🌱 Placer Approves Camping Ordinance + Real Meaning Of 'Cosmos'

Happy Thursday, people of Roseville!

Welcome back to The Roseville Daily, where can find all the info you need for another great day in the 'Ville.

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First, today's weather:

Despite some clouds, our day will be mostly sunny with an expected a high of 83 degrees. The overnight low will be around 50. Winds should be light and variable in the 6-7 mph range.

Here are the top five stories in Roseville today:

1. In a unanimous vote, our Placer County Board of Supervisors approved the adoption of The Camping and Personal Property Storage on County Property and Public Areas ordinance (wow, that’s a mouthful!) on Tuesday. Recognizing that many homeless persons in Placer County are camping by necessity, the ordinance sets expectations for campers’ behavior and the condition of their camp areas. (Gold Country Media)
   
2. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has hit especially close to home for one class at Rock Creek Elementary School in Rocklin, prompting the teacher and students to embark on a mission of healing through a letter writing campaign. “My classroom is a microcosm of what’s happening in the world. I have a student whose father is in Poland on a peacekeeping mission,” said 4th-grade teacher Wendy Grider. “I have another student; his mother is Russian and his father is Ukrainian. This is touching the lives of the kids in my class.” The cards and letters of encouragement, 400 in total, will be sent to servicemembers and refuges this week. (FOX 40)
3. It’s been a rite of passage for California high school juniors and seniors pursuing higher education as far back as most of us can remember – the SAT (Scholastic Achievement Test). And, depending on the colleges applied to, some students had to add on 1-3 additional ACT (American College Test) scores. But Wednesday, the California State University system made the move to drop the exams from its admissions process, taking a page from the University of California system which dropped the tests last year. Read on for more information on why state universities are adopting the “test free” admissions process. (Patch Media and ABC 10)
4. Occasionally, I run across an article that reminds me I do not, in fact, know everything about Roseville. Yes, I am one of the people who thought the big red “Cosmos” sculpture in Sculpture Park symbolized a rose. If you are scratching your head in confusion right now, check out this article to get the real story on our iconic Roseville landmark. After reading, be sure to visit the park, located behind Home Depot on N. Sunrise Ave., while the weather is perfect for a stroll. (Roseville Today)
5. If you've been thinking about trying the new Amy's Drive Thru on Galleria Blvd. (in the Galleria parking lot), but are intimidated by the "hippie health food" description, check out this great review by our friends at Sacramento Magazine. You'll get a little history on the company and you'll be tempted by the yummy-looking food photos. (Sacramento Magazine)

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Today in Roseville:

• Let BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse and Thomas Jefferson Parent Teacher Committee help you with that eternally burning question: What’s for dinner? Take the night off from cooking with zero guilt as 20% of the proceeds from your order go to support programs at the school. Just show the flier graphic linked here when ordering dine in, or use code MAR679 for online ordering. 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
• Good eats and cool blues rock await you at 105 Noshery tonight as Derek Fresquez and Cuttin the Cord take the stage. Pro tip: the music area opens one hour before the gig starts, so get there by 5:30 for the best seats. 6:30pm
• The Owl Club’s opening the outside bar and patio tonight for their Silent Disco kickoff. Two DJs and a menu full of drink specials should keep the energy pumping in Old Town! 8:30 pm
• Finding good childcare for a night out is a challenge, it’s no joke! But you can carve out a little quality time on April 1 by registering your kiddos (ages 4-12) for the Roseville Parks and Recreation Parent’s Night Out. Residents pay $35 per child; non-residents pay $45. The littles will enjoy pizza, games and crafts while mom and dad reconnect. Jump on this quickly – there were only seven spots left as of press time yesterday! April 1, 5:30 pm-8:30 pm
• Enjoy a groovy evening and support our Roseville Historical Society at their annual Murder Mystery Dinner this Saturday at Sierra View Country Club. Set in the psychedelic 60s, you’ll enjoy dinner, live theater, music and more. Tickets are $90. Be sure to come in costume! Saturday, 5:00 pm

From my notebook:

• Up-to-date identifying records can be vital to law enforcement when trying to locate a missing child. Make an appointment to attend the Roseville Police Department’s Child Fingerprint Day on May 14 to have your child’s prints professionally recorded. Appointment slots are available 8:00 am- 5:00 pm and will be capped off at 100 attendees. (Facebook and SignUp Genius)
  
• The Roseville Public Library book clubs meet in a little over two weeks - time to get reading! Choose from My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout or River of Red Gold by Naida West. The groups meet on April 9 at the Maidu branch. (Facebook)
• It’s that time of year again, folks! Our newest neighbors out in West Roseville are getting little sleep lately, wondering what the heck those loud BOOMs are every night. It’s the farmers! Or rather, the zon guns they use to scare hungry geese away from the crops. Though it sounds like a canon, there is no projectile, just a very loud sound. Fortunately, this is a temporary, seasonal practice that will be over once the crops are mature enough to longer look tasty to the birds. Hang in there, Westies. (What’s Happening in Roseville)
• Why should billionaires and Game Stop stockholders be the only ones who get to go to the moon? Get your free boarding pass for Artemis I, NASA’s Orion spacecraft set to launch in late May/early June. The boarding pass is a confirmation that your name will be added to a flash drive that will fly aboard the mission, circling the moon. (Twitter and NASA.gov)

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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 I love the people who live here. I am excited to bring the highlights to you in The Roseville Daily!