🌱Horrific Roseville Road Crash + Halloween Safety Tips

Hello, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know that's happening these days in town. In today's issue, you'll find updates on...

• Big Head Todd and the Monsters are coming to Harris Center in Folsom on November 3 for one day only!
• Placer County’s Health and Human Services published a survey to get your inputs on mental health programs in the county.
• All Roseville Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, November 11.

Today's newsletter is sponsored by Tammy Piini of Brick Lane Real Estate

Has the real estate market in the Roseville area changed? Yes. But probably not how you think.

If you listen to some gloomy types, you might think the current real estate market in our area is in free fall. Not exactly.

• 25% of sales last month were above the original listing price
• 43% sales in August had more than one offer
• Despite longer sales cycles, inventory is actually down
• The median sale price is down 7% from near-historic highs

Whether buying, selling or investing, in a changing market you need a Realtor with enough local knowledge to turn data into insights that create value for you.

Tammy Piini from Brick Lane Real Estate has the local expertise to help you find opportunity in this shifting market. A Roseville area resident for nearly 20 years, she gets raves from past clients, who praise her responsiveness and professionalism and her passion for helping clients through the biggest financial decision of their lives.

To get a read on your home’s current value or to learn about the latest market opportunities, call or text Tammy at 916.792.6043, or visit her here.

Now, today's weather:

Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 73 Low: 45.

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Here are the top stories today in Roseville:

1. It's almost trick-or-treat time! The City of Roseville has some tips to help you make sure you and your loved ones are safe this Halloween. They've got ideas for how to keep your home safe, how to keep your trick-or-treating ghouls and goblins safe and how to make sure you're a safe driver when the little ones are out in force. Read up and then go out and have a hauntingly good time! (roseville.ca.us)
2. Placer County’s Health and Human Services Department requests your input for ways to improve the county mental health services. An online survey allows you to remain anonymous. It's 12 questions and takes about 10 minutes to complete. The department is collecting this input "to help shape the county’s three-year Mental Health Services Act plan, set to begin July 1, 2023." (placer.ca.us)
3. What do the Placer County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant in the corrections division at the South Placer Jail and the JV football coach at Twelve Bridges High School in Lincoln have in common? It's the same guy! Jon Scofield is a superhero, of sorts, who saves the day for the high schoolers and the night for the good people of Roseville. “I am extremely proud of Lt. Scofield,” said his boss, Sheriff Wayne Woo. “He understands the importance of our position in the community and realizes that our relationship with the community is key to our success and great quality of life." (Gold Country Media)
4. It was a surreal scene at Roseville Road and Whyte Road in Antelope on Monday morning, as a car dangled off a rooftop there. The car was involved in an accident with at least one other vehicle. Four people were taken to the hospital. At least one victim, a juvenile, reportedly had life-threatening injuries. Initial reports said one of the vehicles involved in the accident was stolen. An investigation of what led to the crash is underway. (FOX40)

Today in Roseville:

• Kids eat free at University of Beer in Rocklin and Roseville. (11:00 AM)
• Oliver's Brewhouse & Grill is hosting a Sip and Paint Party. You'll paint a fall pumpkin. (7:00 PM)
• Catch Halloween Ends before Halloween ends, at Studio Movie Grill in Rocklin. (10:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• "Lt. Scurria and Ofc. Sophie were out today supporting two of our current police trainees at their academy Open House. If you are interested in becoming a police officer, keep your eye out for our next trainee posting. Sign up for e-Notify to make sure you don’t miss it. https://public.govdelivery.com/.../CAROSEV.../subscriber/new" (City of Roseville, California Police Department via Facebook)
• All Roseville Public Library locations will be closed Friday, November 11 in observance of Veteran's Day. (Roseville Public Library via Facebook)
• "Harris Center for the Arts presents the iconic blues-rock band Big Head Todd and the Monsters performing one night only, Nov. 3. To purchase tickets call (916) 608-6888 or visit HarrisCenter.net." If you're interested in their story, Village Life has a great article on the band!

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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...