Santa Rosa adopts $575.9 million budget, cuts 27 positions
The City Council approved Santa Rosa’s fiscal 2026-27 budget, using reserves and eliminating 27 positions to close an operating shortfall.
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Sonoma County court clerk services move to new Santa Rosa site
Sonoma County court clerk operations began moving to 625 Administration Drive on July 20, with several hearing types shifting there July 27.
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Santa Rosa adopts $575.9 million budget with 27 job cuts
Santa Rosa’s City Council unanimously adopted a $575.9 million budget, eliminating 27 positions and using reserves as larger deficits loom.
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Santa Rosa approves up to $1 million for 2026-27 safe-parking program
Santa Rosa approved funding and an operating agreement of up to $1 million for its Safe Parking Program, which runs July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
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Santa Rosa’s New Courthouse Begins Felony Calendar Operations
Felony calendars in four departments and two master calendars moved to Santa Rosa’s new Hall of Justice on August 3, 2026, at 625 Administration Drive.
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Santa Rosa council to consider $1.5 million more for Coffey Park, Fountaingrove road recovery
Santa Rosa City Council members are scheduled to consider a proposed $1,496,623.27 appropriation for the Coffey Park and Fountaingrove Neighborhood Road Disaster Recovery Project on August 4.
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Santa Rosa City Council Candidate Filing Deadline Is Aug. 7 for Three Districts
Santa Rosa candidates for council Districts 2, 4 and 6 must submit complete nomination papers by 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
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Santa Rosa Gas Eases as Diesel Edges Higher in Aug. 1 AAA Check
Santa Rosa metro regular gas eased to $5.763 per gallon while diesel rose to $6.908 in AAA’s Aug. 1 check, with both fuels above last year.
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Santa Rosa reviewing street-food rules after grease concerns
Santa Rosa is reviewing street-food vending, grease disposal and enforcement limits, but the city has not adopted a new ordinance or confirmed a study-session date.
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Santa Rosa Daily Brief: Air Quality Alert, New Overcrossing Opens, Fire Maps Updated
Santa Rosa, CA — February 6, 2026 — A quick look at wildfire safety updates, downtown road work, and a new housing vote shaping the city this week.
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Weekly News Wrap-Up for Santa Rosa, CA
Santa Rosa, CA — February 5, 2026 — This week, Santa Rosa saw significant developments in local government, public safety, and community events.
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Recent Incidents in Santa Rosa, CA
Santa Rosa, CA — February 3, 2026 — A series of incidents have occurred in Santa Rosa, including a shooting at the Transit Mall and a home invasion robbery.
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Santa Rosa, CA Weather Snapshot – February 1, 2026
6:58 AM · Sunday, February 1, 2026 · Santa Rosa, CA: 40°F (Fog) · Humidity 100% · Wind 0 mph
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Santa Rosa Community Gathers for Lunar New Year Celebration
Santa Rosa, CA — January 31, 2026 — The Children’s Museum of Sonoma County hosts a family-friendly Lunar New Year event today, featuring cultural activities and performances.
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Santa Rosa, CA Weather Snapshot – January 31, 2026
5:37 PM · Saturday, January 31, 2026 · Santa Rosa, CA: 63°F (Clear) · Humidity 55% · Wind 0 mph
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Santa Rosa, CA — January 30, 2026 — Local News Briefing
Santa Rosa, CA — January 30, 2026 — A gas leak prompted a shelter-in-place order on Santa Rosa Avenue, and Dave & Buster’s held its grand opening ceremony.
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Santa Rosa, CA — January 29, 2026 — Local News Update
Santa Rosa, CA — January 29, 2026 — A gas leak prompted a shelter-in-place order on Santa Rosa Avenue, affecting several evacuation zones. Residents were advised to stay indoors…