🌱Placer Pumpkin Patches Sprouting Up! + Rocklin Embezzler Nabbed

Good morning, neighbors. It's Wednesday in Roseville and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally, including updates on:

• A Rocklin man is accused of embezzling $2.2M from a retirement fund in Sutter County.
• Local non-profit Tommy Apostolos Fund has received full funding from the City of Roseville to continue their good work with our youth.
• It's banned books week!

But first, today's weather:

An a.m. shower; mostly sunny. High: 76 Low: 56.

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Here are the top stories today in Roseville:

1. Fall is in the air, Roseville, and that means pumpkin patches! Lots of 'em. Roseville Today has the whole list from Roseville to Lincoln and across Placer County. This year, why not get one to decorate and one to make into a pumpkin pie? Better yet, two pumpkin pies! I'll be right over! (Roseville Today)
2. Placer County nonprofit Tommy Apostolos Fund has received a $15,000 grant from the City of Roseville to continue their good work. They were awarded the entire amount they requested, and were one of few to have that honor. Tommy Apostolos Fund helps underserved children in Placer County with things like clothing, backpacks and other school supplies. According to Roseville Today "The organization is supported by civic leaders and is regularly recognized throughout Placer County for hosting fundraising events, school supply drives, and its Annual Kid’s Shopping Spree. " Congratulations to Tommy Apostolos Fund and thank you for making Placer County a more welcoming place for our young people! (Roseville Today)
3. Are you watching the Folsom Lake level get lower and lower? Are you worried that our precious water is going away with it? You might be surprised to know that Roseville is getting more and more of its water not from the lake, but from groundwater reserves, decreasing our reliance on Folsom Lake. If you are interested in learning more about this, The City of Roseville has you covered. They'll answer questions and provide demonstrations for visitors to see at their facility on Blue Oaks Boulevard at Crocker Ranch Road on Saturday October 22. Registration is not required, but requested, as they would like to gauge how many visitors they should expect. (Press Release Desk)
4. Roseville Police say they have arrested a Rocklin man accused of a $2.2 million embezzlement scheme. Authorities said that trustees for a retirement fund in Sutter County contacted them with concerns about funds that they had transferred to Balance Point Analytics LLC after a representative from that firm, 64-year-old Robert Barnack, convinced them they would get a higher rate of return with the firm. They said they became concerned about their $2.2M investment and requested it to be liquidated and returned, but they were unsuccessful in that request. A civil suit revealed that Barnack had used the funds for personal purchases. Barnack is now being held without bail in the Placer County Jail. (KTXL FOX 40 Sacramento)
5. Roseville PD’s license plate reading technology system nabbed another perp! Based on information from a license plate reader, a Roseville officer responded to a report of a stolen Jeep Compass being driven in the area of Industrial Boulevard and Freedom Way. Per the Roseville police "While still enroute to the area, the officer saw the stolen Jeep on southbound Washington Boulevard. The driver turned into Diamond K Estates, parked the Jeep on Stephens Court and walked away, and was quickly detained by officers. The suspect wore a stolen backpack containing checkbooks, credit cards and other items belonging to the victims. Officers searched the suspect and found methamphetamine and smoking paraphernalia." The suspect, Ryan William Brannan, 41 of Sacramento was arrested and booked into the Placer County Jail. (City of Roseville, California Police Department via Facebook)

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Today in Roseville:

• This Houseplants 101 class provides information on how to introduce plants into your life and begin designing your space. You will enjoy shopping for your new plant, repotting into a beautiful new design element, and leaving with a happy, healthy plant to enjoy for years to come at the Artisan Greenhouse in Folsom! (5:30 PM)
• Lets go to paradise with this Full Moon in Paradise painting event at the Union in Roseville! Event is presented by Painting and Vino. (6:30 PM)
• If you’re like me and enjoy trivia contests, but know absolutely NO trivia, this one may be for you because nobody else is gonna know this stuff, either! It’s World’s WORST Invention Trivia Night at Brickyard Kitchen and Bar in Roseville! I wonder if the Flowbee made the list? (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Join your neighbors in a fun & free 45-minute guided yoga session especially designed for kids! Yogi Ashley is prepared to guide the kids through simplified breathing and yoga postures with additional sensory play in between. Adults must accompany their children. Please bring a mat and water bottle. (Roseville Today)
• The City of Roseville is currently recruiting for high school students interested in serving as a youth representative on the City’s Library Board, Grants Advisory Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission, and Transportation Commission. Applications are due to the City Clerk’s Office by 4 p.m., Friday, October 21, 2022. (Press Release Desk)
• Watt Ave from Baseline Road to PFE Road will be closed Thursday, September 22nd through Sunday, October 2nd. Signs will detour drivers to Walerga Road while the improvements are made to raise the roadway for a better connection to Santucci Boulevard. (City of Roseville, California Government via Facebook)
• It's Banned Books Week! Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to read and spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. Learn more about Banned Books week here: https://bit.ly/3PHn03G (Roseville Public Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! See you all tomorrow for your next 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...