City of Santa Rosa, California

10/20/2026

🍁 A piece of Santa Rosa history is in the spotlight!

KQED included our Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery in its recent guide to historic North Bay cemeteries worth exploring this fall. With its tree-lined paths, pioneer gravesites and connections to generations of Santa Rosa history, the cemetery offers a unique way to experience our community’s past.

Look for the link in the comments section to read the KQED story and take a closer look at this special Santa Rosa landmark.

10/16/2026

[Español a continuación] We still want to hear from you! The Santa Rosa Violence Prevention Partnership is seeking community input through an anonymous 8 to 12-minute survey to identify youth violence prevention needs, service gaps, and opportunities to better support local youth and families.

Feedback from residents, parents, youth, educators, and service providers will help shape future programs and services to create a safer, stronger Santa Rosa.

👉 Check out the link in the comments to take the survey.

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¡Todavía queremos saber de ti! La Alianza para la Prevención de la Violencia de Santa Rosa busca conocer la opinión de la comunidad mediante una encuesta anónima de entre 8 y 12 minutos, con el fin de identificar las necesidades de prevención de la violencia juvenil, las carencias en los servicios y las oportunidades para brindar un mejor apoyo a los jóvenes y las familias de la localidad.

Los comentarios de residentes, padres y madres, jóvenes, educadores y proveedores de servicios ayudarán a orientar futuros programas y servicios para construir una Santa Rosa más segura y fuerte.

👉 Consulte el enlace en los comentarios para participar en la encuesta.

10/15/2026

🚩A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 10 PM this evening (Thursday, 10/15) to 11 AM tomorrow (Friday, 10/16) due to winds and low relative humidity for North Bay interior mountains. This Red Flag Warning does not include the City of Santa Rosa, but residents are still encouraged to be prepared.

The National Weather Service upgraded the Fire Weather Watch that was issued this morning to a Red Flag Warning.
*AFFECTED AREA - North Bay Interior Mountains which includes areas just east and southeast of Santa Rosa.
*WINDS - North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph in the hills and mountains. The highest peaks above 4000ft will see gusts up to 60 mph.
*RELATIVE HUMIDITY - Relative Humidity will remain between 16 to 20 percent.
*IMPACTS - Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. You can monitor local conditions at SRCity.org/Weather

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
🔥 A Red Flag Warning is issued by the National Weather Service when weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening are forecast.
📱It is important to have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts. Visit SRCity.org/KnowYourAlerts
🟨 Remember, One less spark, one less wildfire. Avoid using equipment or machinery that could create a spark. Secure tow chains to avoid dragging and subsequent sparks. Never toss cigarette butts out of your vehicle's window. Never leave burning debris or campfires unattended; extinguish them completely. Learn what else you can do to be WildfireReady at SRCity.org/WildfireReady
🟢 Familiarize yourself with your emergency plan! Visit SRCity.org/ReadySR

10/15/2026

🎤 Great ideas. Expert speakers. Real-world advice.

Join us at BIZ ExpertXpress on Oct. 22 and hear from:
🧠 Mayra Alexandra Hernandez on leadership, mindset & emotional intelligence
🤖 Roberto Martinez on making AI work for your business
📱 Ryan Kelly on navigating today’s digital marketing landscape

Come for the insights. Stay for the connections. Leave with ideas and resources to help your business move forward.

📅 Oct. 22 | 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
🎟️ Free to attend. Register today!

🔗Look for the link in the comments section to learn more and register.

10/15/2026

10/14/2026

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📬 Have You Received Your Vote-by-Mail Ballot?

The November 3 Municipal Election is approaching. Vote-by-mail ballots were mailed on October 5, and should have arrived or be arriving in your mailbox very soon.

If you have not received your ballot, don't wait. Contact the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters to verify your registration and ensure your ballot is on its way.

🗳️ Check your voter registration
📬 Confirm your mailing address
✅ Be ready to vote on or before November 3

Every vote matters, and local elections have a direct impact on our community.

Check the comments for helpful links and voter information.

📬 ¿Ha Recibido su Boleta para Votar por Correo?

Se acercan la Eleccion Municipal del 3 de Noviembre. Las boletas para votar por correo serán enviadas enviarán el 5 de octubre y deberían llegar a su buzón pronto.

Si no ha recibido su boleta, no espere. Comuníquese con la Oficina de Registro de Votantes del Condado de Sonoma para verificar su registro y asegurarse de que su boleta esté en camino.

🗳️Verifique su registro de votante
📬 Confirme su dirección postal
✅ Prepárese para votar el 3 de noviembre

Cada voto cuenta, y las elecciones locales tienen un impacto directo en nuestra comunidad.

Consulta los comentarios para ver enlaces e información útiles

10/14/2026

A 6 acre prescribed fire is being conducted outside the city limits in the unincorporated County area north of Oakmont in the 8000 block of Pythian Road. The smoke is visible from east Santa Rosa. Multiple 911 calls are being received reporting the smoke. Please do not call 911 to report smoke from this prescribed fire.