🌱Roseville Water Rescue + Folsom Dam Release

Happy New Year, Roseville!

• Beware of the roundabout construction starting January 3.
• Kayakers, beware of dangerous conditions on Folsom Lake and Lake Natoma.
• Hop on your hog and take a New Year's Day ride up to Auburn.

But first, today's weather:

Fog in the a.m.; mostly sunny. High: 57 Low: 37.

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Here are the top stories in Roseville today:

1. On Friday around 2 p.m., Roseville police received a distress call of a medical emergency. When they arrived at the location, "a swollen Roseville creek" off Antelope Creek Drive, they found a victim in need of a water rescue. They called in the special water team to rescue the individual and then administered medical help, once the victim was brought to safety. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital. (cbsnews.com)
2. Have you seen the spectacle of all the water being released from Folsom Dam? But Folsom Dam is only about 1/3 full, so why are they releasing the water? It turns out that authorities don’t have a choice. Given the snowpack and the rules in place, they are mandated to start releasing water. It sure is a powerful sight. I hope the weather lives up to the forecast and we don’t end up wishing we had it back, come summer… And, speaking of all of that water being released… kayakers, beware! Gold Country Media reminds you that this release could mean hazardous conditions, with rapidly rising water levels and strong currents on Lake Natoma over the next several days. (CBS Sacramento via MSN)
3. Lincoln Street, from Washington Boulevard to Elefa Street, will be closed starting Tuesday January 3 for roundabout construction. You can learn more at roseville.ca.us/roundabout. (City of Roseville, California Government via Facebook)
4. Wow. So many new California laws are going into effect today, and in the 14th installment of its series, Roseville Today informs you about laws pertaining to "hate crimes, unclaimed property, mental health, repeat retail theft offenders, surplus land and more."

Today in Roseville:

• "Bring your cameras and join wildlife photographers on a First Day Hike to start the New Year" with this First Day Hike: Wildlife Photography Along the Maidu Trail. (8:00 AM)
• Hop on your Harley and join this group for a New Year's Day ride! "Plan is to shoot up Auburn Folsom to Auburn, make a quick stop at Pistol Pete’s, head down 49 to Coloma for a second stop, then head to Poor Reds for lunch. All are welcome!" (10:00 AM)
• The Powerhouse in Folsom is having a Sunday Jam. (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• "Tech Help is next Friday, January 6 at the Maidu Library from 10:00am to 12:00pm! 📱 Our 1-on-1 computer help offers an opportunity to get answers to your computer and technology questions." (Roseville Public Library via Facebook)
• "Latin Pulse Team New Dance Season Starts January 9th, 2023! Join our dance community of amazing women and share your love and passion for dance with us! All ages, shapes, levels welcome! Check out our FREE TRY OUT class on January 9th." (Facebook.com)
• Calling all teachers. The Roseville Historical Society will come to your classroom to help your students learn about the history of Roseville! Sessions are on Fridays. The docents have "slides and artifacts discussion, rotating hands-on pioneer craft and games stations, and Virginia Reel folk dance instruction and pioneer-era folk song singing." $50 fee per classroom. Scholarships available for Title 1 schools. (rosevillehistorical.org)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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...