🌱eVans in Roseville + Mayor Bernasconi Attended Cap-to-Cap in DC

Welcome back, Roseville! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know today in town.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 81 Low: 52.

Here are the top five stories in Roseville today:

1. Charges will not be filed against the driver involved in a collision that took the life of 18-year-old Anthony Williams in Rocklin in March. The Rocklin Police Department has determined that the driver was not at fault. Williams had recently transferred to Inderkum High from Whitney High in Rocklin. (CBS Sacramento)
2. Maybe the high gas prices in California have a silver lining. It is starting to make more financial sense for companies to go with electric alternatives for their fleets. One such company is operating the first eTransit electric van in the Sacramento and Roseville region. Connected Technology is leading the way with a fleet of electric vans. “EVs [electric vehicles] provide so many benefits, I was anxious to get them into our service fleet,” said Bill Horbaly, Principal of Connected Technology. “We will save about $6,800 per year in fuel prices, plus it helps us lead the ‘electric revolution’ as we already installed EV chargers, solar, and battery backup solutions.” (Roseville Today)
3. Representatives and leaders from six northern California counties traveled to Washington DC from April 30 - May 4 to attend the "Cap-to-Cap" conference. The conference gave them an opportunity to connect with other northern California leaders as well as national leaders on a variety of subjects. Roseville Mayor Krista Bernasconi, Roseville Vice-Mayor Bruce Houdesheldt and Councilman Scott Alvord attended the national conference. Alvord shared that his main goals were to address economic development issues including rural broadband, broadband access for families in need and exporting goods from Roseville. (Roseville Press Tribune)
4. Ballots in the June 7 Statewide Direct Primary Election are due to hit mailboxes in Placer County this week, with the first official day to turn in ballots on Tuesday. Learn more about the local races at the Roseville Press Tribune link. For more information on ballots and drop off locations, visit placercountyelections.gov. (Roseville Press Tribune)
5. Are you the go-to Char Czar for your neighborhood? Do all the ribeyes give you the side-eye because they know you're coming after them? Show us your skill! The Placer County Fair is currently looking for teams who are willing to take on the annual Placer County Fair Rib Cook-Off. registration is open through May 31. (Roseville Today)

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Today in Roseville:

• The Gypsy-Chic Vintage Market brings you a great time of travel inspired junkin at their event full of home decor, holiday, garden, furniture, jewelry, clothing, sweet treats and more! 35-plus vendors. Free parking/free admission. 109 Flocchini Cir, Lincoln Ca. (10 a.m.)
• Live Music: Melissa and Zane will be at Red Bus Brewing in Folsom. (6 p.m.)
• Roseville Theatre Arts Academy Presents: Soon The Rains Will Come A Youth & Little Ones Production (7 p.m.)
• The Pajama Skate Jam is ON at Roller King in Roseville! Must be 18 or over. (11 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Viscuso’s Pizza & Draft House in El Dorado Hills was recently transformed into an Italian art gallery when local students showcased their artistic talents by painting Italian masterpieces on plates. The exhibit, A Slice of Italy Art Show and Reception, was orchestrated by El Dorado Hills artist and teacher Jamie Lentzner. Check it out here! (Village Life)
• The Arts Council of Placer County is happy to be working with Forecast Public Art on a Cultural Mapping study. We are currently gathering Art Master plans from our Cities and Towns, and collecting information about Cultural Assets in our County. If you have information to share or are interested in getting involved with this project, please find information at this link.
• Do your kids want to learn how to play in a band or learn to write songs? School of Rock Roseville offers a wide variety of music camps and workshops that cover topics such as these. They even have an '80's Rock Camp! Ah, to be a kid again. I'd so be there!

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Events:

• Springfest and Community Open House (May 14)
• Soon The Rains Will Come (May 14)
• The People’s Trial of Golden Alouicious Locks (May 15)
• The Delta Wires live at the Powerhouse Pub (May 15)
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You're all caught up 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...