🌱Rocklin Bank Robbery + Galleria Giving Machine Extended

Welcome back, Roseville! I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know that's going on in town. Hope you all have a great day. Today you'll learn about:

• A Rocklin DUI checkpoint on Friday night nabbed a couple of DUI drivers.
• Remember to take advantage of Roseville's free curbside leaf pickup!
• Acapella group Vocal Point is coming to Folsom on February 18.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy with a few showers. High: 51 Low: 47.

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Here are the top stories in Roseville today:

1. Have you seen The Giving Machine at the Roseville Galleria? It's a vending machine that lets you "give something sweet." You can make a charitable donation through this vending machine, in amounts from $5 to $250, to several local and national charities. So, whether you have $7 for a pair of warm socks or $150 for 1,500 warm meals, you can find something in this vending machine to make your new year and someone else's very special. The Giving Machine was supposed to be taken away on January 2, but it will now be in the mall through January 7. Plenty of time to get out there and give! (CBS News)
2. New Mayor Bruce Houdesheldt has the distinction of being the very first mayor chosen under the new charter amendments adopted in 2020 that specified the mayoral selection process. Houdesheldt was administered the Oath of Office by his father-in-law Lawrence L. Rupp, "a retired Oregon State Trooper and Vietnam Veteran, who served two tours of duty." (Roseville Today)
3. US Bank on Sunset Boulevard in Rocklin was robbed on Tuesday. Police are looking for a suspect who entered the facility and "simulated having a weapon." The man received some money from one of the tellers before exiting the bank. (KTXL FOX 40 Sacramento)
4. More than 1,600 drivers went through a Rocklin DUI checkpoint on Friday night between the hours of 6 p.m. and 2 a.m. "Officers arrested two drivers for driving under the influence as well as cited seven drivers for driving without a license or a suspended/revoked license." (KTXL FOX 40 Sacramento)

Today in Roseville:

• Head over to Back Forty Texas BBQ and paint "Reindeer love." (5:00 PM)
• "Paint and sip with this Winter in Paris painting Sponsored event" at Studio Workspaces - Creekside Roseville. (5:30 PM)
• It's Shooter Thursday at University of Beer in Roseville. "Buy One Get One FREE on Select Shooters." (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• "Help keep storm drains clear. Take advantage of Roseville's free Curbside Leaf Pickup through January 13. Learn more: roseville.ca.us/LeafPickup" (City of Roseville, California Government via Facebook)
• "Sign up for our monthly eNewsletter and be the first to know about new programs, events, and services. Click here and join the 'Library and Maidu Museum: News and Events' list: https://bit.ly/3PeQ6qY" (Roseville Public Library via Facebook)
• Vocal Point is coming to Folsom on February 18. "This 9-voice acapella performing group captures audiences throughout the world with their stunning, high-energy performances and elaborate music videos."

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.

— 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...