Jan. 18, 2024, Edition

Gang Awareness Presentation and Wellness Fair: Addressing Gangs and Youth Violence in Santa Rosa

The Violence Prevention Partnership (VPP) is organizing a parent education event addressing gangs and youth violence in response to recent incidents at Santa Rosa High School and other school campuses in Santa Rosa. The event is on Wed., Jan. 31, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the Santa Rosa High School Auditorium. Experts from VPP, Sonoma County Juvenile Probation, and Verity will discuss youth violence and gang trends, early signs of gang involvement in children, parental rights, and challenges faced by girls involved in gangs. The Santa Rosa Police Department will be present for law enforcement comments or questions. Community organizations will provide information on support services after the presentation. Spanish translation and refreshments will be available. READ MORE

PG&E Contributes $55M to Expand REACH Program, Providing Support to Income-Eligible Energy Bills Customers

To support even more customers in paying their energy bills, PG&E has contributed $55 million to support the Dollar Energy Fund, marking an unprecedented expansion of the Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help (REACH) program. The REACH program helps income-eligible families pay their energy bills during a crisis by providing a bill credit for qualifying customers with unpaid balances to prevent service disconnections. READ MORE

What to Read

Highway 12 Eastbound Closures Jan. 26-29 between Dutton Avenue and Santa Rosa Avenue
 

Register for Camp Wa-Tam and Other Popular Camps Beginning Jan. 30

 

Caltrans Implements Vegetation Clearing for the Highway 101 Hearn Avenue Interchange Project

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What to Do

• The City of Santa Rosa is now accepting talent applications for the Live at Juilliard concert series. APPLY NOW
  
  
• Santa Rosa restaurants, take advantage of your opportunity to register for the 15th annual Sonoma County Restaurant Week. Applications are due by Sun., Jan. 21. APPLY NOW
  
  
• We want to hear from you regarding the preferred placement for the High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) signal to be installed at Piner Creek Trail and Fulton Road. TAKE THE SURVEY
  
  
• Ignite your writer's creativity with Creative Story Writing at Finley Community Center beginning Feb. 6. REGISTER

Board, Commission, and Committee Opportunities are Available with the City of Santa Rosa

Are you passionate about community engagement, climate, biking, utilities, or other City activities? If so, consider applying to a board, commission, or committee seat that supports the City and the City Council. The members of these boards are volunteers, offering various opportunities for citizens to assist with local government. Find out more about these opportunities and how to get involved. LEARN MORE

Did You Know?

Composting is Good for the Environment

Composting is not only better for our environment but also a legal requirement. Starting on Jan. 1, 2022, composting has been mandated by Senate Bill 1383, a law requiring all businesses and residents to divert organic material away from landfills by composting to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases released that contribute to climate change. Food scraps, food-soiled paper, pizza boxes, paper towels, napkins, yard trimmings, leaves, and more should be home composted or placed in your green compost bin. Visit Compost, Recycle, & Trash Sorting Guides - Recology Sonoma Marin for a printable sorting guide. Try the interactive search tool What Goes Where? - Recology Sonoma Marin to learn more about what goes in your green bin.