🌱 Big Soda Lake Closed + Woman Killed In Hit And Run + Air Quality

Hi all! Brad K. Evans here with your fresh copy of the Lakewood Daily, filled with all the community news you need to know right now. Let's have at it...

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Tuesday's weather: A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 85 Low: 64.

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Here are the top stories in Lakewood today:

1. Jeffco Public Health warns citizens about air quality. Summer months can be the worst months for poor air quality. Colorado's dry climate and the increased ozone pollution can make everyday outdoor activities more dangerous. (Arvada Press)
2. Woman killed on Sunday in a hit-and-run on Sheridan Boulevard. The woman was trying to cross the street near 1st Avenue in Lakewood around 12:30 a.m. early Sunday morning and was struck and killed. The driver didn't stop, and the 53-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene. (7News)
3. Former hacker said scammers are at it again. Almost $30 billion was scammed 2021 from unsuspecting victims. Security experts indicate that this summer's scams include payment apps that appear real but are designed to capture your bank info. (FOX31)
4. Big Soda Lake in Lakewood closed due to algae bloom. Add one more lake closed due to a toxic blue algae bloom. The City of Lakewood announced on Monday that Big Soda Lake would be closed to swimming, much like Bear Creek Reservoir last week. (9News)
5. Downtown office space woes. Denver's commercial real estate hasn't recovered as fast from the pandemic as other businesses have. There's still a lot of unused office space, and many companies are giving space back to their landlords as they navigate the post-COVID-19 work world. Currently, downtown Denver has a 20+ percent vacancy rate. (7News)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Grand Opening Week: Slick City Denver West. (Noon-8 p.m.)
• Jelly Fish Art: The Arvada Center. (11 a.m.)
• Foothills Park and Recreation: District Board of Directors meeting. (6 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Colorado State Patrol: What are the best ways to traverse mountain roads in rain or snow? CSP has a list of amazing mountain roads, and shares details about how to traverse them safely. (CSP)

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