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.

“We know many rail enthusiasts make travel plans and communities prepare to act as host, which is why we made this decision now,” said Scott Moore, Union Pacific Senior Vice President – Corporate Relations and Chief Administrative Officer. “We have a duty to continue our efforts to reduce supply chain congestion and provide customers the service they deserve; given the impact of a steam tour on our operations that focus must be our priority.”

Union Pacific will communicate updated plans for a steam tour once service performance levels return to normal.

What's Happening in Roseville - April 2022

Warmer weather brings spring cleaning, weed abatement and the return of Wine Down Wednesdays. Find out more in the latest episode of What's Happening in Roseville.

Watch now.

Roseville Fire Kids Camp

Roseville Fire Kids Camp returns this summer, June 20-25. Campers find out what it's like to be a firefighter and learn important skills like water safety, first aid, rescue practices, firefighting and more. Open to ages 11-14.

Applications are due by Wednesday, May 4.

Learn more and apply.

Gain job & leadership experience

Teens can build their resume and gain valuable leadership and job experience in our new Leadership Development Program.

A variety of opportunities are available in Parks, Recreation & Libraries' fun summer programs, camps and classes. Limited spots are available to teens over age 13.

Learn more and apply.

Tell us what you think

Help us better serve you by taking the Parks, Recreation & Libraries survey. How do you prefer to hear about upcoming events and programs? What do you think of the format of our revamped magazine (formerly the guide)?

Leave your feedback on these questions and more: roseville.ca.us/PRLSurvey

Upcoming work to close portion of Baseline Road overnight

Road work will temporarily close Baseline Road between Fiddyment Road and Watt Avenue during the following times:

• 9 p.m. Thursday, April 28 through 5 a.m. Friday, April 29; and
• 9 p.m. Friday, April 29 through 5 a.m. Saturday, April 30.

Learn more.

Pleasant Grove Boulevard Widening Project design underway

Nearly one-and-a-half miles of Pleasant Grove Boulevard between the Woodcreek Oaks and Foothills Boulevard intersections are planned for widening into the median to help improve traffic.

Preliminary design is underway. Once plans are finalized, the project is estimated for construction in 2023 or 2024.

Find out more about the project and the upcoming open house:
roseville.ca.us/PleasantGrove.

Commercial Corridors Project update: Help shape how these areas will look

The Commercial Corridors Project is establishing a vision for three of Roseville's older areas and setting the stage for civic improvements, new businesses, and housing.

Your feedback continues to be incorporated as the City of Roseville develops policies and design guidelines for development and redevelopment projects in the Commercial Corridors Project plan areas.

We’d like to hear from you about some broad design themes.

Please take a few minutes to complete a short survey by Sunday, May 8.

Take the survey.

Free Disaster Resiliency Clinic for businesses 

Outsmart disaster. You're invited to attend the free virtual disaster resiliency clinic, 11 - 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 28.

This statewide campaign led by the California Academy for Economic Development, equips businesses and nonprofits with the necessary resources to prepare and recover from all types of disasters.

Learn more and sign up.

Medication take back happening this Saturday

Our medication take back is coming up on Saturday, April 30. If you have unused or expired medications, including prescription, non-prescription, veterinary medications, or vaping devices (with batteries removed), we will help you dispose of them properly.

Visit here to find a location near you and for additional details, including information on items that do not qualify.

Mulch Mayhem is back this May

Need mulch? Come get some on May 14! It helps save water by slowing evaporation, moderating soil temperature, controlling weeds – and it looks great.

Each Roseville water customer can pick up one cubic yard of mulch for FREE. If you have a truck, we will load it for you with our loader.

Visit here for time, location, and more information on taking this step toward a water-wise landscape.  

Sprinkler timing and scheduling workshop 

Do you know exactly how much water to use on your yard? Are you getting conflicting information from your landscaper or irrigation timer setting manual?

Join us for our in-person workshop and learn key principles of irrigation management, including proper plant moisture and tips to improve and maintain healthy soil in our dry climate.

Register here!

Summer spray ground update

Summer is quickly approaching so we want to provide you an update on Roseville spray grounds and water play areas:

• Vernon Street Town Square Spray Ground will be open starting May 14 through September 30.
• Crabb Park water play structure is closed until further notice due to supply chain issues.
• Luken Park & other smaller water play areas will remain closed due to drought because they do not recirculate water.

See the full schedule and hours.

Roseville hosts wastewater industry experts for hands-on learning 

In mid-April, more than 1,300 people attended the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) annual conference in Sacramento. In order to increase collaboration and hands-on learning, Roseville’s Dry Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant hosted one of the conference days on-site that consisted of several instructors, volunteers, and multiple demonstration stations.

Industry professionals were able to visit each station to learn about the city’s treatment processes, moving away from traditional classroom-type learning. This new addition to the conference was named the School of Solids.

Check out here to learn more about how the School of Solids created a positive impact on the industry.

Make the switch to electric appliances

Do you have a water heater or HVAC unit near the end of its life? Or perhaps a kitchen remodel on the horizon? If so, now is a great time to start thinking about switching to electric appliances.

Roseville Electric Utility has rebates available for heat pump HVAC systems, heat pump water heaters, induction stoves, electric vehicles, and more. Plus, we have experts available to answer your questions.

Plug-in to the resources you need to make the switch, including a qualified list of contractors by visiting roseville.ca.us/plugin. Or call our Trusted Advisors today at (916) 79-POWER.

UPCOMING CITY MEETINGS

View meeting agendas and minutes

Special City Council - 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 11

Planning Commission - 6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 28

Parks and Recreation Commission - 6 p.m., Monday, May 2

Transportation Commission -  April meeting canceled

Public Utilities Commission - 6 p.m., Tuesday, April 26

Law and Regulation Committee - 4 p.m., Wednesday, April 27

Grants Advisory Commission - 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 10

Design Committee - April meeting canceled

Economic Development Advisory Committee - 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 26

Senior Commission - 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 11

Local Sales Tax Citizen's Oversight Committee - To be determined

Unless otherwise noted, Council and Commission meetings are held in the Roseville City Council Chambers at 311 Vernon Street. 

Meetings held in the City Council Chambers can be viewed live online or on demand on the City’s website and on the City’s YouTube channel.