Power Texts + New Cup of (Mo)Joe in Town + Flu Season is Here

Happy Thursday, Roseville!

We've got lots of good stuff to cover to get you ready for today.

Let's get to it!

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First, today's weather:

We’re looking at an expected high today of 97 degrees as Summer goes out kicking and screaming, but things should cool down tonight to around 64. Winds remain at about 5-10 mph and humidity is staying low at around 28% during the day.

Here are the top stories today in Roseville:

1. Our City of Roseville Utilities has taken the initiative to automatically enroll utility users to receive text messages with outage information and Peak Alert notifications. This only applies to users who have a mobile phone number associated with their utility account. You can change the settings or opt out of these texts by visiting the webpage linked here. (Roseville.ca.us)
2. Roseville's Westpark neighborhood has a new place to grab a bite (or a scoop) at 2330 Pleasant Grove Blvd. MoJoe's Cafe boasts specialty coffee and tea drinks, breakfast served all day, soft serve ice cream from a local Sacramento creamery (unconfirmed rumor: it's Gunther's!) and specialty gift items. And that outdoor patio sure looks inviting! (Facebook and Subscription: Sacramento Business Journal)
3. The accolades keep piling up for our local treasure, Nixtaco. The taqueria recently earned a Bib Gourmand Award from The Michelin Guide, a distinction not quite the level of a Michelin Star, but a huge accomplishment none the less. A popular dim sum restaurant in Sacramento, Yue Huang, also earned Bib Gourmand this year. Foodies, rejoice! (CBS Sacramento)
4. As inevitable as death and taxes, Flu Season is upon us. Healthcare officials are urging everyone 6 months and older to get a flu shot as our healthcare system stills strains under a deluge of COVID-19 hospitalizations. "Flu is still a killer, not as much as COVID-19, but between 12,000 and 50,000 Americans lose their lives every year from flu," said Dr. Peter Hotez, vaccinologist and dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. (KCRA 3)
5. Cal Expo is already planning next year's California State Fair and you could say it's going to pot. Among the agricultural events, a category has been approved for cannabis, recognizing its growing (no pun intended) role in the state's horticulture economy. Though it would probably be wildly entertaining, judges will not smoke or consume entries for the competition. Samples will be sent to a laboratory to be tested for chemical attributes and overall grooviness. (Good Day Sacramento)

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Today in Roseville:

• Fans of the TV show "Whose Line is it Anyways" need to get over to Oakmont High School tonight for the Drama & Improv Club's first Improv Show of the year. Get your laughs with this live wacky sendup and help support the club with a requested $5 donation. 7:00 pm-8:30 pm
• Fall is the time for craft fairs, and kicking off the season today is Candy Cane Lane at the Blue Anchor Annex in Loomis. This small but mighty show runs through Saturday and features handmade crafts, gifts, home décor, food and holiday decorations. There’s even a craft supply sale for makers to stock up for their own creations. Today and Friday 9:00 am-7:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am-4:00 pm
  
• Fall is also the time for Oktoberfest fun! Kicking off the foamy-headed festivities (in September, but okay) is the 11th Annual Oktoberfest hosted by Finance of America Mortgage. Come by 2281 Lava Ridge Court for fun, games, food and drinks. 4:20 pm-7:30 pm
• If you think your life is a circus, come see what a real circus looks like starting tonight through Monday at Sunrise Mall in Citrus Heights. The family owned and run American Crown Circus has posted up its tents in the parking lot with a show to amaze and amuse the whole family. Shows are nightly at 7:30 pm with an added 5:30 pm show on Saturday and Sunday.
• It wouldn’t be Thursday in the ‘Ville with SactoMoFo food trucks rolling into town. We’ve got lunch at 3010 Lava Ridge Court with Drewski’s 11:00 am-1:00 pm, and dinner at Mahany Park with Authentic Street Taco, Local Kine Shave Ice and Mac Daddy Island Grill 5:00 pm-8:00 pm. Order ahead online to get your grub the fastest.
• If you are planning to pick up some of that free mulch I told you about in yesterday’s Daily, you might want to do some prep ahead of time. The Roseville Utility Exploration Center has a free helpful webinar scheduled for noon tomorrow on Raised Bed Gardening. Register today to get the link!

Roseville Patch Notebook

• Roseville Parks, Recreation, & Events: “Lap swim returns to the Roseville Aquatics Complex from 10:30 am-12:30 pm on Tuesday and Thursdays beginning October 5-December 2. Hope to see you in the pool soon!” (Facebook)
• Woodcreek Timberwolves Football: "Junction Bowl Winners. We got the spike! We are so proud of all of the hard work from the team and the coaching staff. Thank you!" (Facebook)
• City of Roseville, California Police Department: "Please help us congratulate Sergeant Bret Brzyscz on his graduation from the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute or (SLI). Sergeant Bret Brzyscz was one of three classmates chosen by his peers to speak during the graduation ..." (Facebook)
• Golden Sierra Job Training Agency: “Working close to home saves you the time & expense of commuting, giving you more energy for your personal life. Want a shorter commute? Join us at the Placer Works Virtual Job Fair on October 14! Sign up today …” (Instagram)
• Roseville CA Police: "Family Fest 2021 ... Saturday, Sep 25 11 AM-2 PM (Free to attend) Grab the fam and come out to the event featuring two kid zones, 50+ vendors, live performances, food trucks, truck exploration zone, and character meet & greets. We'll see you there!" (Twitter)

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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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