Fall Colors + XCEL Rebates for EVs + Ozone exceeds EPA limits

Happy Monday! Here's today's edition of Lakewood Daily, looping you into what's happening in, and around town today.

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Monday's weather: Sunshine and some scattered clouds. High: 83 Low: 57.

Here are the top stories today in Lakewood:

1. Hints Of Fall Color: One sure sign of the kick off of fall, is when the leaves start to turn yellow in Colorado?s Rocky Mountains. (CBS4)
2. Meow Wolf sneak peak: Convergence Station's story is previewed here with a pre-launch video, where, beginning on Sept. 17, 2021, the public will get a chance to explore strange worlds?a mystical swamp, a grungy city street and a crystal palace ? at the newest edition of Meow Wolf's eclectic art immersion experience. (5280)
3. Xcel energy to offer rebates for EVs: The announcement of electric vehicle rebates is part of Colorado's efforts to improve air pollution and combat climate change. The rebate program marks a new direction for Xcel Energy, who will be competing with gas stations to power transportation. (CPR)
4. Has this kind of contract cancellation happened to anyone in Lakewood? KB Homes canceled an Aurora man's real estate contract for a new home. In this hot real estate market, do builders have a unilateral right to terminate a purchase contract? (Channel7)
5. Ozone problems on the front range: A big chunk of the Front Range doesn?t meet the EPA?s standards for ozone, and hispanic communities feel it the most.(CPR)

Today in Lakewood:

• Kids Writing Group: Belmar Library (6:30 ? 7:30 p.m.)
• Historic Preservation Board Study Session - Golden (6:30 p.m.)
• Lakewood City Council Meeting: Includes sustainability presentation. (7:00 p.m.)
• Sunset Yoga at Sloans Lake (6:45-7:45 p.m.)

Lakewood Patch Notebook

• The City of Golden is looking for feedback from visitors and residents about their experience in Golden. Whether you've tubed, biked, picnicked, or shopped, the City of Golden wants to know about your experience! (Golden)
• With the start of September, chain law is in effect! Commercial Motor Vehicle drivers MUST HAVE CHAINS in your vehicle if you are driving on I70 west of Denver. And EVERYONE should be prepared for Colorado's inclement weather. Take the quiz here to make sure you're vehicle is ready for winter: (CDOT)

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