Giant Stinky Flower + Govt. UFO Report + Frida Kahlo Fun

Good morning Roseville!

Welcome to the weekend 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 giant stinky flower, a government UFO report and Frida Kahlo look-alike parade.

Let’s get to it!

But first, you need to know about this weekend’s weather:

Today we can expect highs around 105 with lows tonight around 65. Tomorrow we should be a little cooler with a high around 102 and lows about 64 at night. Humidity is lower this weekend in the 38-52% range, and we can enjoy those delta breezes at 5-15 mph.

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

1. Roseville High School knows how to celebrate Pollinators Week. The famously foul smelling Amorphophallus Titanum, or “corpse flower,” bloomed Thursday night in Domek Greenhouse on the school’s campus. The 6-foot-plus tall flower can take a decade to bloom from a seeding, opening only for 24 hours before closing again. This year’s bloom is exceptional because it is a second flowering from the plant that also opened last September. (SDG)

2. Placer County recently approved a 3-year contract with Cal Fire, continuing a partnership between the two agencies that has lasted for decades. The contract will provide fire protection and emergency medical services for one third of Placer County, covering about 57,000 residents. The protection provided by the partnership is especially important as Placer County faces elevated risk for wild fires from our current extreme drought conditions. (SacBee)

3. Good news for those of you headed to Lake Tahoe this summer: the Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transportation (TART) program has launched! The fleet of sleek gray vans provides free curb-to-curb service within the three TART Connect Zones in North Tahoe and Incline Village. TART was created to help address some of the region’s growing traffic issues. Get the app and start exploring! (TART)

4. In the latest bid to prevent a wave of homelessness and help small landlords affected by COVID-19, Governor Newsom announced a new, more expansive, rental assistance plan yesterday. The new deal would increase rent reimbursements to landlords to 100%, up from the 80% initially proposed, and extend the eviction moratorium scheduled to end this month to September 30. (SacBee)

5. If the Roseville Daily had a “Crazy But True” column, this story would go there. A long-awaited report on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) came out this week, addressing a number of reported incidents and videos of flying objects occurring between 2004 and 2021. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) published the report in response to a request from the U.S. Congress made last year. Since that request, the Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force (yup, we have one of those) spent 6 months researching 143 unexplained reports, reaching little conclusion except that the UAPs were physical objects and could pose a threat to air travel. Evidence of advanced technology was found in 18 of the investigated incidents. The truth is out there … (Fox40)

Things to do Today:

• Placer County Fair: All your favorite fair fun is back: rides, carnival games, exhibits, livestock shows, concerts and more! Save more time for fun by pre-buying your tickets online. 5:00-11:00pm
• So Unexpected Saturday: Singer, songwriter, guitarist Quinn Hedges brings his soulful rock/blues brand of music to the stage at The Fountains tonight. 6:00pm-9:00pm
• Mom’s Day Out Brunch: Single Mom Strong invites you to come together with other single moms to “refill your cup” at 105 Noshery. Inexpensive childcare available. Tickets are $4-$8 on Evenbrite. 10:30am-1:00pm
• Teen Tastic: Participants ages 13-17 with Down Syndrome participate in building social skills in a casual, fun setting. This program at Gigi’s Playhouse is free. Online RSVP is required. 3:00pm-4:30pm
• Camera Mini Session on Aperture: Learn how to use aperture to impact your photo images at Action Camera on Sunrise Ave. Tickets are $20 on Eventbrite. 10:30am-11:30am
• Rocklin Fireworks Spectacular: Can’t wait until the 4th to see some pyrotechnics? Come out to Johnson-Springview Park in Rocklin for explosive fun. Food trucks will open at 7:30pm for dinner before the big show. 9:30pm
• Vintage Market: Come browse antiques at Newcastle Lavender Farm. Food will be available. $5 tickets for purchase on the website. 8:00am-2:00pm
• Historic Folsom Hometown Parade: Take a trip back in time at this good old-fashioned parade featuring the Ophir Prison Band, The Pony Express, Soap Box Derby Cars, wild west groups and more. The Historic District will have special events all day after the parade. 9:30am
• Way Out West: This historical production from the Sutter Street Theatre in Folsom has it all: heroes, villains, dance hall girls, cowboys! Tickets are $10-$20. 7:00pm
• Lion King, Jr.: Local youth actors, ages 9-17, perform this Disney favorite live at the Roseville Theatre Arts Academy. Tickets are $15 available online. 7:30pm

Things to do tomorrow:

• Placer County Fair: All your favorite fair fun is back: rides, carnival games, exhibits, livestock shows, concerts and more! Save more time for fun by pre-buying your tickets online. noon-9:00pm
• Hot Rods, Hot Dogs & Hula: The title says it all! Come for a fun day on Main Street in Newcastle. 9:00am-1:00pm
• Capacity Hair Jam: Local barbers show off their talent at The Union. There will be music, food and drinks. Tickets are $25 on Eventbrite. 6:00pm
• Lion King, Jr.: Local youth actors, ages 9-17 perform this Disney favorite live at the Roseville Theatre Arts Academy. Tickets are $15 available online. 2:00pm & 7:30pm
• Mercado de Frida! Honoring the life and work of artist Frida Kahlo, the day includes local artisans, food, live music and a Frida look-alike parade. Entry is free at Latino Center of Art & Culture in Sacramento. Noon-8:00pm
• Way Out West: This historical production from the Sutter Street Theatre in Folsom has it all: heroes, villains, dance hall girls, cowboys! Tickets are $10-$20. 4:00pm
• Vintage Market: Browse local antique and vintage vendors and artists among the beautiful fields at Newcastle Lavender Farms in Newcastle. $5 tickets available online. 8:00am-2:00pm

You are now officially ready to start your weekend.

-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! Do you have the scoop on upcoming Roseville news and events? Let me know! 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 and majored in Journalism at CSU Sacramento. If you recognize me, it may be from St. Clare Church, where I have worked for the past 10 years. Or maybe from the myriad of 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!