Our local housing crisis is underscored this week with the release of Sonoma County’s 2022 Homeless Count Report. Many who participated in the count cited a lack of affordable housing as a primary reason for their homelessness. Additionally, local housing officials say median-income residents who rely on rental assistance to meet the high cost of rent often can’t find housing, even with housing vouchers in hand. These vouchers offer guaranteed monthly rent, yet roughly 300 voucher holders currently cannot find a place to rent in Sonoma County. To raise awareness, the County and City recently launched a campaign called Housing Heroes. The campaign celebrates and encourages local property managers and homeowners who are helping to solve our housing crisis by renting to or home-sharing with tenants who participate in voucher programs. LEARN MORE
Visit the Bennett Valley Grille at Bennett Valley Golf Course, scheduled to reopen this Saturday, Oct. 1! LEARN MORE
Take our survey to help select the playground equipment for South Davis Park. TAKE SURVEY
Sign up for Park-A-Month on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 9 a.m. to noon at Finley Community Park and volunteer to help clean up the park! SIGN UP
Attend the 5th Anniversary of the 2017 Wildfires on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Coffey Neighborhood Park. LEARN MORE
RSVP to one of two open houses and discuss the future of the city’s development, housing, health, and equity. RSVP NOW
Become a Santa Rosa Police Officer – Now Hiring Police Officer Trainees Begin your career in law enforcement with the Santa Rosa Police Department (SRPD) as a Police Officer Trainee. Successful applicants will earn a base salary of $80,000 while attending the Police Academy in January 2023. The Santa Rosa Police Department will even cover the cost of the Police Academy. Upon graduation, you will enter the Field Training Program at SRPD and enjoy a salary increase of $90,000. Hurry! Applications are due October 16. APPLY TODAY
Did You Know?
Half-a-Million Participants Enjoyed Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks this Spring & Summer
Way to get out and be active Santa Rosa! More than 558,000 participants enjoyed our city recreation programs, including summer camp experiences, sports programs, fitness classes, picnic site and field reservations, and senior center activities. We had more than 4,800 children and adults who learned to swim and nearly 60,000 visits to Howarth Park attractions, to name a few! With over 70 parks, two community centers, two city pools, and several exceptional destinations, Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks continues to create community and promote healthy living. DISCOVER SR REC & PARKS
