The Communications & Intergovernmental Relations Office (CIRO) is responsible for developing accessible and timely communication about city initiatives, programs, and services to enhance and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with the community and inform the public on current initiatives, events, and important topics in Santa Rosa. CIRO manages the daily operation of the City’s communications channels, including the website and social media accounts, guides and facilitates engagement with the media and the public, and provides departments with strategic communications counsel.
The City of Santa Rosa makes it easy for residents, businesses & visitors to stay informed & engaged. We put together a top-ten list of options to get timely, ongoing communications about City news, services, info, events & engagement opportunities. Connect With Us!
The City of Santa Rosa Public Art Program is currently accepting talent applications for the 2023 Live at Juilliard Concert Series, which will take place Sundays, July 16 to August 20, 2023. Read on...
Santa Rosa residents in need of income tax preparation assistance are offered the free services of the AARP Tax Aide program. The focus is on serving residents over age 50 who have low to moderate incomes. Read on...
On Feb. 4, to commemorate Rosa Parks life and legacy, Santa Rosa CityBus, Petaluma Transit and Sonoma County Transit invite everyone to ride public transit fare-free Read on...
The contract award includes the $15.2 million Design-Build contract, a 20% contract contingency, and the appropriation of the CDBG-MIT federal grant funding. Read on...
Baker Avenue Overcrossing will be closed to westbound traffic while Caltrans make necessary repairs, work will begin January 20, weather permitting. Read on...
The City of Santa Rosa’s $19.4 million environmental infrastructure authorization under the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) is included in the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act. Additional Info...
Santa Rosa Mayor Chris Rogers releases a state of the City update on his last day as Mayor. Per the City Charter, the Mayor may give an annual update to the City known as the state of the City. Read on...
The City of Santa Rosa celebrates Congress’ passage of S. 3092 FEMA Improvement, Reform and Efficiency Act of 2022, also known as the FIRE Act. Read on...
Although construction is not anticipated to begin until summer 2023, preparing the site by removing the trees now helps avoid the bird and bat nesting seasons. Read on...
On Nov. 29, the Santa Rosa Police Department’s Community Engagement Team, in collaboration with the local nonprofit, Operation Christmas Tree . . . Read on...
The holidays can add up to a lot of waste, though if we consciously plan, we can maintain our focus on zero-waste living while still enjoying the festivities. Read on...
By placing your food waste, scraps and uneaten leftovers in the green bin where they can be composted can help to make a positive lasting impact on our environment. Read on...
The City's primary homeless services provider, Catholic Charities, shares the story of one man's successful journey out of homelessness and into housing. Read on...
On Tuesday, Nov. 15, the Santa Rosa City Council authorized a five-year strategic plan, which outlines actions to achieve 'Functional Zero' homelessness by 2027. Read on...
With an average annual rainfall in Santa Rosa of 30 inches, you could harvest and reuse over 19,800 gallons of water per year with that 1,000 square foot roof. Additional Info...
This Call for Artists is open to all City of Santa Rosa residents, City employees and relatives of City employees. Registration ends Jan. 6, 2023; the City strongly encourages early registration. Read on...
As of Dec. 16, 2022, the Santa Rosa Police Department and Santa Rosa Fire Department will no longer be using Nixle for public safety alerts, press releases, and information notifications and will transition to CivicReady. Read on...
A message from Councilmember Tom Schwedhelm and Supervisor Chris Coursey encouraging more homeowners and property owners to consider the need and benefits of renting to tenants who hold housing vouchers. Read on...
Preparations are being made to open a drop-in Warming Center in downtown Santa Rosa once extreme weather conditions are forecasted by the National Weather Service. Read on...
Courthouse Square will be lighted green Nov. 7-13, in support of Operation Green Light, a new national initiative to shine a light on the service of military veterans. Read on...
The City of SR Fire Dept has officially declared the end of the 2022 wildfire season in SR. While conditions around the region & state vary, SR has received enough rainfall, w/ more forecasted this week, to significantly reduce the threat of fires. Read on...
It's that time of year to rake leaves, clear gutters, and replace windshield wiper blades. People caring for their homes can unknowingly impact local creeks. Additional Info...
On Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, Santa Rosa Water broke ground on a $68 million project to replace the aged-out recycled water disinfection system at the Laguna Treatment Plant. Read on...
Do your part to protect our waterways and roadways by ‘Breaking out the Rake’ to keep neighborhood storm drains clear of grass, leaves and debris. Read on...
Santa Rosa Housing Authority joins with PEP Housing to celebrate the opening of new affordable housing complex for seniors in Rincon Valley. Read on...
Join us for a virtual community meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 2, to discuss the LRSP designs for the 4th Street and Montgomery Drive Corridors. Read on...
Traffic signals at Fulton/Piner Road intersection will temporarily turn to flashing red starting Tuesday, October 25 - 28, between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. Read on...
We all need to do our part to keep leaves and debris off the streets, to keep our creeks, streams, and storm drains flowing clear. Try home composting or mulching your leaves. Read on...
The Santa Rosa City Council is moving forward with a new Sideshow Ordinance introduced at the Oct. 11 Council meeting, which includes the ability to. . . Read on...
Recovery work that began in May 2022 on the Six Fire Damaged Parks is nearing completion, including installation of the play structures at Fir Ridge Park. Read on...
After extensive delays, we are pleased to announce that recovery work for the Fire Damaged Roadway Landscaping project in Coffey Park and Fountaingrove areas is underway Read on...
Santa Rosa envisions a community where walking and bicycling are comfortable, convenient, and common for people of all ages and abilities. Join us as we present the roadway corridors improvement designs. Read on...
City funded services for community members experiencing homelessness are being relocated to the expansive, newly opened Caritas Center, operated by Catholic Charities in downtown Santa Rosa. Read on...
The Santa Rosa Police Department (SRPD) has an obligation to the public to investigate all leads in connection with any serious crime, regardless of who is involved. Read on...
This recovery project will remove and replace portions of roadway landscaping, including irrigation infrastructure damaged in Fountaingrove and Coffey Park burn scar areas. Read on...
The County of Sonoma and City of Santa Rosa are teaming up to celebrate “Housing Heroes” to encourage greater participation in housing rental assistance and home-sharing programs. Additional Info...
Join us on Monday, 9/19 at noon in Courthouse Square as we celebrate an environmentally friendly electric transportation option in our city. Read on...
Twelve extraordinary individuals and organizations have been selected to receive the 2022 Merit Awards, which acknowledge outstanding volunteerism in serving the community and improving the quality of life in Santa Rosa. Read on...
The National Weather Service (NWS) has upgraded the Excessive Heat Watch to an Excessive Heat Warning for the entire San Francisco Bay Area and Central Coast, including ALL of Santa Rosa from 11 a.m. Saturday (9/3) through 8 p.m. Thursday (9/8). Read on...
State’s Homekey program to fund Caritas Center and St. Vincent de Paul Commons, creating new housing and services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Santa Rosa. Read on...
On August 23, 2022, during the City Council meeting, members of the Santa Rosa Rotary updated the community and Council about its efforts to support Santa Rosa’s Sister City Cherkasy in Ukraine. Read on...
Sign ups are underway for Measure O funded recreation, sports, and afterschool programs starting soon! These programs are available for youth living in priority neighborhoods and/or who meet income based criteria. Read on...
The National Weather Service has forecasted a slight chance of thunderstorms with dry lightning tonight (8/16) into tomorrow morning (8/17). Read on...
Dunston will head over Housing the departments and offices of Community Services, Information Technology, Planning and Economic Development, Community Engagement and Violence Prevention Partnership, and Homelessness Services. His first day will be Aug. 22 Read on...
A Moderate Heat Risk Event is forecasted for today (Monday, 8/15) though Wednesday (8/17) with the hottest temperatures expected on Tuesday (8/16). Read on...
CDC is streamlining its COVID-19 guidance to help people better understand their risk, how to protect themselves and others, what actions to take if exposed to COVID-19, and what actions to take if they are sick or test positive for the virus. Additional Info...
The new schedule will provide a more consistent day to day service while also addressing transit staffing shortages and school bell times as students return to the classroom after summer break. Read on...
The maximum number of non-hosted short-term rentals permitted in the city is now capped at 198 citywide. Hosted rentals have no cap amount. Additional Info...
Give your trees some TLC. We need trees and trees need our care. Adding mulch under the canopy and providing infrequent but deep watering will keep your trees thriving. Additional Info...
City leaders working to address homelessness received a preview of Caritas Center, an innovative new family shelter and homeless services center set to open in September. Read on...
Recreation program scholarships are now available for Swim Lessons, Lifeguard Training, Senior Memberships, Winter Camp Wa-Tam, and more for those who qualify. Additional Info...
The Santa Rosa Fire Department will be conducting training burns this week on the west side of the City of Santa Rosa’s Municipal Services Center located at 55 Stony Point Road. The burns will occur on Tuesday (8/9), Wednesday (8/10) and Friday (8/12). Read on...
Caltrans will close westbound Todd Road at the Highway 101 overcrossing in unincorporated Santa Rosa beginning August 15, to allow workers to replace bridge railings that line both sides of the overpass. Read on...
Members of the SR City Council & City Manager Maraskeshia Smith invite residents to participate in the first series of community meetings to share comments & feedback about policing in SR with OIR Group, the city’s contracted Independent Police Auditor. Read on...
Hire a QWEL (Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper) Pro for your WaterSmart landscaping needs. QWEL Pros have been trained in efficient irrigation principles and sustainable landscaping practices. Find a QWEL Pro today! Additional Info...
Movies in the Park brought to you by SR Rec & Parks and Mary's Pizza Shack are celebrating National Park & Recreation month this July with a special contest for residents! Read on...
Pick up a free water-saving drought toolkit this summer at one of the many community events our Santa Rosa Water team is attending through September. Additional Info...
A new $68 million ultraviolet light disinfection system will be installed at the plant. At full capacity, the new system will be one of the largest UV disinfection systems in the United States. Read on...
The City of Santa Rosa Fire Department wants to remind residents that the possession, storage, sale, and use of all fireworks is illegal within the City of Santa Rosa. Read on...
Following late season rains, a growth of now dry seasonal grasses and ongoing drought conditions, we urge Santa Rosans to make safe choices and NOT use fireworks when celebrating the Fourth of July this year. Read on...
SR City Manager Maraskeshia Smith has appointed Interim Chief John Cregan as the new Chief of Police for the City of Santa Rosa to begin on 7/3/22. The appointment follows an inclusive and equitable process grounded in community and stakeholder feedback. Read on...
Work is underway this week on the Fulton Road Project, to widen, reconstruct, and rehabilitate one mile of Fulton Road between Guerneville Road and Piner Road Read on...
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Heat Advisory for inland areas throughout the Bay Area, including ALL of Santa Rosa, from 10AM to 10PM Tuesday, June 21. Read on...
The National Weather Service (NWS) has Upgraded the Excessive Heat Watch to a Heat Advisory for inland areas throughout the Bay Area, including ALL of Santa Rosa from, 11AM Friday to 10PM Friday. Read on...
With the recent fire activity locally and the start of Fire Season in Santa Rosa on June 6, it is important to understand the different warning notifications and systems public safety officials will use to alert you during an emergency. Read on...
Santa Rosa Water has increased its Cash for Grass rebate as of July 12, 2021. Now removing a square foot of grass will earn you $1.50 with a maximum rebate of $1,500 and save you approximately 5,500 gallons of water each year. Additional Info...
A Wind Advisory has been issued for the North Bay Interior Mountains from tonight (Thursday, 5/19) at 11 PM to tomorrow (Friday, 5/20) at 2 PM. Read on...
Twelve Bay Area health officers are stressing the importance of taking safety precautions, including continued masking indoors, as the region experiences a new swell of COVID cases and hospitalizations. Additional Info...
Bird was awarded the permit to operate up to 200 shared electric scooters during the city's one-year pilot program planned to launch this summer Read on...
In recognition for the substantial contributions public works professionals make in protecting the health, safety and quality of life in the communities they serve. This years recipients include Eddie Curiel, Tim Finegan, Marty Barber, and Jose Valencia Read on...
The parks recovery process involves restoring six parks and open space parcels in the Fountaingrove area and removing fire damaged roadway landscaping and replacing the irrigation system damaged in the Fountaingrove and Coffey Park burn scar areas. Read on...
The Santa Rosa Housing Authority invites children who live in affordable housing or who participate in affordable housing programs to join the ‘What Home Means to Me’ poster contest. Read on...
In celebration of Earth Day, four North Bay Public Transit Agencies are joining forces on April 23, to encourage residents and visitors to Go Green and ride fare-free with Marin Transit, Petaluma Transit, Santa Rosa CityBus, and Sonoma County Transit. Read on...
Two critical community funding projects sought by the City of Santa Rosa were included in the overall Fiscal Year 2022-2023 appropriations spending bill that Congress approved. Read on...
Transit Driver Appreciation Day is an annual event to celebrate the essential service of public transit operators. Our CityBus drivers are dedicated to what they do, and they deserve a heartfelt thank you! Read on...
A temporary Drop-in Warming Center is opening for persons experiencing homelessness within Santa Rosa city limits in advance of a freeze warning beginning overnight Tuesday, Feb. 22. Read on...
City of SR receiving $4,313,977 grant from Federal Emergency Management Agency & Department of Homeland Security that will reimburse a program that relocated at-risk residents from Samuel L. Jones Hall Homeless Shelter to Sandman Hotel during COVID-19. Additional Info...
In the Feb. 15 Santa Rosa City Council Study Session, Fire Chief Scott Westrope presented follow-up information about the city’s ambulance service delivery options. Read on...
On Feb. 15, 2022, Council approved the Ad Hoc Committee for the Bennett Valley Golf Course and Event Facility recommendation to continue golf course operations and reopen the restaurant/event facility. Read on...
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the North Bay Valleys, including ALL of Santa Rosa and has also issued a High Wind Watch for the North Bay Mountains through 9AM Thursday (2/3) Read on...
Due to the shortage of bus operators and the rapid spread of the omicron variant, CityBus must temporarily reduce service until further notice. Read on...
On Jan. 11, 2022, City Council voted 6-0 to approve the acquisition of a six-acre municipal use site on Hearn Avenue in southwest Santa Rosa. Read on...
Ms. Smith’s employment agreement will be considered at a regular City Council meeting in December. Pending contract approval, Ms. Smith’s tentative start date is January 3, 2022. Read on...
CityBus takes first steps toward transitioning to an all-electric fleet as four new battery-electric buses are scheduled to arrive summer 2022 Read on...
The approval is a major milestone for Santa Rosa and especially the Roseland community as it marked the conclusion of more than a decade of community engagement and public input to shape and develop the plans for this park. Read on...
The City has opened the first 24-hour single public restroom in the downtown core. The Portland Loo is a single occupant, unisex restroom designed for durability, safety, security and energy efficiency. Read on...
The City has been awarded $12 million in federal grant funds from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission through California's Active Transportation Program to go toward construction of the City’s Highway 101 Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing. Read on...
The service level increases, in combination with the Unlimited Rides (UR Free) youth program, provides students with reliable, comfortable, and fare-free transportation to school, work, or on any CityBus route throughout Santa Rosa. Read on...
The ordinance is designed to reduce local community's collective usage and reliance on single-use plastic materials, it is effective January 1, 2022. Read on...
Unlimited Rides UR Free, CityBus pilot program providing fare-free rides for Santa Rosa youth TK through grade 12 on any of CityBus’s regular fixed routes, seven days a week beginning July 1 Read on...
Read why evacuation tags are helpful in some communities, including rural areas, but are not utilized as part of the City of Santa Rosa's community evacuation strategy Read on...
The Fire Department is asking residents, especially those who live within or around the City’s Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) area, to take steps to prepare properties and update household emergency plans in anticipation of an active wildfire season. Read on...
Transit Driver Appreciation Day is an annual event to celebrate the essential service of public transit operators. Our CityBus drivers are dedicated to what they do, and they deserve a heartfelt thank you! Read on...
The City is the honored recipient of two Transportation and Public Works infrastructure awards from the League of California Cities, County Engineers Association of California, and California State Association of Counties. Read on...
Local Sonoma County transit agencies offer fare-free transit and paratransit transportation for individuals traveling to or from City/County COVID-19 vaccination sites with proof of vaccination appointment. Read on...
The City is finalizing construction plans to install new traffic-rated protective bollards in Courthouse Square. Construction is anticipated to begin early-March 2021. Read on...
Agreement defines under what circumstances SRPD may enforce a violation of camping ordinances on public property and establishes protocols to be followed in connection with such enforcement efforts Read on...
The City of Santa Rosa recently launched Permit Santa Rosa, on which you can review permit activity on an interactive map, apply for permits, schedule inspections, and explore our data portal.
