🌱 Roseville Utility Fee Increases Proposed + Taqueria Los Cantaritos

Hey, friends! I'm Carlos Hernandez, here today to cover for your new copy of the Roseville Patch newsletter. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town, including...

• Taqueria Los Cantaritos has opened up in Roseville.
• Roseville has started its groundwater wells to bank more surface water amid heavy rain and snow.
• Roseville's Environmental Utilities is hosting public meetings next month to discuss proposed increases in utility fees for customers.

But first, today's weather: Cool with sunny intervals. High: 60 Low: 36.

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Here are the top stories today in Roseville:

1. Roseville has started its groundwater wells to bank additional surface water amid heavy snow and rainfall in winter. Roseville will bank 133 acre-feet of water, which can provide drinking water to about 366 homes for a year. The reserve was used last year to avoid relying on the Folsom Reservoir. (Roseville Today)
2. Taqueria Los Cantaritos has opened up in Roseville in a space previously occupied by Nela's Mexican Restaurant at 242 Vernon St. They have another location at 5412 Madison Ave., Suite 170, in North Highlands. Guests can enjoy a salsa bar that even includes pickled veggies, burritos, soups, seafood, and more. (Subscription: Sacramento Business Journal)
3. Roseville's Environmental Utilities is hosting public meetings next month to update customers about proposed water and wastewater utility rate adjustments. There is a proposed 4 percent increase in water in 2023 and 2024 and a proposed 6 percent increase in wastewater in 2023 and 2024. Customers can attend a virtual or in-person session for more information. (City of Roseville)
4. Seoul St Midtown is a new Korean restaurant and bar concept now open in Sacramento at 1521 L St. The owner, Minnie Nguyen, also owns Station 16 and Firehouse Crawfish. The menu includes bulgogi fries, galbi tacos, buffalo kimchi wings, chimaek, and more. (Sacramento Magazine)
5. At least two people died Friday from flooding in California and another atmospheric river is threatening residents this week, according to multiple news reports. The storm-related event happened in Placer County and San Bernardino County and investigation is still underway into the deaths. A tornado also briefly touched down in Tuolumne County on Saturday. (California Patch)

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Today in Roseville:

• 1MC Viewing Party at Roseville Venture Lab. (8:45 a.m.)
• March Networking Mixer at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento NE Cal Expo. (5 p.m.)
• Sips & Succulents at Mindscape Fermentations. (6 p.m.)
• Bend & Blaze Yoga at Antiquite Midtown. (6 p.m.)
• The Union Salsa And Bachata Nights. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Roseville City School District shared: "RCSD Spanger Elementary Principal Ken Kikosicki is a true Spartan through and through! Give a round of applause for Spartan leader Principal Kikosicki." (Roseville City School District via Facebook)
• Public Works Department, City of Roseville, California shared: "Several Roseville trailheads are currently closed to the public. Check out the latest information: https://www.roseville.ca.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=7964922&pageId=12576358." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Foothills Junction shared: "Leaking gutters?? Give me a call I can be there tomorrow. 916-412-6027. Roseville/Rocklin/ Citrus Heights/ Loomis/ Granite Bay." (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Carlos Hernandez

About me: Hello my name is Carlos Hernandez and I am a food writer with over 10 years of experience in the industry. I write the food blog Carlos Eats (http://www.carloseats.com) and also contribute to several newspapers and magazines with food-related blogs and articles.

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