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• Series of acts of vandalism causing safety concerns for Boulder open space and mountain parks (cbsnews.com) — Boulder officials are warning residents after vandals repeatedly cut livestock fencing on Open Space and Mountain Parks grazing lands, creating serious risks for drivers, hikers, and nearby neighborhoods. The Boulder County Sheriff's Office is asking locals to review security footage, watch for suspicious nighttime activity near fences, and call 911 for active incidents or (303) 441-4444 with tips referencing case 26-04116.
• Xcel's large load tariff fight: Who will pay for Colorado's data centers? (rockymountainvoice.com) — Boulder is one of several local governments weighing in as Colorado regulators decide how Xcel's new tariff will split the massive power costs of data centers between tech giants and regular customers. The fall hearings could influence whether Boulder households help subsidize grid upgrades for large data centers, with Google, Walmart, Denver, Boulder, and advocacy groups all pushing sharply different cost-sharing plans.
• Deion Sanders demands more of Colorado offense vs. Weber State (statenews.net) — Colorado's football team will host Weber State in Boulder on Saturday, with coach Deion Sanders pushing for a sharper offensive performance despite a dramatic Week 1 win. While the defense and special teams earned Big 12 weekly honors, Sanders insists competition for playing time remains fierce. Local fans can expect an FCS opponent that just put up 42 points.
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