🌱Deputies ID Rocklin Burglar + Catalytic Converter Thefts

Morning, people of Roseville! Your normal curator, Kelly, is out today. I'm here from Beaverton, Oregon, to help you stay informed. Here's everything going on in Roseville on this lovely Tuesday.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 55 Low: 51.

Here are the top stories today in Roseville:

1. The Placer County Sheriff's Office says it's identified the Rocklin construction site burglary suspect as James Watson of Carmichael. A deputy reportedly spotted a trespasser when patrolling a construction area on Cincinnati Avenue in late December. The deputy followed and later pulled the suspect over, discovering $2,800 worth of stolen goods in Watson's vehicle. (Good Day Sacramento)
2. The Placer County Sheriff's Office arrested two individuals for stealing a catalytic converter on December 22. Jason Russell Shepherd, 43, of Auburn and Melissa Ann McCoy, 43, of Sacramento, were charged with suspicion of grand theft, possession of stolen property and possession of burglary tools, among other charges. The sheriff's office reminds folks that getting your catalytic converter engraved is a good deterrent against thieves. (Gold Country Media)
3. Get the latest on Placer County unemployment at Roseville Today. The area shows economic strength, with Roseville leading the way as the county's largest city. The California Economic Development Department lists Placer County as having 6,600 unemployed, with an overall rate of about 3.5 percent.
4. Take out your calendar! Here is the latest events listing from Roseville Patch. In addition to lots of high school sports to support this week, there's also a heads up for Sacramento's Dine Downtown Restaurant Week for all you foodies out there.
5. Celebrate the 'fresh slate' of a new year with Roseville City School District. The district reminds families that registration for next year runs from January 3-28. The article also offers a recap of RCSD staff participation in the Roseville Holiday Food Basket Program in partnership with Placer Food Bank and the Tommy Apostolos Fund. (Roseville Today)

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Today in Roseville:

• It's the final day to enjoy Winter Wonderland at Golfland. Head over to the popular spot to play a round of mini-golf amid thousands of dazzling lights and displays. (10:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
• Oakmont vs. West Park - Watch in person or stream live to support local student-athletes! (4:00 PM - 11:00 PM)
• DD James Live at The Pink Martini - Hear soft rock hits from the 70s and 80s alongside delicious food and drink. (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Roseville Area Chamber announced an exciting new program, "Restaurant of the Week." Tune in to the org's social media to see where it's highlighting this week! (Instagram)
• Learn more about redistricting by the City of Roseville and find out where to voice your opinion on the changes over at Facebook.
• Roseville Public Library shared a cool way to help you meet your goals for the new year! Use LinkedIn Learning for FREE with your library card! (Facebook)

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— Ash DeMello

About me: I'm an Oregon native with a degree in Linguistics and a passion for language. I've been writing professionally for eight years. Check out my profile at the Beaverton Downtown Association's blog or follow me on Instagram (you'll be one of twelve!).