🌱Teen Arrested for Drunk Driving + Western Placer Unified Book Rift

Hi all! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Roseville Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know that's going on in town.

• Folsom thespians turned in an impressive performance at the Lenaea High School Theatre Festival.
• Some South Placer basketball players are making a splash at the collegiate level.
• Put on those flapper duds and head out to the Women's Council of Realtors Placer County Gatsby Gala!

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy with showers. High: 60 Low: 52.

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Here are the top stories in Roseville today:

1. Nineteen-year-old Riley J. Schubert was arrested for drunk driving and resisting arrest on Thursday. Roseville police witnessed Schubert nearly collide with another vehicle while making a turn onto Riverside Avenue. Police say Schubert showed signs of intoxication and they allegedly found an open container of alcohol in his vehicle. He was booked into the South Placer County Jail. (CBS Sacramento)
2. A controversy is brewing in the Western Placer Unified School District over contents of a book that students were assigned to read. Some parents took to the microphone at the district meeting on Tuesday to voice their displeasure, with one parent saying it "spews nothing but hate, racism and a strong message to defund the police.” Students disagreed, saying the book discusses "real issues that affect people in the real world.” No resolution was found at the district meeting, with "board member Marjorie Proffitt request[ing] an emergency special meeting about the content of the book." (Gold Country Media)
3. We've got some impressive thespians next door in Folsom. Students from Folsom High took home 14 awards from the Lenaea High School Theatre Festival at Folsom Lake College! "The annual festival brings together 62 schools from throughout Northern and Central California to compete in a variety of acting and technical theatre categories." (Folsom Times)
4. Not to be outdone by Folsom, South Placer has some impressive high school basketball alumnae now making waves at the collegiate level. From Humboldt to Pomona, South Placer school alums are making their mark. “The best part about playing at Humboldt is the friendships I have created,” said Del Oro High 2020 alumna Madison Parry. “Playing sports has helped me create friendships that will last a lifetime." That's a great attitude for a great player! (Gold Country Media)

Today in Roseville:

• Head over to the Roseville Veterans Memorial Hall for a Spring 2023 Vinyl Record Fair! (8:00 AM)
• The Northern California Baseball Academy presents its Spring Clinic Series. "Any player of any current skill level is welcome." (9:00 AM)
• "Join lululemon Roseville for a Complimentary Rumble Boxing Experience!" (9:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Did you miss Roseville Adventure Lab's March 10 wealth management strategies workshop? Don't despair! Just join their next workshop on March 24, to learn about branding and communication. The Adventure Lab's workshops are free!
• Did you know that as much as 60% of Roseville's water usage is for yard upkeep? It's true! And, drought or no drought, it makes sense to be as prudent as you can while keeping your yard up with the Joneses — not to mention helping the bees and the other ecosystem inhabitants flourish. The City of Roseville wants to help you do just that! Check out these great resources from the city: (roseville.ca.us)
• Tickets are on sale now for the Women's Council of Realtors Placer County Gatsby Gala on April 15 at Oliver's Brewhouse! "It will be a night of glamour and glitz as we step back in time to the 1920s. Put on your best flapper dress and come dance the night away. We'll have live music, delicious food and drinks, and plenty of fun activities." Event is 21+.

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Sunday! I'll be 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...