One Year After the Oct. Wildfires, Many Families Are Still Uprooted

Details: Published: 10 October 2018

On Monday night, The City of Santa Rosa invited the community to attend a ceremony and express themselves with chalk art in Courthouse Square.

KRCB reporter Adia White met the Terrazas family there. She listened to the stories of 15-year-old Isabella and younger brother Jesse.Their family was separated after they lost their home in the Tubb’s fire. They are now living apart with friends and other family members. Terrazas Family Courthouse Square The Terrazas family, with 15-year-old Isabella on the left and 12-year-old Jesse in the middle. Credit: Adia White

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