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“Free Solo” directors discuss “Wild Life” doc before Denver, Boulder visits

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:56 GMT

As one of National Geographic’s biggest film releases of 2023, the documentary “Wild Life” soars on splendid imagery of South America’s rugged Andean Mountain Range, vast and arid plains, and stark, endless skies.But as with the Oscar-winning documentary “Free Solo” — also directed by veteran filmmakers Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin — the story inside the images lives much closer to the ground. “Wild Life,” which premieres nationally and in a trio of metro-area theaters on Friday, April 28, isn’t just about land, but the people who work to save it as well.We caught up with the co-directors over the phone in advance of Chin’s in-person visits to the Landmark Chez Artiste on April 28, moderated by Denver Post contributor Lisa Kennedy, and the Century Boulder on Saturday, April 29, moderated by acclaimed writer Jon Krakauer. The film will have its broadcast debut on the National Geographic Channel on May 25, follo...

Rockies’ numbers aren’t pretty as they begin homestand vs. Diamondbacks

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:56 GMT

CLEVELAND — By winning two of three games here from the Guardians, the Rockies provided a flicker of hope that things will get better.Specifically, they received solid starts from right-hander Ryan Feltner (six innings, one run, five hits, six strikeouts, no walks) and left-hander Austin Gomber (five innings, no runs, three hits, three strikeouts, three walks). They also received solid work from their bullpen. Plus, they got an enticing glimpse of centerfielder Brenton Doyle’s potential. He made his major league debut in the first game of the Cleveland series and went 3-for-11 with a double and two steals over his first three games. He showed plus-speed on the bases and in the outfield.“To have that element of speed — he brings the power element, too — that’s a different type of addition to an offense,” manager Bud Black said. “We needed a little spark, and he was able to provide that with the stolen base. One guy can put pressure on the opp...

Montana lawmaker fights on during 1st day of exile

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:56 GMT

By AMY BETH HANSON, BRITTANY PETERSON and SAM METZ (Associated Press)HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr began her first day in legislative exile Thursday with renewed confidence that Republican lawmakers’ unprecedented vote to silence her has only amplified her message to constituents at home and others watching across the nation.“There are many more eyes on Montana now,” Zephyr said in an interview with The Associated Press. “But you do the same thing you’ve always done. You stand up in defense of your community and you … stand for the principles that they elected you to stand for.”But some were not making it easy for her. Shortly after she set up her computer, on a couch across from the snack bar just outside the main chamber of the House, Speaker Mark Regier approached her and told her that she wasn’t permitted to work there. Republicans had wanted Zephyr to participate from behind the doors of the House Minority&#...

Denver restaurant community hosting fundraiser in support of American Elm victims

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:56 GMT

After a tragic double homicide Monday at the American Elm restaurant rocked the West Highland neighborhood, Denver restaurants and breweries are coming together to show support.On Monday, May 1, Hops & Pie, 3920 Tennyson St., will host a silent auction and buffet-style dinner with more than 30 local businesses to raise funds for the families of the American Elm victims: Emerall Vaughn-Dahler and Ignacio “Nacho” Gutierrez Morales.“The response has been really overwhelming and really powerful,” said Bob Reiter, who owns American Elm, which is located at 4132 W. 38th Ave. “For me and for us, there is something really tangible and important about feeling that love and support. This is such a devastating and terrible act, and you can get lost in how dark that is, and I think to have the support of our community, industry, family, friends and each other, at least connects us back to some of the joy and love we felt for Emerall and Nacho and that we feel for each other.”The fundraiser ...

Sheriff's Department IDs man accused in Commerce kidnapping caught on video

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:56 GMT

After an apparent kidnapping was caught on camera in Commerce earlier this week, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department identified the man they believe was involved and confirmed that the woman was unharmed.William Garcia, a 32-year-old Commerce resident, was the man who hopped out of a Kia Rio, pistol-whipped a woman, forced her into the passenger seat and drove off on Tuesday afternoon, the LASD said. Garcia and his vehicle were taken into custody Wednesday afternoon, officials said. Man arrested in alleged kidnapping that was caught on camera in Commerce; victim found The woman, who has not been identified, was "safe and unharmed," officials said."The woman is being questioned by detectives for more information regarding the incident," the LASD release added. Video of the incident shows her walking quickly down Couts Avenue while talking on the phone before the Rio pulls into a driveway next to her, leading to the confrontation caught on security footage.Anyone who may hav...

Billboard campaign calls for return of Reggie Bush's Heisman Trophy

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:56 GMT

The owner of a Los Angeles billboard company has launched a new campaign in support of former football player Reggie Bush. Longtime USC donor Brian Kennedy put up 15 massive billboards across L.A. that demand the return of Bush's Heisman Trophy. Back in 2010, Bush was stripped of the honor after an investigation found he received improper benefits while playing for the Trojans. Kennedy said he won't stop until the NCAA reinstates the former running back's records from the 2005 season. Bush played for USC, under Coach Pete Carroll, from 2003 to 2005. In 2006, Bush decided to forego his senior year at the university and entered the NFL Draft. While in the NFL, he played for the New Orleans Saints, Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions, San Francisco 49ers and Buffalo Bills. He retired from the league in 2017 and was inducted into the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame in 2019.So far, Bush has not commented on the new billboards.

4 Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on 51st Avenue [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:56 GMT

Woman Critically Injured in Road Rage Four-Vehicle Collision near Topeka DrivePHOENIX, AZ (April 27, 2023) – Early Tuesday night, four victims sustained injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on 51st Avenue.Officers responded to the scene just after 5:30 p.m., near Topeka Drive on April 18th.Following preliminary duties, officers determined that an SUV and a truck engaged in road rage while heading south on 51st Avenue. The SUV driver then lost control of his vehicle and slammed into oncoming traffic.As a result, a female passenger inside another vehicle was struck by the SUV. Paramedics arrived and transported the woman to a nearby hospital with serious wounds.Moreover, crews took three others to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Meanwhile, both the juvenile and the SUV driver remained at the scene to be evaluated. They both showed no signs of impairment.At this time, it was unknown if there were arrests made and an active investigation is still underway.Don’t l...

Cover Story: El Cholo Celebrates 100 Years

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:56 GMT

In 1923, Alejandro and Rosa Borquez opened Sonora Café, named for their home state of Sonora, Mexico. The site of the two-room restaurant was in Downtown LA, on Broadway and Santa Barbara Avenue, which is now Martin Luther King Boulevard. It was near the LA Memorial Coliseum,  which also opened in 1923. The original menu featured early California plates, including the legendary green corn tamales that are still a highlight today.The dusty cafe was a favorite among the local workforce. As the story goes, two years later, a guest wandered into the cafe and, while waiting for dinner, doodled the figure of a man on the menu and captioned it “El Cholo,” the name given to field hands of the Spanish settlers in California at the time. Alejandro loved the man’s scribble and changed the name of his restaurant. By 1927, the family had expanded to an old Craftsman bungalow at 11th Street and Western Avenue, and the rest is Los Angeles history. Courtesy El Cholo“Some of my earliest memories are...

Glen Matlock and Friends on Sunset

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:56 GMT

Glen Matlock and Friends on Sunset: Having just played Coachella as a current member of Blondie, Sex Pistol Glen Matlock will perform a solo set at the Roxy with a bunch of pals.Matlock is about to release his Consequences Coming solo album, so expect to hear plenty of that as he plays with Clem Blurke (Blondie), Gilby Clarke (Guns N’ Roses), Steve Fishman, Kathy Valentine and, oddly, Fred Armisen. Frankie & the Studs are also on the bill.We chatted with Matlock back in 2019, and he told us that “I do things from all aspects of my career. The beauty of doing that is I’m not dependent on whether the band know a song or not. I can do any song at the drop of a hat. If somebody shouts out for something, I can normally make a good fist of it and if it goes wrong I can turn it into a laugh anyway. But all the songs tend to hang together. Every solo record started life on one of my acoustic guitars.”Glen Matlock performs at 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 29 at the Roxy.&nb...

Kurtenbach: The NBA knows the power of the Warriors’ home-court advantage, so they’re undercutting it

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:56 GMT

When the Warriors play at Chase Center in front of a sold-out crowd, it’s a force to be reckoned with.But is it a force stronger than Bay Area rush hour traffic?We’ll find out soon enough, because in an affront to good sense and good basketball, the NBA scheduled Game 6 of the Warriors’ first-round playoff series to tip off at 5 p.m. Pacific on Friday.Yes, it’s a working day, but the sun will be up when the game starts, and it will still be up when the game ends.Who thought this was a good idea?A quirky weekend start time at Chase Center is understandable — 12:30, 3:30, 5:30, whatever thirty, people will show up on the weekend.But this? It’s going to be a challenge.If you didn’t already know, the NBA is, first and foremost, a TV show, and when the Warriors make an appearance, the ratings go through the roof.That’s genuinely what this absurd game time is about: the NBA (justly) assumed an East Coast audience would rather watch Warriors-Kings than Lakers-Grizzlies.But it’s...