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Nat'l Parks & Climate Change + Boulderthon + FOCO Fight Clubs

Here's a quick guide to what's happening in Boulder today.

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Happy Saturday, Boulder! Let's start today off on an informed note, shall we? Looping you into what's happening around Boulder today.

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Saturday's weather: Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 75 Low: 47.

Here are the top stories in Boulder today:

  1. Climate Change Is Ravaging National Parks: A warming planet, increased storms, and wildfires are creating a level of infrastructure collapse that's expensive and devastating. (Outside)
  2. Broomfield halts marijuana licensing amid litigation: The City and County of Broomfield announced on Thursday that it's pausing its marijuana licensing process to reassess applications. (Daily Camera)
  3. First rule of Fight Club: Teen fight clubs have popped up in Fort Collins. According to police, the bouts are happening in neighborhood parks and are organized via social media. (CBS4)
  4. Patch's Boulder City Council 2021 Election Voter Guide: Ten candidates are running for five open seats on City Council. Meet the candidates and learn about why they are running. (Patch)
  5. Sunday Boulderthon: Expect detours and delays on Sunday. (Boulder Patch)

Today in Boulder:

  • DFF#3 9th Ladders & Extinguishers: Lefthand Fire Protection District (8:00 a.m.)
  • JLF Colorado: Appleseed - Boulder Public Library (10:00 a.m.)
  • Bilingual Storytime @ Holiday Park - Boulder Public Library (10:15 a.m.)
  • Online Conversations: in English Saturdays (10:30 a.m.)

Boulder Patch Notebook

  • Boulder County Attorney: When someone is struggling with mental health issues, the last place they should be is a jail cell. Boulder County Attorney reaffirm's their support to these programs despite past funding cuts by the State of Colorado. (KUNC)
  • Family wealthy enough to have the kind of refrigerator doors that blend into cabinets (The Onion)

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