News and Press Releases
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.
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.