Good morning, Santa Rosa.

The City Council approved a multimillion-dollar plan to upgrade Martin Luther King Jr. Park near the fairgrounds (adding a futsal hardcourt, improved lighting, a revamped soccer field, play areas, green space, and public art) and the project will modernize one of the city's oldest parks to create a safer hub.

Southwest Airlines is launching nonstop flights from Charles M.

Schulz-Sonoma County Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International on Saturdays starting October 3 + the carrier began daily Santa Rosa routes on April 7 and will expand Denver service from late August due to high demand.

Santa Rosa City Schools trustees approved a $34 million budget plan that cuts over 100 staff positions to avoid a state takeover — impacted employees will receive layoff notices by March 15 and the plan finalizes June closures of Steele Lane Elementary and Hilliard Comstock Middle School.

Santa Rosa City Schools Trustee Roxanne McNally resigned effective immediately due to health strains from balancing her full-time teaching role and board duties — Board President Nick Caston said the vacancy will be filled by appointment once applications open on Feb.

25, with a new trustee expected in April.

Santa Rosa City Council unanimously approved a $37 million, 1,000-ft pedestrian and bike bridge over Highway 101 that will link Elliott and Edwards avenues near Santa Rosa Junior College — construction will begin in March and the bridge will open in summer.