🌱Placer County Files Suit Against PG&E + Auburn Low-Barrier Shelter

Hello again, everybody! It's Jeri Karges, your host of the Daily. Come along to find out the most important things happening these days in town.

• Speed limits on five Roseville roads may be reduced.
• Rafael Vital was found guilty of attempted murder of a Roseville police officer.
• Don't forget to download your copy of the Parks & Rec winter guide!

But first, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 57 Low: 34.

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Here are the top stories today in Roseville:

1. The Roseville City Council is considering an ordinance that would reduce speeds by 5 m.p.h. on five separate roads in Roseville. The council heard the first reading of the ordinance this past week. If the city council passes the second reading, the new limits would go into effect. "The proposed decreases are along Bob Doyle Drive, North Cirby Way, Old Auburn Road, Rocky Ridge Drive and Taylor Road." (ABC10.com KXTV)
2. Placer County filed suit against PG&E for damages that resulted from the Mosquito Fire last September. The county joins four other public entities in this lawsuit. “Placer County’s lawsuit seeks to recover taxpayer resources lost in the fire,” said Placer County Counsel Karin Schwab. “The lawsuit seeks to hold PG&E accountable and to help our community rebuild after this devastating fire.” (placer.ca.us)
3. As part of a settlement agreement resulting from a class action suit on behalf of several unhoused individuals, Placer County is establishing a "low-barrier" shelter in Auburn. Located at 11517 F Avenue in the Placer County Government Center, the shelter will have room in tents with cots for approximately 50 unhoused individuals. The goal of the shelter is to provide a temporary housing solution, as longer-term housing solutions are pursued for the occupants. (placer.ca.us)
4. On April 20, 2021, a Roseville Police officer attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Highway 80. During the pursuit, the occupant of the vehicle fired two shots at the pursuing officer. On Friday, a Placer County jury found Rafael Vital "guilty of attempted murder on a police officer, evading a police officer, assault with a semiautomatic firearm and other related charges regarding an attempted murder of a local police officer." (Roseville Police Department via Facebook)
5. "The North Industrial Plan Area Parcel 56 is an industrial project located in the Blue Oaks Commerce Center." On Wednesday, the Roseville City Council approved a permit modification for the parcel. The revised plan has four industrial buildings that will total 310,000 square feet, “an increase of 50,000 square feet from the original approval,” Roseville associate planner Escarlet Mar said. (Gold Country Media)

Today in Roseville:

• Dogs eat free at University of Beer in Roseville and Rocklin. (All Day)
• Don't miss NFL Sunday Brunch at University of Beer in Roseville. I'm down to try a drunken pig breakfast burrito! (10:00 AM)
• Paint a beautiful Sierra Sunset at Chicago Fire Pizza in the Palladio in Folsom. (11:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• "If you haven't already, be sure to download the latest edition of the Jan-May edition of Experience PRL magazine and sign up for your favorite events or programs. roseville.ca.us/experiencePRL" (Roseville Parks & Recreation via Instagram)
• "Interested in a book the library doesn't own? Try out our Zip Book program and see how you can get access to the titles you're looking for. Visit our website for more details: https://bit.ly/3EmB3Jz" (Roseville Public Library via Facebook)
• Ever wonder why Lincoln has a nuclear missile site? This article from Gold Country Media gives you the 60-year history of the site, from construction in the '60s to its current use as a maintenance yard.

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— 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...