🌱Deadly I-80 Accident Near Penryn + Have Dinner On The Bridge

Hello there, Roseville! I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know that's going on in town. Today's briefing includes:

• An aide at Maidu Elementary celebrated her 90th birthday with the kids!
• Lakeside Beverages was sold to a new owner.
• The City of Roseville needs your help with our hazard mitigation plan.

But first, today's weather:

Cooler with a few showers. High: 49 Low: 31.

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Here are the top stories in Roseville today:

1. Ms. Lahla is the best! At least that's what kids at Roseville's Maidu Elementary school think about their 90-year-old "foster grandma." Lahla Keiser has been volunteering with an AmeriCorps program that brings seniors, age 55 and better, into classrooms for tutoring help. "She tutors kindergarteners four days a week, for five hours each day. She has been volunteering for the school's foster grandparent program since 2006." And now, they're celebrating her 90th birthday with her! (KCRA Sacramento)
2. A man's life was taken in a deadly accident on I-80 near Penryn on Friday. Police say they believe drugs or alcohol was a factor. "Donald Harmon, the driver of a GMC Sierra pickup truck, was driving 'at a rate of speed unsafe for slowing traffic ahead' and was allegedly using his phone" when his vehicle struck a Toyota Highlander, which then struck a Toyota Sienna. The driver of the Highlander was killed. Others in the accident sustained minor to moderate injuries. (ABC10.com KXTV)
3. Thanks to a $175,000 grant, the Roseville Police Department will be able to increase patrols and provide new traffic safety programs. Roseville Police Spokesperson Rob Baquera said, “Ensuring our roadways are safe is a top priority. We’ll hold accountable those who break the law and put other motorists at risk.” (roseville.ca.us)
4. Lakeside Beverages is changing hands. After a long and successful run of 28 years, previous owners Sam and Lamya Malhotra handed the reins over to new owners Linda Parisi, Jeremy Benny and family. The new owners were welcomed into the Roseville Chamber of Commerce in a ceremony on January 26. (Gold Country Media)
5. This one is out a ways, but it might sell out, so I thought I’d tell you about it early. It’s “Tower Bridge Dinner meets the suburbs.” (For those who haven’t heard of the Tower Bridge Dinner, it’s a wildly popular dinner on the Tower Bridge in Sac, catered by a different well-known local chef each year, and you pretty much have to win the lottery to get a seat.) The Wine Down Wednesday Dinner on the Bridge is a three-course dinner that will take place on the downtown pedestrian bridge in Roseville on April 19.

Today in Roseville:

• Want to train to run the Spartan obstacle course races? Fleet Feet's got you! Head on over for "Fleet Feet Folsom-Roseville Obstacle Course Race Training Kick-Off." (8:00 AM)
• Don't miss the NFL Sunday Brunch at University of Beer in Roseville. (10:00 AM)
• "Enjoy tasting regional wines and sampling chocolate treats. Also enjoy a curated selection of local vendors, live music and door prizes" at the Blue Goose Event Center in Loomis. (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Roseville Police got a "sweet deal" on Friday when a couple of youth citizens dropped off a boatload of cookies for the department! "They wanted to show their appreciation for all the officers do in helping to keep their neighborhood safe." (City of Roseville, California Police Department via Facebook)
• The City of Roseville is updating its Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan and your help is needed to gauge our community preparedness. Please complete this brief survey by Jan. 31: ow.ly/1nv950LsCPS (City of Roseville, California Government via Facebook)
• Looking for something interesting, unique and new to do today? How about visiting the Rocklin museum? It's only open on weekends from 1 pm-4 pm. "The museum address is 3895 Rocklin Road and is easily found just across from City Hall at the corner of San Francisco and Rocklin Road."

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you around.

— Jeri Karges

About me: Jeri Karges has been living in and loving the Sacramento region for over 30 years. Her passion is finding new and unique ways to enjoy the city and surrounding areas. On weekends, you can find her pestering her friends to sample the restaurant that doesn't have silverware, or try their hand at throwing an axe. Jeri also enjoys writing about retirement planning at https://rockinretirement.subst...