News and Press Releases
Rocklin Wall of Recognition – Call for Nominations
The City of Rocklin was built on a granite foundation by people, businesses and organizations dedicated to the betterment of the community. Help the City recognize those who have helped shape the character of Rocklin and submit your nomination for the 2019 Wall of Recognition today.
Nominations are due by Friday, August 9 and can be submitted online at https://www.rocklin.ca.us/wall-recognition.
Work to Begin June 10 to Improve Traffic at Sunset Blvd. and 3rd St.
Monday, June 10 - Monday, July 29 - 3rd St. Closure and Sunset Blvd. Lane Closures Planned
Work to upgrade the intersection of Sunset Blvd. and 3rd St. will begin on Monday, June 10, and is scheduled to be complete by Monday, July 29.
3rd St. will be closed between Sunset Blvd. and Willard Way for the duration of the project with no vehicle access from or to Sunset Blvd. A detour will be provided. Lane closures on Sunset Blvd. will also occur between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. for the duration of the project.
Rocklin Focused on Fire Safety
The City of Rocklin is fortunate to have designated open space lands throughout its limits, adding to the beauty and character of the area. The open space, often including dry grasses and other vegetation, also increases the community’s fire risk and calls for focused attention to fire safety by public and private landowners.
Rocklin residents and property owners play a key role in preventing wildfires by keeping grasses and other vegetation on their property trimmed to standards.
May 14 City Council Meeting Update
Plans Approved Focused on Traffic Improvements and Fire Safety
Intelligent Transportation System Master Plan to Make Rocklin’s Roads Smarter
The City of Rocklin and the entire south Placer County area are rapidly growing. The increases in population and business activity have led to significant challenges facing efficient operations of local streets and roads.
New Plaque Reminds Rocklin of Its Railroad Roots
The railroad tracks running through the heart of the City of Rocklin are often viewed as an annoyance due to the intermittent noise and traffic delays caused by locomotives.
On Saturday, May 11, the Rocklin Historical Society posted a plaque at the Rocklin train station as a permanent reminder that the railroad should be respected as a key part of Rocklin’s history and likely the main reason this area was first settled.
A Closer Look at Community Development Block Grants: Aid Provided by the Salvation Army
A Rocklin mother of three was struggling to care for her mentally ill teenage daughter, eventually losing her job and facing a 3-day eviction notice. The local Salvation Army was there at the critical juncture, stepping in to help the family keep their home and find additional resources for the daughter.
Rocklin’s Population Pops to the Top
Fourth highest annual percentage growth rate in the state
A new population estimate from the
California Department of Finance puts Rocklin at 69, 249
citizens, a 3.8% increase over last year. Welcome to our 2,745
new citizens!
This makes Rocklin the fourth fastest-growing population of any city in California, by annual percentage growth.
Adopt-a-Creek and Make a Difference
Leadership Rocklin Helps Relaunch Clean-up Program
With 44 miles of creeks in Rocklin, maintenance and the overall well-being of every inch is an extensive job. The City’s updated Adopt-a-Creek program, renewed in part by Leadership Rocklin, allows residents to roll up their sleeves and give back to their community in a tangible and feasible way twice a year.
Funds Awarded to Non-Profits Benefiting Local Community
The City of Rocklin receives funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the form of Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) each year. The funds are used, in part, to assist residents with securing decent housing, benefit the elderly, and expand economic opportunities for those of low and moderate incomes.
On Tuesday, April 22, the Rocklin City Council resolved to award a total of approximately $53,000 in CDBG funds for Fiscal Year 2019/2020 to four local non-profit organizations serving the people of Rocklin.
2019 Ruhkala Award Winners
The Ruhkala Community Service Awards recognize exemplary community service efforts annually in the City of Rocklin. The awards were created to honor Roy and Peggy Ruhkala, a pair who worked for the betterment of the Rocklin community for over 40 years.
Julia Shohbozian
Youth Ruhkala Award Winner
Updated Rocklin Disc Golf Course Scheduled To Host Major Tournament Next Fall
Eighteen new baskets were recently installed at the Rocklin Disc Golf Course located at Johnson-Springview Park, bringing the course up to date with the latest Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) specifications. The new targets replaced older equipment and gave the hidden-gem of a course an eagle score—the ability to host the 2020 PDGA US Women’s Disc Golf Championships.
Quarry Park Adventures Spring Season Opens Friday, April 12
A Special Celebration is also Scheduled On Saturday, April 20
Get ready to zip, climb, soar and explore when Rocklin’s Quarry Park Adventures spring season begins on Friday, April 12! Tickets are on sale now at www.QuarryPark.com and reservations are encouraged for all guests, so sign up today. All previously purchased tickets and passes will be honored.
Extended Closure Planned in April for NB Highway 65 Off-Ramp
Construction to Close Northbound Exit to Galleria Boulevard, Stanford Ranch Road
The northbound Highway 65 off-ramp to Galleria Boulevard and
Stanford Ranch Road will be closed beginning at 10 p.m. Sunday,
April 21, through 5 a.m. Thursday, April 25. due to
expansion efforts.
Construction is set to make improvements to the Galleria
Boulevard/Stanford Ranch interchange, part of the ongoing work in
adding a third lane on northbound Highway 65 from Interstate 80
to Pleasant Grove Boulevard.
Midday, Weekend Metering Coming to 3 Highway 65 On-ramps
Extended Hours Aimed at Easing Congestion on Southbound Corridor in Roseville, Rocklin
PLACER COUNTY — In an effort to relieve congestion and make merging safer for motorists, Caltrans today announced plans for midday and weekend ramp metering on a series of freeway entrances to southbound State Highway 65 in Rocklin and Roseville.
Starting Monday, April 8, the ramp meters will operate from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Currently, the ramp meters operate during the morning commute from 6 to 9 a.m. and the afternoon commute from 2 to 6 p.m. weekdays.
Run Rocklin Focused on Community
Nearly three thousand people will race near Johnson-Springview Park on April 7 for the 16th-annual Run Rocklin event, with all the proceeds benefiting local charities. Participants can choose the 5k, 12k, or half-marathon option, and there are even two free kids’ runs.
The focus of Run Rocklin isn’t on athleticism or endurance; rather, the race is a fun and healthy way for people to connect with friends and family and raise money for a good cause.
March 12 City Council Meeting Update
City Council Approves New Adventure Park Operator, Reviews PD Annual Report, Stresses Importance of Inclusion
The approval of a new operations contract for Quarry Park Adventures was the focus of discussion at the March 12 City Council meeting. A report on Rocklin Police Department statistics from the past year was also reviewed, and a special resolution was made recognizing March 21 as World Down Syndrome Day, among other items.
Rebranded and Relocated
The Arts Council of Placer County Is Full of Opportunities
The Arts Council of Placer County (ACPC) recently chose the Hacker Lab in Rocklin as their new home, which is fitting: The space is a mesmerizing two floors of worktables, wires, wood, and ingenuity, making up a medley of unique and fascinating works in progress.
ACPC recently rebranded and has been looking for ways to better connect with local artists. This relocation places their main office in a concentrated hub of activity and a more central county location.
Badges Pinned on Rocklin’s Newest Firefighters
Jesse Llopis and Joshua Priest stood at attention in front of their families, friends and colleagues on February 14, eager to complete the final rite of passage and become Rocklin’s newest Firefighter-Paramedics.
The men awaited their department badges in a ceremony that was the culmination of an intense six-week training academy which featured extreme mental and physical pressure. On the final evaluations just hours before the ceremony, if even one mistake was made, they would not have been hired.
Term Sheet Approved for New Quarry Park Adventures Operator
The Rocklin City Council approved a term sheet on Feb. 12 with Adventure Operations, LLC, a subsidiary of Bonsai Design, to take over as the new operator of Quarry Park Adventures. Bonsai Design built the adventure park, is familiar with the City, and has experience building and operating other aerial courses throughout the U.S.
A formal agreement with Adventure Operations will be presented for Council ratification at the March 12 City Council meeting.
City Council Discusses Residential Parking, Traffic Committee, and Open Space Management at Jan. 22 Meeting
The Rocklin City Council received a special visit from two of the three Rocklin Police Department K-9 teams at their meeting on January 22. Officer Jeremy Black and Officer Tim Sartain stopped by with their K-9 partners, Condor and Bronco respectively, and each shared how they serve the community and fight crime in Rocklin with patrol operations and illegal drug detection.
After the dogs made their way back to patrol, the Council approved a resolution to accept the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR); introduced an ordinance related to building code standards; and discussed potential action items related to residential vehicle parking, an ad-hoc traffic safety committee, and vegetation and open space management.