🌱Folsom Prison Lieutenant Arrested + Squeeze w/Cheese Voucher Deal

Good morning, Roseville! I'm here in your inbox to get you caught up on everything you need to know that's going on around town. In today's Daily, you'll learn about these stories and more...

• Let Roseville Today help you beat those holiday blues.
• Kevin Kiley is officially your representative in Congress.
• The 10th annual Tree Grove at the Vernon Street Town Square is open for viewing!

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 68 Low: 40.

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Here are the top stories in Roseville today:

1. Roseville Today has 10 ways to help you avoid the holiday blues. From setting realistic expectations to taking time for yourself, the publication has helpful suggestions. (Roseville Today)
2. Thanksgiving cooking may be over, but Christmas cooking is right around the corner. So it's important to "reduce the chance of fire and injuries associated with cooking fires," and know how to be safe around that stove! (Roseville Today)
3. Folsom State Prison Correctional Lieutenant Matthew Robert Solem was arrested on Friday and charged with "one count of committing sex crimes with a child under the age of 14, and 13 counts of sex crimes against a child aged 14 or 15, according to the Sacramento County District Attorney's office." Solem has been employed at Folsom Prison since 2007. He is currently on leave. (ABC10)
4. The man who tackled a referee at a youth soccer game in Roseville in October was sentenced. Vicente Robles Jr. was banned from further events and must take anger management courses, among other conditions of his sentence. "This case serves as a reminder of the importance of common decency, particularly at youth sporting events," the Placer County District Attorney's Office wrote in a statement. (ABC10)
5. Kevin Kiley has officially won the House race to represent Rocklin, Roseville, Tahoe in Congress. "Kiley had 53% of the votes as of Tuesday afternoon, with 83% of the expected votes already tallied." His opponent, Kermit Jones, conceded the race Tuesday night. (Capital Public Radio News)

Today in Roseville:

• Bring a new unwrapped toy to the front of Granite Bay High School for Toys for Tots. "Volunteers will gratefully accept your donations to benefit less fortunate children this Christmas." (10:00 AM)
• "Get a 10 pack of legendary Squeeze w/Cheese vouchers for just $65! No limit on how many you can purchase so stock up to save for the whole year!" (10:00 AM)
• It's Karaoke Night at University of Beer in Folsom. (8:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Thanksgiving's over. Are you ready to get your Christmas tree? Roseville Today can point you toward tree farms and where to get other Christmas goodies for yourself and your family. Enjoy! (Roseville Today)
• "Come visit the 10th annual Tree Grove at the Vernon Street Town Square 6-7:30pm beginning Wednesday, November 30! Viewing of the trees and holiday music continues nightly through December 8." (Roseville Public Library via Facebook)
• "The Arterial Roadway Resurfacing Project has been suspended until early 2023. Due to temperature-sensitive materials used for resurfacing, crews will finish the remainder of the project when weather improves." (City of Roseville, California Government via Facebook)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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...