🌱 Roseville Doctor Suspended + Exceptional Woodcreek High Grad

Hello again, hello! It's me, Jeri Karges, your host of the Daily. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

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Now, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 92 Low: 63.

Here are the top five stories in Roseville today:

1. The Medical Board of California suspended Gilbert Luceno’s medical license after three patients came forward with accusations of sexual misconduct. Luceno worked in both Sacramento and Roseville. At least some of the alleged acts occurred during work time and in examination rooms. “We are committed to providing a safe environment for all employees and patients and we take these matters very seriously. We are looking into these allegations and we cannot discuss any specifics at this time,” Dignity Health said. The State Board has said that Luceno is unable to practice medicine until the charges against him are resolved. (FOX40)
2. According to this article from ABC10 "24 Placer County residents died from fentanyl poisoning in 2020. Nearly half of them were under the age of 25. This year, the Placer County Sheriff's Office reported 12 fatal fentanyl overdoses as of June — but on average, the area sees two to three deaths per month due to the drug. In just 36 hours, earlier this week, officers responded to four cases of fentanyl overdose. In response to the rise in fentanyl overdoses, Placer County launched the '1 Pill Can Kill Placer' campaign. They believe this education can save the lives of citizens of Roseville and especially our youth. (ABC10.com KXTV)
3. This dude built a Jeep! In fact, he had so many parts left over from the Jeep he built, he built another Jeep! But, what to do with that second Jeep? 2021 Woodcreek High School Grad Jasper Halford decided to donate it to Make-A-Wish. Jasper is now excited to auction off his one-of-a-kind creation and symbol of hope, The Wish Jeep, at Hot August Nights! Reno, NV HotAugustNights! Way to go Jasper! You're a role model for the youth of Placer County. Thank you. (Woodcreek High School via Facebook.com)
4. On Friday, the Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District sprayed ground-based larvicide treatments in Roseville to limit spread of invasive mosquitoes. The spraying took place at the Theiles Manor and Cresthaven neighborhoods of Roseville. Treatments occurred from 1:30 a.m. to 4 a.m. to avoid vehicle and foot traffic. For more information: visit placermosquito.org or call 916-380-5444. (City of Roseville, California Government via Facebook)
5. Per Gold Country Media "Link21 is a program aiming to transform the passenger rail network and bring a more integrated and faster system to the 21-county Northern California Megaregion." Link21 is looking for members of the public to serve on their Equity Advisory Council (EAC), helping to shape the passenger rail project. According to a Link21 news release "The program is seeking individuals with professional or lived familiarity in technical and policy areas, including passenger rail transportation and land use, transit equity, housing and economic development." Applications will be accepted until Friday, Aug. 26. According to the website, mailed applications should be postmarked by Aug. 26. More information about the Link21 program can be found at Link21Program.org. (Gold Country Media)

Today in Roseville:

• Join your neighbors at the American Legion Auxiliary Vintage Fashion Show at Roseville Veteran's Memorial Hall. (Noon)
• Check out Velocity Solar Night at the Races at the All American Speedway in Roseville. (5 p.m.)
• Join Goose Port Public House for a night of great Portuguese food and music. They'll be serving some classic Portuguese dishes in a once-in-a-lifetime environment provided by exquisite Fado Music. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• On Thursday the Roseville PD Traffic Unit conducted speed enforcement on Cirby Way and Baseline Road. The maximum speed caught was 78 mph on Baseline and 55 mph on Cirby. (City of Roseville, California Police Department via Facebook)
• Don’t miss the next RPL free Concert on the Square with Carnaval (Santana tribute band). Come enjoy the popular music that combines rock, jazz, blues and Afro-Cuban rhythms with a Latin sound at Vernon Street Town Square on Saturday, August 20. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. (Roseville Parks & Recreation via Instagram)
• As the state experiences the third year of drought, the City of Roseville is hosting a virtual public meeting to discuss the state of Roseville’s water supplies on Tuesday, August 16 at 6 p.m. Join the Zoom webinar HERE. No registration required.

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you around!

— 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...