🌱Food Truck Mania Canceled Due To Heat + Cooling Centers Expand Hours

Hello, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this warm morning with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Here goes.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very hot. High: 111 Low: 72.

Here are the top five stories today in Roseville:

1. Over 6 million pets and other companion animals are surrendered to shelters each year nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Some right here in the Roseville area are still waiting for their forever homes. If you have room in your home to foster or room in your heart to adopt, check out these adorable fur babies! (Roseville Patch)
2. The Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance has extended the Sacramento County cooling centers until Friday September 9 at 8 p.m. All community members are welcome. Snacks and water are provided free of charge. Here is the information about the Folsom Cooling Center and the Roseville Cooling Centers. (Roseville Today)
3. A Roseville man has been sentenced to 25 years to life in the slaying of his wife in 2018. On Jan. 19, 2018, Roseville Police Department responded to the defendant’s home after David Tefera called law enforcement to report finding his wife dead. After an investigation, including evidence found at the scene, Tefera was arrested in his wife's death. On May 9, a jury found the defendant guilty of first-degree murder of his spouse. (Roseville Today)
4. On August 31, Roseville Police received a call from a resident who reported finding a noose hanging from the play structure of a park in the 4000 block of Brick Mason Circle. Police are still investigating what led to the noose being tied to the play structure. According to Roseville Police "Although this incident does not meet all the requirements to be classified as a hate crime, the Department recognizes the seriousness of this incident and has taken several steps to further investigate." (City of Roseville, California Police Department via Facebook)
5. A message from Roseville Electric: "Extreme heat is putting a strain on the grid. Roseville Electric and other utilities across the state are working hard to avoid rotating outages. We are asking all customers to conserve electricity from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Residential customers can help by raising thermostat settings to 78 degrees or higher, limiting the use of major appliances and turning off unnecessary lights. Commercial customers can reduce the use of lighting as well as office and maintenance equipment to lower the demand for electricity." Let's all do our part to avoid rolling blackouts! (City of Roseville, California Government via Facebook)

Today in Roseville:

• David's Bridal is having a Store Refresh Party. Attendees can enter gift card raffles, shop with our bridal experts and get all the inspo you need for your upcoming events. Plus, brides can enter to win their wedding dress! (6:00 PM)
• The Acoustic Guitar Club is free and open to all ages and playing abilities. Bring your guitar and play along with other acoustic guitar players at all levels. At the Strum Shop on Vernon Street. (7 p.m.)
• Sun-Dried Vibes will be at Root of Happiness on Vernon Street in Roseville. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Vernon Street Town Square spray ground is back up and running after a power outage damaged it, requiring repairs. It's a great place to cool down in this heat! (Roseville Parks & Recreation via Instagram)
• Tickets are on sale for Comedy Night featuring @grockwarren at the Roseville Theatre. Warren has been featured on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Last Comic Standing and Comedy Central Presents, so get your tickets early for the best price. https://bit.ly/comedynight_Oct (Roseville Parks & Recreation via Instagram)
• Due to the extreme heat, Food Truck Mania is canceled tonight. Next month's event is on Thursday, October 13. See you then! (Roseville Parks & Recreation via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll see you soon.

— 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...