Insights
Lowest Gas Prices in Roseville, Rocklin, & Lincoln
Roseville, Calif. - Gas prices remain well below the $4 per gallon at many locations around South Placer County. Roseville consistently remains the low price leader
January 2025 Update Placer County’s Shifting Electorate
Roseville, Calif. - Placer County, long a bastion of conservatism in California continues to change. In the process, the region has evolved to to become more diverse, educated, and dramatically more prosperous.
January 2025 at California’s 10 largest reservoirs
Folsom, Calif.- Heavy rains and snow has arrived along with colder temps. During wet season our attention turns to the annual process of reservoir replenishment. Below is a quick look at where each major reservoir stands to end the years as well as a glance at previous years.
Roseville to Lake Tahoe: Movies filmed in Placer County
Placer County locations have played a part in dozens of films going all the way back to the 1920's. See the list of Movies filmed in Placer County.
Placer County remains number 1 in DUI Conviction Rate in California
Roseville, Calif.- If you're caught drinking and driving in Placer County, prepare to pay the price. Motorists are more likely to be convicted of a DUI than any other county in the state.
Where does Placer County rank? California Unemployment Rate by County 2024
Roseville, Calif. - Placer County's unemployment ticked down slightly down in the latest report from the California Economic Development Dept. The latest report has Placer County at 4.2 percent unemployment, tied for 7th best in California for the lowest unemployment rate
❤️ Roseville among best places to live in America
Roseville, Calif. - Traveling and living in different states and cities has its own way of informing one's view and perception. It's a fun way to gather ideas when searching for the best place to live. Like so many others, that search would eventually lead us to Roseville.
Placer County Top Crop Report: See which ones dominate
Auburn, Calif. - Despite continued weather challenges the total gross value of agricultural crops and products increased 1% in Placer County for 2023. See top crop production leaders.
Roseville Public Libraries an entertaining and enlightening experience
Roseville, Calif. - There is much to love about Roseville libraries and three locations make them all mini-destinations worth a visit. Plan some additional time for exploring in and around each of the libraries.
Roseville Region Air Quality among worst in nation according to American Lung Association
Roseville, Calif. - As we've reported over the years, the Roseville region offers a multitude of reasons as an attractive place to live and do business. Sadly, air quality is not one of those reasons according to the American Lung Association.
Watch 2024 Roseville State of the City Address
Roseville, Calif.- Mayor Bruce Houdesheldt delivered the 2024 State of the City address at 9 a.m., Friday, August 16 at the Goldfield Trading Post in Downtown Roseville.
Roseville Electric Utility: What are the current rates and how do they compare?
Roseville Electric is the city owned electric utility serving the city of Roseville. How does it compare against SMUD and PG&E on prices?
Roseville and Rocklin crime rates lower than decades ago, despite population boom
Roseville, Calif. - Turn on cable news or click on social media and it quickly becomes apparent that every crime and misdeed gets amplified and shared to maximum effect in the digital age. One might assume the prevalence of crime is bad everywhere. The evidence shows otherwise.
Placer County Grand Jury Report 2023-2024
Deficiencies and successes in local government operations Roseville, Calif. - This year's Placer County Civil Grand Jury Final Report contains...
Roseville: What’s in Your Drinking Water?
The City of Roseville has released its annual report on local water quality for 2023. According to the report, water quality in Roseville meets state and federal
West Park High in Roseville nabs highest graduation rate in South Placer
Roseville, Calif. - West Park High in Roseville comes out on top in Placer County when it comes to high school graduation rates, according to ED Data, which collects fiscal, demographic, and performance data on California’s K-12 Schools. Overall, Placer County lays claim to the highest graduation rates in California.
Placer County ranked #2 in California for highest percentage of registered voters
Roseville, Calif. - There are many factors that determine those tangible and intangible things that make for best places to live lists. Be it geography, weather, education, or other amenities on your checklist, those marketing and PR compilations citing "best places"
Placer County & Roseville Dog Leash Laws
Despite how it may appear in many places around our great county with lots of our wonderful four-legged friends running around, there actually is a leash law in Placer County.
American River Watershed drinking water supply remains among the best in the United States
Auburn, Calif. - A new independent survey of conditions in Placer County Water Agency's American River watershed has found that water quality remains excellent overall, despite some initial concern following recent forest fires and erosion of ash and sediment that followed.
Roseville video series looks at long-range planning and development
Roseville, Calif.- For more than 35 years, the City of Roseville has strategically planned for long-term growth, using a master-planning process called a Specific Plan.
Placer County ranked #2 in quality of life, 4th healthiest in California
Roseville, Calif.- Following three consecutive years as the second healthiest county in California, Placer County dips slightly to the number four slot behind a trio of Bay Area counties. Marin, a perennially winner remains atop the list of California's healthiest counties.
Placer County pragmatism pays dividends on homelessness
Auburn, Calif. - The estimated number of people experiencing homelessness in Placer County decreased by more than 5% compared to 2022, according to results of the 2023 Point-in-Time homeless census
Homelessness in Placer County
The 2023 count of sheltered and unsheltered individuals surveyed a minimum of 709 individuals experiencing homelessness in Placer County, and a minimum of 496 individuals experiencing homelessness in Nevada County. By comparison, the 2022