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Longmont police report Jan. 13, 2021

Longmont police report Jan. 13, 2021

A daily crime report in Longmont.
St. Vrain Valley schools boasting upgraded safety features thanks in part to state grant

St. Vrain Valley schools boasting upgraded safety features thanks in part to state grant

The changes were highlighted during Wednesday’s school board meeting, at which the district’s annual report required by the Colorado Safe Schools Act was discussed. The report summarizes the district’s safety and security activities from July 1, 2019, to June 30. 
5 Longmont Public Safety employees on leave, but not for involvement in Capitol riots, per spokesperson

5 Longmont Public Safety employees on leave, but not for involvement in Capitol riots, per spokesperson

The department is not releasing any information about the employees on leave, including their positions, why and when they were placed on leave or if they were placed on leave at the same time. 
SVVSD graduation rates surpass state average, officials expect trend to continue

SVVSD graduation rates surpass state average, officials expect trend to continue

Over the past 10 years, SVVSD graduation rates have increased by 13.8% for all students and 30.4 % for Hispanic students, said Ann Reed, the district’s executive director of assessment. 
Five questions with Karen Ragland, St. Vrain Valley school board treasurer and assistant secretary

Five questions with Karen Ragland, St. Vrain Valley school board treasurer and assistant secretary

Have you ever wondered what a school board does? Today marks the fourth installment of an eight-part series focused on what the St. Vrain Valley board does and getting to know its members. 
Colorado loses out to Alabama for Space Command HQ; Polis says ‘politically motivated’

Colorado loses out to Alabama for Space Command HQ; Polis says ‘politically motivated’

Rep. Doug Lamborn, a Republican who represents the Colorado Springs area, wrote a letter to President-elect Joe Biden asking him to reverse the decision. Lamborn said the decision amounted to arbitrarily shuffling SPACECOM around like a “political trophy.”
Ziggi's Coffee opens new Weld County location

Ziggi's Coffee opens new Weld County location

Longmont-based coffee franchise announces the opening of a new drive-thru location in Evans.
New efforts to reach, help homeless started in wake of Longmont RV ordinance passage seem to be working, per city staff member

New efforts to reach, help homeless started in wake of Longmont RV ordinance passage seem to be working, per city staff member

Staff during Tuesday’s city council meeting detailed efforts for homeless support as part of a review of a new ordinance that bans RVs and sleeper vehicles from public streets and rights-of-way.
Longmont council OKs city's participation in countywide COVID-19 Recovery Center

Longmont council OKs city's participation in countywide COVID-19 Recovery Center

The center was created as a place to house individuals experiencing homelessness who contracted COVID-19, giving them a safe place to recover.
Spanish financial health series to close the wealth gap for the local Latinx community

Spanish financial health series to close the wealth gap for the local Latinx community

A four-part series to discuss debt, budgeting, investing and opening a business.