City Connections: Sept. 28, 2023

Stormwater Protection Awards | Nationwide Emergency Alert Test | $21.8M Roadway Recovery Project | Ridgway Pool Slide Restoration | Summer Rec Report Out | And More

City Connections: Sept. 28, 2023

Stormwater Protection Awards | Nationwide Emergency Alert Test | $21.8M Roadway Recovery Project | Ridgway Pool Slide Restoration | Summer Rec Report Out | And More

Statement from the Mayor Regarding Public Participation Changes

The City of Santa Rosa takes pride in its commitment to fostering transparency and accessibility. To this end we offer various avenues for public engagement, including in-person participation, virtual sessions via Zoom, and submission of comments via emai...

$21.8M Neighborhood Roads Disaster Recovery in Coffey Park and Fountaingrove Area

On September 26, 2023, the Santa Rosa City Council approved the contract award with Argonaut Constructors Inc. of Santa Rosa to begin construction on the $21.8 million Coffey Park and Fountaingrove Neighborhood Roads Disaster Recovery project. A resolutio...

Ridgway Slide Repaired and Restored for More Slip, Sliding Fun

When it was learned late this summer that the stairs and landing for the 23-year-old Ridgway slide were in need of crucial repairs, staff from the Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks Department knew they had to move quickly to prevent closure of one the com...

Town Hall Meeting, Join Us!

Santa Rosa residents are invited to participate in a Town Hall Meeting hosted by Santa Rosa Mayor Natalie Rogers and Councilmember Mark Stapp. This open forum is set to take place on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 6 p.m., at Spring Lake Middle School (4675 Mayette...

Caltrans Weekend Closure of Hwy 12 from Sept. 22-25, 2023

In early July 2023, Caltrans began a paving and concrete slab replacement project on a three-mile stretch of Highway 12 in Santa Rosa between Llano Road and Farmers Lane. 

As part of this project, Caltrans has planned a weekend closure in both dir...

City Connections: Sept. 21, 2023

Merit Awards Winners | Highway 12 Closure | Blood Drive | Boards, Commissions, and Committees | Storm Water & Creeks Team Spotlight | And More

City Connections: Sept. 21, 2023

Merit Awards Winners | Highway 12 Closure | Blood Drive | Boards, Commissions, and Committees | Storm Water & Creeks Team Spotlight | And More

Down Payment Assistance Loan Programs - Sept 27 Webinar/Meeting

Santa Rosa residents looking to buy their first home may be eligible for up to $175,000 in down payment loan assistance. An informational webinar, with an in-person location to view the webinar, will be held Sept. 27 at 6 p.m.

City Connections: Sept. 14, 2023

Downtown Housing $9.5M State Grant | SRPD Beat Newsletter | Finley Aquatic Center Upgrades | Firefighter Story Hour | Evacuation Zones | And More

City Connections: Sept. 14, 2023

Downtown Housing $9.5M State Grant | SRPD Beat Newsletter | Finley Aquatic Center Upgrades | Firefighter Story Hour | Evacuation Zones | And More

City of Santa Rosa Announces 2023 Merit Awards Winners

The City of Santa Rosa has selected 13 extraordinary individuals and organizations to receive the 2023 Merit Awards, acknowledging their outstanding volunteerism in serving the community and improving the quality of life in Santa Rosa. This year marks the...

City Receives $9.5M State Grant for Development of Downtown Housing

The City has been awarded up to $9.5 million from the California Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) to help create more housing in Santa Rosa’s downtown.?The grant will support pre-development of?two City-owned surplus parking lo...

Finley Aquatic Center Spray Ground and ADA Renovation Project

On September 12, 2023, City Council approved the contract award for the Finley Aquatic Center Spray Ground and Renovation Project in the amount of $5.3M. The contract was awarded to Waterworks Industries, Inc. of Windsor as the lowest responsible bidder.

T...

City Connections: Sept. 7, 2023

Down Payment Assistance Loan Program | Creek Week | Fire Prevention | Town Hall | Real-Time Bus Location Info System | And More

City Connections: Sept. 7, 2023

Down Payment Assistance Loan Program | Creek Week | Fire Prevention | Town Hall | Real-Time Bus Location Info System | And More

City Recognized with Bicycle Friendly Business Award

Today, September 7, 2023, the League of American Bicyclists honors the City of Santa Rosa with a Bronze level Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) award, earning it a place alongside more than 1,400 businesses across the country contributing to the movement to...

City Collaborates with Bay Area Artist Kayatta to Release New Song

The collaborative effort brings together ideas brought forward from youth outreach done by Kimzin Creative

The City of Santa Rosa, in collaboration with local arts and equity consulting group Kimzin Creative, has released a song by Bay Area hip-hop artist and poet Kayatta to highlight the massive change the City is currently undergoing with its General Plan Up...

City Connections: Aug. 31, 2023

Town Hall Meeting | Emergency Preparedness Month | Local Junior Giants Participant Awarded Scholarship | General Plan Update Survey | Rosie History Tours | And More

City Connections: Aug. 31, 2023

Town Hall Meeting | Emergency Preparedness Month | Local Junior Giants Participant Awarded Scholarship | General Plan Update Survey | Rosie History Tours | And More

Important Announcement: Temporary Office Closure Friday 9/8/2023

UPDATE (8/31/23)

The City of Santa Rosa has identified a flea infestation within the City Hall campus at 100 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa, and we took steps on Aug. 30, 2023 to close City Hall campuses to treat the exterior and interior of the buildings.?Th...

Santa Rosa Junior Giants Participant Awarded Harmon and Sue Burns Scholarship

Meet Itzel Velarde and her family. They have been living and breathing Junior Giants this past summer in Santa Rosa, with Itzel and her two siblings participating in the program, and both mom and dad volunteering as team parents and coaches.

The Junior Gia...

CityBus Transitions to a New Real-Time Bus Location Information System

On September 5, 2023, CityBus will begin installing a new bus tracking system. During this transition there will be reduced real-time bus location information available to riders and transit staff. CityBus expects this disruption to last through all of Se...

Replacement of Bennett Valley Golf Course Irrigation System

On August 22, the Santa Rosa City Council approved a resolution appropriating $2 million from the City's unassigned General Fund to the Bennett Valley Golf Course Operations Fund to support the environmental review, design, and construction of a ...

City Connections: Aug. 24, 2023

Homelessness Point-in-Time Count | Caritas Homes Grand Opening | General Plan Update Open Houses | Mutual Aid | Creek Week Activities | And More

City Connections: Aug. 24, 2023

Homelessness Point-in-Time Count | Caritas Homes Grand Opening | General Plan Update Open Houses | Mutual Aid | Creek Week Activities | And More

Caritas Homes Phase One Opens in Downtown

On Thursday, Aug. 24, the City of Santa Rosa and its Housing Authority joined Burbank Housing and Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa in celebrating the opening of Caritas Homes Phase 1 — a new 64-unit affordable housing complex in the City’s ...

Point-in-Time Count Shows 30% Fewer Residents Experiencing Homelessness in Santa Rosa

Results from the 2023 Sonoma County Homeless Count and Survey show the City of Santa Rosa, in coordination with the Sonoma Continuum of Care, is successfully addressing homelessness. During this year’s count conducted in January, 22% fewer resid...

Santa Rosa City Council Proclaims Aug. 26 as Women’s Equality Day

On Tuesday, Aug. 22, the Santa Rosa City Council presented a proclamation recognizing this Saturday, Aug. 26, as Women’s Equality Day. Commemorated on the first day that women were allowed to vote in America, Women’s Equality Day is a ...

30-Day Closure of Highway 12 Near Agua Caliente for Bridge Replacement

As part of the Sonoma and Hooker Creek replacement project, Caltrans will close State Route 12 (SR-12) between Madrone Road and Agua Caliente Road for up to 30 days to allow work crews to demolish and rebuild the Hooker Creek Bridge. The bridge is located...

New Revised Concept Design Plan for Hopper Avenue Corridor

The City of Santa Rosa is hosting its third and final virtual community workshop for the Hopper Avenue Corridor Improvement Project, where the public is invited to review and discuss the revised concept design alternatives for the redesign of this arteria...

Santa Rosa Fire and Police Departments Provide Essential Mutual Aid Across the State

Santa Rosa Police Department (SRPD): 

On Sunday, SRPD responded to a mutual aid request, sending a dedicated team of law enforcement to Del Norte County to assist with the Smith River Complex Fires. The fire, which has prompted widespread evacuati...

City Connections: Aug. 17, 2023

Wildfire Ready Resource Fair | Resilient City Ordinances | Neighborhood Services Block Blast | Movies in the Park | Emergency Preparedness Plan | And More

City Connections: Aug. 17, 2023

Wildfire Ready Resource Fair | Resilient City Ordinances | Neighborhood Services Block Blast | Movies in the Park | Emergency Preparedness Plan | And More

Artists Julian Billotte and Anna Wiziarde Celebrate Recent Public Art Installation at City Hall

The City of Santa Rosa Public Art Program announces the dedication ceremony for Rosa californica, a public art project commissioned by the City of Santa Rosa Public Art Program, in partnership with Creative Sonoma.

The dedication ceremony, hosted by the ar...

Artists Julian Billotte and Anna Wiziarde Celebrate Recent Public Art Installation at City Hall

The City of Santa Rosa Public Art Program announces the dedication ceremony for Rosa californica, a public art project commissioned by the City of Santa Rosa Public Art Program, in partnership with Creative Sonoma.

The dedication ceremony, hosted by the ar...

Students Ride Back-to-School Free with CityBus!

CityBus can help make your morning school commute less hectic— just sit back, relax, read, listen to music, catch up with friends, and leave the driving to us. CityBus is affordable, clean, safe, and a climate-friendly way to get around town bec...

Santa Rosa City Council Selects Teresa Stricker as New City Attorney

After a national recruitment, the Santa Rosa City Council selects Teresa Stricker as the new City Attorney for Santa Rosa. The formal contract will be approved by the City Council on August 22, 2023, and Stricker is expected to start on November 6, 2023. ...

Santa Rosa City Council Selects Teresa Stricker as New City Attorney

After a national recruitment, the Santa Rosa City Council selects Teresa Stricker as the new City Attorney for Santa Rosa. The formal contract will be approved by the City Council on August 22, 2023, and Stricker is expected to start on November 6, 2023. ...

City Connections: Aug. 10, 2023

Southeast Greenway Acquisition | Camping Ordinance Update | Movies in the Park | Park-A-Month | HAWK Signals | And More

City Connections: Aug. 10, 2023

Southeast Greenway Acquisition | Camping Ordinance Update | Movies in the Park | Park-A-Month | HAWK Signals | And More

New HAWK Signal Installation at Piner High School

Just in time for students returning back to school, the City of Santa Rosa, as part of the Fulton Road Widening Improvements project, is installing a HAWK signalized crosswalk on Fulton Road between Piner High School and Youth Community Park. A HAWK beaco...

Night Work Planned for Sewer Replacement Project

The City of Santa Rosa is beginning work on the Los Alamos Trunk Sewer Replacement Segment 1. The project will replace approximately 5,300 feet of the existing Los Alamos Trunk sewer pipeline installed in the 1950s. To improve performance, 24-inch diamete...

Ordinance Governing Camping on Public and Private Property

Update: Aug. 9, 2023

On Tuesday, Aug. 8, the Santa Rosa City Council approved a recommendation by the Housing and Community Services Department that Council introduce an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 11-22 of the Santa Rosa City Code (Camping o...

City Connections: Aug. 3, 2023

New Fall/Winter Activity Guide | Wildfire Ready Resource Fair | Howarth Park Tennis Court Renovation | Clean Santa Rosa | Park Permits & Picnic Reservations | And More

City Connections: Aug. 3, 2023

New Fall/Winter Activity Guide | Wildfire Ready Resource Fair | Howarth Park Tennis Court Renovation | Clean Santa Rosa | Park Permits & Picnic Reservations | And More

Housing Authority Awards $8.5M in NOFA Funds for Four Affordable Housing Projects

The Santa Rosa Housing Authority has approved approximately $8.5 million in conditional loan commitments of 2023-24 loan funds to four Santa Rosa housing developments, which will help create up to 158 new units of affordable housing and rehabilitate and p...

Revised Design Concepts for Hopper Avenue Corridor Improvements

Improving City Streets through Community Engagement

The City of Santa Rosa is hosting its third virtual community meeting for the Hopper Avenue Corridor Improvement Project where the public can review and provide feedback on preliminary design alternatives...

Violence Prevention Partnership Hosts First Community Wellness Pop-up Event

In the wake of two fatal shootings of Santa Rosa teens in the month of June, the City of Santa Rosa’s Violence Prevention Partnership has been working to greatly expand its capacity to respond to crisis. In a first-of-its-kind event, the City of Santa Ros...

New Affordable Homes for Farmworker Families in Rincon Valley

Construction framing has begun on MidPen Housing's new Mahonia Glen development. Local and state support helped make the project possible, including $4.9 million from the Santa Rosa Housing Authority.

Santa Rosa Unveils Draft General Plan Update; Requests Public Feedback

Review the draft general plan update now or attend one of several in-person meetings this summer from Aug. 7 through 17

The City of Santa Rosa has unveiled its draft General Plan and is ready for public feedback and review. Now through Aug. 31, the public will have opportunities to explore and comment on the document, take a related survey, and attend one of five meetings ...

Santa Rosa Unveils Draft General Plan Update; Requests Public Feedback

Review the draft general plan update now or attend one of several in-person meetings this summer from Aug. 7 through 17

The City of Santa Rosa has unveiled its draft General Plan and is ready for public feedback and review. Now through Aug. 31, the public will have opportunities to explore and comment on the document, take a related survey, and attend one of five meetings ...

City Connections: July 27, 2023

Fire Station 5 Groundbreaking Ceremony | Fall/Winter Activity Guide | Traffic Detours | Summer on the Square | Police Chief’s Community Advisory Team | And More

City Connections: July 27, 2023

Fire Station 5 Groundbreaking Ceremony | Fall/Winter Activity Guide | Traffic Detours | Summer on the Square | Police Chief’s Community Advisory Team | And More

Important message for properties with private water or sewer systems

In the event of a power outage, residents with private wells, private water pumps, and/or a private sewer grinder/booster pumps should be prepared.

See Fall/Winter Activities and Register Now!

Join Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks and find opportunities for fitness, social enrichment, learning, and more!

Fire Station 5 Groundbreaking Ceremony

On July 21, Santa Rosa City staff, along with local, State, and Federal partners celebrated the long-anticipated groundbreaking for the Fire Station 5 Resiliency and Relocation project. Several dignitaries, including Santa Rosa Mayor Natalie Rogers, Congr...

Youth and SRPD Officers Race on Sonoma Raceway's Quarter-Mile Drag Strip in Top the Cops™ Program

The Santa Rosa Police Department is committed to keeping the community safe, reducing violent crime, and preventing illegal sideshows from occurring within our city. Additionally, SRPD is dedicated to finding safe alternatives for Santa Rosa youth to expr...

City Connections: July 20, 2023

Prohousing Designation | Wildfire Urban Interface | General Plan Update | Live at Juilliard | Free Toilets & Fixtures | And More

City Connections: July 20, 2023

Prohousing Designation | Wildfire Urban Interface | General Plan Update | Live at Juilliard | Free Toilets & Fixtures | And More

The Santa Rosa Fire Department’s Prescribed Burns Begin July 25th

The Santa Rosa Fire Department is currently planning a prescribed burn for the undeveloped parkland on the northwest end of Youth Community Park, between Paradise Lane and Fulton Road, south of Piner Road. The burn is planned for Tuesday, July 25th, Wedne...

Major Detours Scheduled for Piner-Fulton Road Intersection Over Two Weekends

As part of the Fulton Road reconstruction project currently under way, the intersection of Fulton and Piner roads will be subject to major detours and road closures for the entirety of two weekends, from July 28-30 and August 11-13. Traffic closures and d...

City of Santa Rosa Earns State of California’s Prohousing Designation

The coveted designation recognizes Santa Rosa as a leader in addressing the housing crisis.

Today, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the City of Santa Rosa has received the State of California’s Prohousing Designation from the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The coveted distinction acknowledges the City’s commitment to addressin...

City Connections: July 13, 2023

Zero Waste Week | Excessive Heat Warning | Live at Juilliard | Handmade Holiday Crafts Fair Vendors | Prescribed Burn | And More

City Connections: July 13, 2023

Zero Waste Week | Excessive Heat Warning | Live at Juilliard | Handmade Holiday Crafts Fair Vendors | Prescribed Burn | And More

League of CA Cities Spotlights Santa Rosa's Commitment to Climate Action

The city is on track to exceed the state’s climate goals thanks in part to the nearby geothermal field.

California State Library Grant Awards $5M for New Library

On July 11, 2023, City Council, by resolution, accepted a grant award in the amount of $5 million from the California State Library Targeted State Grants for construction of the new permanent library within the Hearn Community Hub project. This grant fund...

Clearing the Path in Public Right-of-Ways

As the summer weather heats up, City crews continue to remove weeds from public right-of-ways. Weeds can be unsightly and often affect the overall appearance of the area. Weeds and dry grasses along roadsides also create a fire hazard in summer and fall, ...

New Flashing Crosswalk Beacon at Hoen and Sierra Creek

Today, City crews began work to demolish the concrete pedestrian curb ramps at the crosswalk on Hoen Avenue and Sierra Creek Lane in southeast Santa Rosa. The existing pedestrian curb ramps are being replaced with upgraded ADA pedestrian curb ramps and ne...

Clean Santa Rosa Community Volunteer Beautification Event

Join us as we Clean Santa Rosa, the City’s new volunteer clean-up and beautification program. Clean Santa Rosa is a fun way for families, friends, and coworkers to join with City staff to take care of our wonderful city, show community support, ...

City Connections: July 6, 2023

Senior Expo | Smart Irrigation Month | Zero Waste Week | Merit Award Nominations | Park & Rec Month | And More

City Connections: July 6, 2023

Senior Expo | Smart Irrigation Month | Zero Waste Week | Merit Award Nominations | Park & Rec Month | And More

Deadline Extended to Apply to the Waitlist for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program

Update: July 6, 2023

Waitlist Lottery Application Deadline Extended to July 14, 2023

The deadline to apply to participate in the lottery for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Waitlist has been extended to July 14, 2023. Beginning June 1, 2023 and...

Joint Message from Police Chief Cregan and Fire Chief Westrope Ahead of July 4th Celebrations

Following a very rainy season and several late-season storms, there is an abundance of dry seasonal grasses across Santa Rosa. Residents and visitors are strongly urged to make safe choices and NOT use fireworks when celebrating the Fourth of July locally...

City Connections: June 29, 2023

Annual Water Quality Report | CityBus Receives $9.9 Million Grant | Two-Way Protected Bike Lanes | Section 8 Housing Waitlist | Fireworks | And More

City Connections: June 29, 2023

Annual Water Quality Report | CityBus Receives $9.9 Million Grant | Two-Way Protected Bike Lanes | Section 8 Housing Waitlist | Fireworks | And More

Weed Abatement: Help Protect and Care for Our Community

Late season rains and recent heavy fogs have resulted in a longer vegetation growth season. In recent years, weed abatement and landscape maintenance consisted of removing weeds systematically throughout the City until the issue was mitigated. This year, ...

City’s First Two-Way Protected Bike Lanes

Construction is underway on the City’s first two-way protected bicycle lanes, also known as cycle tracks, along Armory Drive and a section of Santa Rosa Avenue.  The new two-way protected bike lanes along Armory Drive, between Elliott A...

Community Volunteer Clean-up and Appreciation Day, July 8!

Two great volunteer clean-up programs that work great together! Join us in July, as we combine Clean Santa Rosa and Park-A-Month programs for a Volunteer Cleanup and Appreciation Day.

On July 8, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., bring your friends and work together ...

Santa Rosa CityBus Receives $9.9 Million for Bus Fleet Electrification

Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-04) and Congressman Jared Huffman (CA-02) announced Monday, June 26, 2023, the City of Santa Rosa has received a $9,899,120 grant from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to put new American-built buses on the road and...

City Connections: June 22, 2023

WaterSmart Expo | $3.9M Encampment Relief Funding | Blood Drive | Clean Santa Rosa | Garbage Cans Reminder | And More

City Connections: June 22, 2023

WaterSmart Expo | $3.9M Encampment Relief Funding | Blood Drive | Clean Santa Rosa | Garbage Cans Reminder | And More

Santa Rosa Police Department Supports the Special Olympics through Law Enforcement Torch Run

The Santa Rosa Police Department recently showed its support for the Special Olympics by participating in the 2023 Law Enforcement Torch Run. Law enforcement agencies across California participate in this relay-style event to raise awareness and funds for...

City of Santa Rosa Awarded Nearly $3.9M in State Funding to Resolve Encampments

The City of Santa Rosa has been awarded nearly $3.9 million in funding from the State of California’s Encampment Resolution Funding Program (ERF). The grant monies will be used to address encampments in the Southwest and Southeast regions of San...

City of Santa Rosa Blood Drive - July 25, 2023

Did you know a person needs donated blood every two seconds? Transform lives with us at Santa Rosa City Hall on July 25th and experience the wonder of being part of something bigger than yourself.

City Connections: June 15, 2023

Merit Awards Nominations | Hearn Community Hub Project | Santa Rosa Ave Corridor Improvements Project | Juneteenth Festival | SolarApp+ | And More

City Connections: June 15, 2023

Merit Awards Nominations | Hearn Community Hub Project | Santa Rosa Ave Corridor Improvements Project | Juneteenth Festival | SolarApp+ | And More

City Connections: June 8, 2023

Safe Parking Program Update | City Manager Smith Wins Award | WaterSmart Expo | Park-A-Month | MySantaRosa | And More

City Connections: June 8, 2023

Safe Parking Program Update | City Manager Smith Wins Award | WaterSmart Expo | Park-A-Month | MySantaRosa | And More

We’ve Updated Our Real Estate Asset Map!

The City of Santa Rosa has updated its Real Estate Asset Map, making it more friendly to search and discover data, documents, lease and sale information about City-owned parcels. 

Our latest update adds features that make it simpler and easier for...

City Manager Maraskeshia Smith Wins the North Bay Business Journal’s Influential Women Award

Congratulations to our City Manager, Maraskeshia Smith, on winning the North Bay Business Journal’s Influential Women Award! 

Nominated by Mayor Rogers, we celebrate her outstanding leadership and dedication, recognized through this well-deserved ...

Safe Parking Program Completes Successful First Year of Operation

The City’s Safe Parking Program, which opened in March 2022, has successfully helped to reduce vehicle encampments and homelessness in Santa Rosa. The City Council received an update this week following the program’s first year of oper...

Now Available: 2022 Water Quality Report

Santa Rosa’s Water Quality Report is now available! The Water Quality Report outlines Santa Rosa Water’s commitment to providing safe, high-quality drinking water that meets or exceeds all federal and state drinking water standards.

Recreation & Parks Welcomes 300+ Seasonal Employees with In-Service Training Week

Summer season is officially here! In-Service Training got underway on Monday, June 5, 2023 for hundreds of newly hired seasonal staff members, and this will be an intensive week of learning. Soon, they will be camp counselors, lifeguards, ride operators, ...

City Connections: June 2, 2023

2023 Wildfire Season Declared | City Action Plan for Vegetation Management | Section 8 Housing Vouchers | Live at Juilliard Lineup | Free Compost Giveaway | Spray Ground Open | And More

City Connections: June 2, 2023

2023 Wildfire Season Declared | City Action Plan for Vegetation Management | Section 8 Housing Vouchers | Live at Juilliard Lineup | Free Compost Giveaway | Spray Ground Open | And More

Weed Abatement Ordinance Starts June 5, 2023 for Property Owners

Bike Rack Parking Expansion in the Downtown Area and Parks

The City of Santa Rosa Transportation and Public Works Traffic Engineering team is in the process of installing 120 new bike racks around the City, primarily within the downtown business district. Installation of the new galvanized inverted -U bike racks ...

CivicReady Test Message, May 31, 2023 at 10 a.m.

Hey, Santa Rosa! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 31, at approximately 10 a.m.! We want to keep you well-informed and that's why we are conducting a test of the CivicReady mass notification system.

Test of the CivicReady System: ?? Date: Wed...

City Connections: May 25, 2023

Caritas Village Receives $5 Million | Wildfire Ready Tips | Senior Expo Sponsors & Exhibitors | CA Welcome Center Open House | Bird Nesting Season | And More

City Connections: May 25, 2023

Caritas Village Receives $5 Million | Wildfire Ready Tips | Senior Expo Sponsors & Exhibitors | CA Welcome Center Open House | Bird Nesting Season | And More

Railroad Depot Restrooms Accessibility Alterations Complete

The City of Santa Rosa contracted with Kirby Constructions Company, Inc. for reconstruction of the restrooms in the California Welcome Center located in Railroad Square. The project reconstructed the interior restrooms of the historic Railroad Depot build...

Caritas Village Receives $5 Million Thanks to Assemblymember Jim Wood's Efforts

On May 19, 2023, Assemblymember Jim Wood (D-Healdsburg) presented Catholic Charities of Santa Rosa with a check for $5 million from the state of California to help launch Caritas Center in its first year. Assemblymember Wood secured the funding for Cathol...

City Connections: May 18, 2023

City Works Festival | CivicReady Registration & Test | Handmade Holiday Crafts Fair Vendors | Kids to Parks Day | Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery Volunteers | And More

City Connections: May 18, 2023

City Works Festival | CivicReady Registration & Test | Handmade Holiday Crafts Fair Vendors | Kids to Parks Day | Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery Volunteers | And More

Warm Temperatures Return, Keep Heat Safety in Mind

The National Weather Service (NWS) has forecasted a minor to moderate heat event for the weekend of May 13 and 14, 2023. High temperatures are expected to be in the mid-80s in Santa Rosa, with the warmest temperatures on Saturday. With the return of warm ...

City Connections: May 11, 2023

Small Business Month | Affordable Housing Month Proclamation | City Works Festival | Clean Santa Rosa | WaterSmart Landscape | And More

City Connections: May 11, 2023

Small Business Month | Affordable Housing Month Proclamation | City Works Festival | Clean Santa Rosa | WaterSmart Landscape | And More

City Proclaims Affordable Housing Month, Emphasizes Fairness, Inclusion, and Justice in Housing

Access to safe, stable affordable homes is critical to create strong, thriving, equitable communities. That's why during the month of May, the Santa Rosa City Council and the Santa Rosa Housing Authority are joining with community partners and experts in ...

Enjoy Summer Swimming: See Water Safety Tips & City Pool Swim Times

May is National Water Safety Month

As summer approaches and the weather heats up, more time is spent near and in the water, but before taking that first monumental splash in the pool, it is important to reflect on the critical need for water safety. During...

City Connections: May 4, 2023

City Council Budget Meetings | National Wildfire Awareness Month | Senior Expo Sponsors & Exhibitors | Mini Train | Public Service Workers Recognition Week | And More

City Connections: May 4, 2023

City Council Budget Meetings | National Wildfire Awareness Month | Senior Expo Sponsors & Exhibitors | Mini Train | Public Service Workers Recognition Week | And More

Bay Area Bike to Wherever Day 2023

May is National Bike Month and Bike to Work/Wherever Day is right around the corner! Counties across the Bay Area will have energizer stations ready to hand out treats, commemorative swag bags, and much more for Bike to Wherever Day on Thursday, May 18!&a...

Leasing of New Affordable Apartments at Former Journey's End Mobile Home Park Site

Residents of the Journey's End Mobile Home Park who were displaced by the 2017 Tubbs Fire can apply now for residency at the new "Laurel at Perennial Park" affordable apartment complex, which is located at the site of the former mobile ...

2023 Water-Use Efficiency Awards

City Connections: April 27, 2023

South Park Commons Affordable Apartments | Clean Santa Rosa | Showcase Sonoma County | Adult Softball Registration | Street Sweeping | And More

City Connections: April 27, 2023

South Park Commons Affordable Apartments | Clean Santa Rosa | Showcase Sonoma County | Adult Softball Registration | Street Sweeping | And More

Construction to Begin on New South Park Commons Affordable Apartment Complex

Construction of South Park Commons, a new affordable housing complex at the former Bennett Valley Senior Center site, is set to begin. Financing for the project was completed last week, including the investment of the City-owned parcel at Bennett Valley R...

City Connections: April 20, 2023

Celebrate Earth Day this Saturday | Ride Fare-Free on Public Transit | Go Zero Waste for Earth Day | Read SRPD Beat Report | And More?

City Connections: April 20, 2023

Celebrate Earth Day this Saturday | Ride Fare-Free on Public Transit | Go Zero Waste for Earth Day | Read SRPD Beat Report | And More?

Go Zero Waste for Earth Day and Every Day!

Go Zero Waste for Earth Day...and turn it into a Lifestyle!

This year, Earth Day will be celebrated on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Founded in 1970 -- Earth day is an annual global day of action to raise awareness for environmental issues through engagement, ...

City Connections: April 13, 2023

Earth Day | Work Zone Awareness Week | Homeless Services Center Opening Saturdays | Finley Aquatic Center’s 30th Bday Celebration | Merit Award Nominations | And More

City Connections: April 13, 2023

Earth Day | Work Zone Awareness Week | Homeless Services Center Opening Saturdays | Finley Aquatic Center’s 30th Bday Celebration | Merit Award Nominations | And More

Finley Aquatic Center's 30th Birthday Celebration

Finley Aquatic Center is celebrating its 30th birthday on Monday, April 17, 2023. The community is invited to enjoy free lap swimming, water fitness, and water polo classes throughout the day from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and birthday cake from noon to 2 p.m. to ...

City Connections: April 6, 2023

Fulton Road Improvements | New Affordable Housing | Distracted Driving Awareness Month | Park-A-Month | MySantaRosa | And More

City Connections: April 6, 2023

Fulton Road Improvements | New Affordable Housing | Distracted Driving Awareness Month | Park-A-Month | MySantaRosa | And More

Applications Now Being Accepted for the DEIB Spaces Mini-Grant Program

The first round for the City of Santa Rosa’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Spaces Mini-Grant program is now open for submissions through June 30 for eligible applicants. Up to $5,000 is available for each eligible submission. ...

Caltrans Repaving and Striping Section of Highway 12

Caltrans began a project on Monday, April 3, 2023, to repave a half-mile section of Highway 12 between Brush Creek Road and Mission Boulevard in Santa Rosa. The work is part of a larger emergency contract involving pothole repair on state highways in Sono...

Significant Traffic Delays Expected along Fulton Road for Paving

The southbound lanes on Fulton Road between Piner Road and Jenes Lane are scheduled to be closed beginning the week of April 10, weather permitting, for the concrete paving phase in the City of Santa Rosa’s Fulton Road Improvements Project. During this ph...

Leasing to Begin for New Affordable Housing Complex in Downtown Santa Rosa

Burbank Housing has opened the interest list for prospective tenants at its new Caritas Homes affordable housing complex to be located on 7th Street in downtown Santa Rosa. Caritas Homes - Phase One, which is currently under construction, will create a br...

Public Hours for SRPD Lobby and Front Counter

Effective January 1, 2023, the SRPD Front Counter is open to the public Monday through Saturday. SRPD has increased our online reporting capacity to accept the same type of reports that would be taken by front counter staff. There is also a computer in th...

City Connections: March 30, 2023

Seasonal Jobs with Rec & Parks | Earth Day | Howarth Park Wins “Best Park” | Springtime Fun at Old Courthouse Square | Adult Softball Leagues | And More

City Connections: March 30, 2023

Seasonal Jobs with Rec & Parks | Earth Day | Howarth Park Wins “Best Park” | Springtime Fun at Old Courthouse Square | Adult Softball Leagues | And More

Draft Annual Action Plan to Distribute 2023/24 Federal HUD Funds

The City of Santa Rosa would like your input on how it plans to distribute federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investments Partnership Program (HOME), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funds it will receive for Fis...

City Connections: March 23, 2023

Clean Santa Rosa | Countywide NOAA Radio Test | Junior Giants AmeriCorp Ambassador | Recreation Classes | Fix-a-Leak Week | And More

City Connections: March 23, 2023

Clean Santa Rosa | Countywide NOAA Radio Test | Junior Giants AmeriCorp Ambassador | Recreation Classes | Fix-a-Leak Week | And More

500 Housing Quality Inspections Completed in March to Ensure Safe, Decent, and Sanitary Housing

As part of the Santa Rosa Housing Authority’s commitment to ensure safe, decent, and sanitary housing in Santa Rosa, City staff recently completed housing quality inspections of more than 500 housing units with Housing Choice Vouchers through the City’s R...

City of Santa Rosa Celebrates Women in Government

March is Women's History Month, and the City of Santa Rosa is highlighting the stories of the women who work in our local Santa Rosa city government. Read all the stories here: https://www.womeninsrgov.com/ 

Affordable Housing Development Opportunity in Downtown Santa Rosa - March 24 Deadline

The City of Santa Rosa is reminding interested applicants of the Notice of Availability deadline of March 24 for three key parcels for affordable housing. In December 2022, the City Council declared three City-owned parking sites as non-exempt surplus lan...

City Connections: March 16, 2023

Women in Public Safety Day | New CityBus Service Schedule | Work Experience for Teens | Spring Break Camps | Drought Update | And More

City Connections: March 16, 2023

Women in Public Safety Day | New CityBus Service Schedule | Work Experience for Teens | Spring Break Camps | Drought Update | And More

New System-Wide Service Schedule Effective March 19

CityBus will start a new schedule on March 19, 2023. All routes have changes. The new schedule should help routes stay on time. Please check the schedule before taking all parts of your trip. Routes 2, 2B, 8, 10, and 12 now offer a later service. Visit th...

Transit Driver Appreciation Day is Saturday, March 18

This Saturday, March 18, is international Transit Driver Appreciation Day. Join us in celebrating Santa Rosa CityBus Operators who serve our community daily. 

Santa Rosa CityBus drivers are the best at what they do –nav...

City Connections: March 8, 2023

Atmospheric River & Wind | Community Police Experience | National Arts Program Award Winners | Women's History Month | Creek Protector Activity Books | And More

City Connections: March 8, 2023

Atmospheric River & Wind | Community Police Experience | National Arts Program Award Winners | Women's History Month | Creek Protector Activity Books | And More

Clean California Community Days – Spring into Action!

This month, the City of Santa Rosa’s new community volunteer clean-up and beautification program Clean Santa Rosa is partnering with Caltrans for Clean California Community Days, an eleven-day, state-wide beautification event that kicks off Friday, March ...

City Connections: March 2, 2023

Dye Tab Challenge | Work Experience for Teens | Hopper Avenue Improvements Survey | Arbor Day Tree Planting Party | Picnic Reservations | And More

City Connections: March 2, 2023

Dye Tab Challenge | Work Experience for Teens | Hopper Avenue Improvements Survey | Arbor Day Tree Planting Party | Picnic Reservations | And More

City Council Approves Submittal of $2.7M HOME-ARP Allocation Plan to HUD

City Council Approves Submittal of $2.7M HOME-ARP Allocation Plan to HUD

The City Council has authorized submittal of the Housing and Community Services Department's proposed Allocation Plan for use of a one-time $2.7 million allocation of federal...

City Connections: Feb. 22, 2023

Storm Update & Warming Center Opening | Jennings Avenue Rail Crossing | HOME-ARP Allocation Plan | Leprechaun Treasure Hunt | Neighborhood Services Programs | And More

City Connections: Feb. 22, 2023

Storm Update & Warming Center Opening | Jennings Avenue Rail Crossing | HOME-ARP Allocation Plan | Leprechaun Treasure Hunt | Neighborhood Services Programs | And More

City Connections: Feb. 16, 2023

City Awarded $20.6M Grant for Housing & Park Renovation | St. Patrick's Day 5K Fundraiser | Hopper Avenue Community Meeting | Clean Santa Rosa | Recreation Scholarships | And More

City Connections: Feb. 16, 2023

City Awarded $20.6M Grant for Housing & Park Renovation | St. Patrick's Day 5K Fundraiser | Hopper Avenue Community Meeting | Clean Santa Rosa | Recreation Scholarships | And More

Design Alternatives for Hopper Avenue Corridor Improvements

Improving City Streets through Community Engagement

The City of Santa Rosa is hosting its second virtual community meeting for the Hopper Avenue Corridor Improvement Project where the public can review and provide feedback on preliminary design alternative...

South Davis Neighborhood Park Public Hearing

Master Plan Amendment for South Davis Neighborhood Park will be presented to City Council on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023

The City of Santa Rosa Awarded $20.6M California Infill Infrastructure Grant

The City of Santa Rosa has been awarded a $20.6 million Infill Infrastructure Grant (IIG) from the State of California to assist with six housing projects in the greater downtown area, including an affordable housing complex to be constructed on the site ...

New Opportunities for Safe Medicine Disposal

Thanks to newly implemented statewide legislation, Sonoma and Mendocino County residents now have more convenient opportunities to safely dispose of their expired or unwanted medications and home-generated sharps waste. California Senate Bill 212...

City Connections: Feb. 9, 2023

Take it From the TAP! | Neighborhood Services’ Programs | City Grass Removal Milestone | General Plan Update | CivicReady FAQs | And More

City Connections: Feb. 9, 2023

Take it From the TAP! | Neighborhood Services’ Programs | City Grass Removal Milestone | General Plan Update | CivicReady FAQs | And More

Bennett Valley Senior Center Scheduled for Demolition

Demolition is scheduled to begin next week, on the city-owned Bennett Valley Senior Center and ArtStart buildings that have remained vacant for years. The structures are located at the corner of Bennett Valley Road and Rutledge Avenue. Since closing, the ...

City Launches New Clean Santa Rosa Beautification Program

Join us for the launch of Clean Santa Rosa, the City’s new volunteer clean-up and beautification program. Clean Santa Rosa is a fun way for families, friends, and coworkers to join with City staff to take care of our wonderful city, show community support...

CivicReady: Your Questions Answered!

We have received questions about how CivicReady operates, when the City sends out messages, and what format we send them in, so we are sharing the answers to the most frequently asked questions below:

1. Why did the City of Santa Rosa switch from Nixle to ...

2023 Annual Slurry Seal and Pavement Preventive Maintenance on City Streets

The City of Santa Rosa maintains a 510-mile street system with roadways varying in size from two-lane residential to up to six-lane arterial streets. To help maintain and extend the life of our roadway, Transportation and Public Works streets crews work y...

City Connections: Feb. 2, 2023

Seasonal Jobs with Rec & Parks | Slurry Seal | Live at Juilliard Applications | Park-A-Month | Transit Equity Day | And More

City Connections: Feb. 2, 2023

Seasonal Jobs with Rec & Parks | Slurry Seal | Live at Juilliard Applications | Park-A-Month | Transit Equity Day | And More

City Council Adopts 2023 State and Federal Legislative Platforms

Last month, the City Council adopted the 2023 legislative platforms for the city’s advocacy priorities in Sacramento and Washington, D.C., respectively. The legislative platforms are in place to communicate effectively with policymakers and gove...

Top 10 Ways to Stay Informed and Engaged with the City

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.

Jan. 26, 2023

Santa Rosa 2022: A Year in Review | Spring/Summer Activity Guide | Water Supply Update | Lifeguard Training | Annexation Study Session Recap | And More

Santa Rosa 2022: A Year in Review

Dear Santa Rosa Community: 

After one full year of service, I want to thank you for the opportunity to serve as your City Manager. You have made me feel incredibly welcome, and I am grateful to call Santa Rosa home.

I am pleased to report that 2022...

Ride Fare-Free on Transit Equity Day Commemorating Rosa Parks

Santa Rosa CityBus, Petaluma Transit, and Sonoma County Transit are offering fare-free rides on Saturday, Feb. 4, in observance of Transit Equity Day commemorating the life and legacy of Rosa Parks and other transit trailblazers who pursued equitable tran...

Jan. 19, 2023

Stay Informed & Engaged | Fire Station 5 Update | Unum Installation | Earth Day Opportunities | Police Beat Map Search Tool | And More

Meet the Rotary Club of Santa Rosa’s 2022 Public Safety Award Winners

Each year the Rotary Club of Santa Rosa honors an outstanding police officer and firefighter from Santa Rosa. This year, the exemplary contributions of Santa Rosa Police Department’s Officer Irfaan Jaleel and Santa Rosa Fire Department&rsquo...

Contract Awarded for Fire Station 5 Resiliency and Relocation Project

On January 24, 2023, Santa Rosa  City Council awarded a Design-Build contact with Wright Contracting LLC of Santa Rosa in the amount of $15.2 million, plus a 20% contract contingency, for a total not to exceed contract amount of $18.3 million. Ad...

See Spring/Summer Activities and Register Now!

Join Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks and find opportunities for fitness, social enrichment, learning, and more!

Jan. 12, 2023

Weather Update | Homeless Point-in-Time Count Volunteers | Water Use Efficiency Award Nominations | inRESPONSE Community Meeting | Water Supply Update | And More

Jan. 5, 2023

Update on Storm Response & Clean Up | St. Patrick’s Day 5K | Toilet Rebate | inRESPONSE Community Meeting | Free Sandbag Filling Station | And More

Caltrans to Detour Traffic During Overcrossing Repairs

After extensive weather delays, Caltrans is preparing to begin repair work on the Baker Avenue Overcrossing on January 20, 2023, as weather permits. The overcrossing will be limited to one-way traffic control where westbound traffic will be detoured to cr...

City to Launch Four New Electric Buses

On the steps of City Hall last week, City staff members were joined by state and local officials, transportation agency staff, and sustainability partners to celebrate the pre-launch rollout and ribbon cutting of CityBus’ four new all-electric buses. Thes...

Dec. 22, 2022

CityBus EV Rollout | Holiday Tips | House Santa Rosa Survey | Rainwater Harvesting | Adopt-A-Green Space | And More

City to Receive $19.4 Million for Critical Sewer System Improvements

Santa Rosa, CA — 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. The City submitted the WRDA req...

Dec. 15, 2022

Santa Rosa's New Mayor | CivicReady | Historic Neighborhood Banners | Lifeguard Training | Warming Center Policy | And More

Natalie Rogers Selected as Mayor of the City of Santa Rosa

On Dec. 13, Santa Rosa City Council selected Natalie Rogers to serve as the City of Santa Rosa’s mayor through 2024. 

Toward the end of the Council meeting, after the declaration of the final results of the election were approved by Council, and f...

Natalie Rogers Selected as Mayor of the City of Santa Rosa

On Dec. 13, Santa Rosa City Council selected Natalie Rogers to serve as the City of Santa Rosa’s mayor through 2024. 

Toward the end of the Council meeting, after the declaration of the final results of the election were approved by Council, and f...

State of the City Update from Mayor Chris Rogers

City of Santa Rosa Praises Congress’ Passage of FIRE Act

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. Last month, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously adopted the bill, and earlier this week the...

City of Santa Rosa Praises Congress’ Passage of FIRE Act

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. Last month, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously adopted the bill, and earlier this week the...

Dec. 8, 2022

Drought Update | New Mayor/Council Announcement | Zero Waste Holiday Tips | Park-A-Month | Winter Fields Closure | And More

Pre-Construction Site Preparations for the Future Site of Fire Station 5

The City is contracting with the Professional Tree Care Company to remove 14 trees at the future Fire Station 5 site on the Corner of Fountaingrove Parkway and Stagecoach Road in December 2022. Although construction is not anticipated to begin until summe...

Zero Waste Holidays: Gifting and Wrapping Tips

For many of us, gift-giving is a wonderful way to show we care and connect with our loved ones. However, the choices we make in gifting and gift wrapping can make a big impact on our environment, choose zero waste. &...

Dec. 1, 2022

Handmade Holiday Crafts Fair | Warming Center Open | Lifeguard Training | Winter Camps | Board Vacancies | And More

Santa Rosa Police Department and Operation Christmas Tree Distributed 300 Trees to Families

On Nov. 29, the Santa Rosa Police Department’s Community Engagement Team, in collaboration with the local nonprofit, Operation Christmas Tree, teamed up to give away approximately 300 Christmas trees to Santa Rosa families in need. In addition to receivin...

Zero Waste Holidays: Entertaining Tips

The holidays are a wonderful time for fun festivities and spending time with friends and family, however, it's also a time when we tend to create excess waste. The holidays often include activities such as decorating our homes, online shopping re...

City to Launch Housing Data and Development Tools; Needs Public Input for Initial Build

The Planning division is asking for public feedback on areas of focus to help build the platforms

Santa Rosa, Calif. – The City of Santa Rosa is launching House Santa Rosa, a grant-funded project meant to create online tools and real-time information for housing development throughout the City. With this effort, the City is requesting public...

City to Launch Housing Data and Development Tools; Needs Public Input for Initial Build

The Planning division is asking for public feedback on areas of focus to help build the platforms

Santa Rosa, Calif. – The City of Santa Rosa is launching House Santa Rosa, a grant-funded project meant to create online tools and real-time information for housing development throughout the City. With this effort, the City is requesting public...

Nov. 17, 2022

Homelessness Strategic Plan Adoption | CityBus Black Friday Service Schedule | Unum Public Art Update | Crafts Fair | Environmental Compliance Team Spotlight | And More

Zero Waste Holidays: Food Scraps and Leftovers

This holiday season, as you are preparing delicious meals for friends and family, be sure to consider the environmental impacts your actions can make. By placing your food waste, scraps and uneaten leftovers in the green organics bin where they will be co...

A Success Story: From Homeless to Home Sweet Home

The following local success story of one man's journey out of homelessness and into housing is taken from Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa's 2021-2022 Annual Report (see page 5). Catholic Charities is the City of Santa Ros...

City Council Authorizes 5-Year Homelessness Solutions Strategic Plan

The Santa Rosa City Council voted unanimously on Tues., Nov. 15, 2022, to adopt a five-year strategic plan to address the critical concern of homelessness in the city. The Homelessness Solutions Strategic Plan provides key strategies and actions to improv...

Everything You Need to Know About Rainwater Harvesting

Did you know that just 1 inch of water on a 1,000 square foot roof will yield over 600 gallons of water? 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 f...

CityBus Operating a Saturday Service Schedule on Black Friday, Nov. 25

CityBus will be operating a Saturday Service Schedule for Black Friday, Nov. 25, the Day After Thanksgiving. This change aligns with Sonoma County Transit’s operations thereby ensuring riders a consistent level of service. Riders should expect CityBus to ...

Fall is Here, Let's Keep Leaves off the Street and Out of the Storm Drains

It's that time of year again - colder nights, shorter days and plenty of leaves on the ground. The red and gold leaves look nice in the trees, but when they fall onto our streets’ they must be cleared to protect the health of our local waterways and preve...

Nov. 10, 2022

End of Wildfire Season | Housing Heroes | Short-Term Rentals Community Meeting | Hearn Community Hub Workshop | Shark Teeth on Our Streets | And More

The City of Santa Rosa is Transitioning from Nixle to CivicReady for Public Safety Alerts and News

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. All Santa Rosa Nixle subscribers will have to register with CivicRe...

The City of Santa Rosa is Transitioning from Nixle to CivicReady for Public Safety Alerts and News

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. All Santa Rosa Nixle subscribers will have to register with CivicRe...

‘Housing Heroes’ Can Open Doors to Affordability

The following message to the community was penned by Sonoma County Supervisor Chris Coursey and Santa Rosa City Councilmember Tom Schwedhelm and published in The Press Democrat 'Close to Home' opinion section on Sunday, November 6, 2022: Read in ...

City Prepares Warming Center in Advance of Extreme Weather Conditions

The City of Santa Rosa, in partnership with Catholic Charities, is preparing for the onset of extreme weather conditions that will trigger the opening of a drop-in Warming Center for residents who need a place to go to get warm. The City’s Extre...

Highway 101 Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing Design Updates

Updated bridge designs for the City of Santa Rosa’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing spanning Highway 101 will be presented to the City’s Design Review Board on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. before the final design enters the ...

Courthouse Square Lighted Green in Support of Veterans

In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, in honor of our military veterans, Santa Rosa will participate in Operation Green Light for Veterans, by lighting Courthouse Square green from Nov. 7-13.

Operation Green Light is a new national initiative de...

Santa Rosa Fire Department Officially Declares the End of 2022 Wildfire Season in Santa Rosa

The City of Santa Rosa Fire Department (SRFD) has officially declared the end of the 2022 wildfire season in Santa Rosa, CA. While conditions around the region and state vary, locally, Santa Rosa has received enough beneficial rainfall, with more forecast...

Santa Rosa Fire Department Officially Declares the End of 2022 Wildfire Season in Santa Rosa

The City of Santa Rosa Fire Department (SRFD) has officially declared the end of the 2022 wildfire season in Santa Rosa, CA. While conditions around the region and state vary, locally, Santa Rosa has received enough beneficial rainfall, with more forecast...

Daylight Saving Time

Remember to "Fall Back" for Daylight Saving on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022 and set your clocks back by one hour at 2 a.m. to return to standard time.

Nov. 3, 2022

Turn Off Irrigation | Fare-Free Trips on Election Day | Handmade Holiday Crafts Fair | Downtown Winter Lights Celebration | Operation Green Light | And More

Local Road Safety Plan Shares Design for North Dutton Avenue

Santa Rosa envisions a community where walking and bicycling are comfortable, convenient, and common for people of all ages and abilities. The Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) promotes this vision with a goal to increase the safety of local roadways for all ...

Ride Transit Free Countywide on Election Day

Santa Rosa CityBus, Petaluma Transit, and Sonoma County Transit have teamed up to provide free transit countywide for all fixed routes on Election Day, Tues., Nov. 8, 2022.

By providing free transit on Election Day, the three transit agencies hope to reduc...

City Commences Installation of “Unum” in Courthouse Square

Santa Rosa, Calif. – The City of Santa Rosa Public Art Program is pleased to announce the long anticipated, upcoming installation of “Unum” by Blessing Hancock in Courthouse Square. The project breaks ground on Oct. 31, 2022, and is scheduled to be comple...

City Commences Installation of “Unum” in Courthouse Square

Santa Rosa, Calif. – The City of Santa Rosa Public Art Program is pleased to announce the long anticipated, upcoming installation of “Unum” by Blessing Hancock in Courthouse Square. The project breaks ground on Oct. 31, 2022, and is scheduled to be comple...

City Launches 'Envision Hopper' Community Engagement Campaign

The City of Santa Rosa is seeking community input to help shape reconstruction and improvements to the Hopper Avenue corridor, which experienced extensive damage during the 2017 Tubbs Fire and subsequent post-fire debris removal process. The first in a se...

Oct. 27, 2022

Laguna Treatment Plant UV Disinfection Replacement | Linda Tunis Affordable Housing Opens | Be Halloween Safe | Local Road Safety Plan | MySantaRosa | And More

Break Out the Rake!

Fall has finally arrived, bringing with it beautiful fall leaves and soon, we hope rain. Unfortunately, leaves left to accumulate on the ground can have negative impacts on both our roadways and waterways. Leaves that fall to the ground can clog the storm...

Grand Opening of Linda Tunis Senior Apartments

On October 25, Pep Housing celebrated the completion and grand opening of Linda Tunis Senior Apartments, an affordable housing development in Rincon Valley. The City of Santa Rosa is proud to have partnered with PEP housing on the project as part of a reg...

Local Road Safety Plan Reveals Designs for 4th Street and Montgomery Drive Corridors

The City of Santa Rosa Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) vision is to increase the safety of local roadways for all modes of transportation and for users of all ages and abilities.

To further the city’s vision, a series of LRSP community meetings we held earli...

Oct. 20, 2022

Gun Buyback Event | Short Term Rental Survey | Fulton/Piner Road Traffic Delays | SRPD Trunk-or-Treat Event | Imagine a Day Without Water | And More

Traffic Control Measures Planned for Piner/Fulton Road Intersection

Traffic control measures are scheduled to be in place at the Fulton Road/Piner Road intersection starting Tuesday, October 25 and continuing through Friday, October 28, as work continues along the Fulton Road Widening and Improvements project. On these da...

Where You Leave Your Leaves Matters!

Fall brings us incredible vibrant colored foliage each year, but when the leaves eventually fall, they must be cleared to protect the health of our local waterways and prevent flooding. If it is in the street it can get to your local creek.

During and afte...

Oct. 13, 2022

New Sideshow Ordinance | SR General Municipal Election | Holiday Venue Rentals | Gun Buyback Event | Preferred Alternative Survey | And More

Hopper Avenue Corridor Recovery Improvements Project

We want to hear from you! Community input is key as we move forward with the Recovery process for the Hopper Avenue Corridor Improvements project. Help us envision potential corridor improvements along Hopper Avenue from Coffey Lane to Highway 101.

The Hop...

The City of Santa Rosa Moves Forward with Sideshow Ordinance

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 arrest or cite participants, vehicle passengers, spectators, and organizers. A second reading for the adop...

The City of Santa Rosa Moves Forward with Sideshow Ordinance

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 arrest or cite participants, vehicle passengers, spectators, and organizers. A second reading for the adop...

City Seeks the Community’s Input on Preferred Alternative for Santa Rosa’s Future

City Council and the Planning Commission will review the draft plan and public feedback at the Oct. 25 meeting.

Santa Rosa, Calif. – The City of Santa Rosa has unveiled its preferred alternative for the general plan update and is moving forward with asking the public for feedback on a new survey and at two open houses this month. This effort marks the start of the ...

City Seeks the Community’s Input on Preferred Alternative for Santa Rosa’s Future

City Council and the Planning Commission will review the draft plan and public feedback at the Oct. 25 meeting.

Santa Rosa, Calif. – The City of Santa Rosa has unveiled its preferred alternative for the general plan update and is moving forward with asking the public for feedback on a new survey and at two open houses this month. This effort marks the start of the ...

Oct. 6, 2022

5-Year Anniversary of 2017 Wildfires | Multicultural Roots Project | CA Water Professionals Week | CityBus Survey | Flashing Yellow Arrows | And More

Recovery Status for Six Fire Damaged Parks in Fountaingrove

Recovery work on the Six Fire Damaged Parks project in Fountaingrove, that began in May, is nearing completion. In fact recovery work on Parker Hill Trail, Rincon Ridge Open Space and Francis Nielsen Park have been completed.

Installation of the new playgr...

Recovery Work Begins on the Fire Damaged Roadway Landscaping Project

After extensive delays, we are pleased to announce that recovery work for the Fire Damaged Roadway Landscaping project in Coffey Park and Fountaingrove areas began yesterday, October 5.  This project will remove and replace portions of roadway la...

Local Road Safety Plan Reveals Design for Mendocino Avenue

Santa Rosa envisions a community where walking and bicycling are comfortable, convenient, and common for people of all ages and abilities. The Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) promotes this vision with a goal to increase the safety of local roadways for all ...

Fire-Damaged Roadway Landscaping Project Recovery Update

This recovery project will remove and replace portions of roadway landscaping, including supporting electrical and irrigation infrastructure damaged by the 2017 wildfires in Fountaingrove and Coffey Park burn scar areas.

Work is planned to start this month...

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Launch the City's New Scooter Share Program!

The shared mobility company will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday September 19th in Courthouse Square

On Monday, September 19, 2022, Bird Global, Inc., a leader in environmentally friendly electric transportation, will be hosting a ribbon cut...

City of Santa Rosa Hires Daryel Dunston as Assistant City Manager

Santa Rosa, CA — The City of Santa Rosa has hired Daryel Dunston as its new Assistant City Manager, where he will provide leadership to Housing and Community Services, Information Technology, Planning and Economic Development, Community Engagement and Vio...

City of Santa Rosa Hires Daryel Dunston as Assistant City Manager

Santa Rosa, CA — The City of Santa Rosa has hired Daryel Dunston as its new Assistant City Manager, where he will provide leadership to Housing and Community Services, Information Technology, Planning and Economic Development, Community Engagement and Vio...

CityBus Announces New Service Schedule Effective Sunday, August 14

CityBus will start a new schedule effective Sunday, August 14 in an effort to provide more consistent day to day service while addressing the school bell times as students return to the classroom after summer break.

View the new schedule at this l...

Westbound Todd Road Detour at Hwy 101 Overpass

Westbound Todd Road will be detoured during construction.Work schedule: Monday, August 15 – late September 2022.

Caltrans will close westbound Todd Road at the Highway 101 overcrossing in unincorporated Santa Rosa to allow workers to replace brid...

Hire a QWEL (Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper) Pro for Your WaterSmart Landscaping Needs

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!

State Funding Expedites Local Transition to Clean Public Transit

The California State Transportation Agency announced Thursday that local efforts to support transit will receive $25 million in state funding through the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP). The Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA)...

2022 North Bay Zero Waste Week

The first annual North Bay Zero Waste Week is July 24 through 30, with free events and activities open to the public. Organizations and community groups across Sonoma County will be hosting different events throughout the week to raise awareness about the...

2022 North Bay Zero Waste Week

The first annual North Bay Zero Waste Week is July 24 through 30, with free events and activities open to the public. Organizations and community groups across Sonoma County will be hosting different events throughout the week to raise awareness about the...

Flock of Birds Land in Santa Rosa July 1

The City of Santa Rosa announces the July 1 launch of a one-year electric scooter share pilot program with Bird Rides, Inc. (Bird), an environmentally-friendly electric transportation option. Bird will initially deploy 100 electric Bird Three scooters in ...

Flock of Birds Land in Santa Rosa July 1

The City of Santa Rosa announces the July 1 launch of a one-year electric scooter share pilot program with Bird Rides, Inc. (Bird), an environmentally-friendly electric transportation option. Bird will initially deploy 100 electric Bird Three scooters in ...

Construction Begins on the Fulton Road Improvement and Widening Project

Work began this week on the Fulton Road Improvement project, to widen, reconstruct, and rehabilitate one mile of Fulton Road between Guerneville Road and Piner Road, transforming it into four vehicle travel lanes with a median using roller compacted concr...

New Operator for Bennett Valley Golf Course and Restaurant/Event Facility

Santa Rosa City Council voted (6-1) on Tuesday to approve a management agreement with Touchstone Golf, LLC (Touchstone) for the operation and maintenance of the Bennett Valley Golf Course (BVGC) Enterprise which includes the restaurant and event center. T...

Bird to Operate Scooter Share Pilot Program in Santa Rosa

Following a competitive application process, the City of Santa Rosa has awarded Bird Rides, Inc. (Bird), the permit to operate up to 200 shared electric scooters in Santa Rosa during the city’s one-year pilot program planned to launch this summe...

City Council Proclaims May 15-21, 2022 National Public Works Week

WHEREAS, public works are an essential part of our citizens’ everyday lives; and,

WHEREAS, public works professionals build and maintain critical infrastructure that is vital to creating a sustainable and resilient community, protecting public health, and ...

May is National Bike Month – also known as Bike to Wherever Days

The best way to celebrate Bike Month is to get on your bike, ride to work, ride to the grocery store, ride to school, or just ride for the sheer joy of riding! Biking is one of the few activities that checks all the boxes at once – it’...

Recovery Process to Start on Two Remaining Fire Damaged Park Projects

The City of Santa Rosa is pleased to announce that construction on the city’s two remaining fire damaged park projects is scheduled to begin. The Six Fire Damaged Parks Recovery project will begin construction this month and the Fire Damaged Roadway Lands...

North Bay Transit Agencies Support Earth Day with Fare-Free Rides

In celebration of Earth Day, four North Bay Public Transit Agencies are joining forces on April 23, 2022, to encourage residents and visitors to Go Green and ride fare-free. Hop on public transit fare-free on April 23, and ride with Marin Transit, Petalum...

Property Acquisition Complete for Santa Rosa's New Fire Station 5

The City of Santa Rosa Fire Station 5 Resiliency and Recovery project reached a major milestone today with completion of the land acquisition for the 2.11-acre Keysight property as the new permanent location for Fire Station 5. The property was purchased ...

CityBus Selected by Federal Transit Administration to Receive $4.3 million

The City of Santa Rosa Transit Division has been selected by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to receive $4.3 million in discretionary Buses and Bus Facilities Program funds to support further electrification of the CityBus fixed route fleet. &...

New City Playground Reopens at Colgan Creek Neighborhood Park

Community input directed the design and amenities selected for the new replacement playground for children ages 5-12 years at Colgan Creek Neighborhood Park. Mayor Chris Rogers and Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez (District 1) officially opened the new play struc...

New Real Estate Asset Map

To access the Real Estate Asset Map, click on the image below or on the 'Additional Info' link.The Help tab located on the top bar of the map provides a basic overview for how to search for City-owned properties.

Read on...

Rider Alert: CityBus has Temporarily Reduced Service

Due to the shortage of bus operators and the rapid spread of the omicron variant, CityBus must temporarily reduce service to a Saturday Plus schedule on weekdays until further notice. This is in an effort to maintain reliable operations.  Transit...

City Council Approves Acquisition of Six-Acre Municipal Use Project Site

By a 6-0 vote, Santa Rosa City Council approved the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines and acquisition of a six-acre municipal use project on Hearn Avenue in southwest Santa Rosa.

The property acquisition allows the City to move forward...

City Council Green Lights Scooter Share Pilot Program

On Tuesday, December 14, 2021, Santa Rosa City Council approved a pilot program that will bring ‘scooter share,’ a fleet of electric scooter rentals, to the streets of Santa Rosa by mid-2022.

Scooter share has emerged in recent years as a popular transport...

Santa Rosa City Council Announces Intent to Appoint Maraskeshia Smith as City Manager

The Santa Rosa City Council is pleased to announce the selection of Maraskeshia Smith as Santa Rosa’s next City Manager. Ms. Smith’s employment agreement will be considered at an upcoming regular City Council meeting in December. Pendi...

CityBus Initiates Plan for Zero-Emission Fleet by 2040

Santa Rosa CityBus has purchased four battery-electric buses (BEBs) and will install six single-port Electric Vehicle (EV) charging systems initiating its plan to transition to a fully zero-emission fleet by 2040. The new all-electric zero-emission buses,...

CityBus Initiates Plan for Zero-Emission Fleet by 2040

Santa Rosa CityBus has purchased four battery-electric buses (BEBs) and will install six single-port Electric Vehicle (EV) charging systems initiating its plan to transition to a fully zero-emission fleet by 2040. The new all-electric zero-emission buses,...

Design Review Board to Consider Design for Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing

The preliminary bridge design for the City of Santa Rosa’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing spanning Highway 101 will be presented to the City’s Design Review Board on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.

The community is encouraged to participate and ma...

Chanate Road has Reopened for Eastbound Traffic 10/25 following Water Main Break

Update 10/25

Chanate Road is reopened for eastbound traffic following repairs to fix a water main break. The westbound traffic detour remains in place as work continues on the construction of the North Trunk Sewer Replacement project - Chanate Road.

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City, County Reach Agreement with Homeless Advocates on Preliminary Injunction

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...