Zola Avenue Suspect Update + Roseville Schools Mask Mandate

Happy Wednesday, Roseville! These are the most important things going on today in Roseville.

NOTE: Good morning Roseville! Kelly, your usual source of Roseville news, is out today. But we want to make sure you are still staying updated on all the local-happenings in your town. So I am here to fill in. But as I am not local to Roseville, please excuse the brevity of this newsletter and a potentially less-local angle than you are used to. We appreciate the patience and your support of the Roseville Daily!

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 106 Low: 67.

Here are the top stories in Roseville today:

1. STORY UPDATE: The Roseville neighborhood near Zola Avenue and Margaret Way spent most of Monday sheltering in place as Roseville Police pursued a kidnapping suspect out of San Joaquin County. The suspect, Benjamin Diaz, has not been located and considered armed and dangerous. He is wanted out of San Joaquin County for kidnapping and domestic violence, and out of Roseville for felony evasion charges. (Facebook)
2. Students at the Roseville Joint Union High School District worry about mask mandate enforcement. The district is following the California Department of Public Health guidance that everyone must wear their masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status. But asks are not required outdoors. (ABC10.com KXTV)
3. Roseville teenager Gabriel Gonzalez was one of four people injured in a backyard makeshift prom event in May 2021. The Woodcreek High School graduate was released from the Firefighters Burn Institute Regional Burn Center at UC Davis Medical Center after recovering from third-degree burns on nearly half of his body.(KCRA Sacramento)

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Today in Roseville

• Senior Commission Meeting: The commission makes recommendations relative to older adults in Roseville. View the agenda on the website. 2:00pm
• Painting & Vino: Create a beautiful “Sunset Swing” masterpiece in this step-by-step class. All art materials included in the $35 ticket (Eventbrite). Food and wine will be available for purchase at The Union. 6:30pm-9:30pm
• Live Music: CJ Washington and Devin Wright at Pink Martini. Free, reservations required (Eventbrite). 6:00pm-9:00pm
• Bracelet Making Class: Learn how to design and make two beaded stretchy bracelets at Wolfhome in folsom. $40 ticket on Eventbrite includes all materials. 5:00pm-7:00pm
• Rods & Mods Fiesta of Cars Show & Shine: Every second Wednesday of the month, come to R VIDA in Citrus Heights for beautiful cars, good food, DJ music and raffle prizes. 4:00pm-8:00pm

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Events:

• "Summer Swing Nights" Outdoor Concert under the Stars: Swing Tones, Guest Antonia Bennett, Dancing (August 14)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! I'll see you soon. If you're into these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Madison Feser

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