Runoff season is here: take cautionResidents should be careful near ditches and St. Vrain Creek during runoff season, the City of Longmont said in its weekly newsletter. This year, there have been at least three deaths on Boulder Creek, including a 65-year-old woman who died May 31 after falling off an e-bike and into the creek, according to a release from the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office. “This incident highlights the importance of safety while recreating in Boulder County, especially near water sources that may appear deceptively calm but can be hazardous,” the release states. • Boulder City Council unanimously passed a new energy conservation code June 6, which mandates all new residential and commercial builds be fully electric starting in December. • The online news site Longmont Leader has permanently shut down, the outlet announced May 30, the day before its closure.