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And on the Roseville Patch calendar - 5th Annual Nevada City Oddities Show

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In today's newsletter:

  • Which scam tactics are Roseville Police most worried about right now?
  • Why investigators are eyeing an e-bike in a Roseville house fire
  • Roseville motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run: what investigators say happened.

Also on today's calendar: 5th Annual Nevada City Oddities Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunshine and sweltering heat, with a high of 101 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 96, low: 65.
  • Monday: Sweltering heat with sunshine, with a high of 100 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Roseville Police Warn Residents: How to Stay One Step Ahead of Scammers (rosevilletoday.com) — Roseville residents are getting a timely warning from local police about increasingly sophisticated scams, including AI-powered schemes and imposter calls. Officers urge you to be skeptical of urgent payment demands, verify contacts independently, and talk with family and neighbors about common fraud tactics so fewer people in Roseville lose money or personal information.
   

2. Roseville family escapes house fire, says e-bike was charging in garage (kcra.com) — A Roseville family is rebuilding after a Wednesday night house fire left their home heavily damaged but caused no injuries, with investigators examining whether a charging e-bike battery sparked the blaze. The father describes harrowing escapes, irreplaceable sentimental losses, and a long recovery ahead, while a GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support them.
   

3. Michael Syrock Jr. dies in motorcycle accident on Watt Avenue (newsline.com) — A 32-year-old Roseville motorcyclist, Michael Roa-Syrock Jr., died after a hit-and-run crash on Watt Avenue in Arden Arcade when a turning vehicle cut in front of him and fled. Authorities and legal experts stress how vulnerable riders are in left-turn collisions and outline how families of Roseville victims can seek accountability and wrongful-death remedies after such tragedies.
   

4. California woman reads the label on Whole Foods ranch dressing. Then she instantly flips the bottle and spots the problem: 'little confused' (newsbreak.com) — A Roseville Whole Foods shopper says she discovered that a 365 Organic Classic Ranch bottle labeled as made without canola or soybean oil listed those oils as top ingredients on the back. Her viral video is raising questions about accurate labeling, allergy risks, and whether residents can trust what's printed on familiar products at the Roseville store.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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