September 14, 2021

Memorial Service for Sergeant Nicole Gee, USMC

The family of Sgt. Nicole Gee, USMC will be holding a public memorial service for her at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 18 at Bayside Church Adventure Campus in Roseville.

Sgt. Gee lost her life, along with 12 other U.S. service members, in the bombing attack at the Kabul airport on August 26. Gee was a 2016 Oakmont High School graduate who enlisted in the Marines a year after she graduated. Her husband, Jarod Gee, is also an Oakmont graduate and Marine.

We are anticipating heavy traffic along Stanford Ranch Road and Galleria Blvd. from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. that day. Motorists should expect delays in the area.

Watering days shift to two days per week

Watering days have shifted from three days to two days per week to manage ongoing drought conditions. The new schedule lasts until October 31.

Residential customers can water on Mondays and Fridays. Commercial customers can water on Mondays and Thursdays. Customers using drip irrigation are not subject to watering days.

Learn more and view helpful irrigation tips.

Learn how we're doing our part to save water in our parks and landscaping

We continue to invest in systems that are water smart, like using recycled water and converting areas of "passive" turf in parks to water wise landscapes.

As a water customer, we are required to meet the same level of reductions as businesses and residents. To meet the reduction goal, priority is being given to sports fields and trees followed by landscaping and "usable" park turf.

Learn more about how our parks are being water smart.

$50 VISA gift cards are available to residents who get vaccinated at Sleeves Up Placer vaccination events

Still need a COVID-19 vaccine? Get a FREE vaccine at select clinics and mobile vaccination locations and you get a Sleeves Up Placer $50 VISA gift card provided by Placer Community Foundation. 

Visit placercf.org/sleevesup for more info. 

Free COVID testing

The OptumServe COVID-19 testing site in Roseville has increased their operation to 12 hours a day to meet growing demand. The testing site is located at the Maidu Activity Center, 1960 Johnson Ranch Drive.

Make an appointment for free PCR testing at lhi.care/covidtesting, or find other testing options at placer.ca.gov/coronavirus/testing.

Roseville Police officers begin using body worn cameras

In another positive step in strengthening our relationship with those we serve; the City of Roseville Police Department has implemented a new body worn camera program. 

In July 2021, the Roseville City Council approved a five-year contract for just over $750,000 with LensLock, a company specializing in body camera programs. The contract will provide Roseville PD with 150 body cameras, enough for every Roseville Police officer.

Learn more

What's Happening in Roseville - September 2021

Help plan the future of Parks, Recreation & Libraries. Plus, hear how Roseville uses recycled water throughout the community and more City news in the September episode of What's Happening in Roseville.

Watch it now

Helmet up at BikeFest

Join us for a free bike safety event, 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, October 9 and get in gear for bicycling safely. Simply drive-up for a free helmet and fitting, helpful safety tips and goodies bags for the kids.* You even have a chance to win a bike!

Download your passport to BikeFest and complete all five challenges for an extra entry into the bike drawing.

*Recipients must be present. Items are available while supplies last.

Find out more at roseville.ca.us/bikefest.

Bicycle Friendly Community survey

Help the City of Roseville renew its Bicycle Friendly Community status. Give the League of American Bicyclists a better understanding of local bicyclists’ experiences and perceptions of bicycling in our city.

Take this brief survey by Monday, October 11.

Roseville provides streamlined building approvals to help ease housing shortage

A new streamlined building approval process allows for qualifying affordable housing projects to be expedited directly to building permit and engineering permit review.

Qualifying projects are those that meet the City’s recently adopted Objective Design Standards for high-quality development. This allows projects to be built more quickly and with fewer permitting fees to help ease the housing shortage and benefit the local economy.

Learn more

Take a tour of Maidu Museum & Historic Site

School programs and private group tours are back at Maidu Museum & Historic Site. Learn about the Nisenan people as you're guided through museum exhibits and the 34 acre historic site.

On your tour, you'll explore 4,000 year old petroglyphs, native plants and animals and more. 

Learn more and book a tour.

Take your garden to new heights

Are you curious about raised bed gardening or have some old beds you want to revitalize?

In our upcoming free session "Raised Bed Gardening", we will walk you through the steps and materials to get started, offer tips on soil health, and cover the benefits of growing your garden in raised beds.

September 24
12 – 12:45 p.m.
Register here

Free virtual workshop for Roseville teachers

All Roseville teachers are invited to attend a free workshop, Low Floor, High Ceiling - Making Science Tasks More Spacious.

Low Floor, High Ceiling experiences are those with easy access points for all learners (low floor), and the potential for expansive thinking (high ceiling). 

September 27
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Register here

The workshop is presented by the California Academy of Sciences and hosted by Roseville’s Utility Exploration Center.

Newspaper recycling bins are phasing out

Starting November 1, newspaper bins are being phased out of drop-off recycling locations throughout Roseville. Newspapers can be placed in your regular trash and will be sorted and recycled at the landfill.

Find out more

How can public transit meet your needs?

Placer County Transportation Planning Agency (PCTPA) wants to hear from you about how public transit can best serve our region.

As part of their annual assessment, PCTPA is seeking community feedback throughout September and October.

Take the brief survey and share your ideas for improving local transit.

Road resurfacing in progress around Roseville

Watch for resurfacing work on streets around the city. Please be alert and travel with care in work zones.

Keep an eye on digital message boards for current work dates and times in each area. Schedules are subject to change due to weather, equipment and other unforeseen conditions.

Learn about these improvements and view a map of all locations: roseville.ca.us/resurfacing.

Washington Boulevard/Andora Widening Project continues

Construction on Phase 1 of the Washington Boulevard/Andora Widening Project continues. Please travel with care in the work zone.

Phase 1 improvements include:

• Widening Washington Boulevard from two to four lanes between Sawtell Road and Kaseberg Drive, as well as between Diamond Oaks Road and Pleasant Grove Boulevard;
• Constructing a new multi-use trail along the east side of Washington Boulevard, from Pleasant Grove Boulevard to All America City Boulevard;
• Enhancing the current bicycle and pedestrian railroad under-crossing;
• Improving signalized intersections along Washington Boulevard; and
• Installing a new traffic signal at the intersection of Washington Boulevard and Kaseberg Drive.

Find out more about the upgrades: roseville.ca.us/Washington-Andora.

UPCOMING CITY MEETINGS

View meeting agendas and minutes

City Council - 6 p.m., Wednesday, September 15

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

Parks and Recreation Commission - 6:00 p.m., Monday, October 4

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

Public Utilities Commission - 6 p.m., Tuesday, September 28

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

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

Roseville Independent Redistricting Commission - 6:00 p.m., Monday, September 27

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

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

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

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.