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Good morning, neighbors! Brad K. Evans here with a fresh edition of the Boulder Daily.
Saturday's weather: Some sun; breezy in the p.m.. High: 72 Low: 38.
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Here are the top stories in Boulder today:
- Two long time Walnut Cafe employees are taking the reins. One of Boulder's most-loved breakfast joints has changed hands – but don't expect big changes, as the buyers are two women that "recognize the magic and the value of the Walnut." (Boulder Beat)
- Boulder County punts library district vote. On Thursday, the Boulder County Commissioners tabled a vote on the resolution to move ahead, along with the City of Boulder, with plan to boost funding for libraries. Boulder's libraries, citing concerns over the potential financial impact on property owners.(Reporting Lab)
- The Town of Frisco votes to increase short-term rental tax by 50 percent. Colorado's Mountain towns continue to struggle with a dearth of affordable housing options, and Frisco hopes that the increase in fees will raise more money for affordable housing. (Out There)
- Spurned bidder for Marshall Fire debris removal sues Boulder County. The legal saga continues in Boulder County's attempt to clean up debris left behind from the Marshall Fire. (7News)
- Lawmakers want to transform state's behavioral health care system. Colorado ranks dead last for overall for adult mental health. State lawmakers are hoping to use a one-time boost in federal funding to better support mental health programs across the state. (CO Newsline)
Today in Boulder:
- Free Family Mini Photo Sessions: In Chautauqua. (9 a.m.)
- Spanish/English Storytime: Boulder Public Library (10:15 a.m.)
- Drop In Tech Help: Boulder Public Library (1 p.m.)
- Boulder Ballet School: BB2 and Choreographer's Showcase (7 p.m.)
- Prom: Boulder High School (8 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Happiness is a trip to the farmer's market. Here's the insider's guide to the Boulder Farmer's Market: (Farmers Market)
- If you missed the post-fire landscaping webinar presented by CSU Extension on April 2, it is now available online: Listen in as local experts in the field discussed post-fire soil health, tree and shrub assessment and recovery. (CSU)
- CWA panel talks climate change and regenerative agriculture. The panel entitled: "Is an Answer in the Soil Beneath Our Feet?" Panelists discussed farming and grazing practices that could potentially reverse climate change by rebuilding soil organic matter and restore degraded soil biodiversity. (CO Daily)
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That's it for today! See you first thing on Monday morning with another edition of the Boulder Daily. — Brad K. Evans
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