Spirit Rises + Alzheimer's Grant Awarded + Dirty Rotten Theft

Happy Thursday, Roseville!

Here's everything you need to know going on locally today.

First, today's weather:

Temperatures will be up a bit today with an expected high of 86 degrees. Lows should get down to about 59 tonight. Winds will be calm today - around 6 mph. Humidity should be around 22% during the day.

Here are the top stories in Roseville today:

1. One of the stranger things to catch fire this season was a tree-trimming truck in Roseville on Tuesday afternoon. Roseville Fire crews had to act quickly to keep the flames from travelling along the truck's boom to a nearby home. There were no injuries and the cause of the fire is unknown at this time. Fire and news crews caught some pretty dramatic footage of the incident. (CBS Sacramento and Roseville Fire Facebook)
2. You know it's getting to be October when the Spirit Halloween Stores start popping up like whack-a-moles all over town. The seasonal retailer for costumes, decorations and other spooky necessities has three locations in our area this year: the corner of Douglas Blvd. and Sierra Gardens Dr. in Roseville, 5761 Five Star Blvd. in Roseville, and 6660 Lonetree Blvd. in Rocklin. (Roseville Today)
3. Placer County Public Health (PCPH) has been recognized once again for its efforts in creating “dementia-friendly communities” and has been selected to receive a grant from the Healthy Brain Initiative Road Map Strategists initiative. The $41,219 award will be used to enhance the county's existing efforts; specifically to improve early detection and screening for Alzheimer's Disease in Placer County. Only eight counties in the nation are chosen as grant recipients. Placer County is the only recipient in California. (PlacerCounty.gov)
4. I don't like to be to be a Judgy McJudgerton, but I'm going say that the rotten criminal of the day award definitely goes to the no-goodniks who stole $10,000 worth of equipment from Cal Fire and Pacific Gas & Electric crews in Auburn yesterday. The items were taken in a "smash and grab" from trucks parked at the Springhill Suites. If anyone sees the stolen equipment or has information about the theft, resist the urge to shake the culprits, saying "Dude, seriously?!" and call the Placer County Sheriff's Office investigators at (530) 889-7893. (CBS Sacramento)
5. In some better news, starting Friday you will no longer need a reservation to visit Yosemite National Park as we enter the less crowded Fall season. How lucky are we that one of the most beautiful places on earth is within day-trip distance for us? Pro Tip: Be sure to always check the website for changing conditions in the park before any visit. Get outdoors! (recreation.gov)

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Today in Roseville:

• The Doubleshots are back at the Almond Tree Grill & Lounge tonight with covers of great rock & roll hits from the past five decades. What a perfect act for the iconic old school restaurant/bar known as the “Cheers” of Roseville! 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
  
• It’s time to decorate your house for Fall. Create and take home a whimsical painting of Fall’s favorite mascots - pumpkins! Tickets are $25 online for this step-by-step class at Straw Hat Pizza, 5514 Pacific Street in Rocklin. 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
• Tickets go on sale tomorrow for Roseville Theatre Arts Academy’s local production of Music Theatre International’s (MTI) All Together Now!: A Global Event Celebrating Local Theatre. The gala event is on November 14th and includes a glass of champagne and a dessert buffet. The show features music from Broadway’s best loved productions. Nov. 14
• So, I ran across a Fall wreath making workshop that takes place tonight at the Flower Farm in Loomis. The wreath is gorgeous, but the workshop is sold out (sad face). BUT, there is another class on October 16th! Get your tickets now ($58) before this one sells out, too. Oct. 16 at 2:00pm
• Enjoy the art and engage in stimulating conversations with recent docent graduates of The Crocker Art Museum - without leaving the comfort of your home (pajamas acceptable). Gallery Bytes allows you to virtually drop in to different Crocker galleries to explore all the museum has to offer. (2:30 pm students; 3 pm adults)

Roseville Patch Notebook

• Pride Industries: “'I am thrilled to be joining PRIDE Industries, where I’ll help further the mission of creating employment for #PeopleWithDisabilities.' We are excited to welcome Tim Young as the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition. He will develop strategies to attract, hire, train, and retain qualified and diverse top talent.” (Instagram)
• City of Roseville, California Government: “Get in gear for bicycling safely at BikeFest, a free drive-thru event on Saturday, October 9. Simply drive up for a free helmet and fitting, helpful safety tips, and goodies bags for the kids. You even have a chance to win a bike! Check it out: roseville.ca.us/bikefest.” (Facebook)
• Placer Food Bank: “Hey, moms, dads and families! Enchanted Images is holding a costume photoshoot for your spooky littles at Precision Dance Center in Roseville Sunday, October 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. With a cash or check donation of $20 per child/family to the Placer Food Bank, you will receive the cutest Halloween photos of your trick-or-treaters in costume along with a 5x7 print of the photo. What better way to celebrate this fun season?! See you there!” (Instagram)
• Placer County Sheriff’s Office: “We asked our Evidence Unit what is the most interesting piece of evidence they have, and this is what they shared with us: Last year, the Evidence Unit had a unique case involving a young lady who thought her ring had unexplainably exploded. It was actually a shooting case where a stray bullet entered through her wall and …” (Instagram)
• Sacramento Kings: “Grab your friends and sign up for Hoopfest! 3-on-3 basketball tournament, single game elimination, chance to play championship game on the court at Golden 1 Center Kings.com/hoopfest” (Twitter)

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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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