Oct. 17, 2024, Edition

Red Flag Warning and Wind Advisory Issued for Critical Fire Weather in and Around Santa Rosa

The National Weather Service has upgraded the Fire Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning for a large portion of the Bay Area, including all of Santa Rosa, from tonight, Thursday, Oct. 17, at 11 p.m. through Saturday, Oct. 19, at 5 p.m. A Wind Advisory has also been issued for the North Bay Interior Mountains from tonight, Thursday, Oct. 17, at 11 p.m. through Saturday, Oct. 19, at 8 a.m. Gusty north-northeast winds are expected to develop, and peak winds of 25-35 mph with gusts to 45 mph are expected overnight tonight (Thursday) into tomorrow (Friday) morning with higher wind speeds in the upper elevations. Humidity is expected to drop as low as 10% Friday and Saturday. The City of Santa Rosa urges residents to be wildfire ready. Have a plan if a fire starts near you and pay attention to the conditions locally. LEARN MORE

City Manager’s Project Update: Hardening Water Infrastructure Against the Threat of Natural Disasters

The Generator Upgrade Project, a multiyear effort to bolster the reliability and resiliency of our water and sewer pump stations during emergencies, is well underway and on track for completion in June 2025. This project upgrades emergency generators at 18 critical water and sewer facilities throughout the city in response to lessons learned in the 2017 Tubbs Fire, significantly improving our ability to operate water and sewer systems during power outages. The new, more energy efficient diesel backup generators will improve reliability and can be refueled by the City’s existing vehicle fleet. This $18 million project improves the emergency readiness of our public water system and is part of a broader strategy to harden our infrastructure against the threat of natural disasters and improve system resiliency during power disruptions. LEARN MORE

What to Read

Wildfire Ready: Home Hardening 101 – Gutter Guards, Vent Screens, and Fire-Safe Fencing

City Council to Discuss General Fund Budget Reductions During Oct. 22 Study Session

Draft Environmental Impact Report for General Plan 2050 Available for Review

Visit SRCity.org/News for more news.

What to Do

• Prepare our creek habitats for rainy season – join the Third Saturday Creek Cleanup on Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to noon. REGISTER
  
  
• Help preserve the historic Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery at a volunteer workday this Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to noon. SIGN UP
  
  
• Do you walk, bike, or roll? If so, you’re encouraged to use the interactive map to provide input regarding the proposed updates to the City’s Active Transportation Plan. ATP MAP
  
  
• Trunk-or-Treat with the Santa Rosa Police Department and other allied agencies next Monday, Oct. 21, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. LEARN MORE
  
  
• Immerse yourself in “Alice in Wonderland” by A Theater for Children, a live participation play at Steele Lane Community Center on Oct. 25-27 and Nov. 1-3. TICKETS

Did You Know?

Holiday Lights Tours Are Available Aboard Rosie the Trolley

At the risk of getting ahead of ourselves with holiday talk, we wanted to let you know about these popular tours before all the spots are taken. The Holiday Lights Tour aboard the City’s classic Rosie the Trolley takes you on a journey to view the sparkling lights throughout some of Santa Rosa’s most decorated neighborhoods. Festive music and tasty treats enhance the holiday experience. Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks added extra tours this year due to popular demand, but they are filling up quickly and will be sold out soon. REGISTER

Join Our Team

The City of Santa Rosa offers outstanding career opportunities with competitive salaries and excellent benefits, such as health, vision, and dental insurance. Check out these positions below or visit SRCity.org/Jobs for many other opportunities with the City.

Supervising Engineer – Building/Code Enforcement Division
Ensure construction plans submitted by the public, City, contractors, owner-builders, and design professionals meet state and local requirements for health, life-safety, green building standards, energy efficiency, emergency/hazard resiliency, and other environmental factors. The recruitment closes on Oct. 23 at 11:59 p.m.

Assistant City Attorney/Deputy City Attorney
Two positions are available for transactional attorneys. Depending on qualifications, the selected candidates may join at either the first level (Deputy City Attorney) or a more experienced second level (Assistant City Attorney.) The recruitment is ongoing.

Assistant Engineer/Associate Civil Engineer – TPW
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to design, plan, and execute public works and utility projects that enhance Santa Rosa's infrastructure. Engineers in the Capital Projects Engineering Division focus on sustainable solutions for transportation, facilities, water, and wastewater projects, contributing to the City's growth and resilience. The recruitment is ongoing.