Convenience Big Store: Mass vaccine site in Roseville closing for 2 days due to anime event

Roseville mass vaccination site, "@ The Grounds," closing for 2 days due to anime swap meet – The mass vaccination site “@ The Grounds” in Roseville will suspend operations for two days at the start of April due to a scheduled gathering of local anime fans. Despite a little rancor on social media, Placer County health officials say it is no big deal. Placer County Health and Human Services spokesperson Katie Combs-Prichard told ABC10 there will be no disruption in vaccinations. The event has been on the schedule since mid-2020, according to @ The Grounds General Manager Charlie Gardner. “We’ve adjusted the clinic schedule to help accommodate those seeking vaccinations, while also meeting a long-standing agreement with an event organizer,” Gardner said in a press release. However, the swap meet hosted by SacAnime is taking over the site Friday through Sunday, just as Gov. Gavin Newsom announced new COVID eligibility for Californians age 50 and up beginning Thursday, April 1. (Matthew Nuttle, ABC10)

Sacramento County to consider a 24/7 mental health crisis response program – Tombstones and fake body bags lined the stage at Southside Park Monday, as part of an artistic message from mental health advocates who say too often, a call for help ends in a life lost when police are dispatched to a mental health crisis. The event aimed to mobilize community members to reach out to the Sacramento Board of Supervisors, who are scheduled to discuss and vote on funding a 911 alternative program Tuesday. Organizers say mental health professionals need to be the first responders to mental health calls, and add that county leaders have a real opportunity to save lives and money. (Staff, ABC10)

‘Tremendous imbalance’ | A year later, California’s lockdowns leave a long road back to normal – After a year of coronavirus lockdowns and business restrictions, Stanislaus County and the rest of California could be in for a long road to economic recovery. “We’re not going to be bouncing back till like the end of 2023, 2024,” said Gökçe Soydemir, Foster Farms Endowed Chair of Business Economics at Stanislaus State University. He said there's been an uneven impact as a result of the lockdowns and pandemic, specifically toward the unskilled workers who make up the majority of the county's workforce. These include the workers in hospitality, leisure, and retail services. A full recovery for them isn't expected anytime soon. (Eric Escalante, ABC10)

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TIP OF THE DAY

Car seat trade-in Target's long-awaited trade-in event for children's car seats is back April 5, and runs through April 17. Families looking to take advantage can get a 20% off car seat trade-in coupon. (Alexa Mencia, TEGNA)

SMILE

Meet Mark S. Allen's pup Jewel is the cutest dog you'll see today (besides your own, of course). In promoting a new ABC show, 'Pooch Perfect,' Mark S. Allen and Jewel visit Rocklin's Posh Puppy boutique where Jewel gets an adorable make-over. (Mark S. Allen, ABC10)