🌱Rocklin Mom At State of the Union + Volunteer To Brave The Shave

Hey, everybody! I'm back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in the community today. Today's issue includes:

• A Granite Bay woman was arrested for allegedly trying to sell fentanyl to an undercover cop.
• The Roseville Junction project will include an Electric Pickle!
• The Senior (50+) Prom is tonight!

But first, today's weather:

More clouds than sun. High: 62 Low: 47.

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Here are the top stories in Roseville today:

1. Congressman Kevin Kiley of Rocklin gave his guest ticket for the U.S. State of the Union Address to the mother of a young Rocklin man killed by a fentanyl pill that he bought over the Internet. Laura Didier, Zach Didier's mother, will head to Washington, D.C. to attend the speech Tuesday. She will be accompanied by Zach's father, who will be in Washington, D.C. to lend support to the cause. “So many kids don't really fully grasp what this [fentanyl] crisis is all about,” Laura Didier said. “It's just imperative that we, as grownups, and as leaders, leaders in our country, and leaders in our schools, just envelop young people with knowledge.” (KCRA Sacramento)
2. Speaking of fentanyl... a Granite Bay woman is under arrest for allegedly trying to sell fentanyl to an undercover police officer. If that isn't bad enough, authorities say she brought her 4-year-old along for the deal. Natasha Trusnik, 33, of Sacramento, was taken into custody and is "facing charges of transportation and sales of narcotics as well as child endangerment." (CBS Sacramento via MSN)
3. Are you ready for the annual St. Baldrick’s “Brave the Shave” event? Roseville is gearing up! The city is expecting to "see many new participants as well as the famed Bald and Beautiful Team led by team captain and local luminary, Aldo Pineschi." Volunteers will have their heads shaved in the name of charity. Proceeds will benefit Keaton’s Childhood Cancer Alliance. Are you ready to brave the shave? Volunteers can sign up today! (Roseville Today)
4. You've heard of the Electric Company and the Electric Slide, but how about the Electric Pickle? The City of Roseville is about to get "two hotels and three restaurants, [and] the project will have an entertainment and sports complex called Electric Pickle." The 11-acre project is called Roseville Junction and it will be adjacent to the Westfield Galleria at the junction of Highway 65. The sports complex will have pickleball courts, hence the name, Electric Pickle. "This is going to have a draw,” said Roseville economic development manager Wayne Wiley. “It's going to bring people to Roseville, and it's going to create even more synergy with surrounding developments —at the Westfield Galleria, at The Fountains." (KCRA Sacramento)
5. Thanks to a decision by the Roseville City Council on Wednesday, you can still trade in your grass for cash! The council funded an additional $200,000 for the program, which had run out of funds. Residents who agree to replace their lawn with water-efficient landscaping can receive $1.50 per square foot of grass, up to a maximum of $2,000. (KTXL FOX 40 Sacramento)

Today in Roseville:

• Don't miss the Ukulele Strum Along at the Strum Shop on Vernon Street in Roseville! (10:30 AM)
• Head over to the Courtyard by Marriott and check out Roseville Valentines Clothing/Jewelry Expo. (Noon)
• The Senior (50+) Prom is finally here! Dress to the nines and join your friends at the Woodcreek Golf Club. (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Did you watch School Resource Officer Wernli take the Polar Plunge as a fundraiser for West Park High School's Aquatic Team? If you missed it, you can watch a replay on the RPD Facebook page. That dude is crazy! (City of Roseville, California Police Department via Facebook)
• Check out the latest edition of the Roseville Police Department Public Safety Newsletter! https://cdn5-hosted.civiclive.... Learn about the next Coffee with a Cop, drug takeback day and more! (City of Roseville, California Police Department via Facebook)
• "Check out these entrepreneur events hosted by the Growth Factory at Roseville Venture Lab." If you're interested you can learn more about the programs and check out the latest schedule here: rosevilleventurelab.com (City of Roseville, California Government via Facebook)

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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...