🌱 Catalytic Converter Thefts Rise + Playground Chosen For Royer

Happy Thursday, people of Roseville!

Here's everything you need to know going on in Roseville today.

Let's get to it!

First, today's weather:

And we’re up again, Roseville! Partly cloudy skies won’t keep the temperatures down today and probably won’t give us any rain. We’re looking at an expected high of 74 degrees and an overnight low of 47. Winds should remain in the 5-10 mph range.

Here are the top five stories today in Roseville:

1. It’s no secret that catalytic converter thefts have risen significantly in Placer County. The number of reported thefts in Roseville for the first three months of 2022 is nearly double over the figure from last year. Yikes! Read on to see what local law enforcement is doing to combat the issue, and what you can do to protect your property. (Gold Country Media)
2. You voted for it – now check out the new playground structure chosen for Royer Park! This kid utopia will take the place of the equipment currently located near the tennis and basketball courts. And it will be built using Prop 68 City funds. I didn’t see any definitive dates for the start of construction, but the City is welcoming additional feedback from the public up to April 15. (What’s Happening in Roseville)
   
3. A search of a suspiciously parked vehicle on Auburn-Folsom Road near Camino Oro in Granite Bay Wednesday uncovered a baggie of heroin, an 8.5 inch knife and a homemade explosive device. Yevgeniy Onopkov of Sacramento was arrested at the scene and is facing multiple charges. (CBS 13)
4. The redistricting process changed some of the previous district boundaries in Placer County, affecting more than 24,000 households. Be on the lookout for a postcard in the mail to let you know if your district has changed. Or visit the county’s website and check out the new map so you know what district your residence falls under and which supervisor represents you on the Placer County Board of Supervisors. (Facebook and Placer.gov)
5. Help may be on the way for community college students feeling the crunch from a lack of affordable housing in California. Traditionally commuters, community college students have cited housing and transportation concerns as the two biggest barriers to their academic success. Four colleges, including our own Sierra College in Rocklin, have been recommended by the state’s Department of Finance for tens of millions in funding to create more affordable student housing. (Lake County Record-Bee)

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Today in Roseville:

• Food in the Hood will be at Nela Luken Park this evening with delicious food to get you out of your kitchen. Kick back and get your dinner from The Lumpia Truck, The Philly and Bubble Cone. 4:30 pm-7:30 pm
  
• Painting & Vino has an evening of creativity and fun planned at Cool River Pizza & Taphouse in Rocklin tonight. Create a magical painting of lanterns in the night sky while you unwind with a glass of wine. Tickets are $40 online. 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
  
• The Doubleshots are serving up classic hits and deep cuts at The Almond Tree Grill & Lounge tonight. And the kitchen is serving up great food in one of Roseville’s favorite old-school hang outs. 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
• Beanbags will be flying at Halftime Bar & Grill at Strikes in Rocklin tonight! Hart Attack Cornhole is hosting four rounds of play with single elimination. Teams must pre-register (there will be raffle prizes!). 6:00 pm
• It’s been a long week and you sure could use a good laugh. Jay Gonzo is set to emcee some of the Sacramento area’s best funny people at Bar 101 tonight. No cover means more money for the full bar and kitchen! 7:00 pm-9:00 pm

From my notebook:

• Start planning your schematics and gathering your "found in nature" materials. The Do-It-Yourself Gnome Home Spring Reading Challenge is coming to your Roseville Public Library! Imaginative builders of all ages can participate in one of three age categories to win some super prizes. You can pick up submission papers at your local library branch. Be sure to follow the specs carefully and submit your magical dwelling between April 11 and 16. (Facebook)
  
• Make a note on your calendar for May 14 as Mulch Mayhem returns to take over Roseville again this year. Local residents can come by the Cokeva front lot at 9000 Foothills Blvd. from 8:00 am-noon and get up to one cubic yard of beautiful, soil enhancing, water conserving mulch – absolutely free! (City of Roseville)
• Check out the design for The Monk’s Cellar newest creation: Big Jim Denio American Lager. This brew commemorates the 75th Anniversary of Denio’s Farmers Market & Swap Meet in Roseville. Come celebrate the release on April 16th at Denio’s. (Twitter)
  

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— Kelly Risse

About me: My name is Kelly Mays Risse, and I have lived in Roseville just about all my life. I graduated from Roseville High School and majored in Journalism at CSU Sacramento. My husband and I loved growing up and raising our three boys here in the 'Ville. I have watched Roseville evolve from a cheerful little railroad town to a large and diverse city. I love where we live, from the hiking trails to the hip new restaurants, and I love the people who live here. I am excited to bring the highlights to you in The Roseville Daily!