Smoky Days Ahead + HS Football Preview + New Conservation Effort

Good morning, people of Roseville!

Ready to start your day with Thursday's issue of the Roseville Daily? I thought so!

But first, you need to know about today's weather:

There's not change in the weather today over yesterday. The expected high is 102 degrees with a low tonight of 66. We will have hazy sunshine and light winds at 11 mph during the day. Humidity will be about 32%.

Here are the top stories in Roseville today:

1. Roseville and the greater Sacramento region had managed to stay out of the path of smoke from the Dixie fire and other wildfires to the north until yesterday just after noon. According to Emily Heller, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service’s Sacramento office, the sudden infusion of smoke into the valley was caused by an inversion of warm air. The Air Quality Index (AQI) quickly shot up to unhealthy levels, reading at 158 on one downtown Sacramento monitor. The natural shift to more northerly winds in the coming months could bring more smoky days to the valley while wildfires continue to burn. (Sacramento Bee)
2. Do you have what it takes to be Roseville's Strongest Man or Strongest Woman? Start working out now, bros and brohemes, because Roseville's Strongest Man and Woman Contest is August 28th on the main stage at Denio's Farmers Market. Fitness buffs of all levels are welcome to compete is this fun annual fundraiser for the Roseville Police Activities League. Pre-register for $40 by emailing gmsorenson@roseville.ca.us or register the day of at 7:30 am for $50. The event will start at 9:00 am. (Roseville Police Facebook)
3. Friday night lights season is just around the corner, with Roseville High School playing its first varsity football game of the season on August 20. Read what the Sac Bee has to say about the Tigers in the first installment of its 2021 Football Preview. (Sacramento Bee)
4. Strong partnerships with several interconnected agencies and 20 years of planning have gone into the creation of the Placer County Conservation Program (PCCP), which was commemorated at a ceremony in Lincoln last week. The program is the first of its kind in the nation as it seeks to balance ecosystem and wildlife needs with future urban planning in Western Placer County and Lincoln. According to Placer County Board of Supervisors Chair and District 2 Supervisor Robert Weygandt, “PCCP is an extraordinary achievement in seeking balance between conservation for our precious habitats and responsible land development.”(Roseville Today)
5. The latest directives from California health officials recommend universal masking indoors as infection rates and hospitalization from the delta variant of COVID-19 rise at an alarming rate. Many counties in the state have already recommended universal indoor masking in recent days. Over 90% of Californians live in areas that the Centers for Disease Control considers to currently have a substantial rate of spread of the virus. (KCRA3)

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Things to do today around Roseville:

• Food Truck Lunch: SactoMoFo food truck, Rabbit Food Revolution, will be at 3010 Lava Ridge Court for your dining convenience. 11:00 am-1:00 pm
• The Playground: Improv for Everyone: Learn skills to improve your improv confidence in a fun supportive environment at Holistic Light House on Vernon Street. Beginners welcome! $15 on Eventbrite. 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
• Live Music: Allan James, Robert Scott and John Ruffner are on the stage tonight for an hour each at The Fig Tree Coffee Lounge. 6:00 pm
• Park Pulse: Spend a good, old-fashioned summer evening at Johnson-Springview Park in Rocklin with local talent, food trucks, handcrafted items for sale and splash pad. 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
• Open Mic Comedy: Get your laughs every Thursday at Player Sports Bar & Grill in Fair Oaks. Tickets are free on Eventbrite. 8:00 pm

Roseville Patch Notebook

• Caltrans District 3: "I-80 will be CLOSED nightly (9 p.m. to 8 a.m.) at Cisco Grove this Wed., July 28 and Thurs., July 29 for bridge work." (Twitter)
• Kids First Now: "This Thursday support KidsFirst at Roller King Roseville's Three Buck Thursday!⁣⁣ Admission and skate rentals are $3 each. A portion of the sales from 6-8 p.m. will benefit Placer County children and families. (Instagram)
• City of Roseville, California Police Department: "Promotion Announcement! Congratulations to Kate Quatarolo, who was recently promoted to Patrol Sergeant. Sergeant Kat..." (Facebook)
• Roseville City School District: "“Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.” --Ralph Waldo Emerson Enjoy your last week of summer break!" (Facebook)

• City of Roseville, California Government: "Looking for a rewarding career in public service? The City of Roseville is currently hiring for the following positio..." (Facebook)
• Rotary Club of Roseville: "What's your fave taco? Don't know! That's ok! Here is your chance to find out! Buy your tickets for Taco Throwdown an..." (Facebook)

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— 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 majored in Journalism at CSU Sacramento. My husband and I loved growing up and raising our own 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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