🌱Campaign Violations + What Caused The Fire? + Ground Hog Day

Hey, neighbors! Brad K. Evans here with your brand-new edition of the Boulder Daily.

Friday's weather: Sunny and not as cold. High: 45 Low: 35.

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Here are the top stories in Boulder today:

1. Marshall Fire may have started as a result of multiple ignition points. It’s possible that last the Marshall Fire won't be able to be traced to a single cause. One expert believes that the fire may have been sparked at multiple ignition points and fed by hurricane-force winds. (9News)
2. Boulder city clerk finds probable cause for campaign finance violations. A complaint against former council candidate Steven Rosenblum may have merit, according to Boulder’s city clerk. Additionally the Save CU South campaign, group arguing against annexation, was found in violation of campaign finance rules after failing to disclose major donors in two media ads. (Boulder Beat)
3. Louisville Mayor running for Boulder County Commissioner seat. Mayor Ashley Stolzman has thrown her hat in the ring to run for the open Boulder County commissioner seat, and will campaign for the District 3 commissioner seat currently occupied by Matt Jones. (Darik News)
4. Boulder hosting virtual Groundhog Day event. Meet Flatiron Freddy, Boulder's famous groundhog. Participants will also learn how the stars have something to do with this day and why a real groundhog would never see his shadow in Colorado. (Yahoo)
5. 50 percent of Boulder County kids 5-11 are fully vaccinated. Boulder County’s vaccination rates are far higher than the statewide average. In Colorado, only 36 percent of children ages 5–11 have received at least one dose, and 27 percent have received two. (Reporting Lab)

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Today in Boulder:

• Core, Heart & Soul: Boulder Chamber. (11 a.m.)
• Playgroup: Snowman Craft, Flatiron Crossing (10:30 a.m.)
• Clean*: Dairy Arts Center (8:30 p.m.)
• Boulder Area High School Games: This weekend. (Patch)
• Boulder Calendar: See what's happening this weekend. (Patch)

From my notebook:

• Replace your smoke detectors: Houses that received smoke damage from the Marshall Fire should replace all detectors within the home. Boulder County is accepting smoke detectors for recycling. (BOCO)
• Five Lucky Ways to Celebrate the Lunar New Year. The Chinese Lunar New Year falls on February 1, signifying strength and prosperity ahead. Ring in the Year of the Tiger with these fortune-filled festivities in metro Denver. (5280)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. See you all first thing Saturday morning for another fresh edition of the Boulder Daily! — Brad K. Evans