🌱 Free Radon Kits + Casa Bonita Is Hiring + Another Arctic Blast

Welcome back, Lakewood. I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including news about:

• How low will the temperature go this weekend as arctic cold moves into the state
• Masterpiece Bakery has lost an appeal over a transgender cake order
• Casa Bonita is hiring more than 550+ employees

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Friday's weather: Mostly cloudy. High: 41 Low: 19.

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Here are the top stories today in Lakewood:

1. Lakewood baker loses appeal over transgender cake. Masterpiece Bakery's owner, Jack Phillips, has lost an appeal in his latest legal dispute over his rejection of a birthday cake to celebrate a gender transition. The Colorado Court of Appeals stated that the pink and blue frosted cake requested from the bakery does not qualify as a form of speech. (FOX31)
2. Gov. Jared Polis opposes new climate targets in Democrats bill. The bill aims to accelerate the shift to clean energy in the state by changing carbon sequestration and electricity transmission projects permitting process. It also establishes a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal for the first time, with five-year interim targets from 2030 to 2050. (Patch)
3. Casa Bonita is hiring more than 550+ employees. Calling all wannabe cliff divers. This is your chance to become part of the future of the iconic Lakewood Mexican restaurant. (KUSA)
4. Frigid temps coming this weekend, how low will the temperature go? Temperatures in Colorado will continue to drop this weekend as arctic cold fronts move in, bringing freezing temperatures and snow showers to the state. The National Weather Service (NWS) predicts high temperatures in Denver will be close to or below freezing for multiple days, with overnight lows dropping below zero. (9News)
5. Jefferson County has 800 free radon test kits available. As part of January's National Radon Action Month, Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) is urging residents to test their homes for radon gas and protect themselves and their loved ones. JCPH is has 800 free radon test kits for Jeffco residents. (Jeffco)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Family Time: Belmar Library. (10:15 a.m.)
• Friday Open Studio: At Lakewood Arts. (1Noon-4 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Do your pets need shots or a license? This Saturday is the Shot Spot Vaccination & Dog License Clinic at 1401 Ammons St. This is a great opportunity for some low cost services for your domesticated loved ones. (Lakewood Police)
• Save the date: Lakewood Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 22 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park. (Lakewood)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update! — Brad K. Evans

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