šŸŒ± Sports Complex Purchase Approved + Free N95 Masks Coming Soon

Kelly Risse
Updated ·5 min read

Good morning, Roseville!

The Roseville Daily has everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off with a bang.

Let's get to it!

First, today's weather:

Weā€™re looking at another day of sunny skies! Todayā€™s expected high is 63 degrees with an overnight low of 35. Winds remain light and variable at about 4-5 mph and humidity will be around 55% during the day.

Here are the top five stories today in Roseville:

  1. The City of Roseville is moving forward with the purchase of 20 acres on Phillip Road in West Roseville for a new long-field sports complex. This property will add to another adjacent 20 acres already owned by the city. The large scope of the complex will support local sports leagues and, hopefully, attract sports tourism. The city hopes to break ground in 2023 after the purchase is final. There will be an opportunity for the public to learn more about phase 1 of the project and to give input on the design plan at a Virtual Workshop on February 1st at 6:30 pm. (Whatā€™s Happening in Roseville)

  2. Hundreds lined the streets of Elk Grove Tuesday to say goodbye to Elk Grove Police Officer Tyler Lenehan, who was killed on his way to work by a wrong-way driver on Highway 99 in Sacramento. A procession carried Lenehan through the streets of Elk Grove and on to a mortuary in Rescue. The officer leaves behind a wife and two children. The driver who hit Lenehan is being charged with driving under the influence and murder. (CBS 13)

  3. You will soon be able to pick up free N95 face masks at your local pharmacy, thanks to a coming release of over 400 million masks from the federal government to help with the surge of omicron strain COVID-19. The masks are expected to reach some Walgreens, Costco, Samā€™s Club, CVS, Rite Aid, Albertsons affiliated companies, Walmart and community health center locations by the end of this week. Each person will be allowed up to three masks. This distribution is the largest handout of personal protective equipment in U.S. history, according to the Biden administration. (KCRA 3)

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Today in Roseville:

  • (Correction: this event was mistakenly posted in Tuesdayā€™s Daily. My apologies for the confusion.) The Placer County Women's Support Group will discuss "Bringing in the New Year" this morning. Join them online to connect with other area women, obtain resources, share experiences and feel empowered. 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

  • Food in the Hood 916 food trucks are back at Nela Luken Park in Westpark tonight. Get out of that kitchen and get with your neighbors! Pancho Villa BBQ, Hefty Gyros and Bubble Cone. 4:30pm-7:30pm

  • Come enjoy Community Coffee (and great conversation!) with Roseville City Councilmember Scott Alvord at Saint Johnā€™s Episcopal Church tonight. No cost or reservations ā€“ just show up. 6:30pm-8:00pm

  • Novelists, architects, visual artists, performing artists, film makers, singer-songwriters, poets, stand-up comedians, and anyone involved in arts and humanities organizations are invited to Placer Repertory Theaterā€™s ColLABoration tonight at 401 Vernon Street. Join in the open mic and creative discussions in person or via Zoom and help keep our areaā€™s arts culture communicating and thriving. This is a free event; register online to secure a seat or receive the Zoom link. 7:00 pm

  • Spaces are filling up fast for a Latin Dance Class starting February 1st at Royal Stage Dance Studio. The class will meet every Tuesday in February at 10:00 am and costs $10 per session. To sign up, email the instructor, Edyta Salsman, at dancewithedyta@gmail.com. Tuesdays in February

From my notebook:

  • Just a reminder folks ā€¦ Weā€™re coming up on the Roseville Police Activities League (RPAL) Inaugural Top Golf Tournament on February 18th, 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Tickets range from $75 for an individual and $400-$2,000 for teams/sponsorships. The tickets include golf, brunch and a Bloody Mary. Proceeds support the RPAL youth programs. Get your tickets before they sell out! (RPAL website)

  • Itā€™s an exciting year for football fans in NorCal with our San Francisco 49ers making the playoffs. Iā€™m not looking to jinx anything, but itā€™s never too early to find some new recipes for Super Bowl Sunday. Youā€™ll be the All Star of the party with these mouth-watering dishes from Grazing With Gary. And if the game doesnā€™t send you into a coronary, the calorie count here will. (Gold Country Media)

  • Readers of Roseville, there are two weeks left until the Book Clubs at the Roseville Public Library meet up to discuss their picks. The Page Turners are reading The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles (on my personal ā€œto be readā€ list) and Club Maidu is making their through Richard Wrightā€™s Native Son. Both groups will meet at the Maidu branch on February 12th ā€“ The Page Turners at 10:30 am and Club Maidu at 12:30 pm. You can also check out the book picks for March and April if you want to read ahead. (Library Calendar)

  • The Downtown Roseville Partnership posted a beautiful photo of the historic Tower Theater on Vernon Street. Longtime Roseville residents have many memories associated with this landmark venue. Take a look and relive some good times! (Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. See you all tomorrow for another update!

ā€” 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!

This article originally appeared on the Roseville Patch