🌱Fire Impacts Two Roseville Homes + Real Estate Rebound

Happy Valentine's Day, Roseville! I'm back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town these days. Including news about:

• Help the birds in your neighborhood, with tips from Roseville Utilities.
• An El Dorado Hills mom took home a contract from her appearance on "Shark Tank"
• Have a romantic Valentine's Day dinner for two at the Platinum Wine Lounge tonight!

But first, today's weather:

Cooler; breezy in the morning. High: 55 Low: 30.

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Here are the top stories in Roseville today:

1. Fire crews were called to the scene of an aggressive fire in the Kaseberg Kingswood neighborhood of Roseville on Sunday night. Fire officials received several 911 calls just before 7:00, alerting authorities to the blaze. The fire was brought quickly under control, but not before the house and a neighboring one received enough damage that officials say they are uninhabitable. One person was treated at the scene and one was taken to the hospital. (KCRA Sacramento)
2. Roseville Utilities wants you to know how to "help the birds in your neighborhood help you keep pests out of your garden and flowerbeds." Learn how to create a treasure trove of materials for birds to use to build their nests in your yard! You'll be the coolest family on the block in the bird community. Learn how at this Facebook page from the Roseville Utilities Exploration Center.
3. Real estate sales activity in the area is now on par with the January activity we saw pre-pandemic. "The fact that new home sales are rebounding reflects the fact that so many families are looking to buy a quality new home in the region," said Building Industry Association President and CEO Michael Strech. (Gold Country Media)
4. An El Dorado Hills mom made a “splash” on "Shark Tank" late last year! She won a $150,000 contract on the show for her business from judges Mark Cuban and Lori Greiner. And, for what it’s worth, I agree with the sharks! I think hers is a brilliant idea. She invented a device called the FireFighter1 that allows homeowners to “easily hook up a hose to their pool water pump and spray down their house” in the event of a wildfire. It took a village to get the prototype working, but now the invention is in the big time! I'm looking forward to the day that we all have one! (Village Life)

Today in Roseville:

• Head over to the Brickyard Kitchen and Bar for Taco and Tequila Tuesday. (All Day)
• "Enjoy a romantic carriage ride through the streets of the El Dorado Hills Town Center. Proceeds benefit Young Life." (4:00 PM)
• Enjoy at Valentine's Day dinner for two at the Platinum Wine Lounge. (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• "Each week, Patch and ZipRecruiter compile a list of the latest local jobs listed in the region. Here are some of the top jobs currently available in Roseville and across greater California." (Roseville Patch)
• "Placer Food Bank’s free drive-thru food distributions offer fresh seasonal California-grown produce and non-perishable food items." The events take place on the last Friday of the month, rain or shine at Johnson Springview Park. (rocklin.cs.us)
• "High school students will be performing poetry recitations at the ACPC Placer County Poetry Out Loud competition. Esteemed judges will be selecting a winner to advance to the state competition. Everyone is welcome." The event takes place at Granite Bay High School on February 18. (Style Magazine)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. 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...