Get updated information about the Mosquito Fire

Even though the Mosquito Fire is not threatening Roseville, it is affecting our neighbors, friends and family in nearby areas of Placer and El Dorado Counties.

Placer County's Incident Page will have the latest information about the fire, road closures, evacuations, shelters and ways you can help. 

Here are a few helpful links for those who would like to provide assistance. Monetary donations are greatly preferred over bags of goods delivered to evacuation centers.

• Placer Community Foundation’s Mosquito Fire Relief Fund (to support those affected by the fire)
• Red Cross Disaster Relief donations
• Support Placer County Animal Services

Roseville Venture Lab opens to support entrepreneurs Accelerate your business with the Roseville Venture Lab. The entrepreneur center is now open at 316 Vernon Street in Downtown Roseville. Roseville Venture Lab is dedicated to strengthening local startup businesses, spurring job growth, and fostering a community of entrepreneurs through programs, partnerships, workforce development and special events.  The center is a public-private partnership between the City of Roseville and Growth Factory, a nonprofit startup accelerator with an accompanying venture fund.

Proposed surcharge workshop this week

Roseville Electric is proposing an energy surcharge in response to unprecedented drought, a substantial reduction in hydroelectric resources, and skyrocketing fuel prices.

Representatives will be presenting additional details and answering questions at a public outreach workshop Wednesday, September 14. The workshop will start at
6 p.m. at the Roseville Customer Service Center at 116 S. Grant St.

Join us for our water savings workshop 

Summer may be over, but the need to save water continues. Learn how to reduce your water usage this fall by making adjustments to your sprinklers and planting low to medium water-use plants. You will also learn how to get your irrigation system ready for winter, otherwise you will be feeling blue.

• Utility Exploration Center at Mahany Park
• 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Saturday, September 17
• $5 for Roseville residents, $6 for non-residents

Adult mosquito treatments by truck overnight

The Cherry Glen and Theiles Manor neighborhoods of Roseville will receive a truck-based adulticide application between 3 - 6 a.m. overnight to limit the spread of invasive yellow fever mosquitoes.

According to the Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District, an EPA-approved mosquito adulticide will be applied in an ultra-low volume fog by truck to target adult mosquitoes. 

Friday Flicks: Sing 2 – plus live music!

This Friday night enjoy some free family fun during Friday Flicks, featuring the animated movie Sing 2 on September 16. We will have live music in in Vernon Street Town Square starting at 6 p.m., along with a limited supply of movie packs so be sure to get yours today!

Don't forget your chairs and blankets for a great (and comfortable) night.

Thunder Rolls into our last Concert on the Square

Gather your 'friends in low places' and come out to enjoy 'the dance' and the music at our last free concert of the season in Vernon Street Town Square.

Thunder Rolls - A tribute to Garth Brooks will take the stage at 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 17. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. Come early to enjoy the beer garden and claim your spot!

Cast your vote for the 2022 Roseville Utilities Youth Art Contest 

The top three picks of each age group of the 2022 Roseville Utilities Youth Art Contest have been selected by our staff! From garbage trucks to “velociwrappers,” each entry was unique in its own way, truly representing how “We Are Your Roseville Utility.” 

Now, we need YOUR help! We are putting the finalists’ artwork up for a community vote for each age group. The community choice winners will receive a $100 gift card to an art supply store, while all other finalists will receive a $50 gift card. We will also be providing all finalists with a framed certificate and a 12-month calendar composed of this year’s artwork submissions. Vote now until 11:59 p.m. on September 23.

Tour one of Roseville's groundwater wells

You're invited to take a closer look behind the scenes at one of our active groundwater wells:

• 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, October 22
• Blue Oaks Boulevard at Crocker Ranch Road

Meet with Environmental Utilities staff, learn how our groundwater wells work, participate in a blind taste-test, and hear how we manage water resources in Roseville both now and into the future.

Clean up effort restores open space and improves flood safety

Assisting people in need with permanent housing and social services, while also addressing the impacts to the community of homelessness is the focus of the Roseville Homeless Response Team. The team is made up of area non-profits, the Police Social Services Unit and other City services.

Last week, this team completed a multi-day clean-up of the 1600 block of Vernon St near Dry Creek.

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.

Join us for the Roseville Parkway Widening Project Open House

• 6 - 7:30 p.m., September 20
• Catheryn Gates Elementary, 1051 Trehowell Dr.

Planning is underway for the future widening of Roseville Parkway between the Gibson Drive and Creekside Ridge Drive intersections.

The project is currently in the design phase. Construction estimated to begin in 2024.

Join us for an open house to learn about the improvements and have your questions answered. 

Serve your community as a Youth Commissioner

Do you know a teen who would be interested in serving on a local government commission? 

The City of Roseville is currently recruiting for high school students interested in serving as a youth representative on the City’s Library Board, Grants Advisory Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission, and Transportation Commission.  

Applications are due to the City Clerk’s Office by 4 p.m., Friday, October 21, 2022.

UPCOMING CITY MEETINGS

View meeting agendas and minutes

City Council - 6 p.m., Wednesday, September 21

Planning Commission - 6:30 p.m., Thursday, September 22

Parks and Recreation Commission - September meeting canceled

Transportation Commission -  6 p.m., Tuesday, September 20

Public Utilities Commission - 6 p.m., Tuesday, September 27

Law and Regulation Committee - 9 a.m., Thursday, September 22

Grants Advisory Commission - 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 13

Design Committee - September meeting canceled

Economic Development Advisory Committee - 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 25

Senior Commission - 2 p.m., Wednesday, November 9

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.