Community Corner
🌱 How a Loomis native just won Washington State’s starting quarterback job
And on the Loomis Patch calendar - Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in Roseville!
What's up Loomis! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Loomis native just won Washington State's starting quarterback job
Also on today's calendar: Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in Roseville!.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 96 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 98, low: 68.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 97 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Washington State names UC Davis transfer Caden Pinnick start... (lmtribune.com subscription) — A Loomis native is stepping into a major college spotlight as former UC Davis standout Caden Pinnick has been named starting quarterback for Washington State. The sophomore transfer, a proven dual-threat, earned the job after a competitive fall camp and will debut Sept. 6 in Seattle against the University of Washington. 
📸 Around Loomis
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Loomis
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★ Featured events ★
- Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in Roseville! →
Westfield Galleria at Roseville, 1151 Galleria Blvd, Roseville
12:30 pm
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
📣 Loomis Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Fall Picture Day
H. Clarke Powers Elementary School Loomis, CA 95650
8:20 am - Getting Started: Drop-in Application and Enrollment Support
Sierra College Outreach Online
12:00 pm - Band Parent/Guardian Interest Mtg.
Ridgeview Elementary MPR
6:00 pm - Free Food Distribution by Feeding the Foothills
Rocklin City 3970 Rocklin Rd, Rocklin, CA 95677
8:00 am - Community Forum: Fire Evacuations - Know & Go
Sierra College Community Calendar Nevada County Campus (NCC)
10:00 am - Marcello Hernandez →
The Venue at Thunder Valley, 1200 Athens Ave, Lincoln
8:00 pm - Casting Call! Audition for Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Pr
Sierra College Community Calendar Rocklin Campus
3:30 pm - Boys Flag Football @ Cavitt vs Silverado
Willma Cavitt Junior High Granite Bay, CA 95746
4:00 pm - Girls Volleyball @ Cavitt vs Granite Oaks
Willma Cavitt Junior High Granite Bay, CA 95746
4:00 pm - Quarry Park - supporting TAB BENOIT w. TOMMY... →
Amphitheater At Quarry Park, 4000 Rocklin Rd, Rocklin
6:00 pm - Foothills Wine & Brewfest →
Recreation Park, 123 Recreation Dr, Auburn
12:00 pm - Christopher Scott & The Neon Lights Band (21+) →
Valencia Club (VC), 2162 Taylor Rd, Penryn
9:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
Friday September 4
Saturday September 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I am looking for help catching/trapping a stray cat I found in Sacramento.
He is very skittish but needs medical attention. I have attempted to catch him for 5 days now. Any advice or knowledge of groups that can help me… (Nextdoor Northwest Loomis) - Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
Aspen was LOST on August 22, 2026 in Rocklin, CA 95677 near Mountain View Dr Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Loomis)
- BrightView posted a job opening for Enhancement Crew Lead (Roseville) in Rocklin. Apply here.
- PACS posted a job opening for Part Time Housekeeper - Whitney Oaks Care Center in Rocklin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Loomis here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rocklin
- Merchants Capital Delivers $193M+ for 504 Units of Affordable Family and Senior Housing in Rocklin (granitebaymirror.com)
- thousands-run-in-santa-rosa-marathon-over-the-weekend (mercedsunstar.com)
- How to Simplify a Move to a Smaller Home (wordpress.com)
Lincoln
- "Better Days" are here as the Goo Goo Dolls land in Tampa with Neon Trees on their Summer 2026 Tour (gottagoorlando.com)
- New McKinleyville BMX multi-use park opening with a celebration Saturday (mercedsunstar.com)
Ok Loomis! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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