Get City news and events directly on your smartphone with the free Simplicity app

To make it easier for our residents to get timely and important city news and event information, the City has joined Simplicity - a free government-oriented smartphone app.

The Simplicity app does not require registration and does not collect any personal data from users. After installing the Simplicity app, users just need to choose their city, and then select topics of interest to receive personalized notifications.

Unlike users of Facebook and Nextdoor, Simplicity users receive every post by the City. Never miss important, verified city updates.

Help us celebrate National Park and Recreation month!

July is National Park and Recreation month. To celebrate, we invite you to take part in our Park and Rec Month Challenge. All you have to do is visit 10 different parks, recreation locations or libraries in Roseville throughout July. Did you know we now have 80 parks to choose from?

Then, bring us a list with the name of the park and the date you visited to get a prize. Feel free to take a photo and use the #parkandrecmonthchallenge to chronicle your adventures. Visit our website for more information and to find a park near you! 

It’s time for STEAM on the Square

Games, music and art, it’s time to let your kids' imaginations run wild at our second STEAM on the Square event. It’s a day full of new and exciting activities with fun, educational and hands-on science, technology, engineering, art and math projects for kids (ages 3-12).

Don't miss it this Saturday, July 16 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Vernon Street Town Square.

Feeling Invincible?

She's a "Heartbreaker" who will perform in the "Shadows of the Night" in Vernon Street Town Square this Saturday, July 16. Sing along to other hits like, "Love Is a Battlefield" and go back to the 80's with Invincible, a Pat Benatar tribute band!

Gates open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. so come down and enjoy some tasty food truck grub (The Lumpia Truck, West Coast Taco Bar , Local Kine Shave Ice, Nash & Proper) , visit the beer garden and find your spot for the show. Free admission. 

Celebrate National Night Out with Police and Fire

Roseville Police and Fire would love to help you celebrate America's night out against crime on Tuesday, August 2. 

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. Host an event and we'll help you celebrate.

Washington and All America City Boulevard Roundabout Project to begin in late July 

Construction on a new roundabout at the intersection of Washington and All America City Boulevard is planned for late July 2022 through summer 2023.

Upgrades will also include new crosswalks, enhanced safety and accessibility for bicyclists and pedestrians, extension of the nearby multi-use trail, landscaping and improved roadway aesthetics.

New radio communications tower to serve critical city operations 

To better serve emergency and critical city operations, the City of Roseville is planning to build a new radio communications tower in east Roseville.

The City’s radio system handles approximately 1.5 million transmissions per year.

A City-owned vacant parcel at 2001 Strauch Drive was identified to best provide public safety-grade radio coverage throughout east Roseville including both hospitals, enhanced emergency power capabilities, and future public safety needs.

Become a school crossing guard 

Apply to be a school crossing guard and play a key role in making our streets safe and walkable for students.

Join our League of Explorers

Do you have a child between the ages of 7-11 that loves exploring the world around them? If so, we need their help making sure utility services run smoothly and reduce environmental impacts.

We will release a new utility mission each month, culminating in a Live Lab at the Utility Exploration Center. So report to the Utility Exploration Center to pick up your mission kit today! 

Get creative for Roseville Utilities’ 2022 Youth Art Contest 

We’re back and we want to see your artwork! Roseville Utilities’ Youth Art Contest has returned, and from now until August 5, we are giving youth in the area a chance to compete against each other and showcase their creativity and skills.

New for this year, we are expanding our age range to include artists up to 17 years old, highlighting four community choice winners of each age group, and presenting higher gift card amounts.

Visit roseville.ca.us/youthart for more information or download the flyer.

Tour our water treatment plant virtually

Ever wonder how water is treated and delivered to homes and businesses around Roseville? Wonder no more! To ensure high-quality, reliable water is delivered every time you turn the tap, we:

• Operate a 100-million gallon-per-day  water treatment plant
• Maintain more than 600 miles of pipes and 4,500 fire hydrants
• Store millions of gallons of water in large storage tanks throughout the city.

Learn what it takes to get water from Folsom Lake and beneath the ground in aquifers, treat it to the highest standards, and deliver it to more than 46,000 water connections. 

Mark your calendars: Free Caltrans Dump Day

Drop off your e-waste, appliances, mattresses, and tires, free of charge at the Caltrans Dump Day:

Saturday, July 16
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Roseville Maintenance Station - 1000 Atlantic Street

The following items will not be accepted: hazardous waste of any type, treated wood waste, asbestos and compressed gas.

Level up your EV charging experience at home

Roseville Electric Utility has partnered with Qmerit to help you find a reliable installer of Level 2 charging stations. Qmerit delivers the highest levels of safety and quality at competitive pricing. It starts with a free online estimate that takes only 5-10 minutes, and you can decide whether to move forward at your convenience.

To check out this new online tool, visit roseville.ca.us/ev.

Serve your community on a board or commission

The Roseville City Council is accepting applications from citizens 18 or older residing within the City limits of Roseville interested in serving on the following:

• Parks & Recreation Commission
• Senior Commission
• Economic Development Advisory Committee

Applications are to be submitted to the City Clerk's Office. Deadlines vary.

UPCOMING CITY MEETINGS

View meeting agendas and minutes

City Council - 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 20

Planning Commission - 6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 14

Parks and Recreation Commission - July meeting canceled

Transportation Commission -  6 p.m., Tuesday, July 19

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

Law and Regulation Committee - 9 a.m., Thursday, July 28

Grants Advisory Commission - 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 12

Design Committee - 4:30 p.m., Thursday, July 21

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

Senior Commission - 2 p.m., Wednesday, August 10

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.