Oct. 24, 2024, Edition

The City and Partners Complete the Sale of the Southeast Greenway Property

On Oct. 17, 2024, a significant milestone was achieved in Santa Rosa's Southeast Greenway project when the California Transportation Commission (CTC) finalized the sale of 49 acres to the City of Santa Rosa. This acquisition is a major step toward realizing the vision of creating a "Central Park" for the city, marking the culmination of decades of community advocacy. The project is a collaborative effort involving several organizations, including the Santa Rosa Southeast Greenway Campaign, Sonoma Land Trust, Sonoma Water, Sonoma County Regional Parks, Sonoma County Ag + Open Space, and LandPaths. It represents one of the most successful partnerships between public agencies and community groups. Stay tuned for upcoming celebratory event information and announcements on how you can help shape this transformative public space. SOUTHEAST GREENWAY

Safe, Not Spooky! Halloween Safety Tips with Santa Rosa Police and Fire

Halloween is an exciting and spooky time of year, but it is also an important time to practice fire and personal safety. The Santa Rosa Police and Fire Departments would like to encourage Santa Rosa residents to plan and prepare for a fun and safe holiday with the following Halloween safety precautions about costumes, decorations, trick-or-treating, and more. HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS

What to Read

Explore the Nov. 5 Santa Rosa General Election: Find Your District, Candidates, and Ballot Measures

Sonoma County Transit Agencies, Your Free Ride to Vote on Election Day
 

Visit SRCity.org/News for more news.

What to Do

• Hot Shots Basketball Club begins this Sunday, Oct. 27 in the Hub Room at Steele Lane Community Center. REGISTER
  
  
• 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
  
  
• If you walk, bike, or roll in Santa Rosa, we want to hear your input on the updated Active Transportation Plan. Use the interactive map to mark sidewalk gaps, bike lane transitions or other areas for improvement. The interactive map is open through Oct. 26. INTERACTIVE MAP
  
  
• Join the American Institute of Architects Redwood Empire Chapter on Oct. 26, for a six-mile, family-friendly bike tour around downtown Santa Rosa visiting five areas of historical and architectural interest. REGISTER
  
  
• Help shape South Santa Rosa's future by taking the community survey and sharing your input on the Specific Plan. TAKE SURVEY
  
  
• Self Defense for Women and Teens, ages 12+, begins Nov. 5 at Finley Community Center. REGISTER

Did You Know?

Your Water System Includes 1,229 Miles of Water and Sewer Pipe and More

When you turn on the tap, how did that water get there? And when it goes down the drain, how does it get where it needs to go? With 53,100 water services and 52,188 sewer services, Santa Rosa Water ensures our community has clean water at the tap and a reliable and safe sewer collection system. Our system includes 52,021 meters and 1,229 miles of water and sewer pipes, equipped with 6,599 fire hydrants ready for action. We maintain 21 water reservoirs and 19 water pump stations, alongside 17 sewer pump stations, to guarantee safe, efficient service. Regular quality checks are vital too, which is why we operate 144 water testing stations. Plus, our network is fortified with 29,768 valves and 12,447 manholes, ensuring everything runs smoothly underground. Santa Rosa Water works around the clock to monitor, maintain, and repair this system to ensure your water is always on when you need it. LEARN MORE

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.

Utilities Systems Operator I
Perform the essential tasks necessary to construct, maintain, and operate the water delivery and wastewater collection systems of the Water Department. The recruitment closes on Oct. 27 at 11:59 p.m.

Water Reuse Operations Supervisor
Full supervisory-level class that exercises independent judgment on diverse and specialized water reuse system operations work with accountability and ongoing decision-making responsibilities associated with the work. The recruitment closes on Nov. 8 at 11:59 p.m.