🌱 Lights Out In Lincoln + Haunting History Volunteers Needed

Hey, everybody! It's Sunday in Roseville and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally.Keep reading for the latest.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and cooler. High: 83 Low: 58.

Here are the top five --stories today in Roseville:

1. It was lights out in Lincoln on Friday when a vehicle crashed into a power pole on Nicolaus Road east of Highway 65. It then burst into flames. One person was sent to the hospital with major injuries. Both lanes of Nicolas Road were closed due to downed power lines. About 50 PG&E customers were impacted. (KCRA Sacramento)
2. One of the five marines that were killed in an aircraft crash this week in the California desert has been identified as 33-year-old Capt. John Sax from Placer County. Sax had served in the Marines for five years and was assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 where he served as an MV-22B pilot. Sax is also the the son of Steve Sax, five time All Star and former Major League Baseball player for the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox and Oakland A’s. (KCRA Sacramento)
3. Your Roseville Police Department is providing tips to help you keep crime at bay this summer. Roseville typically sees a rise in crime in summer due to the longer daylight hours and people being away from their homes on vacation. This article provides practical tips on keeping yourself, your family and your home safe this summer. Police also recommend signing your teen up for some of the great stuff Roseville has to offer them this summer, to help keep them out of trouble, too! (Roseville Today)
4. Here's a fun one! Placer Repertory Theater is seeking volunteers to help with food, seating, playbills, etc. for their Haunting History show. Donate an hour of more of your time and get free entry into the event! Email boxoffice@placerrep.org. (Facebook)
5. Think you don't like green beans? I invite you to think again once you see this adorable pup named Green Bean! Green Bean, a 10-month-old Chihuahua mix, needs a home. For more information about Green Bean, call the Placer SPCA at 916-782-7722 or 530-885-7387 or check online at placerspca.org. (Roseville Press Tribune)

Today in Roseville:

• Have champagne brunch at the Brickyard. Try a new flavor of Mimosa or their famous chicken and waffles! (10:30 a.m.)
• Join House of Oliver to Stand Up Against Domestic Violence. One year ago House of Oliver employee Vita was tragically taken from us. They invite you to join together and stand up against the violence that took her life and help be a voice of change. (6 p.m.)
• Painkillers Pub presents Sunday Night Live. Some of the best comedians in the region take the stage to tickle your funny bone. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Got a budding thespian in the house? The Roseville Theater Arts Academy has some super cool summer camps this year! Next up are Superheroes and Not Star Wars.
• Join the Roseville Eagles for June Bingo on June 26. There will be food available to purchase and a full bar, if someone in your house needs some incentive to join you!
• Join The City of Roseville on June 18th for a fun-filled morning on Vernon Street Town Square celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math in a carnival-like atmosphere filled with games, puzzles and activities focused on STEAM.

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Events:

• Indie Pop Star Michelle Lambert Plays the El Dorado County Fair! (June 18)
• Sacramento Water Lantern Festival (June 18)
• Hire A Pro To Clean Up The Yard For Dad (June 19)
• Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella G2K (June 24)
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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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...