Families Celebrate Sonoma County Fair Despite Increased Security – August 6, 2019

Sonoma County fairgoers didn’t let the violence in Dayton, El Paso and Gilroy discourage them.

Despite the atrocities in Ohio and Texas over the weekend, families at the Sonoma County Fair didn’t let hatred and violence ruin their traditions. Fair organizers had already made plans to bolster security after the deadly shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Festival. KRCB news director, Steve Mencher, talked with families waiting in the security line and exploring the fairgrounds on Sunday. He shares both their excitement and concern.

We’ll have more on the Sonoma County Fair tomorrow. For photos visit norcalpublicmedia.org.