Green Acres Fall Fest Fun + Sac Zoo Move? + Prep Football Preview

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First, today's weather:

Temps should be going down by Sunday, but don't pack away those pool noodles just yet - we've still got to get through today's expected high of 98 degrees. Ugh. But it should cool down tonight to a nice 63. We'll continue to see light winds today in the 5-10 mph range and humidity will be really low at around 18% during the day.

Here are the top stories in Roseville today:

1. One local nursery has been celebrating the new season this week with a virtual Fall Festival. Green Acres Nursery & Supply has been posting new videos on its social media every day since Monday with planting tips, houseplant help, a live tour of its pumpkin patch and more. Tomorrow's segment will have fun activities for "kids of all ages," including pumpkin painting and recipes. Visit the Fall Festival webpage for the links to all the videos. If you are not on social media, the videos will be available on the website soon. (idiggreenacres.com)
2. The beloved Sacramento Zoo in Land Park has delighted families in our region for 94 years. But the aging enclosures and land-locked location of the zoo impeded the updating required to keep the site in compliance with modern standards of animal care. The Sac Zoological Society announced yesterday that it has entered to an agreement to evaluate a move to undeveloped land in Elk Grove. The move would allow the zoo to expand and modernize its operations for future generations of visitors. (ABC 10)
3. Prep football fanatics can get their head in the game for week four of the 2021 season with this preview from Aaron Jackson of Gold Country Media. Some big face-offs are happening tonight for our hometown high schools. Get the lowdown on their standings and make sure you root for the Tigers, Vikings, Timberwolves and Panthers tonight! (Gold Country Media)
4. Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law barring mega-retailers like Amazon from firing warehouse workers for missing quotas that interfere with breaks mandated by existing labor laws. California is the first state to set quota limits for retailers. Several labor advocacy groups, including the Warehouse Worker Resource Center and the Strategic Organizing Center, have cited serious safety concerns about Amazon's warehouse employees' working conditions. The bill also requires workplace regulators to investigate if a worksite or employer has an annual employee injury rate at least 1.5 times higher than the warehousing industry’s average. (KTXL FOX 40 Sacramento)
5. Despite statewide efforts to increase COVID-19 vaccine awareness and availability, the Sacramento region lags far behind the Bay Area and other state regions in vaccination rates. Just over 60% of Placer and Sacramento County's eligible residents have been vaccinated, compared with just under 80% in the Bay Area and 85% in other parts of California. “We’ve seen definitely a very strong relationship between the proportion of the population that’s vaccinated and the frequency of new infections, hospitalizations and deaths. We see that nationally, we see that in California,” said Dr. Jeffrey Klausner, a professor of Population and Public Health Sciences at USC. Health officials expect another surge in COVID-19 cases to hit the nation around the holiday season. (CBS Sacramento)

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Today in Roseville:

• What would happen if Roseville Cyclery and The Monk's Cellar had a baby? That baby would be a West Coast Double IPA called "No Dig, No Ride DIPA." Come celebrate the release of this collaborative brew tonight at Monk's. The pub will donate $1 for every pint sold (matched by Roseville Cyclery) to help rebuild the Auburn State Recreation trails that were damaged by the Bridge Fire. 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
• If you love junk (and who doesn't?) The Great Junk Hunt opens today @The Grounds. Browse through a curated collection of unique goods while enjoying cocktails and live music. Tickets are $5-$20 online, plus $10 for parking. 4:30 pm-9:00 pm
  
• Home improvement is in the air (you thought I was going to say Fall, didn't you?) at the Auburn Fall Home Show. Check out over 1,000 exhibits for your home and garden at the Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn, and take advantage of the special prizes and giveaways. If you get hungry just thinking about all those new project ideas, there will be an international food court. Tickets are $3-$8 online. Today-Sunday
• Get your water bottle and comfy clothes ready tonight so you can hit the mat bright and early tomorrow at the free Family Yoga session at Crabb Park. If you've been following along, you know this is part of the Be Well Roseville initiative. All ages and experience are welcome. Namast-yay! 8:30 pm-9:30 pm
• Tickets are still available for a jewelry making workshop tomorrow at Terra Cottage on Vernon Street. No experience is needed for you to enjoy some fun creativity time and leave with a beautiful resin necklace or pair of earrings. The $35-$45 ticket includes all materials, wine and charcuterie. 11:30 am-2:30 pm

Roseville Patch Notebook:

• Roseville CA Police: "We’ve received some calls and inquires from members of the community who are trying to determine if a survey they received yesterday is really from the @CityOfRoseville. The survey is not a scam and it did in fact come from the City of Roseville ..." (Instagram)
• Westfield Galleria at Roseville: "Join us at the Night Market on the Promenade this Saturday, September 25, from 6-9pm. Enjoy pop-up wineries, breweries, farmer’s market, shopping, entertainment and more. Admission is free. $10 VIP tickets can be purchased to enjoy wine & beer tastings ..." (Facebook)
• Roseville Public Works: "Watch for resurfacing work on the following streets: Stanford Ranch Road: This week; Harding: This week; Estates, Folsom & Sutter: Late October. Keep an eye on message boards for dates/times. Schedules subject to change. View a map of all locations: http://roseville.ca.us/resurfacing." (Twitter)
• Placer Recycles: "FREE Oil Filter Exchange all October long! Bring in a used oil filter for recycling any day in October and get a new free filter (maximum value $10). Visit PlacerRecycles.com to find a participating auto part store near you." (Instagram)
• A Touch of Understanding: "In the past, we have shared some of the amazing quotes we received from the students who participate in our inspiring workshops. Today we would like to feature a few quotes from teachers that have experienced our disability workshops with their students. ..." (Instagram)

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— Kelly Risse

About me: 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. My husband and I loved growing up and raising our three boys here in the 'Ville. I have watched Roseville evolve 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 in the Roseville Daily!

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