Home Prices Surge + Cathedral Vandalized + Bear Relocated

Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Amber Fisher, your host of the Denver Daily.

First, today's weather:

You can expect a partly sunny sky, with a high of 70 and a low of 40.

Here are the top stories in Denver today:

1. National home prices broke another yearly growth record as buyer demand remained strong and housing supply stayed tight. Prices increased 1.8 percent from June to July in the metro Denver Area, according to the latest data from the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index, one of the leading trackers of the housing market. Prices were up 21.5 percent in July 2021 over July 2020. (Denver Patch)
2. A Catholic cathedral in our city was vandalized with graffiti. Cathedral staff said it's some of the worst graffiti they've seen in many years. (9News)
3. VIDEO: Wildlife officials sedated and relocated a bear that was found in central Denver. The young bear is being taken back into the mountains after his adventure. (CBS Denver)
4. Colorado judicial branch: Hon. Gilbert M. Román has been appointed chief judge-designate of the Colorado Court Of Appeals. (Press Release Desk)
5. The quality of American public schools can vary widely among states, cities and even districts. Not all schools are able to provide students with the same level of education, access to extracurriculars, counseling, or college preparation. While each public school faces its own unique challenges, each state has one public school that stands out as the very best. Cherry Creek High School ranks as the best public high school in Colorado, according to the school data platform Niche. (24/7 Wall St. Denver)

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Today in Denver:

• Mobile Pantry at Kelver Library - Food Bank of the Rockies (9 a.m.)
• CEO Forum - Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce (11 a.m.)
• Football: JV - North (4:00 PM)

Denver Patch Notebook

• Denver Botanic Gardens: "We anticipate only a couple more weeks until the aquatic plants are removed for the winter. Pop a peek now or wait until their return in late spring 2022." (Facebook)
• VISIT DENVER: "Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest have taken the Live with Kelly and Ryan show on the road for “Live’s Virtual Road Trip,” and their first stop is Denver. Catch their exploration of the Mile High City..." (Facebook)
• Denver Art Museum: "'By Design: Stories and Ideas Behind Objects' will open at the Denver Art Museum on October 24, along with 7 floors of renovated galleries in the newly redesigned Martin Building." (Facebook)
• Denver Broncos Community Development: "Check out our new #PLAY60 trading cards featuring Justin Simmons and other @Broncos players sharing their favorite ways to stay healthy and active ..." (Facebook)

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— Amber Fisher

About me: I'm a Patch editor covering news in Denver's metro area and Boulder. I've spent the past nine years working for various news outlets across North America, including Chicago Patch, Global News and WBEZ. I've covered high-profile court cases, civil rights abuses, mass shootings, natural disasters and major crimes — but also countless happy news stories about kindness, innovation and resilience. When I'm not writing articles, I can be found hiking, snowboarding, debating politics with my husband and attempting to be a sci-fi and astronomy geek.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Denver Daily? I'm all ears. You can reach me at amber.fisher@patch.com.