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 — Friday, Dec. 5, from 6–8 p.m.
Wrap up the celebration with a toast to the holidays and a costume contest.
Toys for Tots donation locationsGive a child the gift of joy this holiday season by donating new, unwrapped toys for those in need during Toys for Tots. Donations are needed for kids of all ages and will be distributed by local nonprofit organizations to those in need. In order to have time to distribute the toys, we kindly ask for donations by Friday, Dec. 12, however, donations will be accepted through Christmas. 
Write a Letter to the SkyLetters to the Sky is coming to Royer Pedestrian Bridge! Pick up waterproof paper at any Roseville library location and write a message from your heart in one of four themes: Remembrance, Gratitude, Wishes, or “What I Would Tell You If I Could.” Notes will be hung along the illuminated bridge from Friday, Dec. 12, to Friday, Jan. 2. Return your letter to any library by Friday, Dec. 5. 
A little planning goes a long way. Shop early, avoid traffic delays, and make the season brighter for everyone on the road. Keep traffic merry. 
Supporting small businesses strengthens Roseville's economySmall businesses are the backbone of our community and economy. More than 5,100 of small businesses provide over 40 percent of local jobs and employ nearly 37,000 people. Our local retailers, service providers, and family-owned shops define our community’s character and keep revenue right here at home. Supporting small businesses means investing in neighbors, creating jobs, and strengthening Roseville’s economic health. Innovate. Grow. Succeed. 
Ignite your ideas: Apply for the Roseville Rising student entrepreneur programDo you know a high school student ready to turn big ideas into real-world impact? Apply for Roseville Rising, a dynamic 12-week after-school program supporting young entrepreneurs across the Sacramento region. Through hands-on workshops, mentorship from local leaders, team-based problem solving, and a high-energy demo event, students develop crucial skills for navigating challenges, innovating solutions, and launching new ventures. This no-cost Roseville Venture Lab program also includes the chance to win cash prizes. 
Future innovators: Join the CAD Accelerator ProgramDive into a six-week computer-aided design (CAD) cohort for motivated high school innovators. Learn Autodesk Fusion, design real products, get mentored by industry pros, and work inside the Roseville Venture Lab. Applications open on Monday, Dec. 8. Thursdays, Jan. 22 through Feb. 26
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Final showcase on Saturday, March 12 
Traffic technology keeps you movingTraffic is such a routine part of life. So you may not realize how much happens behind the scenes to keep vehicles, bikes and pedestrians moving, especially during the busy holiday season. Learn more about how traffic technology keeps you moving. 
Work planned for Atlantic and Vernon Street S-curve project to improve traffic Work on the Atlantic and Vernon Street S-curve, between Lincoln and Yosemite Street, is expected to start this winter to improve traffic flow and safety. Project updates include adding lighted pedestrian crossings to enhance safety, reducing lanes to slow vehicle speeds, installing green bike lanes for better visibility, and constructing landscaped medians. In addition, left turns will be limited at smaller intersections to help reduce collisions. 
Two opportunities to serve your community We are currently accepting applications for the Local Citizens' Sales Tax and Oversight Committee and the Public Utilities Commission. Applications for any of these vacancies are due by Friday, Dec. 5, at 4 p.m. You can access applications online, by calling (916) 774-5267, or by visiting the City Clerk's Office (311 Vernon Street). 
Apply for the Citizens’ Benefit Fund 2025 Grant applications open for the Citizens’ Benefit Fund on Monday, December 1. Those interested in applying are strongly encouraged to attend the January 13 grant application workshop to learn more about the process and requirements. The deadline to submit a grant application for fiscal year 2026-27 is 5 p.m. Monday, February 2. 
Light up your holiday savingsGive yourself a whole watt to be merry about this holiday season and switch to LED holiday light strands. They consume about 75 percent less energy than conventional incandescent light strands and they last longer too. They’re also safer, sturdier, longer lasting, and easier to install. Learn more ways to save this holiday season at Roseville.ca.us/SaveEnergy. 
The quiet work that makes every drop countEvery day, Roseville’s utility systems keep the city running. Water moves through pipes and treatment plants, wastewater is cleaned and returned to the environment, and solid waste is collected, sorted, and recycled. It all works because teams across our utilities plan ahead, pay attention to the details, and care about doing the job right. Most of the city’s most important work happens underground, unnoticed, and that is the point. It keeps water safe, wastewater moving, and daily life uninterrupted. Learn more about Roseville’s engineers, planners, and field crews, who support dependable services every day. 
Green Gardener At Home returns this SpringGet ready to dig in for the popular Green Gardener at Home workshop series, which returns Feb. 12, 2026 through April 9, 2026. This class offers hands-on classes to help you create a beautiful, water-efficient landscape that thrives in California’s unique climate.
The seven-week workshop focuses on watershed-wise gardening, covering soil health, efficient irrigation, climate-adapted plant selection, sustainable pruning, and pest management. Local landscape professionals guide each session, giving participants skills they can use immediately. 
Succulents for Soups is backDo you have extra canned goods or non-perishable items in your pantry? From Wednesday, Nov. 12, through Friday, Dec. 19, bring your non-perishable food items to the Utility Exploration Center or Utilities' Customer Care Center, and as a token of our appreciation, you’ll receive one complimentary succulent, provided by our partners at Green Acres Nursery and Supply. Drop-off locations: Utility Exploration Center, 1501 Pleasant Grove Boulevard
Tuesday through Saturday, noon - 4 p.m. Utilities Customer Care Center, 116 S. Grant Street
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Getting to Kings games is a slam dunkSkip traffic and parking and make Roseville Transit part of your game plan. Ride the Game Day Express. Join fellow Kings fans on non-stop bus service between Roseville and Kings games at the Golden 1 Center. Fares are as low as $3.25 each way. | 
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