🌱Santa's In A Galleria Vending Machine + Wild Nights & Holiday Lights

Hello, all! I'm back with your new copy of the Roseville Daily, fresh off the presses. Here's all the community news you need to know right now, including:

• Several Lincolnites fell victim to tire and rim thieves.
• Curbside leaf pickup is now available in Roseville.
• I'll see you at the North Pole Tavern tonight!

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 53 Low: 36.

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Here are the top stories today in Roseville:

1. Who knew you could find Santa in a vending machine? That's how it works with the new Giving Machines at the Galleria Mall in Roseville. You can purchase items such as educational supplies, job training and bedding for people in need, locally and worldwide, through these machines—and 100% of the proceeds are given to partner nonprofit organizations. (Gold Country Media)
2. A Sacramento man was sentenced to prison for selling fentanyl in Placer County. Police in Lincoln saw 34-year-old Travis Richardson throwing multiple plastic baggies "filled with a 'chalk-like substance'" into the bushes. As part of his sentence, the judge added a warning to Richardson that a murder charge could be in his future if future sales lead to death. (CBS Sacramento via MSN)
3. In the early morning hours of Tuesday, November 29, multiple victims in the area of Joiner Parkway and Lincoln Boulevard had their tires and rims stolen. Lincoln police are now on the lookout for the suspects, who reportedly were driving a white Hyundai sedan. "Police are asking the community for any images or video footage related to theses incidents. Those with any information can contact Officer Gorbet at dylan.gorbet@lincolnca.gov." (KTXL FOX 40 Sacramento)
4. Former Roseville wastewater employee Kenneth Glotzbach may finally be coming to justice. Glotzbach was first arrested in November 2021 for misuse of public funds. Per Gold Country Media: "Glotzbach billed the city of Roseville, Placer County and the South Placer Municipal Utilities District a total of $307,737.27 of fraudulent invoices, credit card charges and public funding from 2018 to 2021.” His sentencing hearing is set for December 16. (Gold Country Media)
5. Roseville City School District Superintendent Derk Garcia has an uplifting holiday message for everyone in the RCUSD family. He's excited to end the calendar year on a high note across the campuses and extends warm wishes for the holiday season. Read his note to the district in Roseville Today.

Today in Roseville:

• Head out to Folsom Zoo Sanctuary for Wild Nights & Holiday Lights! It's a perennial favorite holiday event! (5:00 PM)
• Don't miss the North Pole Tavern, part of Roseville's Downtown Holiday Celebration at Vernon Street Town Square. (6:00 PM)
• It's Karaoke Night at University of Beer in Folsom. (8:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• "The Woodcreek Varsity Girls Water polo team - Won the Norcal Regional area Championship. As most of you know I have been a part of water polo for over 30 years and this game was one of the best I have ever seen." Congratulations, team! (Woodcreek High School via Facebook)
• "Help keep Roseville's storm drains clear. Curbside Leaf Pickup is available through January 13. Learn how you can take advantage of this free service: roseville.ca.us/LeafPickup" (City of Roseville, California Government via Facebook)
• "Roseville Public Library offers Brainfuse VetNow where you can connect anonymously with a veteran to get help figuring out VA benefits." (Roseville Public Library via Facebook)
• "Roseville Firefighters Crab Feed tickets are on sale now! Please visit our website with the link in our bio or www.rosevillefirefighters.org " (Roseville Firefighters Local 1592 via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with another 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...