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Coffee in hand, Roseville? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Have you seen this missing 17-year-old last spotted in Roseville?
  • How long can roadside memorials stay up in Roseville?
  • Roseville’s LJ Pearcy heads to a top-10 soccer program

Also on today's calendar: The Melodies & Memories of Laura Ingalls Wilder presented by Take Note Troupe and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 55 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 54, low: 34.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 56 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Feather alert issued for missing 17-year-old last seen in Roseville (kcra.com) — A statewide Feather Alert is active for 17-year-old Clara Bruno-Smith, last seen on foot in Roseville around 2 p.m. on New Year’s Eve wearing a black T-shirt, black pants and gray shoes. Roseville police say she’s considered at risk due to her age, and authorities are asking the public to watch for her as part of California’s system to locate missing Indigenous people.
   

2. What are the rules for private roadside memorials in California? What to know (fresnobee.com) — If you’re thinking about placing a roadside memorial in Roseville, city rules allow small displays that don’t create traffic hazards for up to 45 days. This explainer compares Roseville’s approach with Caltrans policy and nearby cities, and outlines alternative options like official memorial signs in some counties.
   

3. Michigan State solidifies one of the nation's highest-ranked recruiting classes (soccerwire.com) — Roseville standout midfielder Jocelyn “LJ” Pearcy of Woodcreek High has committed to Michigan State, joining one of the nation’s top-ranked women’s soccer recruiting classes. The detailed announcement highlights her club and high school achievements alongside seven other incoming freshmen.
   

4. Parents sue Bay Area boarding school over death of 15-year-old student (mercurynews.com) — A Roseville-based church organization, the Northern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, is being sued along with a Healdsburg-area boarding school over the death of a 15-year-old student during a campus water-slide activity. The wrongful death lawsuit claims the property wasn’t kept reasonably safe, while conference officials in Roseville emphasize student safety and ongoing support for the school community.
   

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