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Hey there, Golden! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Golden homeowners are taking a contractor to court now?
  • See what once stood where the Golden Gem Theater expanded.
  • How a Golden court power shutoff delayed a high-profile crash case

Also on today's calendar: Live @ The Rose - Spinphony Electric String Quartet and 1 more event.

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Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 54 and low of 35 degrees.
  • Sunday: Periods of clouds and sun, temps: high: 60, low: 42.
  • Monday: Sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 69 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. The Docket: Real estate lawsuit roundup for 12.18.25 (businessden.com subscription) — A recent court filing details Golden homeowners suing a contractor over allegedly shoddy exterior work at their Divide View Drive property, part of a broader roundup of Front Range real estate disputes. The docket also highlights foreclosures, landlord-tenant conflicts, and construction defect claims across nearby cities that could interest Golden residents watching regional property and legal trends.
   

2. A Very Fine Stone Building (goldentoday.com) — A 19th-century stone stable on 13th Street in Golden once served Wells-Fargo, later became a city equipment garage, and was ultimately demolished in 1948 for the Golden Gem Theater’s expansion. This brief history highlights how that downtown block has evolved over 150-plus years.
   

3. Hearing for SUV driver who hit Central bus postponed by power shutoff (gjsentinel.com) — High winds and an Xcel Energy power shutoff forced the Jefferson County Combined Court and Probation Office in Golden to close Friday, postponing a key hearing for the driver accused of hitting a Central High School wrestling bus. The article details the serious injuries to students and coaches, the potential for additional charges, and a separate Grand Junction assault case.
   

4. Golden Retriever and Husky Have Puppies, Owner Can't Believe Result (newsweek.com) — A Golden resident, Greg Hirsch, and his two Husky–Golden Retriever mixes have turned a shelter adoption into a high-altitude adventure partnership. Living in Golden, they’ve logged hundreds of miles and dozens of Colorado peaks together, showcasing just how well these energetic dogs fit an active Front Range lifestyle.
   

5. Colorado State Patrol misses DUI reduction goal, plans new addiction-focused approach (9news.com) — From its Golden headquarters, Colorado State Patrol admits it will miss this year’s goal to cut DUI crashes by 15% and is shifting toward addiction-focused help after arrests. Troopers plan to pair enforcement with immediate treatment resources in 2026, hoping to curb repeat drunk driving and prevent more deadly crashes statewide.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Here is an interesting document to reference when contacting PUC, Xcel, or anyone else regarding these preemptive power shutdowns.
    The entire thing is worth reading but the highlights are that there are alternatives to this and other utilities in our state like in Longmont use… (Nextdoor Tablerock Golden)
  • Fire crews responded to a report of a fire along the fence line at 30th and Madison in Boulder, which is now out.
    1:03PM on Dec 19: Fire crews are responding to a report of a fire along the fence line at 30th and Madison in Boulder. (Nextdoor )
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in Golden. Apply here.
  • Merry Maids posted a job opening for House Cleaner in Wheat Ridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Golden here.

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