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April 23 Rocklin City Council Recap
Whitney Ranch Retail Project; Weed Abatement; Ruhkala Awards
Whitney Ranch Retail Project
City of Rocklin Senior Planner Nathan Anderson presented City Council with details regarding the development of a Whitney Ranch Retail Center.
This project is proposing to construct a commercial shopping center consisting of ten buildings, totaling approximately 95,000 square feet. The center will be anchored by an approximately 44,000 square foot Nugget Market, which will be the first large grocery store in the Whitney Ranch area.
2024 Ruhkala Community Service Awards Honorees
The Rocklin City Council held a special presentation for the 2024 Ruhkala Community Service Award Winners at the April 23 City Council meeting and honored them with an awards reception.
Honorees include:
Rocklin Welcomes new Parks & Recreation Director
Parks & Recreation Director Veronica Tracy
The City of Rocklin has announced an important selection of Veronica Tracy as its next Parks & Recreation Director, effective April 8. This selection fills a post that has been vacant since September 2023.
Run Rocklin Course Routes
Updated course routes have been completed for the upcoming Run Rocklin race on Sunday, April 14. These routes have been designed to keep runners safe and avoid heavy traffic and construction zones.
You can find the half marathon and 10k routes, below.
April 9 Rocklin City Council Recap
Council Honors Public Safety Dispatchers; PCTPA Transportation Plan
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
City Council approved a proclamation recognizing April 14-20, 2024 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, honoring Safety Dispatcher’s dedication to keeping law enforcement and citizens safe.
Mayor Janda delivered the proclamation and signed it into effect.
eTrakit Permitting System Now Available!
Get permit and project information with this powerful tool
Rocklin’s eTrakit Online Public Record Search and Permitting System gives users access to the most commonly requested permit and project information for Building, Planning, Fire and Public Works.
March 26 Rocklin City Council Recap
Police Department Annual Report; GSEC Provides Highlights of Germany Economic Development Trip
2023 Rocklin Police Department Annual Report
Rocklin Police Chief Rustin Banks and Crime Analyst Shawn Baird formally presented the 2023 Rocklin Police Department Annual Report to City Council Tuesday night.
The 2023 report features statistics on crime, law enforcement tools, and response times in the Rocklin area and shines a light on the variety of work done by the different units and divisions of the police department.
Spring Medication Take-Back Day
Multiple agencies taking back unwanted prescription drugs
On Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Rocklin Police Department and multiple agencies across western Placer County will help the public prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted medications.
March 12 Rocklin City Council Recap
Fire Dept. Annual Report; Ruhkala Awards; Community Development Block Grant
2023 Rocklin Fire Department Annual Report
Rocklin Deputy Fire Chief Reginald Williams presented the Rocklin Fire Department’s 2023 annual report to the City Council Tuesday night.
Williams outlined data on the number and type of calls to each station, response times and heat maps showing the locations of fire and emergency medical service (EMS) calls among other important trends.
City Council & Planning Commission Joint Special Meeting Recap
2024 Housing Workshop
The Rocklin City Council and Planning Commission held a special meeting on Tuesday, March 5, for the 2024 Housing Workshop.
City staff presented an update on recently passed housing legislation, with a focus on bills that could impact the Rocklin.
Rocklin’s 2012-2029 Housing Element outlined six goals to address the housing needs of our community.
February 27 Rocklin City Council Recap
SWRA Improvements; Whitney Park Pump Track
Council Approves SWRA Improvements Based On Community Needs
Rocklin City Council approved of necessary improvements to the Sunset Whitney Recreation Area (SWRA) to be carried out by RSC Engineering, Inc.
The SWRA (formerly known as the Rocklin Golf Club) consists of 184 acres of land, being developed over a multi-phase Master Plan, which will add several desirable amenities to the landscape.
Celebrating Rocklin’s 131st Anniversary
The City of Rocklin was incorporated on February 24, 1893, becoming the 95th city established in California. Rocklin has a rich history and is primed for continued success. The future is bright thanks to the businesses, organizations, and residents that make up our community.
We are proud to look back on our history and see how far this City has come.
Rocklin Welcomes new City Attorney and City Clerk
City Attorney Matthew McOmber
Matthew McOmber was unanimously appointed to the position of Rocklin City Attorney at the January 9, 2024 City Council meeting. His official start day with the City of Rocklin was Monday, February 5.
Mr. McOmber has extensive experience in public agency law having served in the Shasta County Counsel’s Office for more than 10-years where he served in various roles including Interim County Counsel and Assistant County Counsel.
2024 Late January/Early February Winter Storm Impacts
Storm Incident Overview
An atmospheric river storm impacted much of California today, and local impacts include downed trees and extensive power outages. As of Sunday, 2230, utility providers report 55,383 customers (i.e., service connections) without power.
The National Weather Service reports that the strong wind gusts will continue through Monday morning with rain forecasted through the week.
2003 Ruhkala Awards Spotlight- Honoree Camille Maben
By Michelle Sutherland
Michelle Sutherland highlights Camille Maben, who was honored in 2003 with a Ruhkala Community Service Award. Nominate a deserving individual or group for 2024’s Ruhkala Awards by February 2.
In 2003, Camille Maben was awarded a Ruhkala Community Service Award for her years of service in the Rocklin Unified School District Board of Trustees.
January 23 City Council Meeting Recap
Medal Of Valor Awards; Recognition of Sofia Sanchez
Rocklin Firefighters Receive Medal Of Valor Awards
Three Rocklin Firefighters were honored Tuesday night with Medal of Valor awards for their bravery and quick-thinking in saving a life.
Take The Rocklin Arts Commission’s Community Survey
The Rocklin Arts Commission is undergoing a community engagement and planning process to understand how best to meet the needs of our community and create a positive impact through the Arts. The Commission is conducting a survey to measure community engagement with different types of art in Rocklin.
By completing this survey, the Commission will be able to review the results and focus on events, services and programs that residents want to see and be a part of.
January 9 City Council Meeting Recap
Build Up Rocklin; Rocklin Adopts Hearts For Heroes Program
Build Up Rocklin Program Update
Rocklin City Council was given a special presentation regarding the Build Up Rocklin program.
In February 2022, Council approved over $3 million dollars for community support programs. These included grants for small businesses and nonprofits, mental health assistance, and the Build Up Rocklin program.
Rocklin Appoints 2024 Mayor & Vice Mayor
During the December 12 Rocklin City Council meeting, Council appointed councilmember Greg Janda as Mayor and councilmember Jill Gayaldo as Vice-Mayor.
Greg Janda was elected to the Rocklin City Council in 2012 and previously served as Mayor in 2020 and 2016. He has been an active community volunteer, serving at various Chamber events: Scramble for Scholars, Hot Chili & Cool Cars, the Feed My Starving Children Mobile Pack, at his local church and with his children’s school and sports teams.
City of Rocklin Offices Closed December 25 – January 1 for Holiday Furlough
The City of Rocklin public offices will be closed from Monday, December 25, 2023, through Monday, January 1, 2024, as the City conducts its annual holiday furlough. Emergency services will continue to be provided at full staffing levels.