Feb. 22, 2024, Edition

Weekend Closure for Westbound Section of Highway 12, Feb. 23-26

Caltrans plans to close westbound Highway 12 this weekend, Feb. 23-26, between Santa Rosa Avenue and Dutton Avenue, with full closures overnight and partial lane closures during the day. The closure is part of a pavement and concrete slab replacement project to rehabilitate a three-mile stretch of the highway. The closures will begin at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23, and are expected to be completed by 5 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 26, weather permitting. Expect traffic delays, be aware of detour signs, and avoid traveling through the area when possible. READ MORE

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What to Do

• Check out the City Sluggers t-ball league for ages 5 to 7 at a FREE Field Day this Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. at Steele Lane Community Center. LEARN MORE
  
  
• Dispose of your paint, medications, sharps, household batteries, and more at Zero Waste Sonoma’s free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on Tuesday, Feb. 27, by appointment only. REGISTER
  
  
• Save the date! Join Santa Rosa Police Chief John Cregan for a community meeting on March 6 and provide input on the police department's strategic plan development. LEARN MORE
  
  
• Participate in the Fire Station 5 Public Art survey and share your valuable feedback by March 15. TAKE SURVEY
  
  
• Get your green gear together and run, walk, or stroll in the St. Patrick’s Day 5K, March 17, 10 a.m. race time and post-race celebration at Courthouse Square. REGISTER

Did You Know?

The City of Santa Rosa Operates Two Historic Special Event Venues

Imagine hosting your wedding in the intimate Church of One Tree, a church built from one majestic Redwood tree and once the home of a Ripley’s “Believe It or Not!” museum. Or there’s the spacious, beautifully restored DeTurk Round Barn, one of California’s oldest round buildings built by a local winery pioneer for his prize-winning stallion. Owned and operated by the City, these historic Santa Rosa buildings have modern amenities and colorful backstories, providing unique rental venues for special occasions and community events. LEARN MORE