🌱 Boise Music + Chef Lou's Battle + Nampa Kidnapping Arrest

Morning, everybody. It's me, John Braese, your host of the Boise Daily — here to impart everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town. Including updates on...

• Take a tour of Boise's Food Land Market.
• Our local ski resort announces a series of winter concerts and a new place to listen to the music.
• With Boise area home prices dropping, take a look at five new homes on the market.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 43 Low: 41.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. After a day on the slopes, you can now hit the dance floor. CBS2's Luke Randle writes Bogus Basin announced the recreation area's new winter series and a new venue to listen to the music. (Idaho News)
2. For as many years as most can remember, the Westside drive-in has been a staple in the north end of Boise. As reported by KIVI-TV's Don Nelson, the eatery made a change in 1994 as it was purchased by Chef Lou Aaron. After becoming a drive-in with a chef and making it successful, Aaron has been battling cancer since a diagnosis in 2015. (KIVI)
3. The Boise Daily will keep with food for our next story, but jump from the North End to the Bench. In an article written by Sonya Feibert Kuhn for FromBoise, the Food Land Market is introduced. Owned by Hana Mutlak, the store features international foods including spices, sauces, fresh milk, and sheep and goat cheese, plus a restaurant that serves freshly-made hummus, falafel, chicken tikka, pita, olives, and more. (fromboise)
4. If your plans for 2023 include a new home, Boise Patch is here to help with five new properties for sale. (Boise Patch)
5. A text to 911 ended with a arrest of a California man in Nampa on charges of first degree kidnapping, rape and aggravated assault. KTVB-TV staff report a woman texted the emergency line stating she was kidnapped and brought to Idaho from out of state. Nampa police arrested Eliliano Ramos as he and the victim were leaving a Nampa motel. (KTVB)

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Today in Boise:

• All Boise Public Library locations will be closed Monday in celebration of the holiday. (8:00 AM)
• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection site for Monday is Meridian Republic Services. (Noon)
• The City Council for Garden City meets Monday evening. (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "We are seeing icy roads on the webcams across the Lower and Upper Treasure Valley. Freezing rain and/or wintry mix is continuing to track southeastward across southwest Idaho. Drive with extreme caution if you must travel. #IDwx" (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Boxer Lovers Rescue: "We have another holiday adoption! Cortana has been adopted. This sweetie has found her forever home. We are so happy for her. Her fosters, the Yamasaki's, fell in love with her and made it official, just in time for the holidays." (Boxer Lovers Rescue via Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Quail Hollow and Warm Springs Golf Courses, Idaho IceWorld, and Zoo Boise will be open on Monday, December 26. Parks, trails and cemeteries are open on Christmas Day. Stay warm and enjoy the long weekend, Boise." (Boise Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "Happy Holidays from the entire Zoo Boise staff! The zoo will be open at 10AM Monday. This holiday season, we hope your family comes and visits ours." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Aquarium Of Boise: ""We Wish You a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!" from all of the Staff and Volunteers at the Aquarium of Boise" (Aquarium Of Boise via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "While roughly 70% of the state is still in some form of drought, that’s a 10% improvement over the prior week. Most of the state falls under the moderate category." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)

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— John Braese

About me: Welcome to the Boise edition of patch.com. I am the community editor in this exciting endeavor for the Boise area. I was born and grew up in Boise, attending Bishop Kelly High School before graduating from Borah High School more than a few years ago. I have seen Boise grow substantially in the last few years, but still maintain my hometown appeal. I want to hear about what is important to you and the stories you wish to see on patch.com. Feel free to reach out to me via email at john.braese@patch.com or drop me a phone call or text at 208 954-9585.

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