🌱Placer Charities Earn Big! + Folsom Lake Is Looking Good!

Hey, people of Roseville! Jeri Karges here with a brand-new issue of the Roseville Daily.

First, today's weather:

Cool with periods of sun. High: 73 Low: 47.

Here are the top five stories today in Roseville:

1. During Wednesday’s Big Day of Giving, nonprofits in the Sacramento region raised $13.4 million, including over $250,000 in funds for Placer non-profits. Check out the top 50 recipients in the area and see how your favorite charity ranked! (Roseville Today)
2. Placer County confirmed this week that expanded California Highway Patrol traffic enforcement on county roadways will move forward without a contract. "CHP has informed us they’d prefer to work with us to increase enforcement with new additional officers on county roads without having to contract for additional resources, so we’ll be working with them over the coming weeks to identify what that enforcement will look like,” Placer County Board Chair and District 5 Supervisor Cindy Gustafson said in an email to the Auburn Journal on Thursday. “We’re grateful for their continued collaboration and responsiveness to address safety concerns in our communities.” (Placer Herald)
3. There are still no leads in the case of a Roseville woman who was found deceased in her home in April. Officers responded to a 9-1-1 call shortly after midnight April 20 at a duplex on the 500 block of Livoti Avenue in Roseville where they found 41-year-old Erica Marie Wright dead at the scene. The Placer County Sheriff’s Office cannot confirm at this point if the incident was domestic or random, public information officer Angela Musallam said. A cash reward is being offered through Crime Stoppers for any information leading to the suspect’s arrest. Residents can submit their tip anonymously to 1-800-222-7463 or to www.crimealert.org. (Roseville Press Tribune)
4. You've heard about this phenomenon that is sweeping the country called pickleball, but you're not sure what it is and you've been reluctant to try it. I hear ya! But there's a group in Folsom that wants to welcome you to the sport. They play at Lembi park and you can join a lesson for free once a month. The Folsom Pickleball Club has grown from 4 members to over 400 in the last year! You can come out with a friend or by yourself and pick up a game. So, what are you waiting for? Pop on a pair of shorts and a t-shirt and come out and join the fun! (ABC10)
5. Folsom Lake is lookin' good! “Today, we’re better than twice the storage in Folsom than we are at this date last year," said Drew Lessard, Area Manager for the Department of Reclamation, which manages functions at Folsom Lake. As of Thursday morning, the water level on Folsom Lake was close to 449 feet above sea level. That's 108% of the average for the date. Eventually, regular summer releases will need to be made in order for Folsom to meet area water requirements. To help the public have a better understanding of the operations of Folsom Dam, the Bureau of Reclamation has put out a series of frequently asked questions in regards to Folsom Dam. In this article in the Folsom Telegraph, you’ll learn everything from who decides when to release water from the dam to safety protocols in relation to dam releases for recreation activity on the lake. (KCRA3 & Folsom Telegraph)

Today in Roseville:

• Roseville Public Library is having its spring book sale outside (weather permitting) at the Downtown Library. Be prepared to find everything you want and more! (10:00 AM)
• The BerryFest in Roseville Mother’s Day weekend will be like a free street fair with lots of strawberries and strawberry treats, the Little Miss Strawberry Pageant, the Strawberry Shortcake eating contest, an adult beverage garden, vendors, community stage performances and strolling entertainment. (10:00 AM)
• Roseville Theater Arts Academy presents The People’s Trial of Golden Alouicious Locks. Goldilocks has been arrested for her alleged crimes against the three bears. Join your favorite big news reporter, Ace Scoop, who brings all accounts and perspective viewpoints of the trial taking place in Critter County. (2:00 PM)
• The UC Master Gardeners of Placer County are celebrating their 35th annual Mother’s Day Garden Tour on Sunday. The private gardens are located in Auburn, Loomis and Granite Bay. (10:00 AM Sunday)

From my notebook:

• The El Dorado Hills Art, Beer & Wine Festival is set to return over Mother’s Day weekend.
  The 17th annual El Dorado Hills Art, Beer & Wine Festival will run from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. today and Sunday at the at the El Dorado Hills Town Center. The festival features 115 booths with some of the region’s best artists, wineries, breweries and local businesses. (ABC10.com KXTV)
• I love this site! If you've ever wanted to volunteer, but weren't sure how to get started, this site is for you! You can find all of the nonprofits in Placer who are looking for help and you can search by ALL KINDS of criteria! Only have a few hours per month? You can find opportunities with that criteria. Looking for something to utilize your bookkeeping skills? Search for that! It's an awesome way to make the right connection for you!
• Have you signed up for Placer Alert? If not, why not? It's easy and free! Placer Alert is a service provided by the City of Roseville and other participating cities. This system enables them to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods.

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• California Honey Festival Woodland, CA (May 7)
• Crafts at The Brewery (May 7)
• Hire A Pro To Tackle Mom's To-Do List (May 8)
• Soon The Rains Will Come (May 14)
• The People’s Trial of Golden Alouicious Locks (May 15)
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That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another 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...