🌱Giants' Logan Webb In Rocklin + Jane Christenson New Placer CEO

Hello again, friends! It's Jeri Karges, your host of the Roseville Daily. Let's get this Wednesday started off right with a quick guide to everything you need to know that's going on in town these days, including updates on:

• Buses will be stopped on December 2 due to Roseville tree lighting.
• Vandals destroyed the Historic Folsom light display.
• The Roseville Fire Department pancake breakfast is right around the corner.

But first, today's weather:

Clouds and sunshine. High: 58 Low: 47.

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Here are the top stories in Roseville today:

1. San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb returned to his alma mater, Rocklin High School, to tell a tragic personal story about fentanyl. A single pill killed his cousin, and now he wants to spread the word about the dangers of these little pills. (ABC10.com KXTV)
2. The Placer County Board of Supervisors made it official: Acting County CEO Jane Christenson was appointed to the position on a permanent basis. She takes over the position formerly held by Todd Leopold, who was terminated after a discrimination and harassment complaint was filed against him. Christenson's term began yesterday. (Gold Country Media)
3. After a pilot program that began in July, the Placer County Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to the income guideline to qualify for help in clearing defensive space on homeowners' property. "The income guideline has been amended from very low to low income." (Roseville Press Tribune)
4. Roseville Public Transit wants you to be aware that "buses serving the Civic Center Transfer Point will temporarily stop on Oak Street from 2 p.m. - 9 p.m, on Dec. 1 due to the Christmas Tree Lighting event." Go early or find a detour that day. (Roseville Public Transit via Facebook)
5. The Grinch almost stole Christmas in Folsom. Less than a week after lights were put up by volunteers and small business owners on Sutter Street in Historic Folsom, vandals destroyed parts of the promenade. It was almost a tragedy, but the Christmas tree lighting will go forward as planned, on December 2. (ABC10.com KXTV)

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Today in Roseville:

• "Come visit the 10th Annual Tree Grove and holiday festivities on the Town Square." (6:00 PM)
• "Paint and sip this beautiful Winter Moon painting at the Union in Roseville." (6:30 PM)
• "Team up with your friends and put your knowledge to the test at University of Beer Roseville's Trivia Night!" (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Roseville Parks and Rec wants you to know that "the three day long Downtown Holiday Celebration is just two days away - November 30-December 2. There is something fun for everyone each night. This year, it looks like there may be a little rain in the forecast so bring your umbrella." (Roseville Parks & Recreation via Instagram)
• "Don’t forget to mark your calendar for this Saturday as we host our annual pancake breakfast benefiting the Roseville Firefighters Honor Guard. Breakfast is free, but donations are always welcome. We hope to see you and your families there!" (Roseville Firefighters Local 1592 via Facebook)
• "Here's a book recommendation from one of [Roseville Public Library's] patrons! Visit our catalog to learn more about this title and see which of your favorites we have in store: https://bit.ly/3PX6dtX" (Roseville Public Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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...