Good morning, Santa Rosa.

Sonoma County's two largest wine trade groups are considering a merger to cut duplicate marketing and boost sales amid industry challenges.

A joint task force is examining the prospects of uniting the Sonoma County Winegrowers and Vintners to strengthen the region's wine industry.

Wildlife officials responded to a tip and cited a Sonoma County resident after discovering an illegally confined wild fawn in a dog crate outside a local home; the animal was transferred to a licensed rehabilitation center for care before its eventual release.

Santa Rosa City Schools trustees unanimously approved a move to expand Santa Rosa Language Academy into a high school model via online classes this fall, allowing high school students to join in-person Spanish instruction at its southwest campus (it bypasses a local facility approval issue).

Sonoma Valley Unified School District board will meet today to review campus flag policies (a debate began in January after a pride flag was removed and reinstalled at Sonoma Valley High School) and vote on the district’s upcoming 2026-27 budget and Local Control Accountability Plan.

An Iran-linked group claimed credit for a cyberattack on Cal Water, the Bay Area provider, saying the move was a warning to expose vulnerabilities; however, Cal Water said its water and wastewater systems were not affected and is investigating.

The Sonoma Valley Fire District will conduct live-fire training drills next Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday to prepare both career and volunteer crews for wildfire season.

Residents are advised that controlled exercises may produce visible smoke and flames, but alarm is unnecessary.