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Every Californian has experienced the impact of invasive species. Statewide, entire forests are harmed by bark beetles and other invaders. Oak borers are spreading and killing native oaks, boring into healthy trees, damaging them until they collapse. Quagga mussels and golden mussels, fingernail-sized invaders infesting California waterways, clog …

Dear Eric: Almost a year ago, my husband, “Bob,” bought a 17-year-old car with 200,000 miles on it from a neighbor, “Jane.” It was in bad shape but ran well. Last week Bob bought a car with 100,000 miles on …

‘In support of Democratic leaders’ Re: “Colo. voters are dissatisfied with Democrats. Polis, Hickenlooper and Bennet can’t hide,” Sept. 14 editorial I disagree with your editorial. Democrats are not upset with Democratic leaders. If you only pay attention to Fox …

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene ahead of Denver’s media day. Among the topics discussed: What will Jonas Valanciunas say in his first encounter with Denver media? …

Thursday night’s Colorado high school football scores Arapahoe 33, Rock Canyon 14 Aurora Central 60, Hinkley 0 Cheraw 62, Genoa-Hugo 44 Cherry Creek 42, Pine Creek 0 Clear Creek 46, St. Mary’s 43 Coal Ridge 46, Wheat Ridge 7 Columbine …

We all come from different political perspectives, but what unites us is the unwavering belief that first and foremost, we are Americans, and we live in the best country in the world. At least that used to be the case. …

Cheryl Johnson has been battling polluters around her Far Southeast Side community for most of her 64 years. Now she’s making an impassioned plea to City Council members to give her some help even as business and union groups try …

While other Blackhawks practiced winning puck battles or adjusting their skating stances this summer, Alex Vlasic practiced napping. “It’s a good life,” Vlasic said Thursday, laughing. But it was something he needed to learn how to do. And it’s not …

Ron Carroll, a house music vocalist, DJ and producer known around the world as the “Minister of Sound,” died Sunday at the age of 54. The cause was a heart attack, according to his cousin, Cynthia Henderson. He’s collaborated with …

An American sports tradition ended Sunday night, and unless you follow sports media, you might not have noticed. ESPN aired what likely was its last “Sunday Night Baseball” broadcast. The Mariners-Astros game marked the end of a run that began …

The Bears’ defense is barely removed from allowing the most points in the NFL this season, so it’s in no position to underestimate anybody. While the Raiders have sputtered offensively, averaging only 17.7 points, they still have star power. When …

For Cubs fans of a certain age, next week could bring back some bad memories. Not only will the Cubs likely face the Padres in a wild-card series, conjuring images of the team’s collapse in the 1984 playoffs, but the …

Bears coach Ben Johnson’s message this week hasn’t been subtle. Minutes after the victory Sunday: “We’re -behind the eight ball here,” he said. On Monday afternoon: “We’re looking to piggyback on that performance here and go for our first road …

Illinois elected officials and abortion providers foresee an influx of Wisconsin patients after the state’s Planned Parenthood branch announced Wednesday it would pause abortions Oct. 1 while it faces losing Medicaid funding as a result of President Donald Trump’s sweeping …