City Manager’s Message: Halloween Fun Culminates Tonight, Enjoy Safely
It’s been a fun-filled time celebrating Halloween in Santa Rosa and now the big night is here! Over the past few weeks, we've had fun hosting Halloween events enjoyed by more than 3,700 participants and handing out more than 800 bags of candy and special treat bags. We saw some spectacular costumes and even brighter smiles. Thank you to the participants, City staff, and community groups who made these events successful, including Halloween at Howarth Park, the Floating Pumpkin Patch at Ridgway Swim Center, the Halloween Bash at Finley Community Park, SRPD’s Trunk-or-Treat, and the Pumpkin Hunt in our City parks. It has been a privilege and a ghoulishly good time, and tonight we wish you all a happy and safe Halloween. READ MORE & SEE THE PHOTOS
Tips for a Street-Smart and Fire-Safe Halloween
Halloween is an exciting time for the whole family, but it is essential to remember the tricks and treats of being street-smart and fire safe. When selecting costumes, ensure they fit properly to avoid trips and falls, and provide glow sticks or flashlights to help kids see and be seen. Decorations can be highly flammable, so keep them away from open flames and heat sources, including light bulbs and heaters. With trick-or-treaters about, drivers need to slow down and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods. Be aware of your surroundings and avoid distractions when walking or driving. FIRE AND POLICE HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS | STREET SMARTS HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS
What to Read
The Santa Rosa Fire Department to Conduct a Prescribed Burn on Old Redwood Highway Nov. 3
Team up to clean up with Santa Rosa Water and Friends of the Prince Memorial Greenway for the First Saturday Creek Cleanup on Prince Memorial Greenway, Nov. 2, 10 a.m. to noon. JOIN US
Join AIA Redwood Empire Chapter and the City’s Active Transportation team on Nov. 2 for a family-friendly bike tour around downtown Santa Rosa visiting areas of historical and architectural interest. REGISTER
Practice corrective exercises to balance your body in the Back to the Core class beginning Nov. 5 at Finley Community Center. REGISTER
Common Ground Society Meet Up at Finley Community Center on Nov. 9, for parents and children ages 5 and younger who have disabilities, medical complexities, or any unique needs. SIGN UP
Bring your lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair to the Reuse Alliance Repair Fair on Nov. 9 at the Santa Rosa Central Library. Pre-registration is required for this free public event. REPAIR FAIR
Did You Know?
Fall Is the Perfect Time to Build a WaterSmart Yard
With the rainy season ahead and your vegetable garden and other annual plants winding down, fall is the perfect time for planning and planting a WaterSmart yard. This fall, build your own rain garden or swale to save rainwater in your yard, and plant native, low-water-use, climate-resilient plants that will reduce your water usage while keeping your space beautiful. Use the Sonoma-Marin Water Saving Partnership WaterSmart Plant Picker to discover your new favorite plants. Additionally, check out Santa Rosa Water’s many resources and rebates. The Cash for Grass rebate is helpful for transforming your lawn into a low-water-use landscape, and the Rainwater Harvesting System rebate is beneficial for storing rainwater to be used in the summer. 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.
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.
Assistant Engineer/Associate Civil Engineer – TPW Work collaboratively with our talented Capital Projects Engineering interdisciplinary team to strategically execute various engineering efforts. The recruitment is ongoing.
Firefighter Paramedic – Lateral Serves the public by performing fire suppression, prevention, and rescue activities while protecting life, property, and the environment; providing basic and advanced life support medical care and treatment; and performing fire prevention duties. The recruitment is ongoing.
