🌱 RPD/Community Partner To Lower Crime + HS Baseball On Fire In RSVL

TGIF, Roseville!

It's nearing the end of the workweek and there's stuff you want to know about going on in the 'Ville.

Let's get to it!

First, today's weather:

The temperatures will get progressively cooler over the next few days, beginning with expected high today of 89 degrees (it’s only one degree cooler than yesterday, but we’ll take it!). The overnight low should get down to 51. Our day will be mostly sunny with just a few clouds and winds should remain light and variable at about 5-10 mph.

Here are the top stories in Roseville today:

1. The recently released 2021 Annual Summary from our Roseville Police Department (RPD) had heartening news for citizens concerned about crime. Overall crime in Roseville decreased by 1% in 2021. Violent crime decreased by 8%. RPD spokesman Rob Baquera credits the positive trend in part to RPD’s relationship with the community and the use of metrics to target recurring problem areas and times. (ABC 10)
2. Our Roseville City Council recently approved modifications to two ordinances related to affordable housing projects in the city. The first change was made to Title 18, Subdivision Ordinance and concerns selling of accessory dwelling units as allowed under Assembly Bill 345. The second change was made to Title 19, Zoning Ordinance prioritizing affordable housing through the Housing Element 16 Program. Both ordinances are part of Roseville’s Municipal Code. The modifications were unanimously approved by the City Council and will go into effect immediately. (The Roseville Press Tribune)
3. Three of Roseville’s high school baseball teams are having a smoking hot season this year with Woodcreek High and Roseville High leading the Capital Valley Conference, and Oakmont High is riding high in the number one slot for the Foothill Valley League. Both Woodcreek and Oakmont are undefeated, while Roseville is at 6-1 for league play. Check out the rest of the area standings and hear some strategy talk from some of the players. (Gold Country Media)
4. What happens when a talented young author and an inspired artist, both with a heart for philanthropy, team up? Magic - in the form of a new children’s book set to release on Monday, April 11! Akshaj Mehta’s The Butterfly Effect tells the story of a young boy who learns how a good deed can cause a positive chain reaction. Beautifully illustrated by Alexa Bandala, a digital artist and communications specialist with KidsFirst in Roseville, the book is a lighthearted tale about “family, community and the power of compassion.” The book will be available on Amazon on Monday! (KidsFirst.org)

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Today in Roseville:

• Some amazing doggos from NorCal Bully Breed Rescue are looking for their fur-ever home. Mr. Risse has forbidden me to go, but you can come meet them tonight at Pet Food Express in The Fountains. 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
• The dance floor is sure to be full when Four Barrel hits the stage at The Union tonight! Your favorite rock hits are on the set list, happy hour is from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm and the kitchen is always open late. 7:00 pm-10:00 pm
• The American Crown Circus is at Sunrise Mall in Citrus Heights for three more days. This family-run, international spectacular invites you to “Run Away with the Circus!” with awe inspiring acrobats, trapeze artists and more. Tickets are $20 for adults, $8 for kids. Through Sunday
• Roseville Baptist Church at 1301 Coloma Wy. has a one-of-a-kind Easter experience for you and your family. The Escape the Tomb Escape Room will send you back in time to Mount Calvary - but only if you can decipher the clues for the time machine! This event is free with a reserved time slot. Several time slots are offered each day through April 16. Today-April 16
• It may be the start of Spring Break, but the kids won’t mind getting up early tomorrow for the 11th Annual Free Community Easter Egg Hunt at H.C. Elliott Park. The Active 20-30 Club of Greater Roseville/South Placer #36 is glad to be back offering this fun event after two years on hiatus. Tomorrow, 8:45 am

From my notebook:

• Get the scoop on more Easter events and activities than you can shake a whisker at in this Easter Holiday Guide 2022. Find all the fun stuff going on in Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln and the surrounding areas, plus recipes and printables to make at home. (Macaroni Kids)
• If you’re a music lover and you haven’t checked out the concert schedule for Quarry Park Amphitheatre lately, you might be missing out on some great upcoming shows. The Quarry has added several bookings with some must-see acts through the end of September - including the tribute band extravaganza Rocking the Quarry on Sept. 3. Tickets are going fast! (Roseville Today)
• It’s a good time to tiptoe through the tulips at the Crystal Hermitage Tulip Garden near Nevada City. Over 17,000 varieties of the colorful flowers are in bloom on the beautiful, tranquil grounds. The garden is open seven days a week from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, rain or shine. General admission tickets are $10-$12 for adults and $1 for children 3-12. Enjoy a vegetarian lunch for $15 per person (pre-order). (Sacramento Magazine)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! Mr. Risse and I will be in the wilderness for the next four days, but you'll be in good hands with another of Patch Media's capable writers until I return for Wednesday's edition.

Have a great weekend, Roseville!

— 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!