City Completes Rebuild of Coffey Neighborhood Park and Reopens Park to Residents

A three-year, community-wide effort led by the City of Santa Rosa to rebuild Coffey Neighborhood Park culminated today with the reopening of the park to Coffey Park residents and release of a video that celebrates the park’s rebuilding ...

IMPORTANT Weather Alerts

RED FLAG WARNINGS & WIND ADVISORY - Updated 10.26.20 at 9:30 a.m. 

**RED FLAG WARNING – NORTH BAY VALLEYS – IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SUNDAY TO 5 PM MONDAY**

***RED FLAG WARNING – NORTH BAY MOUNTAINS – IN EFFEC...

High Wind Watch

HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY (10/25) AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY (10/26) MORNINGFOR SONOMA COUNTY AND ALL OF SANTA ROSA

WHAT: Northeast winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph likely in the lower elevations. In the hills northeast winds 2...

Sonoma County Added to Presidential Major Disaster Declaration

Sonoma, Napa, and Shasta Counties added to Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to support state’s response to wildfires. Those impacted are now eligible for support, including crisis counseling, housing and unemployment assistance and legal services.

Information for Voters Impacted by Disaster

Residents whose homes were destroyed by the LNU or Glass Fires are encouraged to take action to preserve their voting options. Learn about the two options for updating voting information through the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters.

Fire Weather Watch Upgraded to Red Flag Warning

UPDATE 10/19/20

The Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning. See update here: srcity.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1192

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ORIGINAL MESSAGE 10/18/20

The National Weather Service has issued a Fi...

Celebrate Safety with CityBus

Santa Rosa CityBus prioritizes safety year-round in our transit operations, and we pride ourselves on our excellent safety record; in fact, we celebrate it! Please join us in a round of applause as we celebrate our 28-safety award-winning CityBus operator...

Community Input Process Resumes to Help Prioritize Investment of City’s PG&E Settlement Funds

UPDATE 10/14/20 

The community input process to help Santa Rosa City Council prioritize investment of the City’s $95 million in PG&E settlement funds has been extended through October 25th. The process was delayed due to the City&...

Wind and Heat Advisory

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM THURSDAYHEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 9 PM FRIDAY

WHAT?For the Wind Advisory, North to northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph expected. Gusts of 45 to 55 mph possible a...

Red Flag Warning in Effect Wednesday (10/14) Through Friday (10/16)

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the North Bay Mountains and Valleys from 5 AM Wednesday (10/14) through 6 PM Friday (10/16) due to forecasted strong offshore winds out of the north-northeast. The Fire Weather Watch is no lon...

County of Sonoma Provides Guidance for Safe Halloween and Dia de los Muertos Activities

With Halloween and Dia de los Muertos quickly approaching, residents reminded to plan ahead and celebrate safely by avoiding gatherings

City Playgrounds Open, Play It Safe – Follow Precautions!

City Playgrounds Open, Children and Adults Must Follow COVID-19 Precautions

Following September 28, 2020 guidance from the California Department of Public Health, the City of Santa Rosa has reopened all City playgrounds with requirements and precautions to...

Fire Weather Watch Upgraded to Red Flag Warning

UPDATE 10/13/20

The Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning. See update here: srcity.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1181

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ORIGINAL MESSAGE 10/12/20

*FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT WEDNESDAY (10/...

Bell Ringing Ceremony

Tune in to the City's YouTube channel tomorrow (Friday, October 9) at 7:30 a.m. for a LIVE ceremonial bell ringing.

During the 5-minute ceremony, members of the Santa Rosa Fire Department Honor Guard will ring the ceremonial bell 24 times in honor of each ...

Evac Warnings Rescinded in areas of City of Santa Rosa

Preparing for Rain After Wildfires

SANTA ROSA, CA - The City of Santa Rosa and the County of Sonoma encourage residents living in and around wildfire burn areas to prepare for the rainy season. Preparing now, for future winter storms, is important for your safety and the protection of our ...

Support and Supply Stations

Re-entry Materials, Supplies Available for Residents Returning to Burned Areas

Residents returning to areas burned in the Glass Fire are asked to visit  supply and support stations (also called commodity points of distribution or CPODs) operated b...

Remaining Evacuation Orders in Santa Rosa Downgraded to Warnings

Residents of fire-damaged properties are encouraged to go to the City’s Supply and Support Station prior to returning home for re-entry kits and safety supplies

Sonoma County, City of Santa Rosa to Host Virtual Town Hall about Glass Fire Recovery and Reentry

Livestream on County Facebook Page on Wed., Oct. 7, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

SANTA ROSA – Sonoma County and the City of Santa Rosa, with state and federal representatives, will host a virtual town hall to share information about Glass Fire recovery an...

Filing Claim for Additional Living Expenses (ALE) Incurred Due to Mandatory Evacuation

Per United Policyholders, you may be eligible to claim reimbursement from your insurance company for Additional Living Expenses (ALE) incurred due to a mandatory evacuation order. ALE covers expenses such as the cost of temporary housing or food. A deduct...

Glass Fire Recovery Web Page

The City of Santa Rosa has launched a new recovery web page for Santa Rosa fire survivors affected by the #GlassFire. Recovery information and resources will continue to be added to this page.

Go there now: SRCity.org/GlassFireRecovery

Santa Rosa Water Quality Not Impacted by Glass Fire

(Updated 10.9.20)

Ongoing testing and monitoring of Santa Rosa’s drinking water confirms that our community’s water system meets all safe drinking water standards. Santa Rosa’s water distribution system was NOT damaged or comp...

SOME Evac Orders Downgraded to Warnings

[Español abajo] In coordination with CAL FIRE and the Santa Rosa Fire Department, the Santa Rosa Police Department has downgraded SOME evacuation orders to evacuation warnings. Residents outside of the burned areas in the following zones may re-enter and ...

County and City to Open Local Assistance Center in Santa Rosa

Recovery services available for residents affected by the Glass Fire

SANTA ROSA, CA – Residents affected by the Glass Fire will be able to access recovery services and resources at a Local Assistance Center (LAC) beginning on Monday, Oct. 5. The ...

Glass Fire Property Damage Assessment Map

Santa Rosa’s Property Damage Assessment Map for the Glass Fire is now available online.

VIEW HERE

Red Flag Warning in Effect Through Sunday (10/4)

The National Weather Service has issued another RED FLAG WARNING for the North Bay Mountains, specifically the Glass Fire, from 4 PM Saturday (10/3) to 6 AM Sunday (10/4) for dry conditions and gusty winds above 1000 feet for fire weather zone.

WEATHER EVE...

Some Evacuation Warnings Lifted

[Español abajo] In coordination with CAL FIRE and the Santa Rosa Fire Department, the Santa Rosa Police Department has lifted SOME evacuation warnings. 

Evacuation Warnings are being lifted for the following zones:

• Summerfield
• Spring Lake...

Some Evac Orders Downgraded to Warnings

[Español abajo] In coordination with CAL FIRE and the Santa Rosa Fire Department, the Santa Rosa Police Department has downgraded SOME evacuation orders. Residents of the following areas may re-enter and return at this time:

Evacuation Orders are being dow...

Statement from the City of Santa Rosa

On Wednesday, September 30, 2020, Daryl Clark, a 12-year veteran of the City of Santa Rosa Water Department, passed away while on-the-job. Daryl, a water systems technician, was working at the City of Santa Rosa’s Laguna Wastewater Treatment Pla...

Heat Advisory Extended Through Friday (10/2)

UPDATE 10/1/20

The National Weather Service (NWS) has extended the Heat Advisory through 8 PM Friday (10/2). Temperatures in the low 90s to low 100s are again expected 

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ORIGINAL MESSAGE 9/29/20

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Red Flag Warning beginning 1pm Thursday (10/1)

UPDATE 10/1/20

The Red Flag Warning has been extended and will now be in effect from 1 PM Thursday (10/1) to 6 AM Saturday (10/3).

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ORIGINAL MESSAGE 9/30/20

The National Weather Service has issued a RED FL...

City to Open Cooling Center Thursday (10/1)

Due to the heightened weather conditions, the City of Santa Rosa will activate a cooling center on Thursday (10/1) from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. to offer residents a place for heat relief. 

The cooling center will be located at:

Franklin ...

Fire Weather Watch Upgraded to Red Flag Warning

UPDATE 9/30/20

The Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning. See update here: SRCity.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1149

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*FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT THURSDAY (10/1) ...

Update on Evacuation Orders

In coordination with CAL FIRE and the Santa Rosa Fire Department, the Santa Rosa Police Department has lifted evacuation warnings and downgraded SOME evacuation orders. Residents of the following areas may return home at this time:

Evacuation Warn...

Glass Fire in Sonoma County

Due to wildfires impacting areas of Santa Rosa, evacuation warnings and orders are in effect for portions of the City.

For more information on evacuation warnings and orders, evacuation points, resources, and other information in response to wildfires whic...

Know Your Designated Evacuation Zone

There are a lot of questions about evacuation zones right now, and while Santa Rosa is NOT currently threatened by any fires, we are expediting the release of our Designated Evacuation Zone (DEZ) map for large-scale mass evacuations, to clear up evacuatio...

Heat Advisory in Effect 9/27 & 9/28

HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11AM SUNDAY (9/27) TO 7PM MONDAY (9/28)

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a heat advisory for most of the region, including Santa Rosa for Sunday and Monday (9/27 & 9/28). Robust warning and drying trends are ex...

City to Open Cooling Center Sunday & Monday (9/27 & 9/28)

Temperatures are expected to rise through Monday, 9/28 with daytime temperatures reaching the high 90s to low 100s. The hottest days will be Sunday and Monday. 

Due to the heightened weather conditions, the City of Santa Rosa will activate a cooli...

Red Flag Warning Expanded to include all of Santa Rosa/ Sonoma County

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR ALL OF SANTA ROSA/SONOMA COUNTY FROM 9PM SATURDAY (9/26) TO 9PM MONDAY (9/28) FOR WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY

Note: The Red Flag Warning was previously only for the upper elevations and was shorter in duration.

The Nationa...

Health Order Amendment

Sonoma County’s Health Officer, Dr. Sundari Mase, today (9/23) issued an amended health order to align the existing local health order with the state's revised framework for reopening. The amendment to the Stay Well Sonoma County Health Order (C19-15), wh...

Nail Services and Physician-Ordered Electrolysis Allowed to Reopen Indoors

Yesterday (9/22), nail services and physician-ordered electrolysis in Sonoma County, including Santa Rosa, may open for business indoors with certain modifications.

Individuals operating or working at a nail or beauty salon, or offer pers...

Statement from the City of Santa Rosa

City of Santa Rosa Response to Cal/OSHA-Issued Citations for COVID-19 Violations

The City of Santa Rosa has received notice via a press announcement by the State of California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) that Cal/OSHA has issued four citations...

City Reveals 5 Public Art Proposals to be Considered for Permanent Installation in Courthouse Square

SANTA ROSA, CA - The City of Santa Rosa Public Art Program is excited to share the design proposals submitted for the permanent Courthouse Square public art project Imagine Art in Old Courthouse Square. The following five artists were id...

Citywide Events Cancelled Through End of 2020

The City of Santa Rosa has cancelled all City events and large gatherings through at least the end of the year. This includes all special event permits for events such as the Ironman competition and holiday events, including the Floating Pumpkin Patch, Ha...

Update on Efforts to Address Encampment at Fremont Park

Update 9/3/20

This week, the City’s Homeless Encampment Assistance Program (HEAP) led an operation to address the encampment in Fremont Park (also known as Cancer Survivors Park). Over the past several weeks, HEAP had been monitoring conditions i...

September is National Preparedness Month

SANTA ROSA, CA - September is National Preparedness Month, and now is the time to be ready, regardless of the type of emergency. The 2020 National Preparedness Month theme is: “Disasters Don’t Wait. Make Your Plan Today.”

The ...

Know Your Designated Evacuation Zone How-To Video

Santa Rosa residents! Have you looked up what designated evacuation zone you are in yet? WATCH this video that explains how to look up your evacuation zone with your address within the Santa Rosa city limits. Use the lookup tool here: SRCity.org/EvacZones...

Barber Shops, Hair Salons and Malls Allowed to Reopen in Sonoma County

As of Monday, August 31, barber shops, hair salons and malls in Sonoma County will be allowed to resume indoor operations with modifications. This is in response to the revised health orders issued by Governor Newson last Friday (August 28), and replaces ...

City to Restore Homeless Shelter Bed Capacity to Pre COVID-19 Levels

UPDATE (9/24/20)

Installation of an emergency shelter has begun to restore bed capacity to pre COVID-19 levels at the City’s Samuel L. Jones Hall Homeless Shelter (SJH). In March 2020, to help protect SJH guests from COVID-19, it was necessary to...

Ford v. City of Santa Rosa

SANTA ROSA, CA –  A settlement has been reached between the City of Santa Rosa and Andy Ford in the case of Ford v. City of Santa Rosa. This settlement was reached amicably, formally, and finally resolved all issues concerning the Compl...

Red Flag Warning

UPDATE 8/24/20

The Red Flag Warning that was scheduled to be in effect until 5pm today (8/24) has been CANCELLED.

Per the NWS: we should remain weather aware as weak cells are still over the North Bay. However, since most moisture has moved north of our are...

Fire Weather Watch for Dry Lightning, Sun. 8/23 - Tue. 8/25

*FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY (8/23) THROUGH TUESDAY  (8/25) FOR DRY LIGHTNING*

The US National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area/Monterey Californiahas issued a Fire Weather Watch for the North Bay which includes all of Santa Ros...

High Risk Heat Event Continues Through Wednesday

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an excessive heat warning through midweek for Sonoma County, including Santa Rosa, where the hottest temperatures are expected to peak in the mid 90s to low 100s. The City of Santa Rosa is reminding residents ...

City of Santa Rosa Opens Cooling Centers Monday through Wednesday, August 17 – 19, 11am – 7pm

Cooling center activations to offer residents relief during forecast High Risk Heat events

The City of Santa Rosa has activated cooling centers Monday through Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an exce...

Rotating Statewide Power Outages Possible through Wednesday Due to Strain on Power Grid

State agency asking Californians to Conserve Energy in attempt to avoid energy interruptions

The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has asked consumers to be prepared for likely rolling power outages during the late afternoons and early evenings ...

Red Flag Warning Extended

The National Weather Service (NWS) has extended the Red Flag Warning for Sonoma County, including all of Santa Rosa. The Red Flag Warning is in effect through 11am, Monday (8/17). Visit srcity.org/Emergency and go to alerts and warnings to learn more abou...

Blue Green Algae Blooms Observed at Lake Ralphine

UPDATE: 8.14.20

Boat Rentals Closed and Boating Classes Canceled - 8/15 & 8/16

Blue Green Algae blooms were spotted in the waters near the boat dock at Lake Ralphine at Howarth Park on Friday, 8/14. As a precaution, boat rentals and boating classes at L...

Heat Advisory 8/14

*HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM PDT FRIDAY (8/14)*

The National Weather Service (NWS) has forecasted a long duration heat wave will impact the region from Friday through at least Wednesday of next week. Tomorrow’s Heat Advisory is con...

City Council Passes Local Urgency Ordinance

At the August 8, 2020 Santa Rosa City Council meeting, the Council approved an urgency ordinance authorizing administrative enforcement of the public health orders in Santa Rosa. The ordinance mirrors Sonoma County’s recently passed enforcement ...

School of Rec: Distance Learning Camp & Care

No matter what school your child attends or their virtual classroom schedule, the School of Rec - Distance Learning Camp & Care is here to help you support your child during the COVID-19 distance learning challenge! This program provides a learning en...

Stay Safe Santa Rosa

The tail end of a summer unlike any other is upon us and the joys of autumn are coming soon. As you enjoy these last warm days and prepare for fall, please make health and safety your top priority. From dining outdoors to being active in our City parks, t...

E Street Bike Lanes

The Pavement Preventative Maintenance (PPM) project 2020 consists of performing preventative maintenance on arterial City streets including crack sealing, localized asphalt repairs, pavement resurfacing and striping reconfiguration at select locations.

PPM...

Public Safety Subcommittee Meeting

The next Public Safety Subcommittee Meeting is set to take place this Friday, August 7 at 9:00 a.m. This subcommittee, which is newly established by the Mayor of Santa Rosa and met for the first time on July 1, is tasked with review of public safety polic...

Wyland Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation

WATCH this video, as Mayor Tom Schwedhelm has accepted the Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation and is asking all Santa Rosans to show their support for WaterSmart habits by pledging to conserve water. It only takes a minute,...

Council Goal-Setting

The Council Goal Setting Meeting Session will be held over two days – August 3 and 4 – as a virtual Zoom meeting and all members of the public are welcome and invited to participate. More information on the City’s plans for t...

Serving Santa Rosa During COVID-19

Even though most City of Santa Rosa facilities may be closed to the public, WATCH this short video and find out how City staff are working around the clock to maintain essential City services and identify new ways to provide services that protect your hea...

City of Santa Rosa Board Vacancies

City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on the following Boards that have current vacancies:

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Board (One Senior Community Representative, One At-Large Position)

About: The City’s Bicycle a...

Fire Threat Addressed in Encampment in Fremont Park

(Updated 7.29.20)

Addressing the Fire Threat

In recent weeks, the Santa Rosa Fire Department (SRFD) has responded to a number of structure and wildland fires across Santa Rosa resulting from encampment activity and SRFD remains on heightened watch for such ...

Update on City’s 2017 Wildfires Claim Settlement from PG&E

(Posted 7.21.20)

Last week, the City of Santa Rosa received settlement payment resulting from its claim filed in PG&E’s bankruptcy proceedings. The settlement was received following the Bankruptcy Court’s final approval of PG&E&...

Neighbors Helping Neighbors Food & Fund Drive

It’s back! WATCH THIS VIDEO and help us feed our community and make a donation to the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Food Drive. Now through July 22, the City of Santa Rosa is teaming up with Redwood Empire Food Bank to help feed our neighbors in o...

Most City of Santa Rosa Public Counters Closed Thru August 2nd

The City of Santa Rosa is closing most of its public counters beginning Wednesday, July 15 through at least August 2 to help curb a resurgence of coronavirus infections occurring in Sonoma County and statewide. The move follows direction from the Californ...

Additional Business Restrictions Implemented by State

As of July 13, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has ordered new restrictions on bars, restaurants, and other indoor business operations statewide to slow the recent rapid spread of COVID-19 across California. The State has also implemente...

Statement from Chief Navarro

Statement from Chief Navarro in Response to the Sonoma County Commission on Human Rights Report:

The Santa Rosa Police Department is a proactive, progressive, and professional organization committed to making Santa Rosa a safe place to live, work, and play...

New Business Restrictions Beginning Tomorrow

The California Department of Public Health has ordered new restrictions on bars, restaurants and other indoor business operations in Sonoma County as part of statewide actions to slow the increased spread of the coronavirus.

The restrictions will take effe...

Santa Rosa City Council Candidate Nomination Period Opens July 13, 2020

SANTA ROSA, CA – The City of Santa Rosa has announced the candidate nomination period for the November 3, 2020 City Council Election for Districts 1, 3, 5, and 7. Eligible candidates residing in District 1, 3, 5 or 7 who are interested in runnin...

Update on Efforts to Address Homeless Encampments in the Corporate Center Parkway Area

The City’s Homeless Encampment Assistance Process (HEAP) focused efforts on Thursday, July 9 to address encampments located in the Corporate Center Parkway area. This follows prior actions by the City to address illegal dumping into storm drains...

Neighbors Helping Neighbors Virtual Food Drive and Donation Station

Following a successful food drive in April, the City of Santa Rosa is once again teaming up with the Redwood Empire Food Bank (REFB) to host another food donation drive—online and in-person—in response to growing hunger needs amid the ...

Update on City Actions to Resolve Encampments

Homelessness Services Update

UPDATE - 7.2.20

The City is continuing to monitor encampments in Santa Rosa’s Downtown area following last week’s efforts to address encampments at the 101 underpasses and College Avenue and will focus next o...

Evacuation Planning Toolkit – Prepare Your Household

When disaster strikes, residents may be asked to evacuate their homes. Depending on the emergency, the safest route out of your neighborhood may not be the typical route you would take. It’s important to know all of the ways out of your neighbor...

Fireworks Reminder

In the wake of canceled public events, including local professional fireworks shows, we urge Santa Rosans to make safe choices as you look for other ways to celebrate the upcoming Fourth of July.While it may be tempting to use fireworks, remember that ALL...

City of Santa Rosa Appoints Community Engagement Division Director

Santa Rosa, CA – The City of Santa Rosa has hired Magali Telles as the next Community Engagement Division Director. The position is a key role for the City as Telles will be the lead on efforts to create equitable and effective engagement with a...

Actions for Change

Did you see the Santa Rosa City Council and City Manager’s letter in solidarity and support of Black Lives Matter that appeared in the Press Democrat on Sunday (June 28, 2020)?

In case you missed it, please read the letter here (en espa&ntild...

Fireworks Are Illegal in Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa, CA – Summer is officially underway which means increased outdoor activities, with the Fourth of July being no exception. The City of Santa Rosa Fire Department wants to remind residents that the possession, storage, sale and use of a...

Red Flag Warning for Upper Elevations of Sonoma County

A Red Flag Warning will go into effect tonight (Sunday 6/28) at 10 pm and last through 8 pm tomorrow (Monday 6/29) for the upper elevations of Sonoma County (North Bay Mountains over 1000 ft).

Northeast wind 15-25 mph with gusts 30-45 mph with poor overnig...

Know Your Emergency Alerts

Emergencies can happen anywhere, at any time. WATCH this video to learn more about the City of Santa Rosa’s notification and warning systems that will send you important information during an emergency. Opt-in for alerts from the City of Santa R...

Update on SRPD’s Commitment to Action

SRPD Outlines Current Policies and New Changes at SRCity.org/ChangefortheBetter  For the past several weeks, officials from the City, including the Santa Rosa Police Department (SRPD), have met with community members and groups ...

Changes to Nixle Communication Service

We’ve had many recent questions about the City’s use of Nixle communications service. We want to confirm that Nixle is still working.

A few weeks ago the vendor did experience a temporary system-wide issue with their platform that cause...

New Shelter-in-Place Health Order Aligns County With State

Today, June 18, Dr. Sundari Mase issued a new Health Order allowing more business operations and activities in the County, including the City of Santa Rosa. The new Health Order, effective tomorrow (Friday), June 19 at 12:01 a.m., aligns the County with t...

Opinion Research Firm Retained to Poll Santa Rosa Voters

The City of Santa Rosa has contracted with an opinion research firm to poll Santa Rosa voters to gauge the feasibility of extending the City’s (3) quarter-cent sales tax measures. This survey will be conducted in English and Spanish and will be ...

Watch Live at 3pm: Sonoma County Mayors & Police Chiefs Press Conference

Watch LIVE today, June 10, 2020, at 3 p.m. PST: Sonoma County’s Mayors and Police Chiefs hold a joint press conference with Congressman Thompson to announce the region’s commitment to community review of law enforcement policies and pr...

City of Santa Rosa Unveils Santa Rosa Community Empowerment Plan, Starting Point for Ongoing Change

SANTA ROSA – Today, the City of Santa Rosa unveiled a proactive plan to address Santa Rosa Police Department (SRPD) policies and practices through a strategic process guided with community input – the Santa Rosa Community Empo...

Santa Rosa Police Department Stops Use of Carotid Restraint as a Use-of-Force Procedure

Santa Rosa – After several days of productive discussions with community members, city leaders, and police command staff, Police Chief Rainer Navarro announced the Santa Rosa Police Department (SRPD) will stop using the carotid restraint as a us...

More Business Operations and Community Activities Allowed with Mitigation

Good news from the Sonoma County Health Officer! Today, June 5, Dr. Sundari Mase issued a new Health Order allowing more business operations and activities in the County, including the City of Santa Rosa. The new Health Order, effective tomorrow (Saturday...

Excessive Heat Watch 5/25 to 5/28

Our local US National Weather Service office has issued an Excessive Heat Watch beginning Monday (5/25) at 11AM through Thursday (5/28) at 7PM for the entire Bay Area with the exception of some coastal ranges. 

The event is forecasted to be a &...

2020 Weed Abatement Season

As fire season approaches, the City of Santa Rosa Fire Department asks that property owners do their part to help keep Santa Rosa fire safe by abating weeds and grasses on their property throughout the entire fire season.The City of Santa Rosa has a Weed ...

Santa Rosa Remains an Indivisible City

The City of Santa Rosa would like to remind the community of the Resolution passed by City Council on Feb. 7, 2017 declaring Santa Rosa an Indivisible City to safeguard the civil rights, safety, and dignity of all Santa Rosa residents. This resolution rem...

Applicants Sought for Board Vacancies

City Council is actively seeking volunteers interested in serving on the following Boards, Commissions, and Committees that have current vacancies:

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Board (One Senior Community Representative)About: The City’s Bic...

Applicants Sought for Board Vacancies

City Council is always accepting applications for City Boards, Commissions, and Committees. The City is actively seeking volunteers interested in serving on the following Boards that have current vacancies:

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Board (One Seni...

Community Promotions Funding

The City of Santa Rosa invites nonprofit organizations to apply for grant funding for events that help promote Santa Rosa. The Santa Rosa City Council annually allocates Community Promotion Funding in the form of cash support and/or city services to promo...

New Milestone Reached in Rebuild Areas

Joe Rodota Trail (JRT)

The Joe Rodota Trail (JRT) is a Sonoma County Regional Park space maintained by the County of Sonoma. To address the growing homeless encampment along the Trail – at the direction of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors – the County ...

Downtown Improvements

A few upgrades are coming to the downtown area near the City Hall campus. Improved accessibility is the focus for the sidewalk, driveway, and curb ramp reconstruction project scheduled to begin in February along the west side of D Street from Second Stree...

Resilient City Permit Center Moving Locations

The City of Santa Rosa’s Resilient City Permit Center moves to Room 5 at the City Hall complex (100 Santa Rosa Avenue) starting January 27, 2020.

With the room change, the Permit Center will operate at City Hall as it has since its inception in N...

Joe Rodota Trail (JRT)

The Joe Rodota Trail (JRT) is a Sonoma County Regional Park space maintained by the County of Sonoma. To address the growing homeless encampment along the Trail – at the direction of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors – the County ...

CalHome Disaster Loan Assistance Program Update

The CalHome Disaster Assistance Loan Program has expanded to make households earning up to 120% of the Area Median Income (AMI), which is currently $111,950 for a family of four, eligible for the Program (the previous AMI was up to 80%). The program provi...

Census 2020

It is officially 2020 – the start of a new decade and the year of the next census count!

Every 10 years, the U.S. Constitution requires a count of the nation’s population to determine the number of congressional representatives for each...

City Connections Newsletter

The City Connections Newsletter offers the latest City News. Read the March 2020 edition that includes upcoming holiday events, community meetings, volunteer opportunities, and job openings.

• To view the March edition of the City Connectio...

Recap of City Staff Response to PSPS and Kincade Fire Emergency

Beginning Tuesday, October 22, 2019, the City's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activated for the third PG&E power shutoff event of the year. There would be three different PG&E public safety power shut off events in total throughout the 9 days ...

A message to 2017 fire survivors rebuilding in Santa Rosa

The City of Santa Rosa has been, and remains, 100% committed to helping fire survivors in our community rebuild following the 2017 fires. This message comes directly from your fellow community members, neighbors, and other fire survivors who also serve as...

State Program to Help Homeowners Rebuild Has Launched

The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has released its Interest Survey for the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery Homeowner-Occupied Rehab Program. Homeowner fire survivors who suffered major damage or total...

City Awarded Two Federal Hazard Mitigation Grants

The City of Santa Rosa has been awarded two Federal grants to provide the City with more than $3.3 million to replace 19 stationary generators at water and wastewater facilities and more than $1 million to install backup battery systems for traff...

City Sandbag Filling Station Now Open for Rainy Season

The City’s sandbag filling station is open for residents throughout the rainy season. For City of Santa Rosa residents who need to control rain run-off on their property, sand and bags are available for free at the City Municipal Services Center...

New Vice Mayor

City Council appointed current Council Member Victoria Fleming to serve as the next Vice Mayor of Santa Rosa at a Council Meeting on November 19th. Vice Mayors serve a one-year term in the City of Santa Rosa per the City Charter.

Council Member Fl...

Park Construction Underway

Great News! 

The contractor has started work on the reconstruction of the new Coffey Neighborhood Park. The project will construct the neighborhood’s vision as captured in the recently approved Coffey Neighborhood Park Master Plan. The first phase...

Silver-level National Recognition

The City of Santa Rosa's commitment to provide comfortable and enjoyable places to bike for all ages and skill levels has been nationally recognized. Today, the League of American Bicyclists is honoring the efforts of the City of Santa Rosa to build bette...

Update on Downtown Parking

Changes to Metered Parking Hours

Metered parking hours will soon be changing to 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., following guidance from City Council at a Council study session on the City's parking program on November 19th. The metered hours currently go from 10 a.m. to...

Community Homeless Assistance Program – Proposed Expansion

The Department of Housing and Community Services is seeking input from the community on a proposal to expand the Community Homeless Assistance Program (CHAP) that will be presented to the City Council in early 2020.  CHAP currently allows for the...

FEMA Public Assistance Projects Dashboard

The October 2017 wildfires caused extensive damage to Santa Rosa's public infrastructure. Under the presidential disaster declaration approved for the wildfires, Santa Rosa has the ability to seek cost recovery for the repair and rebuilding of this infras...

Public Art Walk

Santa Rosa’s public art is calling you downtown! See a gorgeous horse statue, a colorful mosaic fish, a gigantic mural underway and plenty more. View this video preview (or click on image below), then come see for yourself!     ...

Digitization Project Preserves Historic Image Collection of Famed Horticulturalist Luther Burbank

The Sonoma County Library and City of Santa Rosa are pleased to announce the completion of a project to digitize over 1700 images belonging to Santa Rosa’s famed Luther Burbank Home & Gardens. The project preserves the locally and nationally significa...

Help Restore Santa Rosa City Parks

The October 2017 firestorm damaged approximately 75 acres within 10 Santa Rosa City park sites. Damage was sustained within Community Parks, Neighborhood Parks, Open Space and Landscape Areas. Total damage estimate is more than $40-million. The City’s mos...

Community Promotion Funding

The City of Santa Rosa is inviting non-profit organizations to apply for grant funding for events that help promote the City. Each year the Santa Rosa City Council allocates Community Promotion Funding in the form of City services and/or cash support in a...

Permit Santa Rosa

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.In an effort to increase transparency and access, and improve c...