Here in Roseville, we really love our pets! Our Placer County city is part of the Sacramento metropolitan area. We are connected to major cities through I-80 and Route 65.
Roseville has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate. Our hot-summer Mediterranean climate offers cool, wet winters and hot, dry summers. Most of the wet season occurs between October and April. Because of our great weather, you have access to many things to do in Roseville. For example, people with dogs will enjoy being able to walk them throughout the year, especially with little precipitation and no snow. In the winter, cozy up with your favorite feline for a warm holiday season. Pet lovers adore the recreational opportunities here.
Roseville has many events. Some are pet-related, and some festivals that have food and other fun activities. BerryFest is one of the most popular events in Roseville. What can you do at BerryFest? For one, you will eat tons of strawberries, create art projects, and watch the Little Miss Strawberry Pageant. Roseville is also close to the Sweet Potato Festival.
Roseville has a diverse and rich economy. Retail is largely popular here, and we host one of the country’s biggest auto malls. Shopping is actually crucial to our economy, and it has some of the highest retail sales in the state of California. The biggest employers in Roseville include Kaiser Permanente, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Union Pacific Railroad, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, City of Roseville, and the local school districts.
Roseville is a historical destination, though most people might not know it. The Central Pacific Railroad established tracks in the 1860s. At this time, the city was known as Junction. In 1909, Roseville became an incorporated city. Soon, it was expanding quickly and growing as a community. With World War II making rail yards even busier, the city changed a lot.
Notable people who have lived in Roseville over the years include NFL player Isaiah Frey, NFL player Jason Hill, MMA fighter Dan Quinn, actor David Yost, Olympic gold medalist Evelyn Ashford, NFL player Dan Bunz, actress Molly Ringwald, Olympic gold medalist Summer Sanders, and singer Chelsea Wolfe.
The population in Roseville was 135,329 in 2017. Since 2000, the population has grown by more than 69 percent. In Roseville, we are happy to see the number of people in our city grow, and we also love all the new pets that new residents bring in.