Siren Test Monday + Big Diamond found on Hike + K-12 Vax Mandate

Welcome back, Roseville!

Let's get your weekend started with everything you need to know going on around town.

First, today's weather:

Saturday and Sunday should be sunny this weekend, with some clouds moving in on Monday. Expected highs in the low 90s with overnight lows in the high 50s through Monday. Winds will remain light at about 5 mph and humidity should be in the 25%-34% range.

Here are the top stories today in Roseville:

1. Don't be alarmed (pun intended) if you hear the Union Pacific Railroad emergency notification siren around 12:00 noon on Monday, October 4th. The sound-off is a test to make sure all is in order in case of a real emergency. Did you know that there are several ways to make sure you get the alert in case of a local emergency? Check out this informative post and be prepared! (Roseville Fire Department Facebook)
2. Noreen Wredberg of Granite Bay had herself a gem of a vacation last week. While hiking in Crater Diamonds State Park in Arkansas with her husband, she happened upon a 4.38-carat yellow diamond! (Not to be bitter, but the only things I seem to find on my hikes are blisters and poison oak) The rock is one of largest diamonds ever found in the park. The value of the diamond is yet to be determined. (Gold Country Media)
3. An expansion of a Foresthill campground approved by state park commissioners on Thursday has nearby homeowners concerned about increased wildfire risk. The plan would add 142 campsites to the relatively small campground (36 spaces) in the Auburn State Recreation Area. Andrea Stehl, planning chief for California State Parks, explained that adding more legal campsites means less illegal camping, which is usually a much higher risk for fire. (CBS Sacramento)
4. According to an announcement from Governor Gavin Newsom yesterday, a COVID-19 vaccine will be required for all K-12 students in California as soon as one is approved for use in children by the Federal Drug Administration. Students will still be able to claim religious or medical exemptions, as with currently existing vaccine mandates, but those guidelines are not yet in place for the COVID-19 vaccine. (KCRA 3)

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This weekend around Roseville:

• The community is invited as Jim Gray Park is dedicated this morning at 2565 Provincetown Way. If anyone is deserving of having a park named after him, it’s Jim Gray. Read about all his contributions to Roseville in this great write-up from our friends at Gold Country Media. Stay after the dedication and enjoy the beautiful weather at this newest addition to Roseville's wonderful park system. 10:00 am
• Youth ages 12-18 can come out to Maidu Park this morning for a Bumper Ball Pop-Up. This free activity is hosted by the Latino Leadership Council. All youth who pre-register will be entered into a raffle for cool prizes! 10:00 am - noon
• The City of Roseville is offering to babysit (for FREE!) so you and your main squeeze can have a Parents’ Night Out. Take tonight for yourselves, mom and dad, and reconnect knowing the kiddos are having a fun night of their own with crafts, games and snacks at the Buljan Student Union. 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
• The Force will be with you at Denio’s Farmers Market today where you can meet some of your favorite characters from a galaxy far, far away! You will have a chance to donate to Lost But Not Forgotten, a local organization that provides Christmas joy to Roseville families experiencing hardships. Parking is $5. 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
• If there’s one thing towns in the Sac Valley love to celebrate, it’s their veggies. All hail the mighty eggplant! The Loomis Eggplant Festival has fun for the whole family today with music, dancing, drummers, a kids’ zone and more - all along Taylor Road from High Hand Nursery to the Blue Goose Historic Fruit Shed. You can also check out the town’s newly renovated downtown. Parking and admission are free. 10:00 am - 2 pm
• The dearly departed residents of the Old Auburn Cemetery have tales to tell. Come learn about some colorful local history on this free spooky Cemetery Tour - if you dare. Sunday 1:30pm-4:00pm
• Photography buffs can buy, sell or trade gear with other enthusiasts at the Action Camera Swap Meet. There is no fee to sell but you must set up your own table/display. The event is outside the store – inside, Action Camera will have special sale items and equipment reps. Sunday 8:00am-noon

Roseville Patch Notebook:

• Nothing says "hometown" like high school football Homecoming Week. Our Roseville Fire Department was on hand yesterday morning to help with the Roseville High School Homecoming Parade through the nearby neighborhood. Get your daily dose of nostalgia with these fun pics! (Facebook)
• It seems every pumpkin patch this year has a unique gimmick to lure customers. Visitors to Little Fields Farms in Loomis can test their skill – and maybe blow off some steam – by launching pumpkins at a field of colorful targets via three large slingshots. $5 gets you 4 small pumpkins to send flying. (Good Day Sacramento)
• October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! Check out this post from Gigi’s Playhouse, a non-profit center in Roseville providing therapeutic, learning and friendship opportunities to Down Syndrome families. That smile is going to make your day! (Instagram)
• Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm in Wheatland has added live entertainment on the weekends to their list of attractions. Check out the schedule here. (Instagram)
• We love them, but boy can they be challenging. Save the date for this Active Parenting of Teens class offered October 7th by our local Kids First Now. The presentation is free and offered via zoom. (Instagram)

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— Kelly Risse

About me: 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 the people who live here. I am excited to bring the highlights to you in the Roseville Daily!

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