The City of Santa Rosa Housing Authority announces the opening of the waiting list lottery for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. Forms must be postmarked by May 31, 2012.

Please join the Community Engagement Program’s third monthly event and get to know your Director of Recreation, Parks & Community Services. He will be available to answer your questions about his department and anything else you are curious about!

Come Join us the Water Smart Expo at the Santa Rosa Downtown Market on May 23, 2012 from 5 - 8:30 pm. Enter a raffle to win big prizes, free face painting, product demonstrations and talk with professionals about your water!

Thank you to all of the volunteers, sponsors, fans, and organizers who helped bring Stage 1 of the 2012 Amgen Tour of California to Santa Rosa!

Arson fires are devasting, learn how to prevent and report

Join us for an afternoon of artistic talent as we celebrate the release of jazz singer Steve Puleo’s CD “Smile” and the painted works of artist Samuel Farinato’s encounter art collection “Into the Unseen.”

The City of Santa Rosa provides free advertising for your Santa Rosa business with Shop Santa Rosa!

We'd like your input! Please click complete the survey sponsored by the Police Department. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and ideas.

The Amgen Tour of California is returning to Santa Rosa for the Overall Start on Sunday, May 13th. Learn about all of the festivities leading up the big race!

Amgen invites patients with cancer, survivors, caregivers and advocates to join the Breakaway Mile. This celebratory one-mile walk crosses the finish line of the Amgen Tour of California just prior to the professional cyclists.

Please join the Community Engagement Program’s second monthly event and get to know your Director of Economic Development & Housing, Dave Gouin. He will be available to answer your questions about his department, Redevelopment Agency elimination, budget decisions, and anything else you are curious about!

The City of Santa Rosa is developing a Specific Plan which will help shape the future of the area surrounding the proposed North Santa Rosa Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) Station.

Celebrate community and the environment this Sunday, April 22 at Courthouse Square for Earth Day!

A free series of residential workshops which include plant selection, irrigation efficiency and drip installation tips.

The City of Santa Rosa, AEG, and Clementine Eco Events announce The Amgen Tour of California Kick Off Gala: A Santa Rosa Soiree, on Friday, May 11th, 2012 from 5-10:30pm at the Sonoma-Cutrer winery, located in Sonoma County.

And now the moment you have all been waiting for…the launching of the City’s new Community Engagement website!

Join us on facebook for a fun contest of "Where's Luther?". Try to locate him as he hides around Santa Rosa in celebration of Earth Day.

Tentative agreements with Fire and Police!

These FREE Laundry to Landscape Workshops include one day of instruction and one day of onsite support for installing a graywater system at your site.

Wondering where to buy that special something, or even just looking for a grocery store? Check out our new map to discover Santa Rosa's many commercial districts.

The Charter Review Committee wants you to attend its public forum and share your opinions.

One Santa Rosan who has made a positive impact and acted as an inspiration to those affected by cancer within the community, will be selected as the Breakaway from Cancer® Champion.

Spotlighting community involvement and commitment

Sonoma County will play starring role in Stage 1. 2012 route to feature new mountain climbs, a challenging time trial course and a return to the Pacific coastline.

Howarth Park's train, carousel, ponies and snack bar will open on weekends beginning February 4.

The 9th Annual National Arts Program Exhibition opens on February 6 at the Finley Community Center

The Recreation and Parks Department appreciates your recent help cleaning the tennis courts, pulling weeds, and raking debris; your assistance purchasing the new net for court #12, and organizing the November round robin tournament.

The City Council is seeking applications from interested citizens to volunteer for appointment to the Sonoma County Library Commission.

ENTRY DEADLINE EXTENDED! The City of Santa Rosa is proud to announce the 9th Annual National Arts Program Exhibition and Competition. The Call to Artists is open to all City of Santa Rosa residents, city employees and relatives of city employees.

As part of a wide-ranging review of zoning and permitting policies to spur business growth, the City of Santa Rosa plans to try same-day permitting for simple commercial tenant improvements, possibly shortening a process that can take weeks.

Free workshop about solar power, how to finance it, how the technology works and why it might be a good way to save you energy and money!

Joins us on Saturday December 10th from 10am-2pm at the DeTruk Round Barn Holiday Open House featuring "Santa Claws 'n Paws" Photo Opportunities.

City Manager Kathy Millison reaffirmed today that the decision to suspend the issuance of camping permits at City Hall will remain in effect until further notice.

Kick off the holiday season with festivities including sales & specials, free gift wrapping, goodies to eat, validated garage parking, live music, gift basket raffle, kids activities, pictures with Santa, and tree lighting. Fun for the entire family!

Many of Santa Rosa's offices will be closed for business during the weeks of November 21-25 and December 26-30, 2011. The closures are due to staff participating in mandatory, unpaid furloughs. Click the headline for all the closure details...

Purchase a commemorative brick for the courtyard at Finley Community Center to help fundraise to finish the Senior Wing!

The Downtown Program is holding a contest to increase our outreach to the community. Participants who get the most of their friends to "like" our Facebook page between 11/2 and 11/16 win great prizes!

Camping permits temporarily suspended by City Manager.

Community Meeting on Animal Care and Control

Join us for a free workshop on November 9th about solar technology, its development and history.

The Recreation & Parks Department is hosting a photo contest and we want your photos! Tag us in your photos on Facebook or e-mail them to us for a chance to win some great prizes!

The Street Smarts Program's Pedestrian Safety page contains information that can serve as a resource to parents and educators who want to teach children about pedestrian safety, and to anyone who is interested in roadway safety.

A free series of residential gardening workshops which include plant selection, irrigation efficiency and drip installation tips.

Enjoy a day filled with games, pumpkin decorating and pumpkin splashing fun for participants of all ages.

Monthly FREE workshop brought to you by the Clean Energy Advocates

Energy Efficiency and Solar in Santa Rosa. Pick up tips and ideas on how to make your home green by visiting a variety of homes in town!

One of North America's most popular cycling events! Festa del Fondo is Thursday, Sept 29, RadioShack Downtown celebration is on Friday, Sept 30, and Levi's GranFondo and the FondoSonoma Festival are Saturday, Oct 1st!

Help support the Bennett Valley Senior Center and the Aquatics Centers. Enter a drawing to win an iPad2!

Tips and measures to keeping children safe around water

Public celebration of mechanical railcar races, visual, culinary, & costumed performing arts combined with an inclusive concept of community participation and human ingenuity embracing sustainability, alternative transportation & good old fashioned fun.

Join us for steals and deal from all of your favorite downtown shops and restaurants. Huge savings up to 80% off! The 12th annual Sonoma County Book Festival features a full day of literature, poetry and entertainment for the entire family.

Creek Week is a week-long a celebration of our local creeks. This will be a time of fun and adventure, with educational activities for everyone at your local creeks and natural areas.

September 19 - 23, the public can drop off unwanted medicine at six locations throughout Sonoma County.

A fun filled bicycle tour along Santa Rosa Creek.

Tour the Underground creeks and fish ladders in Downtown

Connect your youngsters with the outdoors and discover the exciting world of aquatic insects and turtles along Santa Rosa Creek.

A festival of the senses. Immerse yourself in films that matter, inspiring connections, Epicurean adventure, music, the arts and cultural diversity.

In an effort to enhance downtown vibrancy, the City’s Economic Development Division is presenting a free community music event series in Courthouse Square that will occur one Saturday per month, July thru October, from 4-7pm.

The annual Recreation & Park's Scholarship Golf Tournament is going to be held on September 9th, 2011 at the Bennett Valley Golf Course and we want you to join us!

Have high energy bills? Curious if solar is right for you? Come to this free solar workshop!

This FREE workshop will cover the do’s and don’ts of energy efficiency measures without losing that historical appeal.

Walk a little, Save A LOT at our 5K Walk/Run to save Ridgway and Finley Pools! August 28, 8am - Juilliard Park Enjoy a fun festival in Juilliard Park after the races that will include live music by Wonderbread 5, food, and fun for the kids!

Join us for the Gigantic Neighborhood Flea Market this Saturday, August 13th, at the Bennett Valley Senior Center!

A 25th anniversary Wine Country Film Festival Event, September 14-20, 2011. Get a LOCAL PASS: good for access to all regular screenings, the opening night party, priority entry, and the hospitality lounge.

The City of Santa Rosa’s Mayor’s Gang Prevention Task Force (MGPTF) is planning the third annual community Gang Prevention Awareness Week, August 5-13, 2011.

The City of Santa Rosa is conducting an online survey of local businesses to better understand how companies are realigning their products and labor force and responding to new economic challenges and opportunities.

Everything you want to know about solar hot water systems for your home!

The sun is out and it's perfect weather for golf so get out to Bennett Valley and play this weekend! If you tee off between 11am and 1pm, buy one 18-hole round and get the second green fee's in that group 50% off!

Saturday, July 30, 7-10pm at DeTurk Round Barn. Support Artstart at their annual "Party for Art" fundraiser and auction! Tickets on sale now!

The City of Santa Rosa is hosting a second public workshop as part of citywide Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program. Participants will review proposed GHG reduction measures, discuss the measures with other participants and provide feedback.

Enjoy Music, Food and Fun! Extend the weekend, come and enjoy a picnic dinner on a summer Sunday evening filled with music, fun and food. Every Sunday July 10th - August 14th. All performances are free!

Join us at the DeTurk Round Barn for an evening of Rustic Romance Food, Fun and Fashion all to benefit ArtStart. June 24, 2011

The City's draft Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) is now available. Copies of the draft 2010 UWMP are available for public inspection at City Hall and the Utilities Department and the draft may be reviewed online at srcity.org/2010UWMP.

Wine tasting is available for $20 per person with proceeds benefiting a local arts or culture non-profit organization.

Loans to assist façade improvement and tenant improvement projects in commercial properties in Downtown.

Participate in a housing survey for the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice for the Cities of Santa Rosa and Petaluma and the County of Sonoma.

Explore Downtown Santa Rosa again, or for the first time, with our new interactive Downtown map!

Come drop off your unwanted, expired or unused medications at this FREE disposal event. There are five locations in Sonoma County.

Plan your family's home escape in the event of a fire

This short interview on the KRUSH radio featured the Creek Stewardship Program and how residents can participate to help keep our local creeks clean and healthy.

The City is pleased to announce the newly enhanced “Shop Santa Rosa” program that offers Santa Rosa businesses the opportunity to share coupons, news stories, job openings, website links and social media feeds with residents and visitors alike.

This short interview on the KRUSH's Community Minute Show featured some of the programs the City offers to help residents save money and energy through the efficient use of water.

Share your passion and support your community by being a contract instructor! If you connect with people and have a passion, talent or skill that you would like to share, consider being a Community Center or Offsite Contract Instructor!

City Manager Kathy Millison has announced the appointment of Jennifer Phillips as the new Santa Rosa Assistant City Manager.

Drip. Drip. Drip. The average American household wastes more than 10,000 gallons each year from easy-to-fix water leaks...click to learn more

Come celebrate the grand opening of the newly rennovated DeTurk Round Barn on March 17 from 3:30-5:30 pm.

The Clean Energy Advocate (CEA) is now offering free monthly workshops the second Wednesday of every month highlighting guest speakers and community leaders! Visit the CEA website for more info.

This short interview on the KRUSH's Community Minute Show featured how our Laguna Treatment Plant cleans sewage using virtually no chemicals by relying primarily on physical and natural biological processes that mirror what happens in nature.

Recreation and Parks is holding a Facebook promotional contest. Win first place and you will win an All Season Swim Pass for Finley and Ridgway! Check out the news item for more information!

California’s Arbor Day is here, and the best way to observe the holiday is to plant trees. Arbor Day in California will be celebrated on March 7-14.

Rail service will soon begin again through the Santa Rosa area... Safety is paramount - read more

Only have a few minutes to grab lunch? Head to the Eat Fleet food trucks for the best of Sonoma County's food... fast! Got an hour for lunch? Downtown Santa Rosa offers a cornucopia of culinary riches!

The second annual Downtown Santa Rosa Restaurant Week will be a seven-day celebration of our county’s finest food and wine! Enjoy three course dinner menus at three great price points. With an emphasis on local ingredients and local wines... (READ MORE)

Join us for the Church of One Tree Grand Opening on Feburary 22, at 3:30 pm.

Some of the things people put into their drains at home can clog pipes or affect the system that carries waste water away from your home. This short interview about what not to put into your drains aired live on the Krush Radio's Community Minute Show.

This guide focuses on helping you navigate the various permits, licenses, and fees you will need to take care of before you open your restaurant.

This interview about preventing pollution in our local creeks, aired live on the Krush Radio's Community Minute Show. Listen to this 5 minute informative discussion about what we can each do protect our local creeks.

Start the new year with a fitness class or a new hobby! With our wide variety of health & fitness, arts & crafts, dance, language and educational classes you're sure to find something for everyone in the family.

The 2011 Winter Edition of the Utilities Connections Newsletter is now available. This edition includes information on Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Planning, the Brown Farm solar project and saving money by saving water all year long.