Driver Killed On HWY 50 + Penumbra Expands + U-Clip Wildflowers

Hey Roseville! Kelly, your usual source for your local Daily Digest, is out this week. But Patch still wants to make sure you are up-to-date on all of your local happenings, so I am here to fill in! Please note that during this time, your newsletters might be lighter than usual. Now, onto everything you need to know, in 5 minutes or less. - Ashley

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 101 Low: 67.

Here are the top stories today in Roseville:

1. CBS13 reports that a driver was struck and killed on Highway 50 in Folsom early Thursday morning. The driver had exited their vehicle after apparently crashing into the center divider, where they were struck by another car on the eastbound side. Investigators have not released additional details at this time. (CBS Sacramento)
2. In additional tragic news, authorities confirmed that a Northern California professor drowned at Folsom Lake on August 1. A California State Parks investigation concluded that Tanya Rodriguez, 49, drowned at Beals Point. Rodriguez was accompanied by her young nephew at the time of the accident. (SF Gate)
3. Heirloom Acres Farm in Orangevale announced a series of August dates for its popular u-pick flower events. $30 buys you an hour-and-a-half of picking time to fit as many flowers as you can into a large, farm-provided container. Mark your calendars for August 16, 28 and 29, and don't forget to bring your own clippers! (Sacramento Magazine)
4. Roseville's resident global health care company Penumbra is expanding its presence. Cushman & Wakefield Brokers just leased Penumbra an additional 96,505 square feet of lab and office space in the Roseville Innovation Park. (Rebusiness Online)
5. Gold Country Media reports on drought restrictions that began for Roseville residents on August 9 and offers some ideas to help folks lower their usage. The restrictions require locals to reduce water use by 20 percent. Stage 2 Enforcement will start August 15. (Gold Country Media)

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Today in Roseville

• Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival: Check out the latest supplies in fabrics, notions, patterns and more @The Grounds. Be sure to enter for the hourly door prizes and Meissner sewing machine giveaway. Tickets are $8 on Eventbrite. 10:00 am-5:00 pm
• Food Truck Event: SactoMoFo’s Hefty Gyros will be at Nela Luken Park for your grub-grabbing convenience. Order ahead online for faster service. 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
• Auburn Cruise Night: Bring your car (1972 or older) or browse other classic cars at this free, monthly event. No pre-registration; first come, first served for entries. 5:00 pm-9:00 pm
• Urinetown, the Musical: What happens to one city when one of humanity’s basic needs is monetized? See this hilarious, Tony-winning musical satire at the Roseville Theater Arts Academy. Tickets are $15 online. 7:30 pm
• Live Music: Rock out for free under the stars with 1980s cover band Press Play and Pat Benetar tribute band Invincible The Train Depot in Loomis. 7:00 pm-9:00 pm

Roseville Patch Notebook

• City of Roseville, California Police Department announces preparations for Mass Casualty Incident training at the Westfield Galleria mall. (Facebook)
• City of Roseville, California Government: "Family Fest is returning on September 25 but you can apply to be a sponsor, performer or vendor. Details at roseville.ca.us/events." (Facebook)
• Roseville Public Library offers congrats to all the Summer Reading Grand Prize drawing winners and thanks all the participants! (Facebook)

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• "Summer Swing Nights" Outdoor Concert under the Stars: Swing Tones, Guest Antonia Bennett, Dancing (August 14)

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— Ash DeMello

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