News and Press Releases
Reginald Williams Hired as Rocklin Fire Chief
The City of Rocklin has hired Reginald Williams as Rocklin’s next fire chief, and he will begin his new responsibilities on Monday, August 3.
Williams leaves his position as assistant fire chief with the City of San José, where he oversaw 838 employees in the third largest city in California. Williams had been with San José, for 25 years, holding roles also including deputy chief, battalion chief, captain, engineer, and fire fighter paramedic.
The combination of his experience, along with his skillset and education, made him a clear choice for Rocklin.
Rocklin Still Counts
Complete the 2020 Census Today!
With changing schedules and cancelled plans due to the coronavirus pandemic, at least one thing this year is still moving forward: the 2020 Census. Once every 10 years, all people in the United States are counted to provide critical data that helps lawmakers, teachers, and others allocate funds to communities and determine the number of seats for each state in the US House of Representatives.
Candidate Filing Open Now
The next General Municipal Election for the City of Rocklin will be held on November 3, 2020, to fill three seats on the Rocklin City Council to serve four-year terms. The City of Rocklin has no term limits. City Council candidates must be 18 years of age, a citizen of the United States, and a registered voter residing within the City limits at the time the Nomination Paper is issued.
Abatement on Sunset Whitney Recreation Area Structures Nearly Complete
The Sunset Whitney Recreation Area (SWRA) has become a popular place for Rocklin residents to enjoy the outdoors since the opening of the West Trails in the fall of 2019.
The trails provide a great resource for people looking to walk, bike or just get a little fresh air during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Placer County COVID-19 Update: July 7, 2020
Some of Placer County’s COVID-19 metrics are beginning to cross state-defined thresholds for increased monitoring. This includes hospitalizations as well as the 14-day COVID-19 case rate per 100,000 residents, which today stands at 101.4, for the first time exceeding the State’s case rate threshold. While State data lags behind local data, it is likely these data points will soon be updated on the State’s county data chart.
Impact Axe
"We're Open" Business Features
Impact Axe provides a fun indoor activity for family and friends to get together in a safe environment. The business opened early this February, and shut its doors in mid-March after being open for less than six weeks.
Dogtopia
We're Open Business Features
Dogtopia of Rocklin offers daycare, overnight boarding, and spa and grooming services for dogs. Since opening in Rocklin last July, the business gained plenty of pet parents that use them for daycare while at work or for overnight boarding when going on vacations. When the coronavirus hit, people began working from home and cancelled their vacations. Dogtopia closed for two months from March 19 to May 19 and lost all of its regular vacation-based boarding, though boarding is expected to bounce back as people begin to travel again.
Coronavirus Crisis Doubles Need for Meals on Wheels Volunteers
The COVID-19 crisis has shone a spotlight on just how quickly people can find themselves without food. Applications for meal delivery from Seniors First, Placer County’s only senior-focused service organization and provider of Meals on Wheels, have more than doubled in recent weeks.
Over 400 clients are served in Placer County per day through Meals on Wheels. Many of Seniors First’s volunteer delivery drivers, some seniors themselves, have been sidelined due to COVID restrictions which has dramatically increased the need for additional volunteers.
Mental Health Month: Connecting with and Supporting Others
It’s the final week of Mental Health Awareness Month, and the City of Rocklin wraps up by sharing tips from the organization Mental Health America to connect with others, virtually.
People help to enrich our lives and get us through tough times. Sometimes they know exactly how to support us, and other times, the next best step doesn’t come naturally. Here are some ways to connect with others and help those struggling with tough times.
Keep Rocklin Running
Code Enforcement
Senior Code Enforcement Officer Ryan Taylor is helping keep Rocklin communities safe and up to code by continuing to inspect and investigate code violation reports through the coronavirus pandemic.
Mental Health Month
Finding the Positive
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the City of Rocklin is sharing tips from the organization Mental Health America to help manage mental health each week.
Rocklin Offers Restaurants More Flexibility with Temporary Outdoor Dining Guidelines
Outdoor Dining Application
The Rocklin City Council approved an urgency ordinance to reduce the outdoor dining and beverage service establishment regulations on an interim basis in response to COVID-19 at their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 26.
Keep Rocklin Running
Information Technology Department
The Information Technology Division manages and supports the City’s technology infrastructure, applications, and databases utilized by all City departments to provide critical services to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Keeping Rocklin Running
Rocklin Fire Department
The men and women of the Rocklin Fire Department, from fire fighters and dispatchers to administration and management, are helping keep Rocklin’s citizens safe and protected during the coronavirus pandemic.
From Boards to Barriers
Rocklin Manufacturer Helping Businesses Stay Safe and Prepare to Reopen
Rocklin business owner Neil Henderson of Prospect Wake and Snow is usually focused on crafting handmade skis, snowboards and wakeboards for people headed to the water or mountains. The COVID-19 pandemic quickly ended the ski season, suppressed spring boating, and forced Henderson to close his doors to help slow the spread of the disease.
Quick Resources Guide During Coronavirus Pandemic
Simple, non-comprehensive information on local resources
Download the resource guide by clicking on the following links, or view the text guide below.
- Quick Local Resource Guide During Coronavirus Pandemic (color)
- Quick Local Resource Guide During Coronavirus Pandemic (black and white)
Quick Resources Guide During Coronavirus Pandemic
POLICE AND FIRE
Rocklin Police and Fire service remains uninterrupted. Police and Fire front counter services are available by appointment only. Citizens are encouraged to file police reports online via rocklin.ca.us/online-crime-reports.
Pavement Condition Index Scanning
Laser-Equipped Trucks Take Pavement Distress Data
Rocklin is going high tech to assess the condition of City-maintained streets and plan for future improvements. On Monday, April 27, City contractors began a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) Scan, utilizing laser scanners equipped to trucks to take pavement distress data for each of the 565 lane miles in Rocklin.
The laser takes thousands of data points and compiles them to determine the overall condition of each street and lane in the City. The scan will last two to three weeks, and the data collected will inform a five-year work plan.
Stand Up Placer’s Support during the Coronavirus Crisis
The coronavirus has made it more difficult than ever for domestic violence survivors to leave their abusers due to financial instability and the quarantine. Stand Up Placer has modified available services to best serve those who need them.
Aid from the Salvation Army during the Coronavirus Crisis
The local Salvation Army is providing resources above their usual operations for residents in search of additional help during the coronavirus pandemic. Please contact their office or Charisse Bach, Social Services Coordinator, directly using the information below.
Keeping Rocklin Running
Land Development Engineer Lynn Toth
Land Development Engineer Lynn Toth is helping to keep Rocklin growing during the coronavirus pandemic.