The Marin/Sonoma Mosquito & Vector Control District has confirmed the season's first West Nile virus detection in the North Bay, an infected American crow found near Covey Road and Trenton Road in Forestville. Officials say the finding shows the disease is active locally and urge residents to report dead birds, which often signal early viral spread. Recommended precautions include using repellent, particularly at dusk and dawn.
Read the full story: First Detection of West Nile Virus for 2026 — Sonoma Valley Sun, Aug 22.
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