🌱 Loomis Gift Card Giveaway + Folsom Lake Getting Full!

Good morning, Roseville! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right. Here's everything worth knowing today in town.

First, today's weather:

Periods of rain. High: 52 Low: 51.

Here are the top five stories today in Roseville:

1. A soft opening began Monday for Restore Hyper Wellness + Cryotherapy at The Fountains at Roseville just in time for a little holiday pampering. This is Restore's second Sacramento-area location, joining a site in Loehmann's Plaza in Arden-Arcade. The franchise chain offers a variety of wellness services, including cryotherapy and IV drip therapy, which is designed to help with hydration. (Sacramento Business Journal)
2. The Bear River Bruins made the trip down Interstate 80 on Monday night to play at one of the most unique arenas in the area. The basketball court and hoops at Valley Christian Academy are the same ones the Golden State Warriors played on during their days at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. Bear River responded well to the challenge forcing several turnovers and fighting off multiple late runs to win 74-61, snapping a two-game losing streak. (Gold Country Media)
3. Loomis Basin Christmas Basket volunteers braved the rain Dec. 12 to hand out hundreds of gift cards to those in need. The Loomis Basin Christmas Basket committee opted for gift cards only and a drive-through pickup in 2020, which continued this year. $46,113 worth of gift cards were given away this year. (Gold Country Media)
4. A sizeable storm recently arrived in Northern California and brought much needed snow and rain to our drought-plagued state and reservoirs. Folsom Lake, a critical water supply to the Sacramento region is among the most depleted reservoirs. It has risen from 22 percent to 44 percent capacity. Cities throughout California have tightened water restrictions in an effort to navigate extreme drought. Communities such as Roseville and Folsom have mandated 20 percent cutbacks. (Roseville Today)
5. The Auburn Recreation and Parks District announced Friday it will receive $334,974 in Special District COVID-19 Relief funding from a $100 million allocation in the California State Budget. The district plans to use the funding for several purposes, including deferred maintenance and infrastructure upgrades. The Board of Directors will work with staff and the community in deciding how to allocate the capital. (Auburn Journal)

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Today in Roseville:

• Learn about healthy boundaries at Placer County Women’s Support Group (11:00am)
• So, you think you’re an expert on all things Christmas? Come test your knowledge against other yuletide know-it-alls at the holiday themed Trivia Night at Final Gravity tonight. Come in your ugliest sweater or coziest Christmas jammies for a chance to win extra prizes and trivia points. (6:30pm)
• Santa will be at Campelli’s Pizza East! Hurry before tickets sell out! (4:30pm)
• Try Open Mic Night at Bar 101 Eats & Drinks (8:00pm)

From my notebook:

• During the last storm the Truckee CHP received a lot of questions on what the different level of chain controls are in California during the winter season, so here is a little info to get you ready for the snow. (Facebook)
• For the past several years, the Roseville Police Department has partnered with the staff and students at Diamond Creek Elementary school to collect and deliver toys for kids in need. This year, the school collected over 500 toys! But the need was identified for an additional 500. The challenge was on, and in true Roseville fashion, our community came through. This past Saturday, students from Diamond Creek, Roseville Police, and Roseville/Rocklin SWAT partnered to deliver to five apartment complexes throughout the City. (Facebook)
• Most City offices will be closed December 24 - January 2. They will fully reopen Monday, January 3. Safety, public works, parks and utilities departments remain staffed to provide safety and emergency services. (Facebook)

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— 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...