Tickets on sale now for 2024 Village Feast
Didn’t score tickets to the Tower Bridge Dinner? No problem; you can still get into the farm-to-fork spirit at a big communal gathering of food…
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Water Supply Reliability: It’s Good to Be in Placer County
Planning ahead keeps Roseville taps flowing while community keeps growing by Debbie Arrington There’s a reason so many people are flocking to Roseville and Placer…
Plans in Place For a Secure Water Future
Amid projected growth, Roseville and Placer County maintain excellent water reliability for everyone When it comes to water, it pays to plan ahead. You never…
‘Normal’ water year is good news for Roseville: Winter rains and snow totals contribute to a healthy balance
So far in Northern California, 2024 has been in weather’s Goldilocks Zone—not too wet, not too dry, but just right.
New wells tap into huge water storage possibilities: Roseville unveils two facilities that will boost its groundwater reserves
If Northern California has another wet winter, Roseville is ready to save some of that rain for later.
Cal Expo horsemen step up to help after devastating barn fire
Local harness trainers and owners donate trailer-full of supplies after Tioga Downs tragedy It’s a care package on wheels with a cross-country message: Horsemen take…
Sacramento’s Relles Florist offers free flowers on Wednesday in ‘Petal It Forward’ gesture
Get two bouquets per person – one to keep, one to give How do you make people instantly smile? Give them flowers. And this Wednesday, Relles…
This agreement puts water away for dry years: Roseville and PCWA work together to bolster groundwater reserves
Think of it as water in the bank for not-so-rainy days.
To help bolster reserves, the City of Roseville and Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) recently amended their longstanding water agreement to allow Roseville to purchase and “bank” more water during “wet” years.
Finding room for cost-effective water storage: Roseville and neighboring communities are tapping into groundwater as a long-term solution
A great place to store water may be under your feet. The potential for local groundwater storage is twice as much as Folsom Reservoir’s capacity—with no new dams necessary.
Water efficiency: The City of Roseville pools resources with a variety of key players
No city can manage its water needs alone. To be ready for anything from drought to deluge, it takes partners to keep taps flowing.
How can Roseville keep up with future water needs? Diverse approach allows the city to stretch its water supply and meet growing demand
It’s boom times (again) for Roseville. New neighborhoods are growing rapidly in the City’s western end. Those new homes will add thousands of residents to…
Balancing the water needs of people and the environment: Water Forum brings diverse interests together to tackle tough issues on the Lower American River
Come drought or deluge, how can we develop a lasting water agreement for the greater Sacramento area?
That’s the challenging task before the Water Forum, a unique consortium of business and agricultural leaders, citizen groups, environmentalists, water managers and local governments, including the City of Roseville.
Sacramento’s Village Feast returns in person – in two places
Tickets are on sale now for this popular farm-to-fork celebration on Oct. 16 After two years of virtual dining and bidding, The Village Feast is…
Sacramento’s biggest free garden party, Harvest Day, returns in person
Local master gardeners host huge gathering dedicated to gardening knowhow Ever see a pawpaw? What about an atemoya or a pluerry? Those are just a…
Sacramento’s James Haggin finally gets his Hall of Fame due
Local tycoon made Rancho del Paso a racing powerhouse His familiar name is on landmarks throughout the region. Streets, parks, even whole neighborhoods pay tribute…
The perfect tool for summer in Sacramento: Free moisture meter
BeWaterSmart offers handy device to have during drought or any time During the driest year in Sacramento history, soil is getting rock hard, too —…
‘Moss art’ adds life to dark rooms with zero maintenance
Exotic Plants’ Kifumi Keppler and staff create one-of-a-kind pieces with natural materials By Debbie Arrington With the creative skills of Kifumi Keppler and her staff,…