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Roseville Police Dept 101 Registration Open

02/01/2023

Coffee With A Cop

01/26/2023

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Help Protect Seniors from Scams

02/27/2021

While people of all ages can and do fall for scams, scammers often target seniors. Scammers know that many seniors have money to spend and are from an older generation that trust others and are polite to strangers. If you have older relatives or loved ones, they may not be as cautious or savvy when it comes to scams. Here are a few ways you can help protect them and other vulnerable loved ones from getting scammed.

Play ball! Sports start to make return

02/25/2021

Details on new sports guidance allows for play of all sports for both adults and youth beginning on Tuesday, June 15.

Housing Choice Vouchers should be a part of every rental portfolio

02/22/2021

Property owners, your participation in the federal Housing Choice Voucher program could mean guaranteed income for your rental property and a chance to help our nations’ veterans.

United in Community Service: A message from Roseville Fire Chief Rick Bartee

02/02/2021

I shared a version of this message with our Roseville Fire Department last summer, following George Floyd’s death. Now as we begin Black History Month, our city staff asked me to share this message with our community. After some consideration, I agreed. As the city’s first Black fire chief and first Black firefighter, I feel a responsibility to do so.

Roseville named one of best places to live if you work from home

01/21/2021

Roseville continues to attract young homeowners

01/19/2021

Over the years, City planners have been careful to ensure a variety of types of housing are being built in Roseville. This is one of the reasons Roseville ranks 14th nationally for places people under-35 are buying homes, in a new survey by SmartAsset.com.

Independent Redistricting Commission application period extended until March 5

01/14/2021

In 2021, an Independent Redistricting Commission made up entirely of community members will be formed to establish district boundaries in a process that is free from special interests and political influence.

Most city offices closed until further notice

12/22/2020

Due to the state's updated Regional Stay-at-Home order and in an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19, most City offices and public counters are closed effective December 11, 2020 until further notice.

Conversations on Racial Healing

12/08/2020

Conversations on Racial Healing is a series of nine meetings to learn about and to discuss racism and racial bias. The series is designed to provide information on several topics related to race relations and to offer a safe place to voluntarily share your experiences regarding racism.

Crime prevention and proper lighting

11/27/2020

Roseville named one of the Top 10 Places to Retire in U.S.

11/23/2020

Roseville is the 9th best city to retire in the United States in Money's latest Best Places to Retire list.

Roseville named one of the most livable mid-sized cities in the U.S.

11/09/2020

Roseville was named the 27th most livable mid-sized city in the United States by SmartAssets.com in its 2020 survey. Roseville is the only Capitol Region city in the survey's top 50 cities.

Paint the Rails adds more art to Downtown Roseville

11/09/2020

Come take a stroll and check out Blue Line Arts Paint the Rails artwork in Downtown Roseville.

Protect yourself from package theft

11/07/2020

Don’t be a victim while shopping safety tips.

11/07/2020

Bring your ideas for projects to improve air quality in Placer County

10/15/2020

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

09/22/2020

Roseville was once again named one of the best places to live in the United States, ranking 45th by Money.com in its 2020 survey.

Police community relations

09/15/2020

The Roseville Police Department supports a transparent, community-based and multi-disciplinary approach to policing.

How we govern ourselves is at the heart of our democracy

09/15/2020

For the City of Roseville, the document that governs how the city conducts business is the City Charter. Every 10 years, residents volunteer on the Charter Review Commission to determine whether amendments to the Charter should be recommended to the City Council. This time, the City Council placed nine amendments on the November ballot for the voters to make the final decision.

Medication Disposal in Roseville

09/15/2020

Defeating prostate cancer with testing and funding

09/10/2020

Roseville's future housing blueprint needs your input

08/18/2020

The City is starting to update the housing blueprint for the City, known as the Housing Element. The Housing Element considers the City’s needs for housing access, inventory, affordability, and quality. It is a critical part of the City’s efforts to preserve, improve, and develop housing accessible to everyone in our community.

The New York Times available online for free

08/07/2020

Message from the Mayor: Forging a stronger path forward

07/21/2020

For all the emergency and crisis scenarios the City plans and prepares for, a pandemic is likely the least predictable crisis we face as a community. How long it lasts and how deeply its effects will be felt remain to be seen. We look forward to the point where we move from an active mode to the recovery phase. As we recover, we’ll integrate what we’ve learned to forge a new, stronger and better path forward.

Shine a light on racial injustice

06/03/2020

Message from the Mayor: Moving to reopen and looking out for each other

05/20/2020

Last week, Governor Newsom approved Placer County to move into stage 2 of reopening. Placer County was one of the first and most populous of California’s counties to receive this approval. It happened because of positive health data and advocacy by our City at the County and state levels.

City Council supports state framework to allow regional variance in reopening timelines

05/07/2020

Family Meal Roseville to provide 18,000 restaurant meals to those in need

05/06/2020

Public-private partnership launches with $75,000 from the City of Roseville, Placer Community Foundation COVID-19 Response Fund and Sutter Health

Preparing for an eventual phased re-opening of businesses

05/04/2020

This has been a difficult time for everyone, from major corporations to our local, independent businesses. The City of Roseville is here to support you.

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City Council urges degree of autonomy to reopen our economy in phases based on health data and safety practices

04/24/2020

City Charter Draft Review Report now available for public comment

04/21/2020

How we govern ourselves is at the heart of our democracy. For the City of Roseville, the document that governs how we conduct business is our charter. Every 10 years, the Charter Review Commission determines whether amendments should be recommended to the City Council as time, perspectives, and circumstances evolve. The goal being to ensure that the charter is responsive to the changing needs of the community.

Mayor Allard emphasizes need for safe, sensible, timely plan to reopen city and business

04/21/2020

Roseville Mayor John B. Allard II provided the following remarks to the Placer County Board of Supervisors at its April 21, 2020 meeting.

Help local businesses from home

04/15/2020

Despite COVID-19, there are steps you can take to support Roseville's businesses and economy.

FBI warns of teleconferencing hijacking

04/12/2020

In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, many people find themselves working from home and managing their kids’ school work. Families throughout the nation have turned to teleconferencing platforms to meet the needs of both work and school. This surge in use of teleconferencing apps is raising privacy and security concerns. The FBI has received numerous complaints about hackers breaking into meetings and online classrooms.

Message from the Mayor: Persistence in the face of uncertainty

04/08/2020

While there’s so much we can’t control about this pandemic, we do have control of the most important thing: How we respond as individuals, as a city, and as a community.

Face covering recommended to slow COVID-19 spread

04/08/2020

Cloth face coverings - such as a bandana, scarf or homemade cloth cover - are now recommended when leaving the house for essential activities. This was announced by Placer County Health Officer Dr. Aimee Sisson to further slow the spread of COVID-19. The cloth face coverings recommended are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators. Those are critical supplies that must continue to be reserved for healthcare workers and first responders. Face coverings should be used in tandem with, not in place of, other strategies. It is critical to emphasize that maintaining 6-feet social distancing remains important to slowing the spread of the virus.

IRS warns of economic impact payment scams

04/06/2020

The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers to be on the lookout for phone calls and email phishing attempts relating to the COVID 19 Economic Impact Payments. These contacts can lead to tax-related fraud and identity theft. Taxpayers should watch not only for emails but text messages, websites and social media attempts that request money or personal information.

City proclaims local emergency in response to COVID-19, city buildings closed to public

03/25/2020

In a special city council meeting, the City of Roseville officially proclaimed a local state of emergency today, March 17, 2020, in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health crisis. The local emergency is now in effect.

True character emerges in a crisis - from Mayor John B. Allard II

03/24/2020

Coronavirus scams, Part 2

03/24/2020

Scammers are constantly changing their tactics to scam people out of their money and personal information. The uncertainty surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID 19) has many people stressed and panicked. Criminals use these factors to prey on individuals. Since our initial article on Coronavirus scams, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has received complaints of new scams. Here is an update from the FTC, and the steps you can take to protect yourself, your personal information, and your wallet.

City of Roseville Career Fair postponed

03/12/2020

Have you ever wondered what a career in public service looks like? You might be surprised by the opportunities.

Keep crooks out of your garage and house

03/10/2020

Tax scams to watch out for in 2020

02/29/2020

The tax season is well underway, and criminals are busy trying different scams to get your money or personal information. Here are some top tax scams (www.clark.com) to look out for in 2020.

Green Means Go: Proposed state program will make smart investments in Roseville

02/12/2020

Green Means Go is a four-year pilot program to accelerate these types of new housing opportunities and cleaner transportation options. This multi-pronged approach will help us meet the ambitious reduction in greenhouse gas emissions the state has set for our region while meeting the needs of existing and future residents.

Keeping the Post Office in Downtown Roseville

01/30/2020

ID theft: The how, what, and where

01/26/2020

ID theft: The how, what, and where

Crime prevention resolutions for 2020

01/07/2020

It’s not officially winter, but wintery weather has already arrived. With rain in the valley and snow in the mountains drivers need to be extra careful when driving in inclement weather this holiday season. Did you know there are more motor vehicle deaths around the three to four days around each holiday? According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the few days surrounding Christmas and New Year’s Eve, an average of 304 people die in drunk driving crashes. Driving when you are impaired or distracted is always dangerous; but add low visibility, rain, fog, and the pressures of the holiday season, and December just might be one of the most dangerous months to be on the road.

Roseville City Council approves purchase of long-vacant building downtown

12/20/2019

The Roseville City Council today approved the purchase of a four-story office building at 116 S. Grant Street in the City’s downtown that has been vacant for nearly five years.