🌱@the Grounds A Role Model + Sweet Treats in Roseville

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Now, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 91 Low: 60.

Here are the top stories today in Roseville:

1. It's hard to believe that @the Grounds has been around for 5 years, but it has! In that time, it has hosted nearly 800 events and become a model for the tourism industry across the US. Transforming the old Placer County Fairgrounds proved to be a boon for the Roseville economy, generating more than $15 million every year to Placer Valley – or about $75 million since 2017. “The economic impact, it’s just amazing,” said Kim Summers of Placer Valley Tourism. “We have fairgrounds [in other counties] that are looking at our model.” @the Grounds could serve as a blueprint for other fairgrounds struggling to survive. (Roseville Today)
2. Each week, Patch and ZipRecruiter put together a roundup of the latest local jobs posted in the region. Here are some of the top jobs currently available in Roseville and across greater California (Roseville Patch)
3. Napa's Dylan Zampa took home a victory in Saturday's Velocity Solar Night at the All American Speedway in Roseville. Roseville's Conor West spun in the third corner of the third lap, bringing out a caution flag. Zampa Motorsports also assisted with a 50-50 raffle for the Placer Breast Cancer Foundation. All told, the foundation took home $1,210. (Speedway Digest)
4. There are sweet places to eat sweet desserts all over Roseville. This article from Style Magazine highlights several of them. From BAD Bakers to Posh Baking, you'll find something to satisfy your sweet tooth. My favorite is Kelli’s Cookies for Goodness Bakes. Kelli’s Cookies is a nonprofit "dedicated to mentoring, employing, and inspiring foster and at-risk youth in Placer County and beyond." Where will your dessert come from tonight? (Style Magazine)
5. The Placer County District Attorney’s Office along with the Amador County District Attorney's Office are asking for answers from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation on why offender Darnell Erby was released from prison after serving only about half of his sentence for crimes committed in the two counties. Erba, after his release, allegedly went on to commit a heinous crime. Erba has been arrested and charged in connection with the brutal murder and dismemberment of a 77-year-old Sacramento woman on July 19, 2022. According to Gold Country Media "The Placer County District Attorney’s Office is requesting documentation surrounding the decision to release Erby and what actions are being taken to ensure inmates who do in fact pose a risk of violence to the community remain incarcerated." (Gold Country Media)

Today in Roseville:

• Kids Eat Free at University of Beer in both Roseville and Rocklin. (11 a.m.)
• Head over to Aji Japanese Bistro in El Dorado Hills for this worthwhile event. Sammie's Dishes for Wishes aims to continue Sammie's legacy: providing wishes for children who are battling critical illnesses. In the wake of her second cancer diagnosis, Sammie found hope in using her platform to raise as much as she can to provide as many wishes to children around her. Before her passing, she helped raise $174,150 for other children. They're keeping Sammie's legacy alive by continuing to fund wishes for other children who fight a critical illness. Tickets to this event are $80 each and the main course will be an Asian inspired Surf and Turf! (5:30 p.m.)
• Join your Folsom friends for a Night of Wonder Paint Party at Chicago Fire Pizza at the Palladio. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Book club meetings are happening Saturday, August 13 at the Maidu Library! Page Turners meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon and Club Maidu will meet from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Book club meetings take place on the second Saturday of every month. (Roseville Public Library via Facebook)
• Food Truck Mania is back! Come out to Vernon Street and enjoy the monthly mobile food event on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Mobile food trucks are coordinated by SactoMoFo and are the best in the local area. https://sactomofo.com/calendar. The next one is August 11!
• Check out this coloring page inspired by K-9 Lance. You can download the coloring page at this link: https://www.roseville.ca.us/.../Coloring_page_Roseville... (City of Roseville, California Police Department via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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...