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E. coli breakout leaves 1 dead and 26 sick from McDonald’s food in Colorado

An E. coli breakout linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers has left 49 people sick and 10 in need of hospital care in at least 10 states. In Colorado alone, 26 have reportedly fallen ill so far, and one person has died as a result of the outbreak.

In a statement posted to McDonald’s website, the fast food chain said “a subset of illnesses may be linked to slivered onions used in the Quarter Pounder.” They added that those alleged onions are sourced by a single supplier that serves three distribution centers.

The restaurants that have been affected by the outbreak have not been made public, according to The Denver Post.

Cesar Piña, McDonald’s chief supply chain officer for North America, ensured that they have gotten rid of onions from the supplier to the affected regions, and temporarily removed the quarter-pounder from the menu. The quarter-pounder will slowly be reintroduced, once the supplier can safely replenish the supply.

E. coli can cause vomiting, severe stomach cramps and diarrhea, often with blood. Symptoms typically appear three to four days after eating contaminated food, but can take up to 10 days to show up. Most people recover without treatment, though some develop severe dehydration or kidney damage.

The state department warns those experiencing symptoms of E. coli who’ve recently eaten at McDonald’s to call a doctor, as well as their local health department. 

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Boulder Planning Board approves contentious St. Julien Hotel expansion

Boulder’s Planning Board has unanimously cleared the way for a four-story expansion of the St. Julien Hotel. The Board approved a site review amendment last night, which would allow St. Julien Partners LLC to add roughly 39 extended-stay suites and a meeting space to its downtown property at 900 Walnut St.

The project has faced months of public scrutiny, according to Boulder Reporting Lab, with nearby residents voicing their concerns over obstructed views, increased traffic, and trash management. Others have raised objections to building on a downtown site that’s historically been designated for “civic use.”

The property has long been designated for civic uses, according to city planning documents and other agreements. Back in 2019, St. Julien Partners LLC signed an agreement that included their commitment to creating a meeting space for local nonprofits. Still, some community members remain skeptical of its benefit to the community.

The proposal required Planning Board review, in part, because it exceeds the zoning district’s height limit by just under 20 feet. The expansion still requires building permits and other approvals before project managers can break ground. Boulder City Council also has 30 days to call for a public hearing and vote on the project.

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RTD will restore more bus routes in 2025, but other future expansions depend on November ballot

The Regional Transportation District is planning to expand many bus routes through the City of Boulder next year. 

This includes increased service on the AB1 and AB2 routes between Boulder and the Denver International Airport, as well as routes 208 and 205 that serve Boulder High School.

Some of these changes depend on a ballot measure for the Metro-Denver area. The measure would allow RTD to retain all tax revenue from its 1% sales and use tax. If funding isn’t secured RTD might have to start cutting service again, as well as programs like “Zero Fare for Youth.”

Last month, the Boulder City Council passed a resolution, unanimously supporting ballot measure 7A.

During Covid-19, RTD had to pause and reduce many bus routes, and as a result, lost many drivers. Some routes have been permanently canceled completely, like the J to Longmont, while others have been added, like the FF2 to Union Station. RTD plans to restore 85% of pre-Covid levels by 2027. 

Public feedback on RTD’s proposed changes will be accepted through October 31st.

Tune in to KGNU next Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 8:30 a.m. to hear more on Ballot Issue 7A.

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Denver microtransit set to expand to Southwest Denver

Speaking of transit – the “Denver Connector”, Denver’s free on-demand ride program, is set to expand its services to southwest neighborhoods later this year. On Tuesday a City Council Committee signed a $6 million, three-year contract that would expand the program to areas like Villa Park, Barnum, and Westwood.

The rideshare program began in Montbello in 2021 and has since expanded to neighborhoods like Gateway and Globeville.

To get a ride, you must use the Denver Connector App or call their phone number. The service uses vans and electric vehicles to transport their passengers. The contract for the expansion awaits full approval from the City Council, but is still set to start later this year.

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Skier Triggers avalanche after snowstorm is San Juan Mountains

Two skiers managed to avoid an avalanche near Silverthorne on Sunday after triggering back to back slides. The area received 2 feet of snow during the first storm of the season.

In October, usually 1-2 people get caught in avalanches, based on reports from the past 10 seasons. The Colorado Avalanche Information Center said hikers and hunters traveling through high country should exercise caution on steep, snow-covered terrain.  

The weekend storm brought snow to many parts of the state, including 10 inches to the Loveland Ski area , and 9 inches to Copper Mountain.

The Wolf Creek Ski area in Pagosa Springs opened yesterday, after getting 26 inches of snow over the past week. The CIAC will start its daily weather and avalanche forecasts starting on November 1st. That’s all according to The Colorado Sun.

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