🌱 Wreath Day At RSVL Cemetery A Success + Folsom Dam Release?

Hey, neighbors!

It's me again, Kelly Risse, your host of The Roseville Daily. It may be cold and drizzly today, and you may feel like hibernating (no judgement here!), but there's stuff you need to know, so ...

Let's get to it!

First, today's weather:

Cloudy skies are likely to rain on us a little today in the 'Ville. The expected (not so) high is 47 degrees with an overnight low of 40. Winds should be light at about 5-15 mph and the humidity looks like 76% during the day.

Here are the top five stories in Roseville today:

1. Hundreds of Roseville residents, including several local Boy and Girl Scout troops and city leaders, met up at Roseville Cemetery on Saturday, joining over 2,700 other cemetery groups across the country, for National Wreaths Across America Day. The day honors fallen service people from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces as volunteers lay wreaths on their graves. Community sponsorship was key to providing the 1,008 wreaths for the ceremony, covering a little less than half the veteran graves in the cemetery. Claire Alway, one of the pioneers of the Roseville project, has set a goal to raise enough funds for 2,000 wreaths for next year's event. Read on to learn more about the event. (Gold Country Media)
2. Two officers will be fired and ten other employees at the California State Prison, Sacramento (CSPSAC) will be disciplined in connection to a months-long investigation into the deaths of two former guards after they made claims of harassment, hazing and corruption at the facility. The decision comes from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. SCPSAC is located adjacent to Folsom State Prison. (Subscription: Sacramento Bee)
3. Tons of snow and (atmospheric) rivers of rain have been a sight for sore eyes to drought-weary Northern Californians this week. So, the drought is over, right? Well, not so fast. See where we stand and learn why our water authority is releasing water from Folsom Dam this week (!) in this informative update. (KCRA 3)
4. The new maps detailing 52 congressional districts, 40 state Senate districts, 80 Assembly districts and four Board of Equalization districts have been handed off to California’s Secretary of State, Shirley Weber. The California Citizens Redistricting Commission finally ended months of work on the new district maps that, baring any legal challenges, "will govern congressional and legislative elections for the next 10 years." (CBS Sacramento)
5. We're number one - but it's not cause to celebrate. California is the first state in the U.S. to record more than five million infections of coronaviraus, according to the dashboard at the California Department of Public Health. Being one of the most populous states at 40 million residents could have something to do with reaching this dubious distinction ahead of the pack. Although COVID-related hospitalizations rose 12% over the last week in the state, we are still at less than a third of the national rate for new cases per 100,000 people. The newest omicron variant appears to spread more quickly than previous strains and is expected to become the primary strain in early 2022. (FOX40)

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Today in Roseville:

Correction: A new Smashburger has its “soft opening” at Campus Oaks Town Center today, with a grand opening scheduled for January 7th. Yesterday’s Roseville Daily had the soft opening taking place on January 5th. Apologies for the confusion!

• Two talented ladies will take the stage tonight at The Fig Tree Coffee Lounge. Veronica Lucia will open for Savanna Lee, filling you evening with music while the baristas fill your mug some hot seasonal beverages. 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
• Create a beautiful snowy scene, “Old Barn in the Snow,” with Painting & Vino at The Union tonight. Your $45 ticket includes all materials. Food and drink will be available for purchase. 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
• If you are one of the 16.1 million adults in the U.S. who battle anxiety and/or depression, look into this six-week Road to Wellness group offered by Lighthouse Counseling & Family Resource Center. It could be a great way to make a resolution to do something positive for your mental health in 2022. Jan. 11th-Feb. 15th
• Are the kiddos are getting restless? Take them down to the Aerospace Museum of California this Friday for a Frozen day of fun with Anna and Elsa. Amelia BEARhart will be on hand for winter songs and stories, STEM winter-themed maker projects, and a “Noon” Years Eve countdown party prior to 12:00 noon. General admission is $15; admission for seniors, students ages 4-17, veterans and teachers is $10. Dec. 31st, 10:00 am -noon

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to Coach Art Banks for getting national kudos from Extra Inning Softball for his high school level coaching accomplishments in Roseville over the past 34 years. His 734-383-4 record since 1987 qualifies him as “the second winningest coach in California history,” according to the online sports site. Banks has coached softball for both Roseville and Woodcreek High Schools. (Twitter)
• Purchase a great 2022 wall calendar featuring local dogs from Dogtopia at 6671 Stanford Ranch Road in Rocklin. Not only do you get to look at these adorable pooches all year, 100% of the proceeds go to secure a service dog for a local veteran through the Dogtopia Foundation. (Facebook)
• Don’t be a crab – eat crab instead! Tickets are on sale now for the Roseville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1487 Crab Feed on February 12th. Enjoy all-you-can-eat crab with all the fixings, dancing to a live DJ, raffle prizes and a silent auction. Beer, wine and soft drinks will be available. Tickets are $55 per person and all proceeds support the veteran community. (Facebook)
• The best party hosts take a cue from our Roseville Police and “Tie One on for Safety” by making sure their designated driver guests are taken care of. Make sure your DDs have a fun “mocktail” beverage to enjoy during the festivities so everyone can get into the spirit of the season! (Twitter)
• The best party guests do their part to keep those they love healthy by making sure they are COVID-free before gathering. It’s so easy – and it’s free! The testing site at the Maidu Activity Center has weekday appointments 7:00 am - 7:00 pm with results available in 24-48 hours. (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 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!