Caldor Fire Rages + New Development in Roseville + Kings Take All

Happy Thursday, Roseville!

Here's everything you need to know going on today in the 'Ville.

First, you need to know about today's weather:

We are staying below the triple digits with an expected high today of 95 degrees. Things will cool down tonight to about 61. Humidity will be about 30% during the day and winds should be in the 5-10 mph range.

The Air Quality Index (AQI) for Roseville is expected to stay at about 153 today, which is categorized as "Unhealthy." Stay indoors if you can, especially if you are particularly prone to respiratory issues, and run your AC on recirculate mode. Hang in there, the air should get better tomorrow and stay "moderate" throughout the weekend.

Also, please be aware that our area is under a Red Flag Alert due to a combination of high heat, low humidity and gusting winds creating critical fire weather conditions

Here are the top stories today in Roseville:

• The Caldor Fire in El Dorado County is on most of our minds as our neighbors to the east anxiously watch its unusually fast progress. Exhausted firefighters battle the blaze as Mother Nature works against their efforts with plentiful dry fuel, low humidity and gusty winds. As of press time yesterday, the fire had burned over 53,772 acres, destroyed 86 structures, injured two civilians and caused the evacuation of over 6,800 residents. (Gold Country Media)
• As Roseville continues to grow in both population and development projects, the once-stalled Placer Ranch master plan is getting new life with a $100 million purchase of 2,213 acres in the unincorporated area between Roseville and Lincoln. Roseville-based Taylor Builders Inc. expects to have about 5,600 homes, 5 million square feet of commercial space and 334 acres of park and recreation facilities built by the project’s completion. The project will also encompass the 300 acres slated for a future Placer County campus for California State University, Sacramento. (Subscription: Sacramento Business Journal)
• The foodie scene is another aspect of Roseville that is growing. A new high-end taqueria is coming to Highland Village, the center next to the Galleria that already boasts popular eateries Eureka! and Lazy Dog. The restaurant will feature cuisine based out of Mexico City. (Subscription: Sacramento Business Journal)
• It was an evening of WINS for our Sacramento Kings on Tuesday as they took the NBA Summer League Championship in a 100-67 win over the Boston Celtics. The cherry on top was the King’s Davion Mitchell being named Co-MVP of the Summer League, sharing the honor with the Brooklyn Nets’ Cam Thomas. (NBA.com)

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What to do today around Roseville

• Food Truck Mania: Every third Thursday through September, SactoMoFo comes to Vernon Street Town Square with awesome food, live music and a kid zone. 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
• Open Studio Hours with Jason Walker: Want to watch a professional artist in action? Schedule a time this week to see Jason Walker work on his ceramic projects at Blue Line Arts. 3:30 pm-5:30 pm
• Lunch & Learn: The City of Roseville Environmental Utilities division wants to help your business navigate the current drought with helpful information and a free lunch at the Utility Exploration Center. Reserve your space on Eventbrite. Noon-1:30 pm
• Zucchini Races: If you feel like your regular vegetable shopping trips need a little something more, get out to the Rio Linda Farmer’s Market for this annual high-speed event. Got a fast zucchini? Entries are free! 5:30 pm
• Macramé Plant Hanger Workshop: Design a beautiful glass and macramé piece of art for your home at Wolfhome in Folsom. This class is appropriate for beginners and experienced crafters. $45 ticket includes all materials. 5:00 pm-7:00 pm
• Live Music: Join local pianist and vocalist Rick Esterling for a free evening of music, storytelling and fun at the Zittel Family Amphitheater in Folsom. 8:00 pm-9:30 pm

Roseville Patch Notebook

• Roseville Today: "Placer County Hospitals appear among most strained in California in NPR report." (Facebook)
• Reno Great Balloon Race: T-MINUS 25 DAYS! Are you ready to celebrate our 40th Anniversary? (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 majored in Journalism at CSU Sacramento. My husband and I loved growing up and raising our own 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 the people who live here. I am excited to bring the highlights to you in the Roseville Daily!

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