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City of Rocklin Seeks Input From Residents in Community-Wide Survey

Rocklin has partnered with Polco, a leader in the field of civic engagement and surveying, to issue the 2024 National Community Survey. We’d like all residents and community members to participate!  Resident feedback through this survey is integral in informing important future decision-making based on community feedback!

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Ineffable Music Group Donates $5,000 to Rocklin Community Theatre, Supporting Local Arts and Youth Programs

Ineffable Music Group, a proud partner with the City of Rocklin, which manages and oversees Quarry Park Amphitheatre, has generously donated $5,000 to the Rocklin Community Theatre in recognition of the organization’s invaluable contribution to the community. The donation reflects Ineffable Music Group’s ongoing commitment to supporting local arts and fostering creativity, especially within organizations like Rocklin Community Theatre that play a vital role in enriching the community.

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Rocklin Santa Tour Dates & Locations Announced

Rocklin Fire Santa Tours Map Graphic

Exciting news! Rocklin’s Santa Tours are back this holiday season!

Every December, the Rocklin Firefighters are called upon to assist Santa Claus in visiting the neighborhoods of Rocklin. This tradition has been occurring in Rocklin since the 1970s and has continued to be a favorite event of families in the community.

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Congratulations to the 2024 Best of the Best Businesses in Rocklin

As we know, Rocklin is home to a thriving community of passionate entrepreneurs, dedicated service providers, and innovative business owners who work tirelessly to improve the lives of those around them. The Placer Herald’s Best of the Best 2024 awards have once again highlighted the outstanding businesses that make our community shine, and we couldn’t be more proud to celebrate their achievements!

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Ready to Vote, Rocklin!

Ready to Vote?

To ensure their voters can confidently and successfully cast their ballots in the November 5, 2024 General Election, the Placer County Elections Office would like to share a few important reminders.

Casting Your Vote in Person

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City of Rocklin Unveils Conceptual Rendering for New Fire Station 22

Rocklin Fire Station 22 Conceptual Rendering

The City of Rocklin is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our public safety efforts with the release of the conceptual rendering for the new Fire Station 22, designed to serve the southeast portion of our community. This area encompasses the Sierra College campus, home to nearly 20,000 students, as well as our largest commercial development.

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Groundbreaking for Future Nugget Market Site in Whitney Ranch

On Tuesday, October 22, Rocklin Councilmembers, City Staff, and developers came together to celebrate the groundbreaking for the new Nugget Market location at the corner of Whitney Ranch Parkway and University Avenue.

This marks the beginning of a larger development that will feature a commercial shopping center with ten buildings, totaling around 95,000 square feet. Nugget Market will be the centerpiece, bringing a 44,000 square foot grocery store to the Whitney Ranch area—the first of its kind!

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October 22 Rocklin City Council Recap

October 23-31 Declared Red Ribbon Week

During Tuesday evening’s Rocklin City Council meeting, Councilmembers approved a proclamation declaring October 23-31, 2024 as Red Ribbon Week.

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Rocklin Voting Ballot Drop Box Locations

With local, state and federal elections underway, it is important that Rocklin residents are aware of the various ballot drop box locations throughout the city.

City of Rocklin has an official Placer County Election Office ballot drop box located outside of Historic City Hall, which is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, until the close of Election Day on Tuesday, November 5 2024.

Additional drop-box locations in Rocklin include:

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October 8 Rocklin City Council Recap

October 2024 Declared Hindu Heritage Month in Rocklin

During Tuesday evening’s Rocklin City Council meeting, Councilmembers approved a proclamation declaring October as Hindu Heritage Month while recognizing the Festival of Diwali.

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Rocklin Reclassified With Exceptional Fire Safety Rating

City of Rocklin has maintained it’s ISO (Insurance Services Office) rating at a Classification 2, effective January 1, 2025.

On a scale of 1-10, with a rating of 1 denoting the best ability to respond to a fire and a 10 signaling little or no fire protection, the City was classified as a 2 on the Public Protection Classification (PPC). Only 1,800 communities in the country have this rating or higher.

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City Council Proclaimed October 6-12 Fire Prevention Week In Rocklin

During the Tuesday, September 24 Rocklin City Council meeting, councilmembers approved a proclamation recognizing October 6-12, 2024 as Fire Prevention Week.

Fire Prevention Week is the longest standing public health observance in the United States, being founded in 1925 by U.S. President Calvin Coolidge.

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Whitney Park Bike Pump Track Groundbreaking

On Monday, September 23, Rocklin City leaders and partners celebrated the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Whitney Community Park Bike Pump Track. 

The track has been a highly desirable project boosted by community support. Members of the Rocklin Bike Coalition, who voiced their support for a pump track at Whitney Park for years, were in attendance during the ceremony. 

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Traffic Committee Town Hall Meeting
Wednesday, October 16, at 5 p.m. at the City Council Chambers

2024 Traffic Safety Committee Town Hall Meeting, October 16 at 5 p.m. in the Rocklin City Council Chambers located at 3970 Rocklin Road

Rocklin residents take pride in living in a safe, family-oriented community. As Rocklin has developed and the population increased, the City’s 550 lane miles of road have become busier with people commuting to work, taking kids to school, or just walking or biking to the numerous parks in the area.

Traffic safety issues affect everyone and the City of Rocklin often receives and responds to traffic inquiries from citizens who want to improve conditions in their neighborhoods.

To offer opportunities for residents to learn more about traffic safety planning and to share traffic safety concerns, the City will hold it’s bi-annual traffic safety committee town hall on Wednesday, October 16 at 5 p.m. in the Rocklin City Council Chambers (3970 Rocklin Road). 

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September 10 Rocklin City Council Recap

Council Honors Scout Troop 29

Council approved a proclamation honoring the 100 Year Anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 29.

Boy Scout Troop 29 was established in 1924 to serve placer county and has met at various community buildings in Rocklin for the past seventy-five years, including the Finnish Temperance Hall and the Johnson-Springview Park community center. They have mentored over 5,000 youth and 175 Eagle Scouts and have participated in various community service projects around Rocklin. 

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Rocklin Declared Purple Heart City

During last week’s City Council Meeting, Rocklin was declared an official Purple Heart City.

Mayor Greg Janda delivered an official proclamation last Tuesday evening, which was then presented to the local chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart.