While thousands are fleeing devastating Nor Cal fires at shelters in Santa Rosa and Petaluma, some evacuees have migrated to the beach.

North of Bodega Bay along Highway 1, Portuguese Beach is a broad, sandy cove framed by rocky bluffs. It’s typically far quieter than nearby Goat Rock or Salmon Creek. Dogs are allowed on leash, so ...

Two portable generators believed stolen from a Doran Beach campground were found in the Honda, Crum said. The sheriff’s office provided additional details about the incident late Monday morning.