🌱Loomis Costco Groundbreaking + Mayor Houdesheldt Message Of Thanks

Hello, everybody! It's Jeri Karges, your host of the Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town. In this issue, you'll learn about:

• An accident on Folsom-Auburn created a traffic mess and caused injuries.
• Help fill a box of hope for a hospitalized child.
• Friends of the Roseville Library are having a used book sale.

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Here are the top stories today in Roseville:

1. An ugly accident on Folsom-Auburn Road yesterday had traffic backed up from Douglas Boulevard to Beals Point! The accident happened a little before 9:00 a.m. and sent several victims to the hospital. All lanes were open again by 10:00 a.m. (Folsom Telegraph)
2. Help fill a box of hope for local hospitalized children at a fundraiser at Monk's Cellar on Feb 8. Leadership Roseville is teamed with local nonprofit All About Hope to fill art boxes for young people who are hospitalized. “This is the first year the Leadership Roseville class was able to choose the project we worked on and as soon as we heard Cindy’s story our whole class was onboard to support these children throughout our community," said Lauren Razzano, member of Leadership Roseville class of 2023. (Roseville Today)
3. Loomis Costco is about to become a reality. The groundbreaking is set for some time in February. "Costco will start tree removal with clear weather, according to [Loomis Town Manager Sean] Rabe, and hopes to finish grading and storm drain work by mid-March." (Gold Country Media)
4. Roseville Mayor Bruce Houdesheldt has a message of thanks for those city workers who got us through the recent deluges with minimal damage and maximum safety. He's also grateful to those who sat in the City Council seat before him, and ensured we had the infrastructure to weather such large storms. Read his address to the community in this article from the Roseville Press Tribune.
5. A daycare was evacuated on Crescendo Drive in Roseville Thursday as a suspect was holed up in a house nearby. Residents were asked to shelter in place as they tried to draw the suspect out. The suspect was taken into custody without incident. (KCRA3)

Today in Roseville:

• "Align your chakras and Heal the Mind, Body and Spirit with the beautiful sounds of crystal quartz singing bowls and other various musical instruments for your enjoyment," at the Holistic Light House in Roseville. (6:30 PM)
• The Tim Brown Duo will be at the Brickyard in Roseville. (7:00 PM)
• It's Karaoke Night at University of Beer in Folsom. (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• "The FTC has provided some great tips to learn how scammers operate — and how to avoid them." (City of Roseville, California Police Department via Facebook)
• "If you or someone you know is ready to join a FREE program that provides opportunities for personal growth and leadership development" check out the Roseville Police Explorers program. "The Roseville Police Department’s Explorer Program is a unique opportunity that allows YOUTH (14 to 20) to be part of the Department!" (City of Roseville, California Police Department via Facebook)
• "Stop by the Friends of the Roseville Public Library Used Book Sale February 4 at the Downtown Library form 10:00am to 3:00pm! Visit their website for more information: www.rosevillefol.org" (Roseville Public Library via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— 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...