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Denver's Career Service Board postponed changes to employee performance evaluations amid a $200 million budget deficit, impacting potential layoffs. The proposed rule changes would eliminate seniority-based "bumping" protections, raising concerns about job security among city workers.
A federal judge in Denver found probable cause to advance a hate crime charge against Mohamed Sabry Soliman, who allegedly attacked a pro-Israel gathering with Molotov cocktails. If convicted, Soliman could face life in prison, as the case raises questions about whether Zionism constitutes a national origin under federal law.
Denver City Government will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025, due to a holiday. The closure impacts various services, including those from the Denver Sheriff Department and Denver Health. Local residents should plan accordingly for any municipal needs.
About 25% of homes for sale in Denver now feature backyard pools, a significant increase of 9 percentage points since 2019. This trend highlights a growing demand for outdoor amenities in the local real estate market.
Comedian Allison Goldberg launches her live dating show "Love Isn't Blind" in Denver, where four men compete for a date by answering questions non-verbally. The show includes unique elements such as live calls to contestants' mothers and encourages audience mingling.
Colorado's Secretary of State temporarily removed its campaign finance database from the internet due to safety concerns after a gunman targeted lawmakers in Minnesota. The decision affects the TRACER database, which includes personal information such as home addresses and phone numbers of lawmakers. The database is expected to return once measures are taken to redact sensitive information.
Boulder's Frasca Food and Wine won the James Beard award for Outstanding Restaurant, marking its third honor from the prestigious culinary organization. Restaurateur Bobby Stuckey highlighted the vital role of immigrants in the hospitality industry during his acceptance speech.
Denver hosts the Psychedelic Science 2025 conference this week, drawing over 7,000 attendees and more than 500 speakers. The event highlights Colorado's progressive stance on psychedelics, where adults can legally use substances like psilocybin and DMT. Advocates aim to further legitimize psychedelic research and treatment amidst stalled legalization efforts in other states.
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell must pay $2.3 million for defamation against former Dominion Voting Systems executive Eric Coomer. A federal jury in Denver ruled Lindell engaged in a civil conspiracy to spread false claims about election fraud, personally owing Coomer $440,500 while his company must pay $1.9 million. Lindell plans to appeal the decision.
Denver police arrested 36 individuals during an anti-ICE protest Saturday night, employing smoke and pepper balls to disperse crowds. This marked an escalation from earlier peaceful demonstrations organized by the "No Kings" protest, which concluded around 4 PM. Authorities noted that most participants had left before the arrests occurred.