State of the City speech set for August 26

Join us for the free 2022 State of the City speech with Mayor Krista Bernasconi and City Manager Dominick Casey - 10 a.m., Friday, August 26 at West Park High School in west Roseville.

The Roseville Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a VIP breakfast prior to the speech. Tickets for the breakfast can be purchased here. You are not required to purchase a breakfast ticket to attend the speech.

Roseville Rising partnership to boost startup businesses

Work alongside other local entrepreneurs and get your business off the ground.

Apply to participate in Roseville Rising. This six-week cohort program is designed to power innovative ideas by helping early-stage entrepreneurs gain personalized insights to hone their business strategy and accelerate their growth. 

Roseville Rising is a program of the Roseville Venture Lab, a partnership between the City of Roseville and the Growth Factory business accelerator.

Roseville again named one of the best places to live in the U.S. 

Roseville was again named one of the best places to live in the United States, ranking 21st overall and highest in California by Livability.com, "offering residents a little bit of everything".

The ranking adds to a long list of national recognition for the quality of life, public safety, and vibrant economy Roseville offers including:

• Best City to Live in California
• 5th Best Place to Live in the U.S. if You Work From Home
• 6th Best Place to Retire in the U.S.

See a complete list of Roseville's recent rankings.

City makes $1 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds available for community benefit 

Roseville received $17 million in one-time funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 to assist with City and community needs. The Roseville City Council allocated $1 million of these funds to the Roseville Grants Advisory Commission for distribution to the Roseville community.

The Grants Advisory Commission will grant these funds using the current commission guidelines which follow the City Council budget priorities. The ARPA funds will be disbursed over the next three fiscal years through the Grants Advisory Commission process.

The first round of applications are currently open. Applications are due to the City by
5 p.m., August 12.

Host a National Night Out event in your neighborhood August 2

Roseville Police and Fire will be visiting neighborhoods around the city promoting community safety and meeting with neighbors during National Night Out. 

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.

Register your event so we can stop by.

There’s still time to celebrate National Park and Recreation month

National Park and Recreation month is coming to an end but there are still a few days left to have some fun with our Park and Rec Month Challenge. All you have to do is visit 10 different parks, recreation locations or libraries in Roseville by July 31.Then, bring us a list with the name of the park and the date you visited to get a prize.

If you’re feeling adventurous, take photos and use the #parkandrecmonthchallenge to post on Facebook or Instagram. If you’ve already completed the challenge, don’t forget to pick up your prize. 

A roadmap to Roseville’s energy future

Reliable and cost-effective electricity is at the heart of everything we do at Roseville Electric Utility. A key component of maintaining reliable service and affordable electricity is our long-term planning.

Every five years, Roseville Electric develops an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The IRP is comprised of an assessment of the future electric needs and a plan to meet those future needs. We invite you to be a part of the conversation by completing our survey.

Take a deep dive into solar

Are you considering solar, or maybe you have solar on your home already? Now that you know the basics, our Roseville Electric Trusted Advisor will make sure you get the most out of your system during our Solar Deep Dive workshop. We will cover the placement of panels, how to get the best energy production, and our Solar 2.0 program.

This free workshop is being held Thursday, August 4, from 6 – 7 p.m.

Washington and All America City Boulevard Roundabout Project to begin

Construction on a new roundabout at the intersection of Washington and All America City Boulevard begins in the next couple of weeks. Work will continue 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.

Road resurfacing work continues 

Road resurfacing continues in locations around Roseville. Keep an eye on digital message boards for current dates and times for each area. Hours will vary to minimize disruption to residents and motorists. Please travel with care.

Commercial Corridors Project Update: Preliminary draft plans now available 

Help shape the Commercial Corridors Project. Preliminary draft Specific Plans are now available for public review and comment.

The plans establish a vision for three of Roseville's older areas and set the stage for civic improvements, new businesses and housing.

View the draft plans, attend a workshop, and submit your comments.

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.

Submit your artwork for Roseville Utilities’ 2022 Youth Art Contest

If you haven’t heard, Roseville Utilities’ Youth Art Contest has returned and his happening now! 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.

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, August 3

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

Parks and Recreation Commission - 6 p.m., Monday, August 1

Transportation Commission -  6 p.m., Tuesday, August 16

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, August 9

Design Committee - 4:30 p.m., Thursday, August 18

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

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.