🌱 All American Speedway 2022 Dates + COVID Nixes NYE Fireworks

Good morning, people of Roseville!

Thanks for checking in your Roseville Daily. Check out what's going on in the 'Ville as 2021 comes to an end.

First, today's weather:

The day should be mostly cloudy, with very little chance of rain. The expected high is 50 degrees with an overnight low of 38. Winds will be light at around 4 mph. Humidity will be high at about 88% during the day.

Here are the top five stories today in Roseville:

1. Roseville’s All American Speedway has set some tentative dates for events in the 2022 racing season. The sound of roaring engines will return to the track beginning March 5th with the SPEARS SRL Southwest Tour. The ARCA Menards Series West is scheduled for October 1st and the fan favorite Malicious Monster Truck Tour will be back on October 22nd. The rest of the season’s events are being planned by Speedway officials, so be sure to check back for more dates. (Gold Country Media)
   
2. In light of the recent rise in omicron variant COVID infections in the region, the New Year’s Eve Sky Spectacular fireworks show at the Old Sacramento Waterfront and the city-sponsored New Year’s Eve fireworks show in San Francisco have been cancelled this year. According to the California Department of Public Health, three of the state’s health systems have reported that 50%-70% of their cases of coronavirus are consistent with the fast spreading omicron variant. (FOX 40 and KRON 4)
3. The highways into the Sierra are open, but Caltrans and the Placer County Sheriff’s Office are urging travelers to stay away if your trip is not absolutely essential. Chain requirements, heavy traffic, hazardous conditions and multiple collisions are hindering emergency responders from helping people in need. If you must travel over the mountains, check current road conditions (Caltrans District 3 Twitter is great for up-to-the-minute updates) and be prepared for a long, slow journey. (ABC 10)
4. Placer Recycles, the recycling program from our regional Western Placer Waste Management Authority (WPWMA), is ready to roll out its new organic waste program. In keeping with state legislation (SB 1383) going into effect on January 1st, the new protocol will compost food scraps, landscape clippings and soiled paper in an “anaerobic” (without oxygen) environment. This process will cut down on the methane gas that occurs as a byproduct of organic waste left in landfills. Read more about this process and how WPWMA makes the most of our garbage. (Placer Recycles Press Release)
5. For all you snow fanatics itching to get on the slopes, here’s an update of the conditions at all your favorite ski resorts. In case you didn’t know, there’s a whole lot of snow going on in the Sierra! And there’s even more dropping as I write this. Now you can make your plans and dream of all that sweet, sweet powder tonight. (Roseville Today)

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Today in Roseville:

• Join Jay Gonzo and other standup funny people for A Night of Comedy at Bar 101 tonight. 2021 was one heck of a ride - come end it with a laugh. Even better, no cover charge! 7:00 pm
  
• Sacramento-based multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Jayson Angove is bringing the tunes at House of Oliver tonight. Stop by for an evening and of chill music and good eats. 6:00 pm
• Mix and mingle at a New Year’s Dance for singles tonight at Bayside (Granite Bay campus at 8191 Sierra College Boulevard). Get your $15 ticket online and come enjoy dancing to a DJ, desserts and beverages. 7:00 pm-11:00 pm
• Chando’s Tacos is serving up lunch from their food truck today at Lava Ridge Drive. Grab one of their awesome tacos if you are in the area! 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
• If you are still looking for a fun way to ring in the New Year, the City of Auburn is hosting its First Annual Masquerade Ball at the Odd Fellows Hall on Lincoln Way. This elegant, black tie event will have dancing to DJ music, cocktails, appetizers, a champagne toast and ball drop at midnight, and (gasp!) a burlesque show. Tickets are $50-$100 online. Dec. 31st, 9:00 pm - 2:00 am

From my notebook:

• Curious to see what your neighbors are reading? Take a peek at this list of the Top Ten fiction, non-fiction and teen fiction books checked out at the Roseville Libraries in 2021. Maybe get some ideas for your next reading adventure? (Instagram)
  
• The Sutter Health Mammography Department ensured a very merry Christmas for the homeless critters at the Placer SPCA by holding a donation drive. Just look at all the good stuff under that tree. Well done! (Instagram)
• Rose pruning season is just around the corner. Green Acres Nursery is helping us prepare with a video lesson on how to sharpen pruning shears. And yes, you do need to do this (who knew?). I’m adding this to my list of chores for the weekend! (Facebook)
• Imaginarium 360 opened at Cal Expo in Sacramento this week, for those of you looking for a “bright” idea for what to do this week. Check out these amazing bird’s-eye views of the venue! (Facebook)
• Our Sacramento Kings’ Tyrese Haliburton is showing his holiday spirit on the court with some pretty sweet “Home Alone” themed kicks. You've got to love a celebrity who goes all in on Christmas. (Instagram)

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— Kelly Risse

About me: My name is Kelly Mays Risse, and I have lived in Roseville just about all my life. I graduated from Roseville High School and majored in Journalism at CSU Sacramento. My husband and I loved growing up and raising our three boys here in the 'Ville. I have watched Roseville evolve from a cheerful little railroad town to a large and diverse city. I love where we live, from the hiking trails to the hip new restaurants, and I love the people who live here. I am excited to bring the highlights to you in The Roseville Daily!