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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office sends Animal Control Officers to aid in Maui after fires
The largest wildfire in Hawaii history was set by brush fires fanned by the winds of Hurricane Dora on Aug. 8. According to Jeffco Animal Control Supervisor Christine Padilla, those…
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Investigators: Golden spa operator expected masseuse to work 10 years for green card
A Golden-area massage parlor operator expected a female employee from China to work for him for 10 years, performing illicit acts on clients for extra money. That’s according to an arrest affidavit filed by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office against Yuewu Zhao, a 53-year-old Highlands Ranch resident, who was recently arrested by deputies following several…
Wild West Oktoberfest returns as primary Golden Civic Foundation fundraiser
After testing the waters last year, it seems Wild West Oktoberfest is here to stay. YoColorado and other Golden businesses revived the community’s Oktoberfest last year — with a Western spin — and proceeds benefited the Golden Civic Foundation. The original Oktoberfest was founded in 1978 as a GCF fundraiser and ran annually until 1993.…
Photo gallery: Golden High School’s homecoming parade honors sesquicentennial
Golden High School’s Sept. 22 homecoming parade was 150 years in the making. Generations of past, present and future Demons took to Washington Avenue on their way to the annual homecoming football game that evening. Alumni, school teams and clubs, and other local groups held banners and hosted floats to honor Homecoming Week and the…
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Hitting a high note: After weathering the pandemic, Golden Concert Choir sees major growth
All summer, the Golden Concert Choir hosted a thorough recruitment campaign. The group participated in Buffalo Bill Days and had a booth at the Golden Farmers Market one weekend. Members posted flyers at local coffee shops and breweries and promoted the choir online. This month, the group has seen the fruit of its labor with…
Avenue Flashes: Oktoberfest season with a Golden twist
Once September rolls around, it’s time to start thinking about a little Gemütlichkeit. That’s a German word that means a state or feeling of warmth, friendliness, and good cheer. Which, of course, also means that it’s Oktoberfest season once again. Ah, yes. That traditional fall celebration was something that happened in October that somehow moved…
Coming Attractions: Autumn ushers in the cool and creepy
Your favorite equinox guy is back, checking in right before we officially begin the best season of the year — autumn. Now that we’re about to jump into the time of chilly evenings, falling leaves and hearty foods, it’s my duty to round up some of the best ways to welcome fall. The spirit of…
Golden celebrates summer’s end with rescheduled fireworks show
This year, Labor Day weekend looked a little more like the Fourth of July.
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Joe Webb: People deserve an explanation as to how their tax dollars are being spent
The premier ballot initiative on this fall’s ballot is Proposition HH, which deals with residential property taxes. The proposition begins…
Column: Tips to protect child’s mental health from social media use
Social media can be a great tool to help build connections, stay informed and engage with others. However, it can…
The top things I learned navigating the Denver metro housing market
I spent much of this year traveling the Denver area, particularly Jefferson County, covering stories for the Jeffco Transcript. As…
Column: A Seussical musical at Lakewood Culture Center
It may not be a “proper” word, but when someone describes something as Seussian, you basically know what it means. Dr.…
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Letter: Colorado Women’s Alliance explains Proposition HH in 2 easy sentences
Colorado voters will be asked in November to vote on Proposition HH. As with most ballot measures, it is written…
Letter: Climate alarmism
Alarmism is a thing. We are accustomed to it in the winter ahead of a snowstorm because it sells.
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Get a food writer’s picks to unique eateries in Denver suburbs
Colorado Community Media asked former local food writer Mark Antonation what restaurants outside of Denver stand out to him. Here are some of his favorites.
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