🌱 Roseville Best of the Best + RCSD Message For Families

Hey, neighbors. It's Saturday in Roseville and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town.

I'll be taking the long weekend off, but I'll be back in your inbox on Wednesday! Stay cool and I'll see you then!

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First, today's weather:

Hot with plenty of sun. High: 100 Low: 66.

Here are the top stories in Roseville today:

1. RCSD Superintendent Derk Garcia shares an optimistic message for the kickoff of the school year. He wants you to know that schools need instructional aides and substitute teachers. You can lend a helping hand by applying today at edjoin.org/rcsdk8. He reminds us that RCSD provides one free breakfast and lunch during each school day to any student who requests them, regardless of their free or reduced-price meal eligibility. He welcomes the seven new principals in the district and, finally, he has a reminder on campus safety. You can read the full message here. (Roseville Today)
2. An Auburn man has been found guilty in the deadly shooting at a Roseville hotel on September 18, 2020. The victim was beaten with a gun and then shot 17 times and left for dead in the hallway of the hotel on the 1900 block of Freedom Way in Roseville. 29-year-old defendant Anders Johanson-Fulilangi was found guilty of first degree murder and robbery by a jury of his peers on August 25. Johanson-Fulilangi is due back in court on Nov. 7 for sentencing. (ABC10.com KXTV)
3. Roseville's Mendocino Farms is growing! They're looking at locations in Land Park, Arden and Folsom for new locations to open next year. “Sacramento prides itself on being America’s farm-to-fork capital, which aligns nicely with our desire to bring fresh, quality flavors to our guests,” said Kevin Miles, CEO of Mendocino Farms in a statement. The restaurant features vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. View the full menu HERE. (ABC10.com KXTV)
4. Gold Country Best of the Best of Roseville is here! You'll find everything from the best cleaning services to the best bartender! Did your favorite make the list? (Gold Country Media)
5. Check out this pair of catalytic converter thieves who were caught in the act by a CHP air unit in Roseville. The air unit alerted CHP units on the ground and the two suspects were caught in the act and apprehended. The suspects tried to run, but they were no match for units in the air and on the ground. They were arrested without incident. (CBS News)

Today in Roseville:

• Bring your 1975 classic car or older out to Denio's Roseville Farmers Market & Swap Meet No registration fee! (9 a.m.)
• Don't miss free community yoga at Fountains at Roseville. These outdoor sessions include an introduction to the practice of yoga including deep breathing and fun movements for ALL bodies, shapes and levels. (9 a.m.)
• Laurie Morvan Band will be at 105 Noshery in Roseville. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Busy days recently for your Roseville firefighters who work on the Rescue Task Force. Between recent Trench Rescue training and responding to calls including a vehicle into a structure where the structure needed to be stabilized. These are all special operations that can be performed by firefighters on the Rescue Task Force not just within the city, but throughout our region if needed. (Roseville Firefighters Local 1592 via Facebook)
• Join the City of Roseville Government Affairs team and help build relationships within your community, track important legislation and government regulations, and inform departments and City Council on key policies and issues affecting the City of Roseville! (City of Roseville, California Government via Facebook)
• A friendly reminder that all schools and the RCSD district office will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 5. (Roseville City School District via Facebook) Most Roseville city offices are also closed Monday, September 5, in observance of Labor Day. Refuse service follows its regular daily pick-up schedule. The city remains staffed to provide safety and emergency services. Administrative offices and public counters are closed. (City of Roseville, California Government via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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...