Community Corner
Kevin Kiley in the Race + Trademark Pizza Closes + HS Basketball
Your five-minute guide to everything worth knowing today in Roseville.
Happy Wednesday, Roseville! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally so you can start today off on an informed note.
But first, you need to know about the weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 98 Low: 59.
Here are the top stories in Roseville today: Today may be our last double digit temperature day this week with an expected high of 98 degrees. We'll cool down tonight to about 62. Humidity is around 38% during the day, and we will have breezes in the 5-10 mph range.
The long term forecast is predicting another extreme heatwave going into the weekend, so get your outdoor chores done today.
- Rocklin assemblyman Kevin Kiley-R has officially entered the California gubernatorial recall election race. Kiley said he made his decision after being asked to throw his hat in ring by Orrin Heatlie, the lead proponent of the Newsom recall effort. There will be a kickoff rally for the campaign on Saturday at 10:00am on the west steps of the State Capitol. The election is Tuesday, Sept. 14. (ABC10)
- Several of our local high school athletes made the Sacramento Bee's All-Metro Girls' and Boys' Basketball Rosters this year. Congratulations to Sophia Covello, Rilee Macomber, Eden Perry and Nick Stultz of Woodcreek High; Jack Milne, Yaqub Mir and Julia Riley of Granite Bay High; and Kevin Haupt of Oakmont High! (SacBee)
- Trademark Pizza in Roseville has closed its doors "until further notice." According to the Sacramento business Journal, the space occupied by the restaurant has been put up for lease. (SBJ)
- Girls' basketball players from 65 different high schools are competing in West Coast Clash Tournament in Roseville today and tomorrow. The tournament, taking place at the new Roebbelen Center, is a major recruitment opportunity for the athletes with college scouts from all over the country in attendance. Tickets are $20 at the door. (FOX40)
- An Estimated 350,000 Californians may qualify for an extra $100 a week in unemployment payments – and get them retroactively from December 27. The Mixed Earner Unemployment Compensation program targets workers who are self-employed but also work salaried jobs part-time. An individual can get up to 36 weeks of the extra $100 in one lump sum from the Employment Development Department (EDD). The EDD will send email "invitations" to apply for those who are eligible. (SacBee)
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What to do today in Roseville:
- City Council Meeting: The Council regularly meets on the first Tuesday of the month to conduct the affairs of city government. Due to pandemic stay-at-home guidelines, the meeting may be held through video conferencing. 6:00pm-9:00pm
- Cancer Caregiver Support Group: A safe, confidential place to share concerns about loved one's cancer journey and to learn new coping skills. Free, no pre-registration required, but calling ahead is advised in case of meeting changes. 10:00am-11:00am
- Live Music: Bop while you shop at Palladio in Folsom with their free Summer Concert Series. Mercy and the Heartbeats will have you singing along to your dance favorites from the 70s-90s. Fun for all ages! 7:00pm-9:00pm
- Tri4Kids Bike & Run Workout: Bring your bike, helmet, running shoes and water bottle for this fun workout at Beal's Point, Folsom Lake. Free; parking is $12. Register at Eventbrite. 5:00pm-6:00pm
You're all caught up for today. I'll be back in your inbox early tomorrow morning with another update! If you're loving these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe.
— Kelly Risse
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 majored in Journalism at CSU Sacramento. My husband and I loved growing up and raising our own 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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