🌱Son Suing Gun Maker In Mother's Murder + Catalytic Converter Thefts

Hey, Boulder. I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today's issue includes:

• You're invited!
• Check to see if your car is on the list!
• Son of murder victim in King Soopers shooting is suing the gun maker.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy, a shower; colder. High: 36 Low: 15.

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Here are the top stories today in Boulder:

1. You're invited to join the Board of County Commissioners for a Town Hall meeting tonight from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Sunshine Protection District, Station 1 (311 County Road 83, Boulder). The Board will be joined by Christine Vogel from the Area Agency on Aging to discuss aging well in Boulder County and other local issues brought forth by attendees. Registration is not required, but questions can be sent in advance to commissioners@bouldercounty.org. Hope to see you there!(Boulder County Government via Facebook)
2. If you live in Boulder and you drive a car on this list be very careful where you park because you are more likely to have your catalytic converter stolen from your car. According to a tweet from the Boulder Police Department, the list of cars includes; Honda Pilot, Toyota Prius, Toyato Sequoia, Jeep Cherokee and Toyota Tundra. Throughout the country thefts of catalytic converters have skyrocketed along with vehicle thefts in general. This has prompted lawmakers in Colorado to pass laws ranging from funding for victims to increased penalties to making it more difficult to sell the cars and the parts. As always, stay safe and be aware! (KDVR.com)
3. The son of one of the victims of the King Soopers shooting is taking a different path to justice and is suing the gun maker of the gun used in the murder of his mother. According to 9News.com KUSA, "in a lawsuit, Nate Getz, the son of shooting victim Suzanne Fountain, alleges the gun manufacturer, Sturm, Ruger & Company Inc. violated the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act through deceptive marketing of its AR-556 pistol. "He wants justice. His mother died," attorney Phil Harding said. Harding said the lawsuit was filed in Connecticut because that's where Ruger is based. The lawsuit alleges Ruger engaged in deceptive marketing by making a gun that's legally classified as a pistol, but with just enough changes to evade regulations a rifle would fall under. The lawsuit is similar to one families of the Sandy Hook shooting victims filed against the gun manufacturer Remington. Families of the Boulder grocery store shooting victims have until March 22 to be part of this lawsuit." (9News.com KUSA)

Today in Boulder:

• St. Baldrick's Main Event - Boulder High School (4:00 PM)
• Combined Officer's Meeting, Business Meeting & Probationary Graduation (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Colorado Ballet: "Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall and of course, the most magical fairy of them all. Only four performances of Cinderella left! Tickets are still available for both evenings. Friday, March 17 and Saturday, March 18 at 7:30pm." (Colorado Ballet via Instagram)
• Summit Dog Rescue - Boulder, Colorado: "Moose is looking for his forever home. He’s a courtesy post and resides in Boulder County. This little guy is 8 lbs, 2 years old and fully vetted. He struggles with fear due to his hard beginning. He will only thrive in a kind, patient home with someone committed to working with a certified behavior consultant. Contact susancagley.sc@gmail.com For more info" (Summit Dog Rescue - Boulder, Colorado via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Denver/Boulder Colorado: "Winter Weather Advisories are in effect across the mountains until 12 PM Thursday. Snow covered roads may cause hazardous travel for areas above 10k ft." (US National Weather Service Denver/Boulder Colorado via Facebook)
• Boulder Theater: " For nearly a decade, Oregon-bred indie-pop trio Joseph have performed a certain emotional alchemy with their music, channeling their deepest inner tensions into songs that spark a life-changing shift in perspective." (Boulder Theater via Facebook)
• Boulder Medical Center: "Introducing Dr. Neha Vaitha, our new board-certified pediatrician. She welcomes new patients to her practice in Boulder and Longmont. Call (303) 938-4750 to make an appointment or learn more." (Boulder Medical Center via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— Karena Garrity

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