🌱Combo COVID/Flu Tests Available + Ideas To Shop Local

Hello, friends! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Roseville Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know that's going on locally, including:

• Roseville PD has tips for you to travel safely this holiday season.
• We've got pictures from the Roseville tree lighting, in case you missed it!
• Head over to Folsom for Folsom Lake College's performance of "Americana Christmas."

But first, today's weather:

A passing shower or two. High: 57 Low: 42.

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Here are the top stories in Roseville today:

1. The Roseville police want you to be safe on the roads this season, and put together some winter driving tips for you. Whether it's rain or sleet or gloom of night, here are some ideas on how to make traveling the roads safer for everyone. (Roseville Today)
2. The Roseville Lions put on a great event, hosting volunteers for the Tommy Apostolos Kid’s Shopping Day at Kohl’s in Roseville. "Starting at 5:30 am, hundreds of children were escorted and helped to select new shoes and clothes valued at $150.00 thanks to the Tommy Apostolos Fund." This is the kind of thing that warms your heart this time of year. (Roseville Host Lions Club via Facebook)
3. It's a double whammy this year, with both COVID and the flu on the prowl. Thankfully, Placer County's Optum Serve testing sites have rolled out a double whammy of their own, in the form of combination COVID and Flu A/B tests. Appointments are available online. (placer.ca.gov)
4. Did you make it out to the annual tree lighting at Vernon Square on December 1? If not, no worries. Gold Country Media has enough pictures to make you feel like you were actually there — and to make you swear you really will be there next year! (Gold Country Media)
5. Style Magazine wants you to shop local, and made it easy to do so, with a list of great local shops, haunts and artisans. Enjoy the Christmas giving spirit and support a local business at the same time! (Style Magazine)

Today in Roseville:

• "John Voelz will be meeting with the public and signing copies of his new book, 'Becoming an Idea Mentalist: The Unusual Perspectives, Practices, and Rituals of Idea People' at Ruby's Books in Folsom. (6:00 PM)
• "Traffic is back and Roseville is Severely Impacted. Please come join [Keep Placer Moving] for free pizza and discuss transportation plans in South Placer." (6:30 PM)
• "The Folsom Lake College Vocal and Choral Program presents its 2022 Holiday Concert 'Americana Christmas,' featuring the Falcon's Choir and Chamber Singers." At the Harris Center in Folsom. (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• "Book Club meetings are happening Saturday, December 10 at the Maidu Library! Page Turners - 10:30am to 12pm Club Maidu - 12:30pm to 2pm. Visit our [Roseville Public Library] website to see what titles will be discussed next: https://bit.ly/3wiWR3w" (Roseville Public Library via Facebook)
• Howard Stitt is at it again! He's pulled headlines from the past 75 years from the Gold Country Media archives. 50 years ago: "Rocklin Chambermaid Connie Gayaldo signs up young Chamberettes Susan Olson, Kim Carl and Toni Blanton as part of the new 'youth division' of the Rocklin Area Chamber of Commerce." Boy, am I glad times have changed! (Gold Country Media)
• "See the most recently listed homes on the market in and near the Roseville area." (Roseville Patch)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— Jeri Karges

About me: Jeri Karges has been living in and loving the Sacramento region for over 30 years. Her passion is finding new and unique ways to enjoy the city and surrounding areas. On weekends, you can find her pestering her friends to sample the restaurant that doesn't have silverware, or try their hand at throwing an axe. Jeri also enjoys writing about retirement planning at https://rockinretirement.subst...