🌱Help For Mosquito Fire Victims + Hit & Run Karma

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Roseville Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 83 Low: 57.

Here are the top five stories today in Roseville:

1. Destiny Christian Church of Rocklin is bringing resources together to help victims of the Mosquito Fire. The church community has donated items that are being made available to those who have been impacted by the fire. Pastor Greg Farrington says the church community wants those who are experiencing a difficult time to feel welcomed and cared for. “We want to give people a chance to feel like, 'Hey, there’s a place that cares about me,'” Farrington said. According to ABC10, "the church is planning to host an event for wildfire survivors on Oct. 5. If you are in need, know someone that is, or would like to offer support yourself. Visit Destiny Christian Church by clicking here." (ABC10.com KXTV)
2. A Roseville man was sentenced to 15 years in prison, on Monday, for sexual exploitation of a child. Brian Baptise Formiconi, 49, was found to have been trading messages containing nude pictures of a minor victim with a network of Kik Messenger users. According to Gold Country Media "Information from Kik, internet service providers and other investigations led to the identification of Formiconi and the victim." (Gold Country Media)
3. Talk about karma! Demitry Mediucho, 33, was driving his F250 on Roseville Parkway when he allegedly ran into a BMW sedan and then left the scene. I say "allegedly" but the karma part of this story is that his truck left an imprint of his license plate on the sedan! It's hard to explain that one away! Officers went to the address listed on the license plate's registration where they found Mediucho and the truck. He was arrested for felony hit and run and suspicion of drunken driving. (CBS Sacramento)
4. Richard King, 33, of Roseville was arrested following a search of a residence in the 300 block of Washington Avenue. King is suspected of a series of violent attacks against women. The crimes may have spanned both Placer and Sacramento counties, according to authorities. “As a suspected violent sexual predator it seems possible his crimes may not be just in the short-term,” the Roseville Police Department told FOX40. Police believe there may be more victims that they are not aware of. Roseville Police are advising those that may have been victimized that they should contact their local law enforcement agency if they have any information about this case. (KTXL FOX 40 Sacramento)

Today in Roseville:

• Pizza Twist, a new Indian inspired “twist” restaurant is hosting their Grand Opening! FREE PIZZA TASTING! (11 a.m.)
• Put your dancing shoes on and groove to the music! AzUCal performs modern radio hits, alternative and Latin rock, R&B, soulful ballads, country rock, reggae and music from the 70s, 80s to today at the Brickyard Kitchen & Bar. (7 p.m.)
• Roseville Theatre Arts Academy presents The Music Man! (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• You can help victims of the Mosquito Fire! Our hearts are with the entire community of Foresthill and surrounding areas affected by the Mosquito Fire. Please consider a tax-deductible monetary donation to assist us in serving the many family evacuees. Assistance League members are able to supply much-needed items and services through your donation. To donate, please go to: https://tinyurl.com/MosquitoFire2022 or scan the QR code on the Facebook page. Checks may be mailed to Assistance League of Greater Placer, P.O. PO Box 4693, Auburn, CA 95604-4693 with a note for Mosquito Fire Relief. (Assistance League of Greater Placer via Facebook)
• Before and after! Take a look at the amazing work by Roseville Open Space and Urban Forestry teams. They’re allowing native plant species to flourish by eliminating and controlling non-native and invasive species. This project is taking place along a stretch of Dry Creek between Sutter St. Bridge and the Douglas Bridge. It is just one of many projects these two groups have teamed up to tackle. (Roseville Parks & Recreation via Instagram)
• For September's Create! Crafts at the Library activity, write your favorite book on a leaf and add it to the library book tree! Available all day September 19 - 30 at each library location. Free and open to all. (Roseville Public Library via Facebook)

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Events:

• Pizza Twist Roseville Grand Opening Event! FREE PIZZA TASTING! (September 16)
• The Music Man (September 16)
• The Music Man (September 25)
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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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...