Educators Eat for Free! + Amy's Coming Soon + Airline Headaches

Happy Tuesday, Roseville!

Welcome back to the Roseville Daily, where you can get the 411 on all you need to know to kick off your day.

First, today's weather:

Our expected high on this sunny, breezy day is 71 degrees with an overnight low of 46 degrees. The wind has picked up and should be about 16-20 mph. That, and a super low daytime humidity of around 21%, has us on a Critical Fire Weather Alert today through tomorrow evening.

Here are the top stories today in Roseville:

1. Teachers, education administrators and other school staff are getting a big Thank You from McDonald’s with a free nationwide breakfast giveaway through Friday, October 15th. All you need is a school identification to get the “most important meal of the day” served to you in a classic Happy Meal box. Wanna jump on the appreciation wagon? Honor special teachers in your life with a post on McDonald’s social media using #ThankYouMeal. (USA Today)
2. Vegetarians, eco-conscious people and health-foodies of all walks are getting excited as Petaluma-based Amy’s Drive Thru gets closer to opening its new Roseville location. The restaurant will be located at 119 Galleria Blvd. (the former 76 gas station spot) and features a large menu of organic and vegetarian options (you’ve probably seen its frozen and prepared foods in the grocery store - the lentil vegetable soup is my fave!). I couldn’t get an exact opening date for you all, but it is having a hiring event this week so it must be soon! (QSR Magazine, Subscription: Sacramento Business Journal and Facebook)
3. Outdoors lovers in Placer County have so many great hiking and horse trails to choose from, all within day-trip distance. The great news is that you don’t have to be an REI-clad super mountain warrior to enjoy these beautiful places. There’s a trail for everyone, with difficulty ranging from bring-your-grandma to near-cardiac-arrest (one incline on Stephen’s Trail near Auburn is actually called Cardiac Hill, with good reason). Mary West, author of the Day Hiker Gold Country Trail Guides series, shares a scenic local hike, and everything you need to know to Get Out There, in this article. (Gold Country Media)
4. California’s journey to a greener tomorrow took another step on Saturday as Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation to ban the sale of all off-road, gas-powered engines. The bill would cover generators, lawn equipment, pressure washers, power tools and golf carts and is expected to go into effect by January 2024, or as soon as implementation is “feasible.” (News Break/Washington Examiner)
5. Southwest Airlines cancelled thousands of scheduled flights over the weekend, some coming to or leaving from Sacramento International Airport. The airline cited weather changes and air traffic control issues in Florida as the cause of the cascading chaos that left travelers across the country scrambling. Southwest has experienced operational problems since June, according to Henry H. Harteveldt, president and travel industry analyst at The Atmosphere Research Group, which could hurt the company as fliers take that into account going into the busy holiday travel season. (CBS 13)

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Today in Roseville:

• Come find out “watts so scary” about wasted energy at the Roseville Utility Exploration Center as it gets into the Halloween spirit with spooky displays and activities for everyone to enjoy. The fun starts today and goes the rest of the month. Visitors who come on October 26th can come in costume for Elec-Trick-or-Treat! Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10:00 am-4:00 pm
• The Roseville Joint Union High School Career Fair is tonight at the district office at 1750 Cirby Way. Learn how you can become part of the team providing excellence in education to Roseville’s next generation. 3:30 pm-5:30 pm
• Our Roseville Historical Society has a day of seasonal fun planned for October 23rd at the Carnegie Museum. Halloween lovers of all ages are encouraged to come in costume for a Halloween history presentation and pumpkin painting out on the lawn. The event is free, but space is limited, so register ASAP! Oct. 23
• Give your blood to someone who needs it (vampires not included) at a “spooktacular” Blood Drive at the Galleria on October 29th. Make your appointment now for this life-saving event hosted by our South Placer Mayors, Krista Bernasconi, Alyssa Silhi and Jull Gayaldo. Besides the warm, fuzzy feeling of doing good, there’s a free “I Donated Blood” t-shirt in it for you! Oct. 29 12:00 pm-4:30 pm
• It’s time to get your tickets for Pumpkins and Planes on October 30th at the Aerospace Museum of California in Sacramento. Join Amelia Bearhart, aviator/teddy bear, for trick-or-treating, music, Halloween-themed activities and games. Oct. 30 10:00 am-2:00 pm

Roseville Patch Notebook

• Our Placer County Supervisor, Bonnie Gore, wants to remind us that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. View her informative interview with Rebecca Chenoweth, COO of Stand Up Placer on this post, complete with community resources for people experiencing domestic violence. (Facebook)
• Congratulations to Silverado Middle School Assistant Principal Josh Nielsen! Nielsen was honored as “an educator who has made a difference” at halftime during the Woodcreek Junior Timberwolves football game on Saturday. He was chosen for the recognition and invited to the game by the players. (Twitter)
• Roseville Police gave a shout out to local alteration shop A Fitting Tailor for donating their talents to sew the pink Breast Cancer Awareness patches on officers’ uniforms for October. What a great example of community members supporting each other for a good cause! (Twitter)
• The weather is cool, but the pool at the Roseville Aquatic Center is always the right temperature. Don’t let that winter flab creep on you. Lap swimming is back on Tuesdays and Thursdays through December 2nd. (Facebook)
• Anyone who’s ever played baseball can relate to this post from Woodcreek Little League that made me chuckle today (and also brought back painful memories of my ill-fated fourth grade softball career). “Stay in front of the baseball. It may take a bad hop, but sometimes doing the right thing hurts.” (Instagram)

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— Kelly Risse

About me: 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 the people who live here. I am excited to bring the highlights to you in the Roseville Daily!

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