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Help Name The Park Project Next To The Civic Center
News ImageCompletion of the park project next to the Civic Center is on the horizon and City Council wants your input on a permanent name for this project. The naming survey will be open through July 7. The City Council will review the survey results and decided on a permanent name at an August Council Meeting.
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Warranty Work for 2011 Residential Slurry Seal Project
News ImageThe contractor that placed slurry seal resurfacing on various streets in the City will be performing warranty work June 24, 2013 through July 11, 2013. See below for a project flyer and a tentative work schedule.

2011 Slurry Seal Warrant Work Flyer

2011 Slurry Seal Warrant Work Location Map

Roseville Police training on school campuses Tuesday June 18
News ImageRoseville Police Department officers will be training throughout the day Tuesday, June 18, on the Woodcreek High School, Silverado Middle School and Roseville High School campuses.

People near those schools tomorrow might see or hear officers and student actors acting out various training scenarios involving active shooters.


Community Input Needed on Arts & Entertainment
We need your help! The City is working on developing a Arts & Entertainment Strategic Plan and we need your help. Tell us what arts you and your family currently enjoy in Roseville as well as what other things that you would like to see. Help us better understand how many resources you feel should be dedicated to arts and entertainment by the City of Roseville.

Let's Celebrate Independence Day!
News ImageAre you ready for the Independence Day Celebration in Downtown Roseville?!? We are starting with a fun run - think you can beat the Police Chief? Next, we are on to the parade down Vernon Street and ending at Royer Park. Don't leave Royer Park too soon or you will miss music by Capitol Pops, tasty food, bounce houses and games. End your day at the Placer County Fairgrounds with fireworks.

Summer Student Fitness
News ImageWhether you are home from college, can't use the school gym or just want to try something different - if you are a student, we have a plan for you. We are offering 3 month memberships at the Roseville Sports Center and the Mike Shellito Indoor Pool for only $75.

Water efficiency needed in face of persistently dry, warm and rain-free conditions
News ImageIf you’re like most people who like to keep track of the weather before you head out the door, you notice one distinct weather condition – persistently dry, warm conditions with little snow or rain. This year is particularly noteworthy because we are breaking records – January through April 2013 has been the driest on record.

Logically, that gets most folks wondering – are we headed for a drought?

Can YOU beat the Chief???
News ImagePolice Chief Hahn is in tip top shape to run and challenges you to try your best to beat him at the upcoming Run Crime out of Roseville 5K on July 4th. Join Roseville Crime Stoppers at Royer Park to kick off your 4th of July festivities. Come for the run, stay for the parade and games in the park.

Check your sprinklers. Save water and money!
News ImageWith, recent snow surveys pointing to drier conditions, the City of Roseville is urging residents to check their sprinklers each month for water-wasting problems and make repairs within 48 hours.

The City of Roseville recommends that residents designate a day each month to check their sprinklers. See how.

Travel unlimited with the $10 Summer Youth Bus Pass
News ImageThis summer get around town with the Summer Youth Bus Pass. $10 buys unlimited Local fixed-route rides, June 1 - August 31, on Roseville Transit, Placer County Transit, Auburn Transit, and Lincoln Transit. Buses travel to many area malls, movie theaters, restaurants, parks, neighborhoods, and more!

City of Roseville wins Operating Budget Excellence Award
The City of Roseville has been awarded an Excellence Award from the California Society Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO) for the fiscal year 2012/13 annual budget document. This is the 10th consecutive year the City has won an award for its budget document from the CSMFO.

City of Roseville selects The Cordish Companies and The Evergreen Company as Master Developer for Downtown
At its February 6 meeting, the Roseville City Council unanimously selected a partnership comprising Baltimore-based The Cordish Companies and Sacramento-based The Evergreen Company as the master developer of its downtown after a competitive process involving five applicants.

As part of its role as master developer, The Cordish Companies and The Evergreen Company would be involved in creating public and private financing plans, rebranding the City’s urban experience, determining correct tenant mixes, and building public assets that facilitate these goals. These projects could include but are not limited to the construction of mixed-use office and residential buildings, additional parking resources, streetscape improvements, and civic facilities.


PG&E begins pipeline replacement project in Roseville
From mid-February through July, PG&E crews will install a new 2-inch plastic gas line in the areas of Hill Avenue, Lomitas Avenue, Encinal Avenue, San Juan Avenue, Valencia Avenue, Sierra Boulevard, Shasta Street, Yosemite Street, Sequoia Street, Alta Vista Avenue, Berry Street, Tiger Way, Patty Street, East Street, Waston Way, Manzanita Ave and Lasen Way.

Roseville's Crime Rate Drops to 17-year-low
In 2012, Roseville's crime rate was 2,944 reported crimes per 100,000 residents, the City's lowest per-capita crime rate in at least 17 years. In comments to Roseville's City Council last week, Police Chief Daniel Hahn attributed the drop in crime to officers and the community working together to improve Roseville's quality of life. Chief Hahn said, "This is not just a police department celebration--it's a community victory. We look forward to an even better year in 2013."

Roseville Police and businesses offering free catalytic converter etching
News ImageThree Roseville businesses are stepping up to help prevent catalytic converter thefts. If you own a Toyota truck or SUV, or other high-profile truck or SUV frequently targeted by catalytic converter thieves, call one of these participating businesses to have your catalytic converter etched and painted for free.

Grants Available for Citizens' Benefit Fund and R.E.A.C.H. Fund
News ImageA Grant Applicant Workshop will be held in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 8, 2013. Grant Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 6, 2013.


Roseville Proactive on Flooding Issues

Emergency officials at the Emergency Operations Center monitoring and responding to rising creek levels.
Emergency officials at the Emergency Operations Center monitoring and responding to rising creek levels.

It is important to note that there has been $20 million worth of flood control improvements made in Roseville since 1995 when 358 structures were flooded. Roseville is now the only city in the nation that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has rated Class I for flood control. This rating reflects the City’s strong flood-protection efforts and ensures a 45 percent discount in flood insurance rates to residents. In addition, improved development standards and more accurate floodplain modeling have ensured that structures built in Roseville since the 1980s have not incurred flooding problems related to creek levels.

New Drive up Utility Bill Payment Box
News ImageA second utility bill payment box has been added in downtown Roseville. The box is across Vernon Street from the Civic Center, in the parking lot next to 316 Vernon Street.

The placement of the new payment box allows residents to drop off their utility payment from their vehicle. It will remain at this location during the town square construction period.

There is also a payment box outside the entrance doors to the Civic Center at 311 Vernon Street.


Help Improve the City of Roseville Website - Take Our Quick Survey
News ImageWe are always looking to improve our digital communications and services and we want to hear from you. Take this quick online survey and let us know how we can better serve you.

Placer County’s Materials Recovery Facility featured on KVIE’s Rob on the Road show.
The Materials Recovery Facility, where the material from your One Big Bin, is processed, was recently featured on KVIE's Rob on the Road show. See how recycling happens in Roseville. Watch.

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