🌱 Public Transport Mask Mandates Lifted + Southwest Adds SFO Flights

Happy Wednesday, Roseville!

You've come to the right place for everything you need to know to start your day off on an informed note.

Let's get to it!

First, today's weather:

We’ll have a mix of sunshine and clouds today as our next big storm moves into Northern California. The expected high is 70 degrees with an overnight low of 52. Winds should be in the 10-15 mph range.

This storm is going to be a BIG one, according to the National Weather Service, with heavy rain and snow in the Sierra. Mountain travel is “highly discouraged” until things start to clear up on Friday. Be safe out there!

Here are the top five stories in Roseville today:

1. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) face mask mandate for people utilizing public transportation was overturned by a federal judge in Florida on Monday, spurring several major airlines and public transportation agencies across the country to drop their mask requirements. In our region, this means you can now ride mask-free on Roseville Transit, Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRt), Uber and Lyft vehicles, Amtrak trains and Greyhound buses. Sacramento International Airport is following Transportation Security Administration (TSA) guidance by no longer requiring masks. Folks in the Bay Area are still waiting for a decision on whether the mask requirement will continue for BART. (ABC 10 and CBS 13)
2. Speaking of transportation, Southwest Airlines is expanding its offerings for flights from Sacramento to popular vacation destinations like Maui, Santa Barbara, San Diego and Eugene, Oregon. The fuller schedule of multiple daily, non-stops flights begins on June 5. (Subscription: The Sacramento Bee and Southwest Airlines Media)
3. Placer County Health and Human Services, our District Attorney’s Office and other community agencies are launching an awareness campaign on the dangers of fake prescription pills laced with fentanyl. The “1 Pill Can Kill You” campaign will educate teens, young adults and parents about the danger of procuring prescription pills from anywhere other than pharmacies. An event at Whitney High School in Rocklin on Friday, April 22 will feature speakers from several agencies and a parent who lost her son to a fentanyl overdose. (Placer County District 2)
4. Ah, Spring is the season that makes all things new. We humans like to celebrate this fresh start with a vigorous spring cleaning … usually resulting in a hug pile of unwanted stuff. If you think your trash could be someone else’s treasure, keep in mind these safety tips from Roseville Police Public Information Officer Rob Baquera while you look to make a few bucks. (Roseville Today)
5. Do you have a way with words? If so, give your inner bard a chance to shine by entering the 18th Annual Voices of Lincoln Poetry Contest. Don’t be deterred by the “Lincoln” distinction – wordsmiths from all over the region are invited to submit their work in this National Poetry Month event hosted by The Poets Club of Lincoln. There’s even a Young Poets category for youth 18 and under. This year’s theme: “People Are … Everything.” (Lincoln News Messenger)

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Today in Roseville:

• Food in the Hood 916 is at 6064 Emerald Park Ln. tonight with food truck goodness. Why? Because it’s Westpark Wednesday! Choose from Cousins Maine Lobster, Pinorrito, West Coast Taco Bar and Happy Cow – something for everyone! Order ahead online and skip the wait. 4:30pm-7:30 pm
• Live music, wine tasting with local vintners and good times are waiting for you in Vernon Street Town Square at Wine Down Wednesday. Your $10 entrance fee gets you five one-ounce tastings. Heavy wind or rain could cancel the event, so check the event link before you mosey over. 5:30-7:30 pm
• See our Roseville City Council in action as they handle the important business of the city at their meeting tonight. Come in person to the Council Chambers at 311 Vernon St. or watch the meeting live (click on the agenda icon for streaming and broadcast options). 6:00 pm-10:00pm
• The Plaid Brothers are bringing their combination of pop, swing, country and jazz tunes to The Fig Tree Coffee, Art & Music Lounge tonight. So, order a hot beverage and settle into one of the cozy seats for some great music on this stormy night. 6:00 pm
• Is it just me or does Campelli’s Pizza always seem to have something fun going on? Check out some local talent or belt out a few tunes yourself with Karaoke Night at the Cirby Wy. location. 6:00 pm

From my notebook:

• The lupines are in bloom at Folsom Lake for those of you looking for wildflower walks. I’m hearing Brown’s Ravine and Beeks Bight are the best spots to see the colorful display. This gorgeous photo from Visit Placer should get you motivated to get your nature on. (Instagram)
• It’s not too late to join the stampede and purchase your tickets for the Hearts Landing Ranch fundraiser in Granite Bay on Friday. You’ll hear impactful stories about how the therapy horses at the ranch support healing in individuals coping with a mental health crisis while you take a tour around the property. There will also be wine, beer, hors d’oeuvres and smores around a campfire. All proceeds from the $25 admission price will fund equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP) for families who cannot afford the cost. Check out this video segment featured on FOX 40 and get more information on the Hearts Landing website.
  
• They’re tiny, but their bite can be deadly. It’s California Mosquito Awareness Week (yes, it’s a real thing), timed to make sure you know how to protect yourself from those buzzing little menaces as they become more active with the warmer weather. Check out this website for tips on how to “Fight the Bite.” (Mosquito and Vector Control Assoc. of Ca.)
  

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Events:

• The Roseville Quilt Guild Quilt Show (April 22)
• 3rd Annual Taco Throwdown (April 23)
• National Hug A Plumber Day (April 25)
• Taxes in Retirement Webinar (April 26)
• Soon The Rains Will Come (May 14)
• The People’s Trial of Golden Alouicious Locks (May 15)
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— Kelly Risse

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!