News and Press Releases
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)
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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.
Hope Ithurburn Appointed as Rocklin City Clerk
Hope Ithurburn was appointed as Rocklin’s city clerk after City Council unanimously approved her four-year employment agreement on March 10. Her appointment was effective March 14.
Ithurburn most recently served as Rocklin’s interim city clerk and the deputy city clerk.
Rocklin PD now Offers Online Non-Emergency Crime Reporting
Due to the rapidly evolving circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and as an additional convenience to the public, the Rocklin Police Department now offers an online reporting option for the following list of non-emergency incidents where a suspect is not known:
Rocklin Homepage Gets Refreshed Look
Improvements based on analytics
The City of Rocklin homepage at www.rocklin.ca.us has been redesigned to provide better improved access to the information used most by Rocklin residents, businesses and stakeholders.
The changes include a new “Get Started” menu at the top of the page, a streamlined “What’s Happening” news and events section, and more.
A detailed analysis of how web visitors interacted with the current homepage was conducted and update decisions were based on the data collected.
Council Meeting Recap – March 10
Wi-Fi in the Parks, Sunset Station Development, and Economic Development
Wi-Fi in the Parks
The City of Rocklin negotiated a new agreement to continue providing free Wi-Fi at all five community parks with Wave Broadband LLC. The parks include Johnson-Springview, Kathy Lund, Margaret Azevedo, Twin Oaks Park, and Whitney.
City analytics show that over 22,000 people logged in and used the amenity last year between August 2018 and August 2019. The free service benefits everyday park users and youth sports leagues and their patrons.
Four New Rocklin Firefighters Pinned at Graduation Ceremony
Erik Garside, dressed in 45 pounds of full firefighter gear, dashed from the fire engine, pulled the supply hose and tools out of the back, and lugged the nearly 80-pounds of equipment to the nearest hydrant.
Discover Rocklin “Off the Rails”
Take a tour through Rocklin's iconic locations with this unique public art project
The City of Rocklin opened an invitation for artists to take plain mining carts and decorate them to represent an aspect of the City. The artists, creative as usual, forged incredible pieces of artwork that are weather-resistant and ready to be enjoyed by all generations for years to come.
Recognizing Rich Vallone, 2019 President of the Rocklin Public Safety Foundation
After more than 17 years of service as a police volunteer with the Rocklin Public Safety Volunteer Program and three years as president of the Rocklin Public Safety Foundation, Rich Vallone will be recognized with a resolution from the Rocklin City Council on Tuesday, Feb. 11.
“Using his excellent people and managerial skills, Rich has been instrumental in recruiting, training, and managing members of the volunteer program,” said Mike Notolli, a former volunteer coordinator with the Rocklin Police Department.
Placer MLK Day Poetry Winners
Family March and Celebration an Inspiration
A crowd of over 200 people—families, residents, public officials, school staff and officials, volunteers, BSA scouts, and organizations—attended Placer County’s MLK Day Family March and Celebration on Monday, January 20. The event centered around a march from Johnson-Springview Park to 180 Church on Front Street, followed by a celebration at 180 Church.
With double the turnout from last year, the crowd speakers inspired the crowd by sharing Dr. King’s message of peace, love, and acceptance.
Jaguar Dealership Joining Premium Auto Dealers on Granite Drive
The Niello Co. is expanding their Rocklin Land Rover site on Granite Drive to include a Jaguar dealership.
The project includes exterior and interior improvements to the existing 13,000-square-foot building, a new 14,000-square-foot addition, and related site work.
“The new dealership will be a welcome addition to the Granite Drive corridor in Rocklin, an area where premium auto dealerships have performed exceptionally well,” said Michael Young, Rocklin spokesperson.
Ruhkala Award Recipient Recap
Mary Jo Edmondson - 2005 Individual Ruhkala Award Winner
Mary Jo Edmondson was honored in 2005 with a Ruhkala Award in the Individual/Couple category. Mary has dedicated herself to serving the Rocklin community, and describes her volunteerism in this way: