City Connections: Your 5-Minute Update

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Oct. 22, 2026

Trunk-or-Treat with the Santa Rosa Police Department

The Santa Rosa Police Department's annual Trunk-or-Treat returns on Thursday, October 29, and it's expected to be the biggest celebration yet! This free, family-friendly event will take place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds Carnival Lot. We're expecting to welcome 4,000 to 5,000 attendees.

This year features a new walk-through, festival-style format, where families can visit approximately 35 decorated trunks, collect candy, enter a costume contest, enjoy a Halloween scavenger hunt, meet farm animals, explore City equipment displays, and connect with police officers, City employees, and community organizations.

More than just a Halloween event, Trunk-or-Treat helps build community connections and create positive experiences for children and families. Admission is free, and costumes are encouraged. Bring your trick-or-treat bag and join us for an evening of candy, community, and Halloween spirit!

TRUNK-OR-TREAT

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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. We would like to encourage you to plan and prepare for a fun and safe holiday with the following Halloween safety tips about driving, costumes, decorations, trick-or-treating, and more. With Halloween falling on a Saturday and larger crowds expected, a few simple precautions can help ensure a safe and enjoyable celebration for everyone.

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Get Out & About

Friday, Oct. 23 - Dress in Your Best Costume and Come Trick-or-Treat in Historic Railroad Square
Saturday, Oct. 24 - Recycle Unused, Unwanted, and Expired Medication on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Tuesday, Oct. 27 - Enjoy Games, Food, Music, and Face Painting at the Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat
Wednesday, Oct. 28 - Get Employment and Resource Information at the 4th Annual Job & Resource Fair
Thursday, Oct. 29 - Enjoy a Spooktacular Evening of Fun at Montgomery Village’s Boo Bash
Tuesday, Nov. 10 - Help Save Lives Close to Home at Our Blood Drive
Week of Nov. 23 - Thanksgiving School Break Camps with Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks
Ongoing - Pitch in this Fall: Join Our Volunteer Community!

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.

Payroll Specialist
Perform a variety of highly specialized and complex technical and clerical accounting work related to the preparation and maintenance of an automated payroll system. The recruitment closes on Nov. 9 at 11:59 p.m. or until 100 applications are received.

Communications Dispatcher – Lateral
Receive emergency and routine calls requesting police or other emergency services and accurately evaluate and process routine and life-threatening emergency radio and telephone communications. The recruitment is ongoing.

Environmental Compliance Inspector III
Enforce local, state, and federal pretreatment regulations governing discharges to the wastewater collection system. The recruitment is ongoing.

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