🌱Enter County Fair Competition + Baseline Road Widening

Hello all! I'm here to tell you everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally. Today you'll find these stories and more:

• The Granite Bay Grinder happens this weekend at the Folsom SVRA!
• Rocklin residents, check out openings on the commissions and boards in your city.
• Believe it or not, Final Gravity is pairing beer with Girl Scout cookies.

But first, today's weather:

Downpours; windy, cooler. High: 51 Low: 44.

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Here are the top stories in Roseville today:

1. Want to watch a fun, unique sport this weekend? Head out to the Folsom SVRA for the Granite Bay Grinder. More than 1,000 middle-schoolers and high-schoolers will compete in this mountain biking event. “It’s a really intense, heavy-duty sport,” said Mark Ferry, executive director of Cycling Development in Folsom. Ferry also says it's a fun sport to watch. Kids from across the region will compete, so you may see some you know! (Roseville Today)
2. Do you make the best apple pie around, or maybe you quilt like nobody's business? If so, the Placer County Fair is looking for you! The fair is accepting applications for the fair competitions. Vendor applications are also being accepted now. (Roseville Today)
3. Have you seen all of the construction along Baseline Road in West Placer? The crews are widening the road to four lanes. Ultimately, the expectation is that the roadway will be six lanes wide, to take travelers all the way into the City of Sacramento. Work is also underway for a different route from Highway 65 to Highway 99 and into Sacramento for travelers who don't live along the Baseline corridor. None of this will be done overnight. The plan calls for work along the two roadways for decades into the future. (placer.ca.gov)
4. Are you a Rocklin resident looking to become a leader in your community? Several commissions and boards have openings and some look like fun! How about working on the Arts Commission, or the Community Recognition Commission? Check 'em out and apply now! Applications are due by April 7. (rocklin.ca.us)

Today in Roseville:

• Head over to the Brickyard Kitchen and Bar for Taco and Tequila Tuesday! (All Day)
• Kids Eat Free at University of Beer in Rocklin and Roseville. (All Day)
• It's Karaoke Night at The Union. "Come Enjoy Taco Tuesday Specials & Sing a Song With Us." (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• "At approximately 6:30 p.m. this evening, officers working at the Galleria Mall heard a loud bang while they were in the food court. After canvassing the area, it was determined two pressurized cologne bottles exploded near the five story parking garage. There were no injuries reported. The mall is safe and there are no ongoing safety concerns." (City of Roseville, California Police Department via Facebook)
• "Don't miss your chance to experience a night of side-splitting laughs and unforgettable entertainment! 🤣With just a few tickets left, reserve your spot now to see @standupdan, national headliner, The Tonight Show guest, and Cobra Kai star, live at the Roseville Theatre on Friday, April 14! " (Roseville Parks & Recreation via Instagram)
• Final Gravity is "pairing 4 fabulous beers with 4 tasty girl scout cookies for one delicious flight!" Don't miss this unique fun on April 8!

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— Jeri Karges

About me: Jeri Karges has been living in and loving the Sacramento region for over 30 years. Her passion is finding new and unique ways to enjoy the city and surrounding areas. On weekends, you can find her pestering her friends to sample the restaurant that doesn't have silverware, or try their hand at throwing an axe. Jeri also enjoys writing about retirement planning at https://rockinretirement.subst...