Nurses Protest + New City Meeting Regs + GB Students Want Change

Good morning, Roseville!

Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off with a bang.

First, today's weather:

Kick up your heels and enjoy the expected high today of 75 degrees! Then snuggle up in a cozy blanket for the low of 55 tonight. It's Autumn in the 'Ville! Winds should stay light at 5-10 mph and humidity is looking to be about 56% during the day.

Here are the top stories in Roseville today:

1. Nurses at Sutter Roseville Medical Center (SRMC) will hold a candlelight vigil at a 6:45 pm shift change on Thursday, October 7th, to call attention to staffing shortages that the nurses say are putting patients and staff at risk. Recent surges in COVID-19 cases have only exacerbated the issue. “As nurses we have been on the frontlines fighting this pandemic for a year and half,” said SRMC intensive care unit nurse Meredith Piggee. “With the ICUs filling up and not enough staff to care for the surge of COVID-19 patients, the nurses are showing serious signs of moral injury." (National Nurses United)
2. A new act that went into effect October 1st is changing the way the City of Roseville City Council, boards and commissions take public comments during meetings. City government officials cite efficiency concerns about AB 361's time requirement for call-in public comments during meetings as the reason for doing away with call-in comments entirely. Public meetings will continue to be streamed, but public comment will only be allowed from people attending in person. (City of Roseville)
3. A group of Granite Bay High School students staged a protest outside the school to bring attention to alleged sexual misconduct cases they feel school officials are not adequately addressing. "We're hoping that we're going to get some change and that the school is going to take initiative, and educate what consent is," said junior student Ella Joy Bystrowski. The Placer County Sheriff's Office confirmed that there is currently one active investigation of sexual battery involving juvenile Granite Bay High School students. (KCRA Sacramento)
4. Stuffing the kiddos’ stockings could cost a little more this year as Dollar Tree stores roll out a price increase. Inflation and the rising costs of shipping and labor necessitate the change in price point, but the good news is that the new price ceiling allows the discount chain to carry a wider range of goods. Still a bargain, Dollar Tree is expected to only raise prices to about $1.25 or $1.50. (Business Insider)

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Today in Roseville:

• If you like your Halloween fun with a rocking soundtrack, be sure to get your tickets for the Screamfest Exotic Ball at the Opera House Saloon before it sells out. Be sure to wear your costume for the contest! Oct. 28 9:00pm-1:30am
• Attend in person or virtually to watch our City Council in action tonight at its regular meeting. Check the webpage for viewing options from home. 6:00pm-9:00pm
• "Raise a Cup to Teachers" today by nominating an exceptional teacher for a chance to win some great prizes from Dunkin' Donuts. The grand prize winning teacher will win free coffee for a year! They will also get $300 worth of Dunkin's products for their school. The first 100 teachers to receive nominations in California will receive 200 VIP cards allowing the users to pay only $1 for medium hot or iced coffee through November 15th. (Press Release)
• The Downtown Roseville Merchants are providing the fun at Family Fun Night with a drive-through Halloween parade and trick-or-treating along Vernon Street. Space is limited so get your free tickets when they go on sale tomorrow. Oct. 28 4:00pm-7:00pm

Roseville Patch Notebook

• Getting your house egged on Halloween night is no fun – unless its Roseville Parks, Recreation & Events doing the egging! Sign up to have parks employees visit your house and leave two dozen candy-filled Halloween eggs in your front yard. And the hunt is on! Sign-ups are limited. (Facebook)
• Mental Illness Awareness Week is an opportunity to normalize the conversation about mental health. Many members of our community live with some form of mental illness, from mild anxiety to more intense struggles. U.C. Davis Fire chief Nathan Trauernicht recently shared his anxiety and depression journey with reporters from KCRA 3. (Twitter)
• Our Roseville Parks & Recreation have a solid lineup of fun community events slated through the end of the year. Save this schedule somewhere handy to ensure you don’t miss a thing! (Instagram)
• October is for teens at our Roseville libraries! Teentober kicks off with a list of spooktacular books perfect for getting in the Halloween mood. You might want to read them with all the lights on. (Instagram)
• Locally owned 105 Noshery on Vernon Street is celebrating its One Year Anniversary this week with food and drink specials. One percent of sales Thursday-Sunday will go to a local charity. You get great food at a special price + donation to charity = everybody wins! (Facebook)

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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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