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Good morning Roseville! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Roseville's hidden pipes keep your taps flowing and toilets flushing
- Which Hollywood films secretly used Roseville and Placer County as backdrops?
- Roseville man missing after hike into American River Canyon
Also on today's calendar: Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in Roseville! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 101 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 97, low: 69.
- Friday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 92 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The city beneath the city (ca.gov) — Beneath Roseville's neighborhoods and parks lies nearly 1,600 miles of water, sewer, and recycled-water pipelines that quietly keep homes running every day. City utility staff explain how they monitor aging pipes, plan repairs years ahead, and prioritize proactive maintenance so residents experience fewer main breaks, smoother construction projects, and more reliable service as the community grows.
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• Roseville to Lake Tahoe Movies: Films Worth Watching (rosevilletoday.com subscription) — Roseville residents can spot familiar streets and scenery in a long list of movies filmed in and around the city and greater Placer County, from "Before the Dark" and "Diggstown" to "Sensored." The piece explains how the Placer-Lake Tahoe Film Office supports productions and offers free permits, plus a filmography you can use to plan a hyper-local movie night.
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• Search grows after missing man's car found at California skate park (fresnobee.com) — Authorities are searching for a 24-year-old Roseville man, Ian Roberts, whose car was found at Overlook Park in Auburn before he apparently hiked into the American River Canyon and never returned. About 100 rescuers, dogs, drones, and helicopters have been combing the rugged area, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Placer County Sheriff's Office.
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📸 Around Roseville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Roseville
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★ Featured events ★
- Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in Roseville! →
Westfield Galleria at Roseville, 1151 Galleria Blvd, Roseville
12:30 pm - Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in Folsom! →
Lakeside Church, 745 Oak Ave Pkwy, Folsom
7:30 pm
Saturday August 29
Friday September 4
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Other local events
- Girls Golf- Helen Lengfeld Invitational
Roseville High School El Macero Country Club, 44571 Clubhouse Dr, El Macero, CA 95618, USA
8:30 pm - Safe Routes
Diamond Creek Elementary Roseville, CA 95747
7:30 am - V/JV/FS Girls Volleyball vs. El Dorado
Oakmont High School Oakmont
4:30 pm - Volunteer Live Scan Event
Diamond Creek Elementary Library
5:00 pm - The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] [Again] →
The Rock of Roseville, 725 Vernon St, Roseville
6:30 pm - The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] [Again] →
The Rock of Roseville, 725 Vernon St, Roseville
1:30 pm - The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] [Again] →
The Rock of Roseville, 725 Vernon St, Roseville
6:30 pm - 2026 Roseville Greek Food Festival →
Saint Anna Greek Orthodox Church, 1001 Stone Canyon Dr, Roseville
11:00 am - Polish Festival →
327 Main St, Roseville - 3rd Annual Pickleball Classic →
Johnson Ranch Sports Club-South, 2600 Eureka Rd, Roseville
9:00 am
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Saturday September 5
Saturday September 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Is anyone missing a Rooster?
He's been hanging out with us at Cirby Oaks Apartments for about a week now, I think he's lonely. (Nextdoor Cresthaven) - Hey, y'all—
There is a small black cat at Oakmont high school. It has a collar and an AirTag but I couldn't see any phone number. It has been following me around… (Nextdoor Cirby Ranch)
- Great Greek Mediterranean Grill posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Roseville. Apply here.
- Beazer Homes USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Area Construction Mgr in Roseville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Roseville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rocklin
- Merchants Capital Delivers $193M+ for 504 Units of Affordable Family and Senior Housing in Rocklin (placersentinel.com)
- Rocklin affordable housing project near pipeline, railroad set for City Council vote (sacbee.com)
- How to Simplify a Move to a Smaller Home (wordpress.com)
Citrus Heights
- High School football previews: San Juan Spartans (fox40.com)
Lincoln
- "Better Days" are here as the Goo Goo Dolls land in Tampa with Neon Trees on their Summer 2026 Tour (gottagoorlando.com)
Ok Roseville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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