Fire Scorches Placer Co. + Cash for Grass + Cruise Night

Good morning, Roseville!

Welcome to the Thursday edition of the Roseville Daily, where you can find all you need to know about happenings and news in our wonderful city!

In today’s issue, you will read about a fire scorching Placer County, “Cash for Grass” rebates and Cruise Night at the Squeeze.

Let’s get to it!

But first, you need to know about the weather:

Today is looking like another mostly sunny day with a few fluffy little clouds. The high should be around 78 with a low around 52 tonight. Light wind from the southeast at 5-10 mph and 40% humidity will keep things comfortably cool. Temperatures are about to start heating up again, so take advantage of this great weather!

Today’s Top 5 Stories You Need to Know About:

1. Two suspects were arrested this week in Sacramento in connection with a mid-May shooting on Fairway Drive in Roseville. The shooting injured one person, who was able to drive himself to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspects are in custody at the Placer County jail in Auburn and are ineligible for bail. (SacBee)
2. The Intanko Fire in Yuba County, just outside of Wheatland near Beale Air Force Base, was 50% contained as of yesterday afternoon, according to Cal Fire NEU. The sudden grass fire started around 2:00pm on Tuesday and moved quickly, aided by windy conditions, to scorch 900 acres. One home was destroyed. No injuries were reported. (CFNEU)
3. As 5G technology becomes more prevalent, wireless phone and data companies are updating their equipment to meet the demand for improved speed and data capacity. Many of Roseville's major roadways got new small cell installallations over the past year. In coming months, small cell equipment will appear on residential streets. (VER)
4. The City of Roseville wants to give you “Cash for Grass” – lawn grass, that is. Consider replacing your turf grass with water efficient landscaping and you could get a rebate of $1 per square foot – up to $1,000! Be sure to check the website for details. (RT)
5. Actress and political activist Alyssa Milano is considering a run for the House of Representatives seat in our district. “I’m looking at California’s 4th District to potentially run against [Rep. Tom] McClintock, (R),” Milano told The Hill on Tuesday. She expects to make a decision after the 2022 midterm elections. (HILL)

Things to do Today:

• Cruise Night at the Squeeze: Check out some cool hot rods or bring your own custom ride to show off. This is a free, family-friendly event. 4:00 pm-8:00 pm
• Dinner-to-Go Food Truck Mania: SactoMoFo has dinner covered. Social distancing will be observed as patrons grab some good grub to go at Mahany Park. 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
• A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Enjoy Shakespeare's comedic farce performed under the stars by Take Note Troupe in Quarry Park Amphitheater, Rocklin. Free, reservations required. 7:30pm
• A Night of Comedy: Get your laughs all evening long with a whole line-up of comedians, live music and karaoke after the show. A $10 ticket (Eventbrite) gets you in at Loree’s Little Shack by the Railroad Tracks in Rocklin. 6:30pm-9:00pm
• Outdoor Augmented Reality Game: Bring your cell phone to complete this mission/nature walk at the Nimbus Fish Hatchery. Free fun for all ages! 11:00am
• Young Athletes Summer Series: These free virtual fitness sessions, presented by Special Olympics Northern California, are open to children with & without disabilities ages 2-9. Each segment is full of fun activities that support cognitive, social and motor skill development. (SONC)

You are now officially ready to start your day.

-Kelly Mays Risse

About the Roseville Daily

This condensed, easy to read newsletter format is the brainchild of Patch.com. If you like it, tell your friends! Have information on upcoming Roseville news and events? Your feedback and tips are appreciated. Email me at roseville-ca@patch.com.

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 majored in Journalism at CSU Sacramento. If you recognize me, it may be from St. Clare Church, where I worked the past 10 years. Or maybe from the myriad activities my husband and I have been part of while raising our three boys here. I have watched Roseville grow 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!