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The executive chef of Casa Bonita is determined to make the road easier for food workers by offering retirement and health insurance benefits.
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The executive chef of Casa Bonita is determined to make the road easier for food workers by offering retirement and health insurance benefits.
From public praise to relief over cleaner water to falling into the pool in the gorilla suit, these Casa Bonita cliff divers had lots of stories to share, some going back decades. After all, the restaurant estimates they've had over 350,000 dives in its almost 50-year history.
Employees of Casa Bonita presented a list of demands to ownership and management this week, asking them to improve the working conditions for all employees and to revert to the pay structure initially promised.
Casa Bonita has started selling clothing and other products online.
While the restaurant still has not allowed general walk-ins, the first set of customers selected from the email waitlist described their experience being at Casa Bonita -- either for the first time or the first time in years.
The much-anticipated public reopening of the Colorado institution will begin this week. But don't expect to be able to just walk in.
It would have been easier, and much less expensive, to just tear down Casa Bonita and rebuild it anew. But the new owners say instead they spent well above $40 million to get the restaurant ready for its grand reopening.
While fans wait for the much-anticipated grand reopening of Casa Bonita, they can enjoy a delicious craft beer in its honor from a patio just a few feet away.
Casa Bonita is back, but the opening day for the public has not been announced. The restaurant held a sneak peek for the media on Friday and answered some questions about the renovated space.
No, we still don't know when Casa Bonita will hold their grand reopening, but you can now jump on their waiting list.
Two billboards went up this week in Denver advertising Casa Bonita. They are located along Colfax Avenue close to Empower Field at Mile High.
Representatives for Casa Bonita have said multiple times that the Colorado landmark has not reopened yet, but CBS News Colorado crews saw a lot of activity outside the pink restaurant with security setting up metal detectors and holding clipboards.
Casa Bonita has all its permits and has hired its staff, but the restaurant still has yet to announce an official reopening date.
The Lakewood restaurant and landmark Casa Bonita appears to be very close to reopening. It has passed plumbing, HVAC and electrical inspections.
Jeffco Transcript Newspaper reporter Jo Davis is hoping you will share your stories about Casa Bonita as the iconic restaurant prepares to reopen later this month.
The iconic Casa Bonita restaurant is getting ready to open later this spring and now it has teamed up with another truly Colorado event- the Colfax Marathon.
The iconic Casa Bonita restaurant plans to hire a staff of 550 people before its grand opening later this year.
Among the challenges Colorado faces, Gov. Jared Polis did highlight one major accomplishment that is coming in 2023- the opening of Casa Bonita after months of renovations.
While an opening date is still unknown, some of the staff at Casa Bonita are working to improve communication across the team.
Casa Bonita has always been known for its pink exterior, but the new owners are going all in on a very bright pink shade.
Many people hope one of Colorado's most iconic restaurants reopens this year, but until then the NEXT Gallery is hosting an art show.
When "South Park" creators announced their intentions to buy Casa Bonita, they acknowledged the food could use some help. And boy, did they deliver on a plan to improve it.
First it was a surprise when Casa Bonita-loving South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone put their money where their animated mouths ate as kids and bought the place.
A bankruptcy judge has signed off on the sale of Casa Bonita in Lakewood.
Several bear cubs in the care of Colorado Parks and Wildlife were recently released back into the wild.
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a crash that claimed the life of a pedestrian in Westminster on Friday.
A 55-year-old Lakewood man who worked for the federal government was sentenced to prison this week for fraudulently diverting approximately $1 million from his employer for personal use.
Denver's holiday drone show has returned and 600 drones are helping make it happen. The nightly event started last month but runs every night through the end of the year.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
Several bear cubs in the care of Colorado Parks and Wildlife were recently released back into the wild.
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a crash that claimed the life of a pedestrian in Westminster on Friday.
A 55-year-old Lakewood man who worked for the federal government was sentenced to prison this week for fraudulently diverting approximately $1 million from his employer for personal use.
Denver's holiday drone show has returned and 600 drones are helping make it happen. The nightly event started last month but runs every night through the end of the year.
No injuries were reported, but according to the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office, traffic is being diverted off exit 228 and back onto I-70 to go around the crash.
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a crash that claimed the life of a pedestrian in Westminster on Friday.
CBS Colorado's Together for Colorado Toy Drive helps out kids at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver. Antonio Chavez, the director of the Broncos Boys and Girls Club, also grew up in one of the clubs as a child and benefited from the toy drive when his family was struggling. Now he's happy for the chance to help other families.
See when and where you can catch Denver's nightly holiday drone shows through the end of the year.
DJ Bret Saunders from KBCO described the excitement surrounding the release of the rock radio station’s annual CD and talked about some of the performers who are featured.
Mostly dry for the Denver metro area with mild temperatures
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
At 8-0, their best start in almost 80 years, the CU Buffs appear to be flying high. The last time the Buffs played at Moby Arena, the winningest team in CU history lost.
The Cherry Creek Bruins are back in the state Colorado state 5A football championships, but for one student athlete, this weekend is about far more than the quest for another title.
Many local businesses around Canvas Stadium are preparing for an influx in business during the CHSAA state football championships.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
The change to the schedule comes shortly after the Trump administration announced new fees for non-resident visitors.
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Friends, family and many others gathered to remember the life and legacy of former Colorado State Sen. Faith Winter on Friday at the Colorado State Capitol.
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
The man suspected of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC is believed to be a Trump supporter and has been speaking with investigators, multiple sources told CBS News.
A federal judge granted a Justice Department request to unseal grand jury transcripts from a federal investigation in Florida into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
A program at University of Colorado Anschutz is connecting its health care students with seniors to help prepare them for future interactions with older generations.
A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
The former officials said the FDA's plans to revamp how certain life-saving vaccines are handled would "disadvantage the people the FDA exists to protect, including millions of Americans at high risk from serious infections."
Many local businesses around Canvas Stadium are preparing for an influx in business during the CHSAA state football championships.
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
Federal regulators are investigating multiple Texas incidents in which the robotaxis drove around stopped school buses.
As the Denver Nuggets, Denver Broncos and Colorado Avalanche fans celebrate winning seasons so far, local sports stores are ready with all the gear.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
An internal report obtained by CBS Colorado raises several concerns about how Colorado's helitak program is being run.
A veteran Denver commercial real estate broker warned elected Denver officials in December of 2023 to scrap their plans to buy the Denver Post building for $88.5 million.
Colorado is now among the states under a microscope from the U.S. Department of Transportation, after several high-profile crashes involving drivers who couldn't understand road signs written in English.
Before the Broncos won in Week 11, the game at Empower Field at Mile High was preceded by a tense showdown between an air traffic controller and the pilot of a single-engine aircraft.
On Sept. 4, the body of Kathleen Mayo was found inside her first floor unit. Police say she was murdered.