News and Press Releases
Rocklin Cleanup Day 2017
Rocklin residents are invited to drop-off household waste, including e-waste, at designated locations throughout Rocklin for the City’s cleanup day on Saturday, April 22 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. A pick-up service is offered to Rocklin residents with special needs. Residents are encouraged to call the Parks and Recreation office for more information or to schedule a pick-up.
The deadline to request a pick up is 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 20.
Items that will not be accepted include:
Rocklin Police Department Reaccredited by International Organization
The Rocklin Police Department recently obtained reaccreditation with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. Accreditation with CALEA voluntarily demonstrates the Rocklin Police Department’s commitment to excellence in law enforcement through comprehensive written directives, professional standards, and best-practices.
Upgraded Streetlights Installed in Rocklin
In partnership with Pacific Gas & Electric, the city of Rocklin has opted into a program to improve public lighting. PG&E has converted streetlights across the city from older, high-pressure sodium vapor lightbulbs to state-of-the-art LED lamps.
Rocklin Adventures at Quarry Park Open House
The first public open house to review initial design plans for the Rocklin Adventures at Quarry Park project will be held on Wednesday, March 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Rocklin City Council Chambers.
Rocklin Clean-Up Day
Rocklin Clean-Up Day will be on Saturday, April 22, 2017. During Rocklin Clean-Up Day items will be collected that normal trash collections will not take, including electronic waste. A pick-up service will be offered to elderly or disabled Rocklin residents. Call Parks and Recreation at 916-625-5200 to make arrangements.
Rocklin Chamber Honors City
The Rocklin Police Department and Quarry Park were honored by the Rocklin Area Chamber of Commerce at their annual Business Excellence Awards on January 26.
The Rocklin Police Department was given the “Beyond the Blue Line Community Spirit Award” for their work in building a relationship of confidence and trust within the Rocklin Community.
Rocklin City Council Approves Adventure Park Concept
The Rocklin City Council unanimously approved an agreement Tuesday night that could lead to the construction of an adventure park in the heart of Old Town Rocklin at the City’s Quarry Park.
Rocklin Adventures, which the concept is currently being called, would utilize the historic Big Gun Quarry and surrounding property to create an adventure park featuring zip lining, rock climbing, ropes courses and other outdoor activities.
Jill Gayaldo Appointed to Rocklin City Council
The Rocklin City Council has appointed Jill Gayaldo to fill a vacant seat on City Council with a term running through December 2018.
During a special meeting on January 5, the City Council interviewed 13 candidates who applied to fill the open seat. The interview process, including Council discussion and deliberation, was open to the public.
Chad Butler Appointed as Rocklin Interim Police Chief
Chad Butler, previously a Police Captain with the City of Rocklin and an officer focused on public safety for more than 20 years, has been appointed as Rocklin’s Interim Police Chief.
Butler succeeds Ron Lawrence, who has accepted a position as Police Chief for the City of Citrus Heights, effective Monday, Oct. 31.
Rocklin and Sierra College to Host Mini Maker Faire October 1
On Saturday, October 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the City of Rocklin and Sierra College will host the Rocklin Mini Maker Faire & Sierra Celebration on the campus of Sierra College, 5000 Rocklin Road. The Rocklin Mini Maker Faire is one of just 200 in the nation and the only one licensed in the Sacramento area. This year, in conjunction with the Mini Maker Faire, Sierra College will be holding an open campus day to celebrate its 80th Anniversary and it’s ALL FREE!
Rocklin City Council Appoints New Member
During a special meeting on September 14, the City Council
interviewed nineteen candidates who applied to fill the open
seat. The interview process, including Council discussion
and deliberation, was open to the public.
Broadway is also seeking a four-year Rocklin City Council term
during the November election. If elected, he would resign
the current two-year appointment (the remainder of Ruslin’s
term), and accept the full four-year elected term.
Rocklin/Lincoln Agree to Share Fire Services
After a year-long study of viable Fire Department leadership
alternatives, the City Councils in Lincoln and Rocklin both voted
last night to enter into a Shared Services Agreement (SSA). The
agreement allows Lincoln and Rocklin to share services related to
fire administration and fire prevention.
City of Rocklin Increases Transparency in Planning Process
In an effort that began in early 2015, the City of Rocklin has continued to investigate methods to increase transparency and expedite public notification in the planning process.
The City already provides more than twice the amount of public notification required by the State of California, and now the City has added an additional tool for the public to see development applications as quickly as possible.
Emergency Notification System
The City of Rocklin, in partnership with emergency response
agencies throughout Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo counties, has
implemented a state-of-the-art emergency mass notification
system. It provides critical information, delivered quickly. Sign
up at www.Placer-Alert.org.