Illegal Street Racing + School Mask Mandate + Good News Roundup

Hey, Denver! Let's get you started with everything you need to know going on locally today.

First, today's weather: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 84 Low: 59. Ozone concentrations are expected to be in the 'moderate' to 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.

Here are the top stories in Denver today:

1. Since it's Sunday, let's get you started off with a bunch of happy news — here's a roundup of good news stories in our area. (Denver Patch)
2. Jefferson County Public Health announced changes Saturday to its mask mandate for schools and childcare centers. (Lakewood Patch)
3. Children's Hospital Colorado is being impacted by the national blood shortage. (9News.com KUSA)
4. Denver police are cracking down on illegal street racing. (FOX 31 Denver)
5. UCHealth is rolling out the COVID-19 booster shot. (The Denver Channel)

Today in Denver

• Sundays on Santa Fe - Art District on Santa Fe. (11 a.m.)
• Hatha Yoga with Tyko (virtual via Zoom). (12 p.m.)
• Colorado Sake 3 Year Anniversary Party. (12 p.m.)
• Vinyasa Yoga with Sky (virtual via Zoom). (3:45 p.m.)
• Manuel Mijares - Paramount Theatre. (7 p.m.)

Denver Patch Notebook

• Denver Art Museum: "Denver’s La Alma Lincoln Park neighborhood now stands as the city’s second historic cultural district and one of the first in the country that specifically honors the Chicano movement."(Facebook)
• Denver Museum of Nature & Science: "Learn who built Stonehenge, how massive stones were moved amazing distances and what it was really used for. See 'Stonehenge' before it closes Sept. 6. (Facebook)
• Denver Broncos Community Development: "Join Miles and friends as they help you stay healthy and active at home." (Facebook)
• City and County of Denver Government: "Over 30 animals have found new loving homes during Denver Animal Shelter’s Clear the Shelters Adoption event. If you have been considering adopting a new family member, this is the week to do it!" (Facebook)
• Denver Police Department: "Stranger danger is a real thing and we want you to arm your children with the tools they need to stay safe." (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. As a Global TV reporter, I covered everything from tornadoes and wildfires to high-profile court cases and civil rights abuses. 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? You can contact me at amber.fisher@patch.com.