🌱Industrial Park Sparks Concerns + Cash For Grass Is Back

Good morning, Roseville! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know that's going on around town.

• House of Oliver is being sued for its alleged role in a deadly Granite Bay crash.
• Calling all artists! Sculpt a heart for "Heartbeat of Folsom."
• It's a monster snowpack this year!

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and cool. High: 58 Low: 42.

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Here are the top stories in Roseville today:

1. A woman whose husband was killed in a fiery Granite Bay crash last year is suing the driver of the vehicle and the restaurant that served the driver alcohol prior to the crash. Sierra Pannu is seeking $25,000 in damages from the estate of Jerry Cepel and the House of Oliver. The suit alleges that Cepel was "obviously drunk" when he left the restaurant after having partaken in a Whiskey Wednesday event. "California Highway Patrol has not released whether alcohol or drugs were a factor in the crash." (ABC10.com KXTV)
2. A proposed industrial park in Roseville is sparking growing concerns among neighbors. "The project includes a trucking center and warehouse that's slated to be more than 2 million square feet." The concern stems from an environmental impact report that cites several hazards from the park, including greenhouse gas emissions and hazardous materials. The site will need to be rezoned, which many homeowners oppose. The City Council has not yet voted on the project. (CBS Sacramento)
3. The popular Roseville Cash for Grass program is back for a limited time. This program rewards homeowners for replacing their grass with more water-efficient landscaping. For every square foot of grass removed, the city will pay homeowners $1.50, up to $2,000 maximum per address. "Funding is limited, and we will accept applications on a first-come, first-served basis. Please submit applications between March 1 – 24, 2023." (Roseville Today)
4. Have a heart... or sculpt one! Folsom's "Heartbeat of Folsom" program is looking for artists and sponsors to create beautiful heart sculptures for the city. Themes for the hearts can include "innovation, history, technology, community, natural beauty and more." Artists from "high school age" on up are welcome to apply, and sponsors can choose their own artists or sponsor one chosen by the organizers of the event. The hearts will be revealed in an event at the Palladio in June. (ABC10.com KXTV)

Today in Roseville:

• Bring your used camera gear to Action Camera! "Our buying experts will be on-site to buy your used camera equipment for top dollar!" (10:00 AM)
• The Senior Center in Folsom is sponsoring a workshop called Putting Your Financial House In Order. "This workshop is designed to help you understand the need to centralize the important information you need for your family and / or loved ones." (10:30 AM)
• CJ Washington will be at the Brickyard Kitchen and Bar in Roseville. (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Look up I-80 to the mountains beyond. See all that snow? It's 150% to 200% over average for this time of year! Think about this: You can travel up there to ski on it now, or wait until summer and ski on it in Folsom Lake — or both! Cool! (Roseville Today)
• On Saturday, "local beginning artists will showcase their work at 'That Local Art Show' from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Maidu Community Center, 1550 Maidu Drive, Roseville." (Gold Country Media)
• "Learn the ins and outs of digital art and anime" at this after-school Anime + Digital Design class at Blue Line Arts starting on March 10.

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You're all caught up 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...