🌱More Rocklin Roundabout Construction + Children Safe After Car Theft

Hey, everybody! It's Jeri Karges, your host of the Roseville Daily. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick guide to everything you need to know that's happening these days in town. Today's briefing includes:

• For your shopping pleasure, the Roseville Galleria is beefing up security.
• More officers will be on DUI patrol in Citrus Heights through the rest of the year.
• Take advantage of a photo op with Santa at Campelli's Pizza tonight.

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Here are the top stories in Roseville today:

1. Roseville Police received a call about a stolen vehicle with children inside at 7:20 a.m. Saturday. Twenty-three frantic minutes later, one of the children called 911 to report that they were safe, but the suspect had fled on foot. The incident happened at the corner of Washington Boulevard and Pleasant Grove Boulevard, after the mother of the 6- and 11-year-olds went into the business there while her kids waited for her in the car. The suspect was last seen walking along Watt Avenue. (Gold Country Media)
2. The Roseville Galleria is beefing up security as shoppers flock to the mall ahead of the holidays. "Theft is detrimental to the retailers, but we just really want people to feel safe and feel secure," said Jennifer Crowley, marketing director for the Galleria. The mall has more "boots on the ground" as well as an improved surveillance system at work to keep us all safe and secure as we shop, shop, shop for those on our Christmas lists. (ABC10.com KXTV)
3. Placer County Animal Services received statewide recognition for one of its programs, in which PCAS partnered with PetSmart on cat adoption. The unique public/private partnership helped to drive adoptions of 850 cats and kittens — a full 30% of total county cat adoptions. (Roseville Today)
4. The California Highway Patrol released the name of the officer involved in a collision on I-5 in Sacramento that killed two brothers on Tuesday morning. Detective Jonathon Thomas Nangle, 31, of Rocklin, was driving an unmarked car while on duty when he crossed the white line and collided with two brothers who were standing outside of a disabled vehicle on the shoulder. This is not Nangle's first on-duty traffic incident. "Nangle was behind the wheel while on duty in an April 2021 collision, according to a civil lawsuit filed in Sacramento Superior Court." (Sacramento Bee via MSN)
5. As part of a national campaign called Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, the Citrus Heights police department will deploy additional resources through the rest of the year to monitor for DUI drivers. "Starting on Wednesday, Dec. 14, through New Year’s Day, extra officers will be on duty looking for drivers who appear under the influence of alcohol or drugs," per an announcement from CHPD. (KTXL FOX 40 Sacramento)

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Today in Roseville:

• Santa Claus is coming to Campelli's Pizza in Roseville. A professional photographer will be on hand to capture the moment. (4:30 PM)
• Paint a Grinch Ornament while you enjoy pizza and a cold one at Cool River Pizza in Rocklin. (5:30 PM)
• Head over to Red Bus Brewing in Folsom for a Holiday Wreath Workshop. (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• "It will be an amazing "Night Under the Stars" at our Senior (50+) Prom 2023! 🎊✨ Don't miss out on this fun and festive event where you can dance the night away at the Woodcreek Golf Club while enjoying a gourmet meal, drink ticket and raffle entry. The party begins at 4:00pm on Saturday, February 4. " (Roseville Parks & Recreation via Instagram)
• The City of Roseville has some suggestions for how to keep your outdoor plants healthy and happy through the winter months, with info on pruning, soil moisture, mulch and more. (roseville.ca.us)
• More roundabout construction is happening on Rocklin Road and Pacific Street this week. Check out the schedule on this city website.

You're officially in the loop for today! See you 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...