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Roseville ready to welcome back the Big Boy No. 4014 The world’s largest steam locomotive, Big Boy No. 4014, is rolling back into Roseville on April 10-11 as part of Union Pacific’s first-ever "coast-to-coast" steam tour. Route details and specific viewing times will be shared as the tour approaches. Beyond the tracks, join the community at the Vernon Street Town Square for a Maker’s Market and live music. Learn more Neighborhood clean-up events return for a fourth year in 2026 Spring cleaning

Roseville ready to welcome back the Big Boy No. 4014 The world’s largest steam locomotive, Big Boy No. 4014, is rolling back into Roseville on April 10-11 as part of Union Pacific’s first-ever "coast-to-coast" steam tour. Route details and specific viewing times will be shared as the tour approaches. Beyond the tracks, join the community at the Vernon Street Town Square for a Maker’s Market and live music. Learn more Splash into an egg-citing hunt this season Jump into the Mike Shellito Indoor

Podcast: Inside Roseville's blueprint for economic success Roseville has become known as one of the best places to live, work, and invest in the United States. Listen to this episode of the Capital Rivers Connect Podcast and hear from the City of Roseville's economic development team as they explore key drivers of the city's quality of life and reputation. From infrastructure investments and a vibrant downtown to proactive economic strategies and creating an attractive regional destination, lear

Deputy City Manager Megan MacPherson Scheid announces retirement after distinguished public service career Deputy City Manager Megan MacPherson Scheid has announced her intent to retire in May after nearly two decades of service to the City of Roseville. Her 34-year career began serving as a U.S. Navy Officer, followed by work in the private sector and for the County of Sacramento before joining Roseville in 2007. In Roseville, she led community engagement for the City’s 2009 Centennial, guided

PRL Director Jill Geller to retire this spring following distinguished career Jill Geller, Director of Parks, Recreation & Libraries (PRL), has announced her intent to retire later this spring after more than six years serving the Roseville community. Geller joined the City of Roseville in 2019, following a distinguished 25-year career with Johnson County Park and Recreation District in Kansas.  Under her leadership, the department earned national accreditation from the National Recreation a

City Manager's Quarterly Report now available The City Manager's Quarterly Report encompassing October - December 2025 is now available. This report provides an update on key initiatives and strategic priorities that support the City Council's strategic plan and focus on community engagement. Read the report Roseville Police Chief Troy Bergstrom celebrates lifetime career Roseville Police Chief Troy Bergstrom announced he’ll be retiring this spring, celebrating more than 31 years in law enforce

Union Pacific Siren Testing On Wednesday, Feb. 4, at noon, Union Pacific Railroad will be testing their emergency notification siren. Residents in the vicinity of the rail yard may hear the test siren. Here are steps that we recommend all residents take to prepare for any emergency that might affect our region: Register for Placer Alert: This is an emergency notification system used by our Fire and Police departments to notify residents of emergency situations that may affect them and would be u

Save the date: Part-time & Summer Job Fair Looking for a great job or a new opportunity? Join us for the FREE Part-time & Summer Job Fair on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Maidu Community Center, hosted by our Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department. Meet staff, get help with applications, win raffle prizes, and learn about part-time and seasonal openings in aquatics, childcare, parks, sports, maintenance, preschool, and more…including a Teen Hiring Workshop for firs

Participate in Walk & Roll to School Day Join your friends and neighbors and choose an active way of traveling to school. Get moving for Walk & Roll to School Day on Thursday, Jan. 22. View the interactive map to locate your designated Safe Routes to School. If you’re driving, be alert for increased activity around schools. Learn more Nominate your School Crossing Guard of the Year Crossing guards help students cross the street safely throughout the year in all weather conditions. They

Events are back! Check out our new events list featuring popular favorites like Dinner on the Bridge, Wine Down Wednesday, Comedy Night, and Breakfast With The Bunny, along with exciting newer additions such as the Floating Egg-Stravaganza, Story Stroll and Wildlife Wonders. Each event offers our community more ways to connect, explore and have fun. Learn more Expanding adaptive programs and events If you’re looking for adaptive programs or events, we’ve got great news. In 2026, we’re expanding

Get active at the Mahany Fitness Center Open House Make health and wellness part of your New Year’s routine at the Mahany Fitness Center Open House on Sunday, Jan. 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop by to enjoy drop-in basketball and pickleball, explore fitness demonstrations, and enter for a chance to win raffle prizes. It’s the perfect opportunity to get moving, try something new, and see what the Mahany Fitness Center has to offer. Join us Registration is now open Discover your favorite program

Holiday hours Most Roseville City offices are closed from Thursday, December 25, through Thursday, January 1, 2026. The City remains staffed to provide safety and emergency services.  Refuse service follows its regular daily pick-up schedule. On Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, Roseville Transit operates limited Commuter service. Local, Arrow, and ADA Paratransit services will operate normally. No Roseville Transit services on Christmas or New Year’s Day. City offices will reopen on January 2,

Holiday hours Most Roseville City offices are closed from Thursday, December 25, through Thursday, January 1, 2026. The City remains staffed to provide safety and emergency services.  Refuse service follows its regular daily pick-up schedule. On Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, Roseville Transit operates limited Commuter service. Local, Arrow, and ADA Paratransit services will operate normally. No Roseville Transit services on Christmas or New Year’s Day. City offices will reopen on January 2,

Downtown Holiday Celebration is this Week! Join us this week in Vernon Street Town Square for the Downtown Holiday Celebration. Three festive nights, plenty of holiday cheer and fun for all ages! Tree Grove — Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 6–7:30 p.m. Stroll through a glowing grove of trees and kick off the season together. Free. Christmas Tree Lighting — Thursday, Dec. 4, from 6–8 p.m. Gather for crafts, community, and the big moment when the tree lights up at 6:10 p.m. Free. North Pole Tavern — Fri

In a world overflowing with opinions, clips, conspiracies, and AI-generated answers, how do you know what’s actually true? Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down his personal checklist for navigating the modern information landscape—yellow flags, red flags, and why evidence-based thinking matters more than ever. From scientific claims and podcasts to clipped videos and industry commentary, Neil shows you how to separate signal from noise and think like a scientist in the digital age.