🌱 Girl Confronted On Champion Oaks Drive + Maidu Museum Classes

Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, Nicole Fallon-Peek. Here is your Friday edition of the Roseville Daily.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 67 Low: 37.

Here are the top three stories today in Roseville:

1. Police are warning local families to be on alert after a Roseville student was reportedly confronted by an unknown man while walking to school on Thursday. The young girl told Roseville PD she was walking to school in the 1500 block of Champion Oaks Drive when a man she didn't know approached her. She said she "felt threatened" by the man and ran towards the school, where she notified the school administration and the police. Authorities announced they will be increasing patrols around this school and the surrounding neighborhood out of an "abundance of caution." (Good Day Sacramento)
2. While most Roseville drivers couldn't be happier about Governor Gavin Newsom's proposal to halt this summer's upcoming gas tax hike, some Democratic leaders are concerned that the loss of tax revenue "could inhibit some economic growth." Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon said he has concerns, noting that the halt "could potentially jeopardize a tremendous amount of jobs" across California. Governor Newsom proposed the paused tax hike, at least for this year, and said he plans to take the $523 million in lost revenue from the state’s $45.7 billion surplus. (CBS Sacramento)
3. Want to tap into your creative side this Spring? The City of Roseville has announced a series of upcoming community classes at the Maidu Museum and Historic Site. For the kids, there will be a Kid's Nature Photography class on Mar. 26 (ages 7 to 12) and a Guerilla Gardening: Seed Paper Craft session on Apr. 30 (ages 6 to 12). Then, for ages 15 and up, the Museum will hold a Beginning Nature Journaling art class on Apr. 2. Check out the City's press release for more details and sign-up information. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Roseville:

• A Taste of Tuscany Three-Course Meal At Sonrisa Senior Living (11:30 AM)
• Alice In Wonderland At Roseville Theatre Arts Academy (7:00 PM)
• Goldfield Roseville Nightclub Cover At Goldfield Trading Post (10:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The RHS Athletic Booster Club will be hosting its annual Crab Feed on Saturday, Mar. 5. Support Roseville High School sports by purchasing a ticket to enjoy dinner, refreshments, dessert, silent auction, raffles, 50/50 raffle, and a DJ for music and dancing! (Facebook)
• From administrative to mechanical to child care, there are so many career opportunities with the City of Roseville. Click here to learn more and apply to any of these full- and part-time positions with the City. (Facebook)
• The Roseville Public Libraries will be closed on Monday, Feb. 21, in observance of Presidents' Day. But digital library resources are available to patrons 24/7 on any smart device! In addition to the Libby by Overdrive app, check out CloudLibrary for access to free ebooks and audiobooks with only your library card. (Facebook)

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— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.