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March 1, 2022 COVID-19 masking update The California Department of Public Health announced that beginning today, masks will not be required but are strongly recommended for unvaccinated people in most indoor settings. Masks are still required for everyone in these public settings: public trans

March 8, 2022 Watering days shift this month due to continued drought conditions  With the warmer weather it is tempting to increase your outdoor watering. But our plants and grass don’t require as much water now as they do during the much hotter summer months. And with the shortage of winter rains, we still need to conserve water.

Tips to stay cool in hot temperatures With hot temperatures in the forecast, here are some tips to keep cool and stay safe: Drink plenty of water (2-4 glasses of water every hour if you are physically active and out in direct heat). Wear lightweight, light colored loose fitting clothing as well as a

March 15, 2022 Potential strategies emerge from Placer’s regional effort to respond to homelessness  A variety of potential strategies are beginning to emerge from Phase I of a regional effort to develop options that address homelessness in the mid and south Placer region. Two strategy respons

Roseville increases penalties for illegal fireworks Illegal fireworks carry many risks, including injury, property damage, safety of first responders, costs of responding to emergencies, environmental harm and legal consequences. In May 2024, the Roseville City Council amended the municipal code, making penalties for those who use illegal fireworks much more severe starting this

Roseville set to welcome UP's famed "Big Boy No. 4014" Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest steam locomotive, will be on display for public viewing in Roseville July 12-13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of Union Pacific’s “Big Boy Westward Bound” tour, which will honor Union Pacific’s rich railroad legacy and celebrate the railroad’s employees and communities it serves.

March 22, 2022 Potential strategies emerge from Placer’s regional effort to respond to homelessness  A variety of potential strategies are beginning to emerge from Phase I of a regional effort to develop options that address homelessness in the mid and south Placer region. A list of potential

March 29, 2022 Free medication take back Save those unused or expired medications and vaping devices for our next free take-back day on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Find a location near you

Roseville increases penalties for illegal fireworks Illegal fireworks carry many risks, including injury, property damage, safety of first responders, costs of responding to emergencies, environmental harm and legal consequences. In May 2024, the Roseville City Council amended the municipal code, making penalties for those who use illegal fireworks much more severe starting this

April 5, 2022 Find your City Council district with interactive map A new City Council district map was recently adopted by the Independent Redistricting Commission. It will be used for City Council elections through 2030. Find the district in which you live with an interactive map at Roseville.ca.us/FindMyDistrict

Beat the summer heat Looking for a place to stay cool in the extreme heat? The Downtown Library (225 Taylor Street) is open extended hours now through July 10. Bottled water is available for those in need.  More helpful tips to stay cool: Drink plenty of water (2-4 glasses of water every hour if you a

April 12, 2022 World's Largest Steam Locomotive 'Big Boy No. 4014' to visit Roseville July 8-9  At our heart, Roseville is still a railroad town. So when old friends come to visit, we get excited. Union Pacific's famed Big Boy No. 4014 is set to return to the tracks this summer for its “West C

April 19, 2022 Record number of affordable housing units approved to be built in Roseville As California struggles with housing shortages, housing production in Roseville is at record highs—including much needed affordable housing options. While the City of Roseville does not build housing, it

State of the City 2024 Mayor Bruce Houdesheldt will give the 2024 State of the City address at 9 a.m., Friday, August 16 at Goldfield's Trading Post in Downtown Roseville. The speech is open to the public. Free tickets are available. The speech will not be live streamed however a recording will be available on the City website after the sp

April 26, 2022 World's Largest Steam Locomotive 'Big Boy No. 4014' visit postponed  Union Pacific announced plans to postpone the Big Boy No. 4014’s West Coast Steam Tour to focus its efforts on easing supply chain congestion. The tour had been scheduled to depart Cheyenne, Wyoming, June 26. “