving time in the fall is always a bit of a gamble — after all, the sun sets at around 5 p.m. That’s why it might be a good idea to check in to your campsite and set up \u003cem>before\u003c/em> you get to exploring the area. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Reef Campground is first-come, first-served. But don’t turn immediately into the campground parking lot — you have to register and pay for your campsite up at the Fort Ross entrance first. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-id=\"12108579\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-07-BL-KQED-1da16be9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12108579\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-07-BL-KQED-1da16be9.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-07-BL-KQED-1da16be9-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-07-BL-KQED-1da16be9-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Russian River meets the Pacific Ocean at the mouth of the river in Jenner, along the Sonoma County coast, on Oct. 26, 2026. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-id=\"12108585\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-21-BL-KQED-19f8cd37.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12108585\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-21-BL-KQED-19f8cd37.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-21-BL-KQED-19f8cd37-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-21-BL-KQED-19f8cd37-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Period furnishings and replicas of everyday items are displayed inside the Rotchev House at Fort Ross State Historic Park along the Sonoma County coast on Oct. 26, 2026. The house is the only surviving structure from the Russian settlement established in 1812. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The $40 overnight fee covers your night of camping and your entry fee to the state historic park. (If you’re not staying overnight, it may be worth it to snag a $50 \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12088039/california-now-offers-free-passes-to-state-historic-parks-just-dont-miss-the-deadline\">Historian Passport\u003c/a>, which is good for the entire year at many historic parks across the state.)\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My advice: Turn around right after you pay and go set up your tent and sleeping bag to claim your spot — just be sure not to leave any food unattended that critters (or even bears) might steal. Check-in here starts at 1 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I stayed in site #4, which had gorgeous redwood trees and ample space to spread out. If you like a more secluded vibe, try the spots farther down the road, like sites 16-19. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be warned: Site #20 is a walk-in site, meaning you’ll have to park your car with the rest of the campsites and walk a few minutes down a dirt road with all of your stuff. While it doesn’t lead to any ocean views, the trek ends with a very secluded campsite that’s much closer to the beach, so you might consider this spot worth the extra effort. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-43-BL-KQED-756fca82.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12108588\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-43-BL-KQED-756fca82.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-43-BL-KQED-756fca82-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-43-BL-KQED-756fca82-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A campsite at Reef Campground in Fort Ross State Historic Park along the Sonoma County coast on Oct. 26, 2026. The campground has 20 tent campsites available on a first-come, first-served basis. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dogs are allowed at this campground but not at the state park. They must be leashed and attended at all times and must stay in a tent (or car) at night. Be aware that there is poison oak at the campground.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(Need a camping checklist for trips like this one? \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12086426/the-ultimate-annotated-california-camping-checklist\">\u003cstrong>We’ve got you covered.\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>Visit the fort for your history fix\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once your tent is all set up, head back over to the main entrance at Fort Ross. To put everything you’re about to see in context, start with a gander through the Visitor Center’s small but charming museum, where you can take your own journey through the history of the park. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kimsey met me from the Sonoma State Coast District, who told me the park’s story himself.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-48-BL_qed-a2524f1d.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12108604\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-48-BL_qed-a2524f1d.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-48-BL_qed-a2524f1d-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-48-BL_qed-a2524f1d-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chris Kimsey, an associate state archaeologist with California State Parks, stands in Fort Ross State Historic Park on the Sonoma County coast on Oct. 26, 2026. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we walked from the visitor center down to the fort, he explained that this area is the ancestral homeland of the Kashia Band of Pomo Indians, who called it Metini, and who are still actively involved in the park’s management. That includes \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/NewsRelease/1470\">current efforts\u003c/a> to redo the park’s interpretive signs to better represent its indigenous history.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fort, he said, was originally built in 1812, when Russian colonists came down from Alaska in search of a place to farm and to continue their sea otter pelt trade with China. The hunters supporting the trade were Native Alaskans from the Aleutian Islands and the Kodiak area, Kimsey said, who still celebrate Native Alaskan Day at the park each year.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Russians built he fort here defensively, in case of any conflict with the Spanish colonies just down the coast in San Francisco. But Kimsey said there was never actually any fighting at or near the fort — mostly because it was too remote to be threatening to any empires to the south.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“Famously, the cannons were never fired in anger,” Kimsey said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the otters \u003cem>were\u003c/em> hunted out quickly, and the land turned out to be not so profitable. So after three decades, the Russians gave up the fort in 1841, selling it to John Sutter of Sutter’s Fort. They were followed by a series of ranching families who occupied the land with varying economic success.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today’s fort is actually a reconstruction of the original — every building except for \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=898\">the Rotchev House\u003c/a>, which was built in 1836. After state parks took over the site in the early 1900s, the buildings have slowly been reconstructed, most recently in 2006. A great amount of time and research went into attempting to accurately recreate the original fort, Kimsey said, so visitors can imagine what it was like to live among the colonists here.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fort Ross is also the site of California’s earliest shipbuilding — and its first windmill. You can see a full-scale replica of the latter in the park today, made of Russian pine, even as it struggles to hold up to the seaside air. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you’re hungry for even more history, you can plan to come for a weekend \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=891\">ranger tour of the park\u003c/a>, offered most weekends year-round.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>Don’t miss the fort’s chapel\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=897\">the chapel\u003c/a> is one of the highlights of the park. Its all-redwood interior is a faithful recreation of the original, harvested from trees nearby. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This chapel has been used for Russian Orthodox services since it was built, even amid its repeated destruction and reconstruction, Kimsey said. Outside of the church is a bell, which visitors can — and often do — ring as they pass by. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-13-BL-KQED-03d97407.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12108582\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-13-BL-KQED-03d97407.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-13-BL-KQED-03d97407-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-13-BL-KQED-03d97407-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chris Kimsey, an archaeologist with California State Parks, rings the historic bell at the Russian Orthodox chapel at Fort Ross State Historic Park on Oct. 26, 2026. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take a quiet minute in the chapel to enjoy the quiet simplicity of the elegant construction and minimal interior.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>Hike down to the cove …\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just outside the fort is Fort Ross Cove, one of the few protected beaches in the area, given that the Sonoma Coast is quite dangerous to swim in.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A gravel road takes hikers down to the cove, where several people — and seals — enjoy the relatively calm weather. Even so, swimming there is not recommended due to dangerous rip currents.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-31-BL-KQED-95c1cd94.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12108587\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-31-BL-KQED-95c1cd94.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-31-BL-KQED-95c1cd94-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-31-BL-KQED-95c1cd94-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Brian Quan walks along the beach at Fort Ross Cove in Fort Ross State Historic Park on the Sonoma County coast on Oct. 26, 2026. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you happen to be there when a high tide is receding, check out the North Cove for tide pooling. Just be careful: The cove is very rocky and can be downright unsafe at high tide.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the beach, I encountered San Francisco resident Brian Quan, who was there on the beach foraging for sea urchins. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quan was out there for the day, saying he’ll often come out during the low time of \u003ca href=\"https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/about-us/stories/king-tides\">King tides\u003c/a>. This time, he was searching for spots other than the increasingly popular \u003ca href=\"https://parks.sonomacounty.gov/visit/find-a-park/shell-beach-coastal-access-trail\">Shell Beach to the north.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“I’m kind of exploring, looking for sea urchin and just prospecting before I head to one spot that I know will have some,” he said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-26-BL-KQED-741e77e1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12108586\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-26-BL-KQED-741e77e1.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-26-BL-KQED-741e77e1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-26-BL-KQED-741e77e1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A view from Fort Ross State Historic Park on the Sonoma County coast on Oct. 26, 2026. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not only does he eat what he catches, but \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13951449/purple-sea-urchin-uni-foraging-guide-northern-california\">Quan said he is also helping thin out the sea urchin population\u003c/a>, whose booming numbers are contributing to coastal kelp loss and ecosystem crash. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said at spots like Fort Ross, the uni are very noticeable in the tide pools when the tide is low enough. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>… and up to the cemetery\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you’ve gotten your fill enjoying the sea life and crashing waves in the cove, take the Cemetery Trail across the creek for around a mile until you find the Russian cemetery. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There, Russians, Europeans, Alaska Natives and California Native Americans who lived at Fort Ross during the Russian colony are buried. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The original cemetery is not as it appears today — rather, the uniform crosses were placed in 1994 to mark the graves of Christians buried there. Today, people still come to the cemetery for memorial services and to honor those buried there.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>Then, catch the early sunset from the park\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the sun starts to set, hang out at the park or any of the nearby bluffs or beaches and wander the sandstone boulders. Look out for migrating gray whales, humpbacks, seals and sea lions and the many shorebirds who call the Sonoma coast home. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The day we visited, the gray whales were out in droves. You’ll know by their signature mist clouds that look more like puffs than streams of water, said one of the people I met at the visitor center, Carrie Watson. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watson lives nearby in Cazadero, on the Russian River, and comes to the park often — rain or shine. But this was the first time this dedicated park visitor had seen whales at Fort Ross.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“I saw the little puffs of steam coming out, and then I saw a couple of them breach out there,” she said. “I am so excited about it every single time; it just never loses its luster for me.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you didn’t bring any firewood, it’s worth stopping by the \u003ca href=\"https://fortrosslodge.com/store-%26-deli\">Fort Ross Store\u003c/a> before it gets dark and before heading to your campsite — to grab any last-minute essentials you might have forgotten. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>Get cozy at camp\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that it’s dark, returning to your already set-up campsite is going to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12091894/these-8-camping-fears-are-real-let-us-solve-them-for-you\">feel extremely luxurious\u003c/a>. And now is the time to start a campfire and get cooking. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fire pits here were helpfully equipped with a grill top, so cooking burgers on a pan sitting over the fire was no problem. If you bring aluminum foil, it would be easy to cook a small amount of food straight on the fire. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-id=\"12108590\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-46-BL-KQED-5082b459.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12108590\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-46-BL-KQED-5082b459.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-46-BL-KQED-5082b459-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-46-BL-KQED-5082b459-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A view from the entrance at Reef Campground in Fort Ross State Historic Park along the Sonoma County coast on Oct. 26, 2026. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-id=\"12108589\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-45-BL-KQED-53cb43a3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12108589\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-45-BL-KQED-53cb43a3.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-45-BL-KQED-53cb43a3-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-45-BL-KQED-53cb43a3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hamburgers cook at a campsite in Reef Campground in Fort Ross State Historic Park along the Sonoma County coast on Oct. 26, 2026. The campground has 20 tent campsites available on a first-come, first-served basis. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While this isn’t the most scenic campground I’veever stayed in (despite its proximity to the beach, there are no ocean views to be found), it was \u003cem>incredibly\u003c/em> cozy. Pretty much every site is well-shaded by trees and bushes, so no matter which one you choose, you’ll be protected from any wind or too much sun exposure.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So enjoy your fire — maybe even roast up a few marshmallows — and settle in for the night. And before you go to sleep, make sure to put away all your food and coolers in your car so animals like raccoons can’t get into it.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>Wake up early for the orchard\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12107409/when-do-clocks-fall-back-2026-november-2-how-to-adjust-get-outside\">With the time change\u003c/a> in full swing and the sun rising as early as 6:30 a.m., you’ll probably wake up in your tent nice and early. All the better for enjoying a serene morning at your campsite or for taking an early-morning beach walk before you pack up and head out.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But don’t leave the area until you’ve had a chance to explore the \u003ca href=\"https://cdn.fortross.org/uploads/2021/09/Orchard_Brochure.pdf\">historic orchard\u003c/a>. It’s just across Highway 1 about three-quarters of a mile east from the park up Fort Ross Road. Pull over when you see a gate on your right. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Behind the gate (feel free to open it if it’s closed; it’s allowed!) are several groves of fruit trees, including pears, cherries, olives and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomacounty.com/food-drink/gravenstein_apples/\">famous local varietal, the Gravenstein apple\u003c/a>, which may even trace its origins to the Russians who settled at Fort Ross.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the Russians sold the fort in 1841, it had 264 trees of all kinds. But just four of those trees survive today: Three cherry trees and one apple tree. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the late 19th century, more trees — mostly apple — were added to the orchard by its owner William Benitz, who made a profit shipping them to Sonoma. That business was continued by its subsequent owner George Call and his family, adding olives and plums.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the orchard is situated directly on the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101914929/is-california-ready-for-the-big-one\">San Andreas Fault\u003c/a>, so the 1906 earthquake badly damaged it, and it went into disrepair under the Calls. Just 199 trees made it to 1976, and are preserved and protected today.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, the orchard is a serene spot to take in the sweeping ocean views: “one of the best views in the park,” Kimsey said. A number of tables are situated such that picnickers can take in the Sonoma Coast underneath the shade of a fruit-bearing tree. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Picking the fruit is allowed but only in small quantities and for personal use. State parks ask visitors not to climb, shake or strike the trees to get the fruit. The apples and pears are ripe between August and November.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261027-FortRoss-09-BL-KQED-692827e9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12108592\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261027-FortRoss-09-BL-KQED-692827e9.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261027-FortRoss-09-BL-KQED-692827e9-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261027-FortRoss-09-BL-KQED-692827e9-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The historic orchard at Fort Ross State Historic Park along the Sonoma County coast on Oct. 26, 2026. First planted by Russian settlers in 1814, the orchard is considered the oldest in Sonoma County and still contains fruit trees dating to the Russian settlement. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When I visited, I saw ample pears and apples hanging from the highest branches, but no ripe fruit was within picking distance — so don’t get your hopes up, as you may not be able to taste the fruit.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you leave, be sure to check out the red line demarcating the San Andreas Fault. Follow a short trail into the nearby Stanley Spyra Memorial Grove, where you can see how the movements in the fault have \u003ca href=\"https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2020/08/17/visiting-our-coast/\">changed the growth paths of certain redwood trees.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>And if you still have time, make the trek to Salt Point\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scenes along the drive and attractions of the fort itself \u003cem>should\u003c/em> be enough to fill your weekend. But if you find yourself with some extra time or simply want to extend your Sonoma Coast adventure, \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=453\">Salt Point State Park\u003c/a> is just 15 minutes up Hwy 1 and has more than 20 miles of hiking trails to explore, from ridges to forests to seaside walking.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“You can piece together some nice long hikes there,” Kimsey said. Just know this: Part of the park burned during the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12093383/woodside-fire-30-contained-evacuations-air-quality-warnings-highway-1-closure-in-place\">recent Woodside Fire\u003c/a>, and the area around the Woodside Campground remains closed.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-18-BL-KQED-dd554158.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12108583\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-18-BL-KQED-dd554158.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-18-BL-KQED-dd554158-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261026-FortRoss-18-BL-KQED-dd554158-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Pacific Ocean borders Fort Ross State Historic Park along the Sonoma County coast on Oct. 26, 2026. Established in 1812 as a Russian settlement, the fort includes reconstructed buildings and one surviving structure from the Russian era. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if you don’t have time to stop, the drive north from here is worth doing until it’s time to turn around. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mike Joy, from Placerville, was visiting the area the same day we were. He was blown away by the Fort Ross area, calling it “spectacular.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“The California coast is amazing,” he said. “From Santa Barbara all the way up to Oregon and Washington, this is an amazing coastline. And it just gets the further north you go, the better it gets.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>Need-to-know info before your visit to Fort Ross\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Reef Campground is first-come, first-served, so if you’re planning on going during a weekend or holiday, you might want to check into your campsite before exploring the fort so you can snag a primo spot. (Remember: if you do this, you’ll have to check in at the Fort Ross entrance, not the campground entrance itself). \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make absolutely sure that you’ve brought along ample drinking water (I bought two 3-gallon jugs) because the Reef Campground doesn’t have any running water. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261027-FortRoss-02-BL-KQED-02c8dbcf.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12108591\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261027-FortRoss-02-BL-KQED-02c8dbcf.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261027-FortRoss-02-BL-KQED-02c8dbcf-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261027-FortRoss-02-BL-KQED-02c8dbcf-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Reef Campground in Fort Ross State Historic Park along the Sonoma County coast on Oct. 27, 2026. The campground has 20 tent campsites available on a first-come, first-served basis. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While there are lots of porta-potties at the campsite for your use, you’ll still need to bring your own water for drinking, cooking, cleaning and, most of all, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12096539/going-camping-during-fire-season-heres-what-to-know\">fully putting out your campfire at the end of the night.\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking of which: There is no firewood for sale at the Reef Campground. Instead, drive north a few minutes to the Fort Ross Store. Bundles of firewood are available there for $10 each, plus you can stock up on any provisions you forgot. They also have ice to replenish your cooler and a deli if you’re hungry.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Reef Campground is for tent camping only. 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"content": "\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">California voters rejected \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/california/proposition-40\">Proposition 40\u003c/a>, a proposal to impose a wealth tax on California’s billionaires to fund healthcare, after billionaires spent more than $300 million to defeat the measure and push two competing initiatives.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It’s a major loss for progressives, who hoped the measure could serve as a model for other states or even a federal wealth tax. But billionaires also saw it as an existential threat to their wealth and poured in an unprecedented amount of money to defeat it — and to pass Propositions 41 and 42.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The results of those two measures are mixed. Voters defeated \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/california/proposition-41\">Proposition 41\u003c/a>, while preliminary returns have them approving \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/california/proposition-42\">Proposition 42\u003c/a>, although the Associated Press has not yet called that race. Both measures contain language aimed at undermining Proposition 40; Proposition 42 will make it illegal for the state to tax assets such as stocks and bonds.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proposition 40 asked voters whether to assess a 5% tax on the overall wealth of anyone who lived in California as of Jan. 1 of this year and had assets topping $1 billion, which would apply to about 200 people. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The money raised by the tax — some $100 billion over five years, according to supporters — would have been used to backfill healthcare cuts imposed by President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress under last year’s so-called One Big Beautiful Bill. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/GettyImages-2261843469-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12089055\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/GettyImages-2261843469-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/GettyImages-2261843469-2000x1333.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/GettyImages-2261843469-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/GettyImages-2261843469-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/GettyImages-2261843469-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks during the campaign kickoff for the California Billionaire Tax Act at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, Feb. 18, 2026. Sanders is seeking the support of California voters for November’s ballot initiative of an emergency tax on billionaires to help the state’s healthcare system. (Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It’s a type of tax that’s never been attempted in the U.S. and one that aimed to get at the vast wealth of the state’s billionaires by taxing their overall assets, not just their income or capital gains. That overall wealth \u003ca href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/05/26/opinion/wealth-tax-california-billionaire.html\">grew\u003c/a> by an estimated 15% per year from 2019 to 2025. The measure was placed on the ballot \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12093303/the-union-man-taking-on-the-democratic-establishment-with-a-billionaire-tax\">by SEIU-UHW West\u003c/a>, a union representing more than 120,000 healthcare workers in California. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But after spending more than $20 million to qualify the measure, the union was vastly outspent by billionaires opposed to Proposition 40 and in support of Propositions 41 and 42 — the latter of which also benefited from the endorsement of Gov. Gavin Newsom. Google co-founder Sergey Brin alone donated more than $100 million, and the campaign raised more than $330 million overall. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The yes side, by comparison, was only able to raise a total of about $33 million.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12106033/the-political-calculus-behind-newsoms-opposition-to-californias-billionaire-tax\">Some surprising allies\u003c/a>, including Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, the California Teachers Association and Planned Parenthood, buoyed the no side. They all argued that the measure would ultimately hurt California’s budget and economy by driving wealthy executives and businesses out of state. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That message appeared to resonate with many Democratic voters. Andrew Schell, a resident of Arcata in Humboldt County, said he voted against it despite his left-leaning broader politics. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“I just don’t want their money to leave. And I figure there’d be a brain drain and a money drain, and I think that it’s going to scare a lot of billionaires away, so I’m voting against it,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But even as some opponents celebrated Proposition 40’s defeat, they nodded to the tough politics ahead. In a joint statement, the California Medical Association, California Primary Care Association, California School Boards Association, and Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California praised voters for what they said was the “right decision.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proposition 40 was a reckless experiment conducted on our state’s economy with little regard for the harms it would cause,” the statement read. But it went on to add that “the defeat of Proposition 40 does not diminish the urgent challenges California faces, including the enormous pressure on our healthcare system from federal cuts under H.R. 1.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The outcome of Proposition 42 could also have broader effects on the state budget in years ahead, beyond the billionaire tax. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If Proposition 42 passes, it will prohibit new taxes on financial assets — such as stocks — and other personal property, and also prohibit most retroactive taxes. Voters, of course, could overturn those provisions, but until then, the Legislature will have to abide by them.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003cem>KQED’s\u003c/em> \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/author/slewis\">\u003cem>Sukey Lewis\u003c/em>\u003c/a> \u003cem>contributed to this report. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">California voters rejected \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/california/proposition-40\">Proposition 40\u003c/a>, a proposal to impose a wealth tax on California’s billionaires to fund healthcare, after billionaires spent more than $300 million to defeat the measure and push two competing initiatives.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It’s a major loss for progressives, who hoped the measure could serve as a model for other states or even a federal wealth tax. But billionaires also saw it as an existential threat to their wealth and poured in an unprecedented amount of money to defeat it — and to pass Propositions 41 and 42.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The results of those two measures are mixed. Voters defeated \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/california/proposition-41\">Proposition 41\u003c/a>, while preliminary returns have them approving \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/california/proposition-42\">Proposition 42\u003c/a>, although the Associated Press has not yet called that race. Both measures contain language aimed at undermining Proposition 40; Proposition 42 will make it illegal for the state to tax assets such as stocks and bonds.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proposition 40 asked voters whether to assess a 5% tax on the overall wealth of anyone who lived in California as of Jan. 1 of this year and had assets topping $1 billion, which would apply to about 200 people. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The money raised by the tax — some $100 billion over five years, according to supporters — would have been used to backfill healthcare cuts imposed by President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress under last year’s so-called One Big Beautiful Bill. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/GettyImages-2261843469-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12089055\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/GettyImages-2261843469-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/GettyImages-2261843469-2000x1333.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/GettyImages-2261843469-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/GettyImages-2261843469-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/GettyImages-2261843469-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks during the campaign kickoff for the California Billionaire Tax Act at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, Feb. 18, 2026. Sanders is seeking the support of California voters for November’s ballot initiative of an emergency tax on billionaires to help the state’s healthcare system. (Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It’s a type of tax that’s never been attempted in the U.S. and one that aimed to get at the vast wealth of the state’s billionaires by taxing their overall assets, not just their income or capital gains. That overall wealth \u003ca href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/05/26/opinion/wealth-tax-california-billionaire.html\">grew\u003c/a> by an estimated 15% per year from 2019 to 2025. The measure was placed on the ballot \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12093303/the-union-man-taking-on-the-democratic-establishment-with-a-billionaire-tax\">by SEIU-UHW West\u003c/a>, a union representing more than 120,000 healthcare workers in California. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But after spending more than $20 million to qualify the measure, the union was vastly outspent by billionaires opposed to Proposition 40 and in support of Propositions 41 and 42 — the latter of which also benefited from the endorsement of Gov. Gavin Newsom. Google co-founder Sergey Brin alone donated more than $100 million, and the campaign raised more than $330 million overall. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The yes side, by comparison, was only able to raise a total of about $33 million.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12106033/the-political-calculus-behind-newsoms-opposition-to-californias-billionaire-tax\">Some surprising allies\u003c/a>, including Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, the California Teachers Association and Planned Parenthood, buoyed the no side. They all argued that the measure would ultimately hurt California’s budget and economy by driving wealthy executives and businesses out of state. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That message appeared to resonate with many Democratic voters. Andrew Schell, a resident of Arcata in Humboldt County, said he voted against it despite his left-leaning broader politics. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“I just don’t want their money to leave. And I figure there’d be a brain drain and a money drain, and I think that it’s going to scare a lot of billionaires away, so I’m voting against it,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But even as some opponents celebrated Proposition 40’s defeat, they nodded to the tough politics ahead. In a joint statement, the California Medical Association, California Primary Care Association, California School Boards Association, and Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California praised voters for what they said was the “right decision.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proposition 40 was a reckless experiment conducted on our state’s economy with little regard for the harms it would cause,” the statement read. 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I met with and answered all the questions of the federal government and did everything I could to assist and help with their investigation of others,” Rob Bonta said. “I made myself available to answer any questions about any of that information, any of those documents and anything else they wanted to talk to me about.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An exhibit filed in federal court in September mentioned interview notes related to a 2024 interview of Rob Bonta and a subpoena request for the AT&T data for his phone. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bonta said he did not get the impression that he was a target of the federal investigation. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“I got a very clear, opposite sense,” Bonta said. “I am someone that they thought may have relevant information about an investigation that they were engaged in of others.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thao is accused of promising favorable treatment to the Duongs — owners of the city’s curbside recycling contractor, California Waste Solutions — and their businesses in exchange for negative campaign mailers attacking her political opponents and $95,000 paid to Jones through what prosecutors say was a no-show job. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the businesses, Evolutionary Homes, aimed to convert shipping containers into housing for the homeless and market them to local Bay Area governments looking to address the homelessness crisis. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But after they had a \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12105728/i-know-what-they-do-911-calls-were-key-turning-point-in-oakland-corruption-investigation\">dramatic falling out\u003c/a> in May 2024, Juarez began communicating with the FBI and federal prosecutors. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In June 2024, the FBI \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12105558/oakland-corruption-trial-fbi-agent-expected-to-testify-on-backdoor-dealings-in-city-hall\">raided the homes\u003c/a> of Thao, Jones and the Duongs, as well as the Oakland waterfront offices of California Waste Solutions and Evolutionary Homes. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shortly after, Rob Bonta \u003ca href=\"https://www.ktvu.com/news/california-ag-rob-bonta-returning-155k-duong-contributions\">returned $155,000 in donations\u003c/a> he had received from the Duong family “out of an abundance of caution.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Around that time, Juarez wrote a letter to the attorney general warning him that Andy Duong had a video of him in a “compromising situation.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rob Bonta told KQED “the reference to any video is absolutely not true. It’s false, and there is no video.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photos on Andy Duong’s Instagram account show him posing \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/CM8CmaWgThU/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&exln=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==&srtk=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\">with Rob and Mia Bonta\u003c/a> at various events over the years. Rob Bonta \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/crime/article/rob-bonta-duongs-fbi-21201007.php\">has denied\u003c/a> any close, personal relationship with the Duong family. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Juarez is widely considered to be the government’s star witness. 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"content": "\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">San Francisco mayor Daniel Lurie announced on Monday that Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky is donating $100 million to the city’s parks. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The donation to the department represents the largest donation in the city by a single donor, Lurie said at a press conference at Golden Gate Park’s Conservatory of Flowers. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“We have seen an extraordinary creation of wealth and innovation in our city,” Lurie said. “And with that, comes enormous responsibility, opportunity, and obligation.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lurie said he hoped Airbnb’s donation would prompt more San Francisco-based entrepreneurs to support the city financially. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261109-LurieSFParks-JY-08-KQED-55e8a998.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12108943\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261109-LurieSFParks-JY-08-KQED-55e8a998.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261109-LurieSFParks-JY-08-KQED-55e8a998-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261109-LurieSFParks-JY-08-KQED-55e8a998-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky speaks during a press conference announcing his $100 million donation to support San Francisco parks projects at the Conservatory of Flowers in San Francisco on Nov. 9, 2026. (Juliana Yamada/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“Now is the time; our city is coming back,” Lurie said. “Please, don’t watch from the sidelines; be a part of it.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chesky co-founded short-term rental company Airbnb in 2008, and the company is currently worth $100 billion. According to Forbes, \u003ca href=\"https://www.forbes.com/profile/brian-chesky/\">Chesky’s personal net worth\u003c/a> is over $13 billion.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“There is something truly special here in San Francisco,” Chesky said. “Much of my success, I attribute to the magic and to the community that is San Francisco.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the mayor’s office, Chesky worked with Lurie for months on supporting the city with funding for city-run services.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Monday’s press conference, Chesky said he wanted his investment to help San Francisco residents interact with each other, calling parks “the most vibrant way you can come together in a city.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“The best antidote to division is connection. That connection has to happen physically and in real spaces, and maybe the parks can be one of those places,” Chesky said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chesky’s donation strikes a somewhat friendlier tone today between Airbnb and the city than in the past. While Lurie’s predecessor, London Breed, was in office, the company launched a $120 million lawsuit against San Francisco, claiming the city had incorrectly calculated what the company owed in taxes. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The suit, which led the city’s labor unions, advocacy groups and some elected officials to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12059158/sf-unions-call-for-boycott-of-airbnb-as-it-tries-to-claw-back-120-million-in-taxes\">call for an Airbnb boycott,\u003c/a> was \u003ca href=\"https://missionlocal.org/2026/03/airbnb-sf-lawsuit-settlement/\">settled earlier this year for $0.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>Where will the money go?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sarah Madland, general manager of the parks department, told KQED the money is expected to be distributed to the department in two phases — with the first installment potentially arriving as early as this year or the beginning of 2027. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That first portion has been committed to five projects already underway, Madland said. That includes $39 million headed to \u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/1635/Rachele-Sullivan-Park-Project\">Rachele Sullivan Park\u003c/a> in SoMa, renovations at \u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/1505/Jackson-Playground-Improvement-Project\">Jackson Hill Playground\u003c/a> in Potrero Hill, keeping \u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Garfield-Pool-214\">Garfield Pool\u003c/a> in the Mission open on Sundays, \u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/1819/Embarcadero-Park-Renovation-Project\">renovations at the Embarcadero\u003c/a> and completing \u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/1153/India-Basin-Waterfront-Park\">India Basin Waterfront Park\u003c/a> in Hunters Point.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261109-LurieSFParks-JY-09-KQED-278611b0.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12108944\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261109-LurieSFParks-JY-09-KQED-278611b0.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261109-LurieSFParks-JY-09-KQED-278611b0-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261109-LurieSFParks-JY-09-KQED-278611b0-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Supervisors Danny Sauter and Alan Wong attend a press conference announcing a $100 million donation from Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky to support San Francisco parks projects at the Conservatory of Flowers in San Francisco on Nov. 9, 2026. (Juliana Yamada/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“These are projects that are ready to go and have broad community support, have plans in place, but we haven’t been able to put together that last piece of funding,” Madland said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The department plans to spend the next year deciding where the second half of the money will go, according to Madland. Any money coming to the department must first be reviewed and approved by the Board of Supervisors. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Donations to the parks department are common, Madland said, so much so that the agency has actually received around $300 million in the last 15 years. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In fact, prior to this gift, the largest private donation made to city parks was \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfgov.org/news/mayor-breed-announces-25-million-donation-help-realize-india-basin-project\">$25 million from the John Pritzker Family Fund\u003c/a> to kickstart the India Basin project in 2019. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chesky’s is now the largest philanthropic gift the city — not just this department — has ever received. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Madland said she is “thrilled” about the gift, and that a donation of this size is “game-changing” for the city’s parks department. 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(Juliana Yamada/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“Now is the time; our city is coming back,” Lurie said. “Please, don’t watch from the sidelines; be a part of it.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chesky co-founded short-term rental company Airbnb in 2008, and the company is currently worth $100 billion. 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That connection has to happen physically and in real spaces, and maybe the parks can be one of those places,” Chesky said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chesky’s donation strikes a somewhat friendlier tone today between Airbnb and the city than in the past. While Lurie’s predecessor, London Breed, was in office, the company launched a $120 million lawsuit against San Francisco, claiming the city had incorrectly calculated what the company owed in taxes. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The suit, which led the city’s labor unions, advocacy groups and some elected officials to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12059158/sf-unions-call-for-boycott-of-airbnb-as-it-tries-to-claw-back-120-million-in-taxes\">call for an Airbnb boycott,\u003c/a> was \u003ca href=\"https://missionlocal.org/2026/03/airbnb-sf-lawsuit-settlement/\">settled earlier this year for $0.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>Where will the money go?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sarah Madland, general manager of the parks department, told KQED the money is expected to be distributed to the department in two phases — with the first installment potentially arriving as early as this year or the beginning of 2027. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That first portion has been committed to five projects already underway, Madland said. That includes $39 million headed to \u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/1635/Rachele-Sullivan-Park-Project\">Rachele Sullivan Park\u003c/a> in SoMa, renovations at \u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/1505/Jackson-Playground-Improvement-Project\">Jackson Hill Playground\u003c/a> in Potrero Hill, keeping \u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Garfield-Pool-214\">Garfield Pool\u003c/a> in the Mission open on Sundays, \u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/1819/Embarcadero-Park-Renovation-Project\">renovations at the Embarcadero\u003c/a> and completing \u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/1153/India-Basin-Waterfront-Park\">India Basin Waterfront Park\u003c/a> in Hunters Point.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261109-LurieSFParks-JY-09-KQED-278611b0.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12108944\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261109-LurieSFParks-JY-09-KQED-278611b0.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261109-LurieSFParks-JY-09-KQED-278611b0-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/261109-LurieSFParks-JY-09-KQED-278611b0-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Supervisors Danny Sauter and Alan Wong attend a press conference announcing a $100 million donation from Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky to support San Francisco parks projects at the Conservatory of Flowers in San Francisco on Nov. 9, 2026. (Juliana Yamada/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“These are projects that are ready to go and have broad community support, have plans in place, but we haven’t been able to put together that last piece of funding,” Madland said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The department plans to spend the next year deciding where the second half of the money will go, according to Madland. 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(Courtesy of Nikolas De Bremaeker)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/div>\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her attorney, Nikolas De Bremaeker, confirmed to KQED that Albornoz Hernandez will be released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/california-city\">California City Detention Facility\u003c/a> in the Mojave Desert later Monday. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">De Bremaeker said her boyfriend is already on the way to pick her up. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“She was incredibly happy to see the news and to hear about the news that the federal judge had ordered her released. … Her family is incredibly happy that she’ll be home,” the attorney said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Albornoz Hernandez had escaped gender-based violence in Colombia, where she was born, and applied for asylum after entering the U.S. in 2022, De Bremaeker said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She had been complying with all of her paperwork and hearings when she was detained at SFO while trying to travel to Portland with her boyfriend, her attorney said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She was then transported to the remote ICE facility, where \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12083908/6-people-have-died-in-california-ice-detention-centers-as-trump-deportations-soared\">recent investigations\u003c/a> have uncovered “inhumane” conditions and “crisis-level” medical staffing shortages. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“That detention center needs to be closed,” De Bremaeker said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her legal team argued that the sudden arrest violated her rights to due process guaranteed in the Constitution, and challenged the legality of her detention.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a statement to KQED last week, the Department of Homeland Security said work authorization or a pending asylum application — both of which Albornoz Hernandez has — does “NOT confer legal status in the United States.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The agency added that detention is “a choice,” since immigrants have the ability to “self-deport.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">U.S. District Judge Dena Coggins ultimately sided with Albornoz Hernandez, noting that ICE also failed to provide a “constitutionally compliant pre-deprivation bond hearing,” according to the court filing. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coggins ordered Albornoz Hernandez released immediately, without additional restrictions like ankle monitors, and all of her possessions, including her passport, returned. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“Judges have been overwhelmingly finding these arrests by ICE to be unlawful and in violation of the Constitution,” De Bremaeker said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the days after her detention, Albornoz Hernandez’s friends, family and school community rallied around her. \u003ca href=\"https://www.dailycal.org/news/campus/300-students-protest-demand-release-of-uc-berkeley-student-detained-by-ice/article_98557673-862e-4a54-8b3c-a66efdeffb13.html\">\u003cem>The Daily Californian\u003c/em>\u003c/a> reported that nearly 300 students flooded into the campus’s Sproul Plaza last Wednesday to call for her release. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a campuswide email shared on Friday, the university said that it had “mounted a significant advocacy effort for Paula” and that approximately 30 letters of support were submitted by community leaders — including U.S. Reps. Lateefah Simon and Sam Liccardo, state Sen. Jesse Arreguín, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks and Berkeley Mayor Adena Ishii. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“All the support definitely had an impact,” De Bremaeker said. 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The idea would need approval from the legislature and governor. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kim secured endorsements from Bernie Sanders, the California Federation of Labor Unions and Malia Cohen, the California state controller.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kim’s opponent Allen said he was motivated to run for the office after seeing first-hand wildfire survivors’ frustrations with the insurance industry.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/260409-InsuranceCandidateForum-21-BL_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12079351\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/260409-InsuranceCandidateForum-21-BL_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/260409-InsuranceCandidateForum-21-BL_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/260409-InsuranceCandidateForum-21-BL_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ben Allen, a California state senator, speaks during a forum for candidates for California insurance commissioner at the San Francisco Bay Area Planning and Urban Research Association (SPUR) in San Francisco on April 9, 2026. The event brought together candidates to discuss the state’s insurance market, including affordability and coverage challenges facing homeowners. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/div>\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout the campaign, he touted his experience helping his constituents handle insurance matters in the wake of the devastating L.A. firestorm. Allen had to help his mother evacuate her home during the fires. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a statement, Allen said of Kim, “I desperately want her to succeed, because if she succeeds, the state succeeds — especially the families in need that we’ve been fighting for across the state.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allen called his service of 12 years in the state Senate “the honor of my life” and said he would spend the last few weeks of his term finishing the job. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the race for insurance commissioner often flies under the radar, it earned significant attention this year, as wildfires and inflation have thrown California into an insurance crisis, with many residents struggling to obtain or afford insurance coverage. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The commissioner is the chief regulator of the state’s $3 trillion insurance industry and holds considerable power over how companies process claims and set prices for coverage for properties, cars, life insurance and workers’ compensation. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two years ago, the Department of Insurance, under Ricardo Lara, rolled out the biggest regulatory reforms in a generation, known as the Sustainable Insurance Strategy. Industry experts say the changes have eased some pressure on the insurance market, but more action is needed to drive down risk, increase coverage options and limit price increases. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003cem>Stanford University graduate journalism students Amina Wase, Colette Yamashita Holcomb and Omar Ceesay contributed to this report.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n",
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Californians have kept our end of that bargain, but insurance companies have broken their side of the promise by denying, delaying and underpaying valid claims and dropping coverage.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kim has advocated for a public-private insurance model, as a means to make disaster insurance more affordable for more Californians. She’s proposed a state fund, paid for by a surcharge on homeowners’ insurance policies. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The state would pay out up to the average cost of a home in California, with any additional claims covered by the policyholder’s private insurance. The idea would need approval from the legislature and governor. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kim secured endorsements from Bernie Sanders, the California Federation of Labor Unions and Malia Cohen, the California state controller.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kim’s opponent Allen said he was motivated to run for the office after seeing first-hand wildfire survivors’ frustrations with the insurance industry.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/260409-InsuranceCandidateForum-21-BL_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12079351\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/260409-InsuranceCandidateForum-21-BL_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/260409-InsuranceCandidateForum-21-BL_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/260409-InsuranceCandidateForum-21-BL_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ben Allen, a California state senator, speaks during a forum for candidates for California insurance commissioner at the San Francisco Bay Area Planning and Urban Research Association (SPUR) in San Francisco on April 9, 2026. The event brought together candidates to discuss the state’s insurance market, including affordability and coverage challenges facing homeowners. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/div>\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout the campaign, he touted his experience helping his constituents handle insurance matters in the wake of the devastating L.A. firestorm. 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