🌱Rocklin Mercedes-Benz Sold + Folsom Police Hero

Hi all. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Roseville Daily.

Merry Christmas, Roseville!

• Roseville Police say two "coordinated thefts" hit the area this week.
• See the latest installment of new California laws that may affect you.
• OpenTable has a list of area restaurants that are open today.

I'm taking tomorrow off, but I'll be back in your inbox bright and early Tuesday morning!

But first, today's weather:

Areas of fog, then sun. High: 57 Low: 44.

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Here are the top stories today in Roseville:

1. Von Housen Automotive Group has sold Mercedes-Benz of Rocklin, along with several other dealerships in the region. “I plan to continue my philanthropic work in the greater Sacramento area, which has been so good to us over the years,” said George Grinzewitsch, Jr. owner of the Von Housen Automotive Group. He also "plans to serve another year on the Greater Sacramento Economic Council Board and to continue to operate and expand his real estate portfolio." (Roseville Today)
2. In a coordinated theft on Monday, five people were arrested attempting to flee after a jewelry store heist in the 100 block of Galleria Boulevard in Roseville. "A sixth suspect was booked into juvenile hall." Roseville Police say they believe another coordinated theft took place Wednesday at a sporting goods store on Fairway Drive. Several people were arrested and booked into the Placer County Jail. (Sacramento Bee via MSN)
3. A Folsom police officer recently received his fourth "Life Saving Award" when he saved the life of a man who suffered a heart attack at a cross country meet at Folsom High School. He performed CPR on the man until medical help arrived. "Words can't describe the feeling when you're saving someone's life. You have that emotional connection from there on out with that person...I want to make a difference each and every single day," officer David Rojo said. (CBS Sacramento via MSN)
4. In today's installment of new California laws that may impact you, Roseville Today summarizes laws about "school accountability, vehicle history, reproductive health, Medi-Cal, property tax, bereavement leave and more."

Today in Roseville:

• They're having a Christmas Candlelight Service at Generations Church in Sacramento. (10:30 AM)
• Be enchanted at Sutter Health Park's "Enchant." (times vary)
• Whether you've got a hankering for Mexican or Italian, there is a restaurant in the area that is ready to serve you on this fine Christmas Day. (all day)

From my notebook:

• "All Roseville Public Library locations will be closed December 24-26. Maidu Library and Riley Library will remain closed through Monday, January 2. Downtown Library will be open Tuesday, December 27 through Saturday, December 31" (Roseville Public Library via Facebook)
• "At 12 p.m., Monday, January 2, 2023, Union Pacific Railroad will be testing their emergency notification siren. Residents in the vicinity of the rail yard may hear the test siren." (City of Roseville)
• "Start the new year off by participating in this TBF Racing event at Granite Beach in Folsom. Choose between a duathlon course for individuals (or two-person relay teams) or a 5K trail run. Start times vary." (Style Magazine)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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...