🌱 Med Worker Strike Coming? + Pride Services a Plus + Safe Homes

Rise and shine, Roseville!

Let's get you started this Wednesday with everything you need to know going on today.

First, today's weather:

The day should be mostly sunny with a few occasional clouds drifting by. The expected high is 71 degrees with an overnight low of 46. Winds should come down some today to about 5-10 mph and humidity is expected to be in the 40%-47% range.

Here are the top stories today in Roseville:

1. The protest staged by Roseville Kaiser Permanente nurses last week may just be the tip of the proverbial iceberg, as evidenced by a vote this week of Kaiser health care workers in California and Oregon authorizing a strike unless their demands are met. The strike would involve nurses, pharmacists, midwives, physical therapists and others in the industry. At the heart of negotiations are working conditions and pay, and how both have been strained by the COVID-19 pandemic. (KCRA 3)
2. According to Leah Burdick, the Chief Growth Officer at Pride Industries in Roseville, there are about 60 million people with disabilities in our nation. About 70% of them are unemployed. That's were Pride comes in; helping people facing different challenges on their path to employment and independence. Reporter Richard Sharp interviewed Burdick to spotlight some of the services Pride offers as part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The interview also features the services that Pride employees contribute to the community. (FOX40)
3. Did you know that along with the longer hours of darkness, Autumn is the season that sees an increase in package thefts, home burglaries and garage break-ins? Our Roseville Police Public Information Officer, Rob Baquera, has some easy and inexpensive tips to help you keep the lurkers, creepers and porch pirates at bay. Thanks, Rob! (Roseville Today)
4. As wildfires become a regular part of Northern California summers, studying the economic impacts of the blazes may lead to new approaches in mitigating, fighting and delivering aid in the aftermath of future fires. But solid data on the economic losses suffered by people on the ground is hard to come by. Read about what's being done to study these impacts and how the information can lead to better support systems for the victims. (Comstock Magazine)

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Today in Roseville:

• The county-wide Placer Works Virtual Job Fair is tomorrow! Jump on the website today to plan your search for a new career. Tomorrow 9:00am-1:00pm
• Know-it-alls, assemble! It's Trivia Night at The Brickyard Kitchen & Bar on Eureka Road. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is "90s Music." Register your team of eight to enter. 6:30pm
• One of the more interestingly titled events I've come across doing this newsletter has got to be the West Placer Waste Management Authority's (WPWMA) Odor Workshop. The WPWMA invites the public to "talk trash," virtually, during this annual meeting. Be sure to sign up ahead of time to get the link. 6:00pm
• Does someone in your family struggle with a mental health condition? You can find support and understanding at a Family Support Group for adult loved ones of people struggling with mental health issues. The group is led by family members of people with mental health conditions on the second Wednesday of each month at Maidu Community Center. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. 6:00pm-7:30pm
• We love our town, but sometimes it's cool to get out and experience big city life in Sacramento. Tickets are on sale now for the 2021 Best of Sacramento Party on November 12th at the newly remodeled SAFE Credit Union Convention Center. $50 (plus service fee) gets you in to experience unlimited food and drink tastings. Plus, you get a one-year subscription to Sacramento Magazine. Nov. 12

Roseville Patch Notebook:

• Our City of Roseville Transit wants to hear from you about ways to improve public transportation around the 'Ville. Your input is important! Take a moment to answer a few survey questions (Twitter)
• The summer months in Roseville were packed with tons of fun activities for kids of all ages. Many of those programs have wrapped up for the year, but have no fear! The Fountains is kicking off a free Kids Club full of events to keep the kidlets busy during the cooler months ahead. (Instagram)
• The Placer County Board of Education wants to remind you that "research shows great schools are led by great principals, and great districts are led by great superintendents." It's Week of the School Administrator, so offer a fist-bump to yours next time you pass them in the hall (hopefully not while being sent to their office). (Twitter)
• The Roseville Historical Society has acquired a beautiful clock that once graced the streets of our fair town. They need your help, long-time residents, to figure out where the clock used to stand. (Facebook)
• Golden 1 Center has four tickets to the opening night of Disney on Ice on October 28th that they are just itching to give away. Just comment on your favorite Disney character for a chance to win! (Instagram)

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— Kelly Risse

About me: 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 and majored in Journalism at CSU Sacramento. My husband and I loved growing up and raising our 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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