Sara Castellanos 
Jun 12, 2013
Green, healthy plants during drought? Experts say it’s possible
If your yard plants are dying because of drought restrictions, you’re not alone. But there’s hope. Horticulture experts say it’s possible to have a beautiful …
Jun 3, 2013
Aurora veteran participates in annual sports event
Here’s today’s dose of inspiration. More than 700 veterans from across the country aged 55 and older are participating in the 27th annual National Veterans …
Mar 8, 2013
Aurora Day at the Capitol coincides with gun debates
Coincidentally, Aurora’s annual day at the state Capitol March 8 was timed the same day as the Colorado Senate was set to debate a package …
Dec 15, 2012
CASTELLANOS: Getting beyond the terror, again
Friday was impossible for anyone who lives or works in Aurora not to be brought back to July 20, the day tragedy unfolded here. A …
Nov 27, 2012
CASTELLANOS: Take a look at these upcoming events
Since we don’t have a briefs page this week I had some requests to post this information on my blog: __ A fundraiser gala event …
Nov 1, 2012
CASTELLANOS: Arapahoe Dems worried about long waits at polls
A group of Arapahoe County Democrats are worried that lines will be long on Election Day — long enough that people will simply leave without …
Oct 12, 2012
CASTELLANOS: Novak draws laughs, groans at Aurora’s A-List dinner
Actor and comedian BJ Novak entertained a tough crowd that included policy wonks, business leaders and economic development gurus at Aurora Economic Development Council’s annual …
Sep 14, 2012
Well wishes still pouring in to city hall after shooting
Nate Williams, of O'Fallon, Missouri, sent 1,000 paper cranes to the city offices. The idea came from a display of paper cranes at the Oklahoma City bombing memorial, he wrote in a letter to the city. "A Japanese legend says that if you fold one thousand paper cranes, your wish will come true. More than 80 volunteers worked for over 133 hours to fold these paper cranes and write verses."
Jul 26, 2012
Congress passes resolution honoring Aurora victims, heroes
Colorado’s Congressional delegation introduced a resolution on July 24 to remember the victims of the July 20 theater shootings, and honor the heroes. Below is …
Jul 25, 2012
Reflecting on the tragedy: scenes I’ll never forget
Six days after the seemingly non-stop coverage of the July 20 theater massacre, these are some of the scenes and accounts that will stay with …
