Good morning, Santa Rosa.

On Saturday, Sonoma County fire survivors and community leaders met at the Luther Burbank Center in Santa Rosa to reflect on the 2017 wildfires and honor local resilience (including nonprofit founder Alma Bowen).

Hosted by Supervisor James Gore, attendees shared stories, food, and music.

Sonoma County’s Harvest Fair concluded its landmark 50th-anniversary gala at the county fairgrounds in Santa Rosa.

Attendees sampled medal-winning wines paired with local dishes and learned the sweepstakes winners.

Local ranchers say that despite record beef prices, surging diesel and operating costs at Stemple Creek Ranch have cut into profits — expenses have increased 50% over three years, challenging the viability of family-run operations.

Unexpected wind shifts caused heavy smoke from a coastal prescribed burn to move inland today, prompting air quality warnings in Santa Rosa.

Sonoma County Regional Parks said the planned burn reduced wildfire risk — and another burn at Salt Point State Park is scheduled pending weather conditions.

Officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday for Casa Roseland and the adjacent Plaza Permanente park.

The $47 million, 75-unit affordable housing complex, nearly three-quarters occupied, marks the first phase of the Tierra de Rosas project (backed by nearly $42 million in state funding and federal and local support).

Piner High School forfeited its Saturday football game against Archie Williams due to a shortage of healthy linemen (only five were available), as confirmed by head coach Adam Rosenstein and director Ryan Riddle.

Officials hope to have enough players next week while the junior varsity game continues.