🌱GEICO Roseville Office Closed + Folsom Peach Festival is Back!

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Jeri Karges, your host of the Roseville Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally...

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and hot. High: 100 Low: 71.

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Here are the top five stories today in Roseville:

1. GEICO opened an office in Roseville in July of 2021 and now that office is closed, along with all other GEICO offices in California. If you are a policyholder you will still be supported by GEICO, but you will no longer be able to meet in person with an agent. All transactions will need to be done electronically with a digital interface. “We continue to write policies in California, and we remain available through our direct channels for the more than 2.18 million California customers presently insured with us,” the company said in an unsigned emailed statement to The Sacramento Bee. California Deputy Insurance Commissioner Michael Soller confirms "We are monitoring to make sure consumers are protected." (Sacramento Bee via MSN)
2. A standoff in Placer County overnight on Monday night ended with the arrest of a 40-year-0ld male. The incident started around 10:45 on Monday night when a fight broke out between two men in the area of Galena and Sapphire drives. The suspect shot at the victim, grazing him on the ear. He then barricaded himself inside a home. He was taken into custody several hours later. There is no further information on the victim or the suspect at this time. (KCRA3 via MSN)
3. Summer may be a little long in the tooth, but the summer concert series in Lincoln is still sizzlin'. There are events planned through September, from a Woodstock Experience to several tribute bands. You’ll find something for most any taste. So, grab family and friends and find a show to keep the summer rolling along! (Roseville Today)
4. It's stone fruit season! These little beauties are probably my favorite fruits and the king of all stone fruits has to be the peach. That's why I'm excited that the Folsom Peach Festival is back this weekend on August 7 at the plaza of Historic Folsom. Of course there will be pie and cobbler, but there will also be a peach eating contest and peach beer? Yup! I wonder if that goes well with a chicken and waffle cone? (Roseville Today)
5. The Five Cities 14U Screaming Eagles softball team out of Loomis has just become the region's first national champion! "It's a huge honor for sure,” Screaming Eagles coach Harry Jones said. “I was happy for the girls because I knew what we went through to get to this season. We had many moments of them becoming a team and gelling together and they never quit and that’s what makes me the most proud, being a part of that and setting a standard in the Norcal region for other organizations to emulate.” Well done, girls! (Gold Country Media)

Today in Roseville:

• Finance of America Mortgage of Roseville presents a First Time Homebuyer's Class. (6 p.m)
• Join Oliver's Brewhouse and Grill for a night of laughter and fun as Jennifer aka "The Line Dancing Master" brings all her talents to the stage. Weather you are a seasoned pro or just a beginner Jennifer can take you to the next level and you will have fun doing it. Grab a ticket and join us upstairs in the Grand Ballroom for an engaging evening. (6 p.m.6
• It's Trivia Night at University of Beer in Roseville. Team up with your friends and put your knowledge to the test. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Our total minutes read as a community for this year's Summer Reading Challenge is 1,191,215 minutes! Thank you for logging your minutes in Beanstack and getting us above and beyond our million minute goal! (Roseville Public Library via Facebook)
• The Placer County Senior Resource Fair is happening Thursday, August 11, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Maidu Community Center. Learn about senior scams, health and wellness and community programs just for seniors!
• Round 1 Entertainment is opening on August 6 at the Westfield Galleria. Round 1 is a multi-entertainment facility offering bowling, arcade games, billiards, karaoke, and other activities. The Grand Opening starts at 10 a.m. Be one of the first customers and you'll receive a custom t-shirt!

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. 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...