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Located in Placer County along the eastern edge of the Sacramento Valley at the base of the Sierra Nevada foothills, Roseville is a mere 16 miles from Sacramento, the state capital. What began as a town created by disappointed gold miners from the famous Gold Rush, Roseville has grown into a thoroughly developed and independent city.
Roseville's parks and recreation programs and educational systems make Roseville an amazing place to raise a family. Abundant recreational programs, numerous neighborhood parks, wonderful golf courses, state-of-the-art fitness centers and thousands of acres of open space provide a great way for every one of all ages to soak in the warm California sun.
So whether you prefer the fine wineries of Napa, the outdoor activities of Lake Tahoe and Folsom Lake or the city life of San Francisco, Roseville is within driving distance of the best that California has to offer.
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I lived in Roseville for 3 years and now that I have moved away appreciate it much more. There is great shopping, too many great restaurants to mention and a low crime rate so I felt very safe there.
Even though it's close to Sacramento I only needed to go there for the airport or concerts, but other than that Roseville has everything you need. The cost of living is quite high but you get convenience with that price.
Harding is an extremely convenient neighborhood. It is close to the Galleria Mall, restaurants and to both Hwy 80 & 65.
Roseville has an estimated population of 104,655 residents, with the majority of them being white and Latino.
Roseville has also been named in CNN Money's "Best Places to Live" study in 2006 to have the skinniest population in the country with an average body mass index of 24.5. how about that?
Molly Ringwald is from Roseville, although I don't know where she is anymore. Nobody knows where she is anymore.
Wednesday night concerts during the summer at The Fountains. Lots of great resturants including McCormicks, PF Changs, Ruth Chris, BJ's, Paul Martins and many more! Sake House has great nightlife, they have many fun events.
According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $68,000, and the median income for a family was $84,000.
Roseville sits near I-80 and also has a very active and reliable bus system, the Roseville Transit system. $1.50 for a ride.
There is close freeway access for most areas. Only drawback is for those commuting to Sacramento how HWY 80 bottlenecks once you enter Placer County/Roseville City lines. This may internally destroy you, but many other Rosevillians are used to it. If your exit is after the Auburn/Riverside exit you better take a deeeep breath, but they are finally taking some means to make this a smoother transition.
Airport is about 30-45 minutes away depending on traffic.
A stop at the Magic Circle Theater is a must for any live theater enthusiast, or live music can be heard at Roseville's famous Music in the Park while families enjoy the outdoors with a picnic. During the summer, Downtown Tuesday Nights allow residents to mix and mingle with different vendors and live bands all along the historic Old Town Vernon Street. Other avenues of family fun include Golfland Sunsplash, spending a day at Denio's Farmers Market & Swap Meet (Roseville's largest outdoor open market), or browsing through one of Roseville's museums.
Whole Foods, Safeway, Costco and Sam's Club. Bank of America, Wells Fargo, US Bank. 24 Hour Fitness
2004 Sacramento Business Journal: Of the top 100 fastest growing companies in the Sacramento region, 14 are located in Roseville. Companies range from professional and financial services, automotive related and tech-based companies.
Top business employers within the city include Hewlett-Packard, NEC Technologies, Kaiser Permanente and the Union Pacific Railroad.
Roseville lies within the Sierra Community College District. The main campus is located in neighboring Rocklin and there is an extension campus in Roseville titled Roseville Gateway. It offers certificates and Associate of Arts degrees.
Heald College is a for-profit college aimed at students seeking business oriented careers, and generally offers two year programs. University of Phoenix is located in Roseville and offers a wide variety of degrees with the option of taking classes online or on campus. Chapman University, a private non-profit college, has an extension campus in town that offers classes at night and is aimed at working professionals.
The Institute of Technology is a technical school in Roseville, and offers career focused education in a number of fields, including culinary arts, business and health care. IOT also has a culinary arts school, which offers three complete and unique programs.
William Jessup University, the only Christian university in the Sacramento metropolitan area, is located in neighboring Rocklin. Recently, Drexel University has announced their interest for a campus in the Roseville area.
There are plans for a Sacramento State University satellite campus in Roseville which could eventually become an independent CSU campus.
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