🌱 New Royer Court+ Affordable Housing Fees+ Sierra College Kudos

Good morning, people of Roseville!

It's your weekend edition of The Roseville Daily with all you need to know to make the next few days awesome.

Let's get to it!

First, the weekend weather:

It should be a mostly sunny weekend with possible clouds moving in Monday night. Today's expected high is 65 degrees, with Sunday and Monday expected to reach 62. Overnight lows will be in the low 40s tonight through Monday night. Winds should stay light all three days and humidity will be down a little, hovering around 65% during the day.

Here are the top stories today in Roseville:

1. The Sacramento Kings and Kaiser Permanente made a winning team as they came together to refinish the basketball court at Royer Park. Besides a much needed resurfacing, the court got come creative artwork from local artists Eric Nodora and the Illuminaries that really make it stand out. (Gold Country Media)
2. The City of Roseville is studying and seeking input on what could be a productive way to balance commercial development with the city’s need for affordable housing. Commercial linkage fees are not a new idea in California. They are fees assessed on new non-residential buildings to create a revenue stream for a specific purpose – in this case, affordable housing. You can study the informational materials provided and direct your input to Mike Isom, Roseville’s Development Services Director. (City of Roseville)
3. Sierra College was recognized on Wednesday by the Campaign for College Opportunity as a 2021 Champion of Higher Education for Excellence in Transfer. The award lauds the local college as a leader in California in conferring “Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT), enrolling ADT earners on guaranteed pathways to a bachelor’s degree, and intentionally working to support Latinx and Black students on their path to a degree.” As a former Wolverine, and ADT student who transferred to a university, I proudly say, “Well done, Sierra!” And, by the way, Sierra College is enrolling now for Spring semester 2022. (YubaNet)
4. Placer County residents are fortunate to have a trained and dedicated team of volunteers that offers practical and emotional assistance to people affected by traumatic events. Placer County Law Enforcement Chaplains are there when difficult and strained situations like traffic fatalities or homicides occur, assisting law enforcement in tending to the survivors. Find out more about this vital resource in this informative article. (Roseville Press Tribune)
5. The turkey’s not even in the oven yet, but our friends at the City of Roseville want to make sure you have the information you need to “green up” your holiday game. Say “bah humbug!” to overflowing landfills and clogged pipes with all the easy recycling options available around town. (What’s Happening in Roseville)

This weekend around Roseville:

• Regional artisans, gourmet food, home décor, and more await you at the Holiday Artisan Faire at the Maidu Community Center today. Get some holiday shopping done in a fun and festive atmosphere. Admission and parking are free. Today 10:00 am-4:00 pm
• The Mountain Mandarin Festival at the Auburn Fairgrounds this weekend features the best of the tasty, bite-sized fruit grown right here in the Sierra foothills! Along with tons of mandarin oranges, the festival has mandarin inspired foods, a recipe contest and live entertainment on four stages. Bypass the lines and buy your $6-$10 tickets online. Saturday & Sunday
• Stave off the wobble and walk/run before you gobble! Sunday is the LAST DAY to register for the Roseville Turkey Trot that takes place on Thanksgiving morning. Feast with zero guilt on the Big Day knowing that not only did you get some exercise in, but you also helped support recreation and at-risk programs for youth in our community with your entry fee. Sunday
• Bust open the books and join the Roseville Public Library Holiday Reading Challenge! You could be entered in a drawing to win a Cozy Cocoa Bundle - and you know you will want that for all the books you’ll be reading in 2022. Sunday- Dec. 31
• Christmastime isn’t just about the carols – sometimes you have to rock out during the holiday season! The School of Rock Roseville musicians have been busy as elves preparing this Mid-Season Show at Vernon Street Town Square on Sunday. The bands play all afternoon and then give over the stage to the Zach Waters Band at 7:00 pm. Rock on! Sunday 1:00 pm-8:00 pm
• Be part of the process that draws fair, equitable boundaries for our city elections by attending the Roseville Independent Redistricting Commission meeting on Monday. You can come to the City Council Chambers or “Zoom” into the meeting. Check out the agenda by clicking on the link. Monday 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
• Tickets are on sale now for the Candy Cane Express & Santa Experience at the Galleria on December 12th. Your littles can ride the festive train while you walk alongside, ending up at the North Pole to have Cinnabon treats, hot cocoa, craft time and a visit with Santa! These $5 tickets will sell out, so get yours ASAP! Dec. 12th

Roseville Patch Notebook:

• Bayside Church is going big with the holiday season again this year. The ice rink and light show opened yesterday at the Granite Bay campus, the Christmas Lights drive-through experience begins today at the Roseville campus, and Christmas in the Park is coming December 10-18 at 10000 Alantown Drive, suite 150, in Roseville. (Facebook)
• The City of Roseville reminds us that Vernon Street, between 6th and Lincoln Streets, and other streets along tomorrow’s Sylvia Besana Holiday Parade route will be closed tomorrow from 7:00 am to 12:30 pm. Follow the link for more specifics. And come to the parade! (Facebook)
• Our Roseville Host Lions Club is looking for volunteer Sleigh Drivers to help to deliver Christmas Food Baskets to needy families in the Roseville area on Saturday, December 18th. Several local businesses , churches and organizations have banded together to bring the spirit of giving to their neighbors with this huge event. No matter what kind of sleigh you drive, your help is needed! (Facebook)
• You know what’s better than a big stack of fluffy pancakes that you didn’t have to make yourself? Knowing the proceeds are going to a good cause! Save the dates for two upcoming Community Pancake Breakfasts: December 4th at Fire Station #7 at 911 Highland Pointe Drive served by our Roseville Fire Fighters and December 18th at the Roseville Veterans Hall served by Roseville Boy Scout Troop 11.
• The stakes were high as this young fan challenged our Sacramento Kings players to a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors – for shoes! Check out the video to find out who won. (Instagram)

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— Kelly Risse

About me: About me: My name is Kelly Mays Risse, and I have lived in Roseville just about all my life. I graduated from Roseville High School and majored in Journalism at CSU Sacramento. My husband and I loved growing up and raising our three boys here in the 'Ville. I have watched Roseville evolve from a cheerful little railroad town to a large and diverse city. I love where we live, from the hiking trails to the hip new restaurants, and I love the people who live here. I am excited to bring the highlights to you in The Roseville Daily!

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