🌱New Utility Meters Coming + Free Tax Preparation in Rocklin

Hey, everybody! It's Jeri Karges, your host of the Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now, including...

• Citrus Heights may be getting a little bigger!
• Roseville PD nabbed a dumb criminal last Saturday.
• Coffee with a Cop is coming up on Valentine's Day.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 56 Low: 42.

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Here are the top stories today in Roseville:

1. Homes in the Blue Oaks and Woodcreek Oaks areas are going to get new utility meters. The meters will be able to wirelessly transmit usage data. Most homeowners can opt out without cost during the pilot phase, but eventually they'll need to pay a fee if they don't want to be part of the program. (ABC10.com KXTV)
2. Citrus Heights is looking at expanding the city borders. The city will look at the financial impact of doing so, as well as conduct outreach before finalizing a decision. In order to expand, the city would have to annex four areas just outside of the borders of the city, including the Roseville Point area. (Citrus Heights Sentinel)
3. Placer County Animal Services is looking into what seems to be a suspicious death of some 13 cats and one hawk. All were found in the same area by a utility worker and appeared to have all died within the past week "under suspicious circumstances." “We are hoping that a community member may have additional information that may help with the investigation,” said Animal Services program manager Katie Ingram. “This is a horrific case and we’re looking for anything that can help identify potential suspects.” (Roseville Today)
4. Low- and medium-income Roseville households can take advantage of free tax preparation "in cooperation with the IRS and United Way, through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program." Folks earning up to $65,000 annually are eligible for the program. On-site locations are in Rocklin and Auburn, or drop-off locations throughout the area. (Roseville Today)
5. Roseville Police caught up with a hit-and-run driver on Saturday, after the man took them on a high speed chase that ended up at his home. It didn't take long for a K9 officer to find him and flush him out of his neighbor's yard. "The suspect showed signs of being intoxicated, and officers found an open can of alcoholic seltzer in his car." So, this guy drank, drove, took cops on a high-speed chase and then thought it was a good idea to park in his own driveway? Not the brightest of criminals! (City of Roseville, California Police Department via Facebook)

Today in Roseville:

• Head over to Maidu Museum and Historic Site for the Native Tree Planting event. (9:00 AM)
• Grab the kids and head to Royer Park for the first Dads in the Park of the year. "The idea is for Dads to have their own place to hang, find new parks and enjoy ourselves." (9:30 AM)
• Join On the Spot Improv for The Blast from the Past Show in Roseville (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Roseville is hiring a Land Development Technician. "The Development Technician will work with applicants, residents and staff in providing engineering plan review, permitting, and general administrative support." (City of Roseville, California Government via Facebook)
• The next Coffee with a Cop will be at Peet's Coffee in the Fountains at Roseville on February 14. Come on out, bring your kids and ask Roseville PD anything that's on your mind! (City of Roseville, California Police Department via Facebook)
• Bring your little ones (age 5 and under) to Musical Mornings with Jillian at the Maidu Sports Courts. They'll love singing along with all of their favorite songs, and they'll be thrilled that they're actually encouraged to wiggle and move and dance along! (Roseville Public Library via Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— 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...