🌱More Help Coming For Mosquito Fire Victims + BikeFest Is Back!

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First, today's weather:

Sun mixing with clouds; cool. High: 79 Low: 60.

Here are the top five stories today in Roseville:

1. A victim is lucky to be alive after a road rage incident that ended in the arrest of a Rocklin man who was found with a loaded gun and methamphetamine in his possession. At around 5 p.m. on August 31, Roseville police said they received a call from a motorist who said they were on Atlantic Street and a man had just pointed a handgun at them from another vehicle near Tiger Way. Police said that they found Johnathan Davis Duarte, 47, nearby in a vehicle that matched the description the victim had given. A loaded handgun was found underneath his driver’s seat and methamphetamine was found in the vehicle. Duarte now faces charges of assault with a deadly weapon and related weapons and drug charges, according to police. (KTXL FOX 40 Sacramento)
2. The Venture Lab entrepreneur center is now open at 316 Vernon Street in Downtown Roseville. Roseville Venture Lab is dedicated to strengthening local startup businesses, spurring job growth and fostering a community of entrepreneurs through programs, partnerships, workforce development and special events. (Roseville Patch)
3. Bring your bicycle and helmet to Roseville’s free family bike safety event, BikeFest on October 8 at Vernon Street Town Square! There will be obstacle courses, bike safety checks, helmet fitting and more, just in time for those amazing fall Placer rides! Kids attending will receive prizes and have a chance to win a bicycle! (Roseville Today)
4. More help is on the way for victims of the Mosquito Fire. The Salvation Army is providing meals at three different sites: Sierra College, 5100 Sierra College Blvd, Rocklin, Green Valley Community Church, 2502 Country Club Dr, Cameron Park and Cameron Park Community Center, 3500 Missouri Flat Rd, Placerville. By calling 1-888-SA-HELP1 or (888) 724-3571 you can find information on how to donate or find out where The Salvation Army is serving. (Roseville Today)
5. On Tuesday, The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved advance funding for Phase 1 of the Placer Parkway project. The project will connect State Route 65 to State Route 70/99 in south Sutter County which should alleviate some of the congestion in South Placer County. “Today, Interstate 80 is really the spine to the transportation system for Placer County,” said Ken Grehm, director of Placer County Public Works. “Placer Parkway will provide an alternative east-west connector and also to help alleviate some of the traffic concerns on Highway 65, kind of in the Roseville/Rocklin area down to the 80/65 interchange. So this alternative is very important in the long-term transportation planning prospects for our county.” The board approved the advance funding in a unanimous vote. (Gold Country Media)

Today in Roseville:

• Morgan Cochneuer will be playing sets of music, demonstrating instruments and signing books at this family-friendly Saturday Morning Market at Blue Oaks Town Center in Rocklin! (8 a.m.)
• Join your neighbors at this free community yoga practice at Fountains at Roseville. These outdoor sessions include an introduction to the practice of yoga including deep breathing and fun movements for ALL bodies, shapes and levels. (9 a.m.)
• Maidu Museum's Night Out at the Museum is an evening program featuring speakers, authors, artists, musicians, and culture bearers sharing aspects of Native Californian contemporary art and culture! Tonight's talk is titled "Returning Native Lands to Native Hands." (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The parking lots near Bear Dog Park and the ball fields at Mahany Park will be closed beginning Wednesday, Sept. 21 while repairs and upgrades are being made. The ballfields and dog park will both be open but you may have to park a little further away to get there. (Roseville Parks & Recreation via Instagram)
• Area museums are offering free admission today! Here's a list of the six participating Sacramento area museums!
• September 9 to 30 is “Double the Fun Days!” at Quarry Park! Buy One, Get One Free Kidz Kove Tickets. Book online and use code BOGO at checkout.

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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...