Santa Cruz, CA|News|
Big Basin Redwoods State Park Partially Reopening In July
The 2020 CZU Fire burned 18,000 acres inside the park boundary. But visitors now will have a chance to reserve a day in Big Basin.
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Danville, CA|News|
Danville Seeking Performers Over 50 For Annual Senior Variety Show
Auditions will be held on July 29 for the Sept. 17 show at the Village Theatre. Acts should be 3 to 5 minutes long.
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Santa Cruz, CA|News|
Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter GM Leaving After 12 Years
Melanie Sobel turned the agency into "one of the most respected animal welfare agencies in California."
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Dublin, CA|News|
Dublin Residents Still Can Schedule Textile Pickup Next Week
Items like clothing and stuffed animals will be collected for reuse and recycling. But pickups must be scheduled 7 days in advance.
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Pleasanton, CA|News|
Pleasanton Hires Two Experienced Police Officers
Austin Dement joins the force from the Santa Cruz Police Department and Robert Palma arrives from the San Leandro Police Department.
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Livermore, CA|News|
Chris Van Schaack Appointed Livermore Valley Superintendent Of Schools
The current deputy superintendent's appointment was approved unanimously by the school board. He is set to begin the new job on Aug. 1.
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Denver, CO|News|
Coors Celebrates Avalanche With Beer Brewed Using Ball Arena Ice
Coors Light Championship Ice will be available on tap at 11 local bars beginning Thursday. Coors insists the brewing process is sanitary.
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Littleton, CO|News|
Historic Littleton Inc. To Host Two Walks In July
The Littleton Downtown Historic District Walking Tour is on Friday, and a dog-friendly walk along the City Ditch will be held on July 21.
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Denver, CO|News|
Denver Approves New Environmentally Friendly Waste Collection Program
Beginning in 2023, residents will be charged for trash collection, but recycling and compost pickup will be free and take place more often.
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Denver, CO|News|
Nuggets Get Kentavious Caldwell-Pope From Wizards For Morris, Barton
Denver also acquired Ish Smith in a trade that experts believe will improve the Nuggets defensively and save them money.
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Arvada, CO|News|
Arvada Fatal Police-Involved Shooting Being Investigated
Police said the Jeffco CIRT is investigating after a 40-year-old suspect was shot while driving a stolen vehicle toward officers.
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Denver, CO|News|
Ganahl Projected Winner Of GOP Gubernatorial Primary
According to the AP, Heidi Ganahl defeated Greg Lopez in Tuesday's GOP primary and will face Gov. Jared Polis in the general election.
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Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Reveals Public Safety Recommendations
The recommendations were made by the 22-member Community Safety Work Group the mayor convened last December.
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Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Minnesota Wild Foundation Distributed Over $733K During 2021-22 Season
Since 2009, the Wild Foundation has given more than $7.7 million to local organizations and charities.
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Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Twins To Host Postgame Concert By Country Artist Cole Swindell
Fans can buy a VIP concert ticket package that includes a game ticket, a Twins/Cole Swindell baseball cap and field access for the show.
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Oakdale, MN|News|
Oakdale's Bond Rating Upgraded To Aa1 By Moody's
This was Oakdale's first bond-rating upgrade in 12 years, and it will reduce the city's cost of debt and enhance its financial position.
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Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Twins Pitching Coach Wes Johnson Leaving The Team For LSU
Johnson reportedly will get a sizable raise to become the pitching coach at the SEC school. He has been with the Twins for 3 1/2 seasons.
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Richfield, MN|News|
Stretch Of Richfield's Lyndale Avenue Will Be Closed This Week
The northbound side of Lyndale between 65th Street and 64th Street will be closed between Monday and Thursday due to utility work.
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Denver, CO|News|
Colorado GOP Gubernatorial Primary: What You Need To Know
Candidates Heidi Ganahl and Greg Lopez face off Tuesday for the right to take on Gov. Jared Polis in the November general election.
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Portland, OR|News|
Blazers Take Shaedon Sharpe With 7th Pick In NBA Draft
The 6-foot-6 Canadian guard was a top-rated recruit who spent last season at Kentucky. However, he only practiced with the Wildcats.
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