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“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” just doesn’t crack the whip | Review

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:50 GMT

“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” debuted in May at the Cannes Film Festival, where it received what could kindly be described as a tepid response from critics.Based on a recent advanced screening of the fifth and, supposedly, final film in the beloved series dating to 1981’s “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” it’s pretty easy to say “Dial” isn’t some horrendous “Indiana Jones” adventure.But, alas, it isn’t a particularly strong one, either.It’s as if talented filmmaker James Mangold — taking the reins from franchise director Steven Spielberg — set out to make a convincing forgery of an “Indiana Jones.”Aside from Spielberg, all the requisite ingredients are there, from Harrison Ford in the titular role — wearing his leather jacket and fedora and occasionally cracking that iconic whip — to an archeological treasure to scheming Nazis to one last rousing score from the great John Williams.And yet the affair constantly feels a little off, starting with the action-packed ...

Herbicides toxic to people and fish contaminate Home Lake State Wildlife Area along Rio Grande River east of Monte Vista, forcing closure

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:50 GMT

Toxic herbicide contamination of water has forced a second extension of the closure of a popular state wildlife area for fishing east of Monte Vista in Colorado’s San Luis Valley.The Home Lake State Wildlife Area will be closed for fishing at least through the end of June, Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials announced this week.Located near the Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge and other protected public property along the Rio Grande River, this popular fishing reservoir has been closed since June 2. The initial closure was extended on June 16.Herbicides used for agriculture in the valley got into Home Lake reservoir water and are toxic, CPW officials said in a news release, adding that they’ve caught people violating the closure to fish and removing signs.Related ArticlesColorado News | Sweetwater Lake is gorgeous, but it can’t handle large crowds — and maybe never will Colorado News | 16 Colorado lakes and reservoirs for a dreamy summer ...

Jacqueline Zamarripa Killed, Saul Alfas Arrested after Hit-and-Run on Willow Street [Long Beach, CA]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:50 GMT

Two-Vehicle Collision Near Caspian Avenue Kills 21-Year-Old Long Beach WomanLONG BEACH, CA (June 20, 2023) – Friday evening, Jacqueline Zamarripa was fatally injured in a hit-and-run collision on Willow Street in West Long Beach.The deadly crash occurred around 10:57 p.m. at Willow Street and Caspian Avenue, just west of Los Angeles River.According to the police, an SUV collided with a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado while driving in circles at the intersection.Consequently, the westbound Silverado lost control and crashed into a tree located in the center median.A statement from the 20-year-old Silverado driver from Carson claimed that the SUV driver fled the scene before authorities arrived. Unfortunately, the female passenger of the Chevrolet pickup died at the scene, despite the life-saving efforts of the paramedics.The coroner’s office identified the deceased victim as 21-year-old Jacqueline Zamarripa of Long Beach.On Saturday, the 20-year-old suspect, identified as Saul Alfas o...

Ofelia Santana Dead after DUI Crash on Jensen Avenue [Fresno County, CA]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:50 GMT

Michelle Antoinette Vega Arrested after Fatal Rollover Crash on Del Rey AvenueFRESNO COUNTY, CA (June 20, 2023) – Friday, Ofelia Santana died after a DUI crash on Jensen Avenue that left Michelle Antoinette Vega arrested.The incident happened on June 16th near the intersection of Del Rey Avenue and Jensen Avenue.According to reports, 45-year-old Michelle Antoinette Vega, of Fresno, was driving westbound on Jensen Avenue. She lost control and entered the center median. There, she overcorrected, causing the vehicle to overturn on the right shoulder.The collision caused her passenger, 35-year-old Ofelia Santana, to be ejected from the vehicle. She was not wearing a seatbelt at the time.First responders to the site of the collision transported both Vega and Santana to a local hospital for treatment. At the hospital, officials pronounced Santana dead, due to the extent of her injuries.Following the crash, police arrested Michelle Antoinette Vega, after she showed signs of intoxicat...

Republicans on Capitol Hill criticize DOJ charges against Hunter Biden and vow to continue investigating the president’s son

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:50 GMT

House and Senate Republicans have been quick to criticize the plea deal between the Department of Justice and Hunter Biden, arguing Tuesday that the charges brought against President Joe Biden’s son exemplify what they describe as the weaponization of the DOJ.The reaction underscores how the charges brought by the DOJ as the result of a five-year investigation led by a Donald Trump appointee will not deter Republicans on Capitol Hill, particularly GOP lawmakers who control the House and by extension the committees, from pursuing their own probes into the Biden family.House Speaker Kevin McCarthy dismissed the fact that the US attorney was a Trump holdover when asked by CNN’s Manu Raju.RELATED: Hunter Biden to plead guilty to federal tax charges, strikes deal on gun charge“You think it’s equal and fair that a political opponent is going to be given jail time, but a presidential son – and if you compare this to other individuals in America that have the same accusations against them, ...

Target security guard gives shoplifter a break and lets her go; she returns to steal again

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:50 GMT

An accused shoplifter shown leniency by a store security employee didn’t learn her lesson after being let go. She returned the same day in an attempt to steal again.The incidents occurred at Target, 3100 Fairlane Drive, on June 4. A loss prevention employee told the reporting officer that the accused woman, who was being detained, made her first attempt to steal earlier that day.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Lawyer Eastman faces a disciplinary hearing over a plot to keep Trump in power after his 2020 loss Crime and Public Safety | East Bay man arrested on suspicion of flashing a gun during Pacifica road-rage incident Crime and Public Safety | A Northern California restaurant must pay workers $140,000 after allegedly hiring a fake priest to extract confessions of workers’ ‘sins’ Crime and Public Safety | Rescuers race against time to find missing sub bound for Titanic site Crime and Public Safety | ...

Raising the retirement age for pilots to 67 is facing fierce opposition — from pilots

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:50 GMT

Alexandra Skores | The Dallas Morning News (TNS)Pilots and flight attendant unions are sounding alarms at an attempt in Congress to raise the mandatory retirement age for airline pilots by two years to 67.The Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, which reauthorizes funding for the Federal Aviation Administration and aviation safety and infrastructure programs for the next five years, includes an amendment that would raise the mandatory retirement age for pilots from 65 to 67. House bill 3935 was approved by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on June 14 after a House subcommittee tacked on the amendment to alter the age commercial airline pilots have to step down.The Regional Airline Association is supportive of the house bill, stating the age change is “modest” and allows for the retention of more experienced captains, who can in turn fly alongside and mentor new first officers, to stabilize attrition. Concerns have been rising over the crippli...

Pacifica: Drunk driver had two children in vehicle when he struck parked car, police say

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:50 GMT

PACIFICA — A suspect was driving drunk and had two children in his car when he collided with a parked car in Pacifica on Saturday and attempted to flee the scene, leading to his arrest, according to authorities.Police in a news release Tuesday said that officers responded to a report of a non-injury crash about 11:55 a.m. Saturday in the area of Fairway and Seaside Drives. It was reported that the driver of a white Chevrolet sedan collided with a parked vehicle and attempted to leave the scene.Upon arrival, officers found the suspect vehicle and determined that a 40-year-old Union City man was involved — and that he had been driving with a 7-year-old and a 9-year-old in the car.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | 5 teens arrested on suspicion of robbery, resisting arrest after hourlong, 50-mile Peninsula pursuit Crime and Public Safety | San Carlos: 2 Redwood City men arrested on suspicion of stealing $50,000 in construction material Crime and P...

Mickey’s Toontown troubles plague Disneyland 3 months after land reopens

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:50 GMT

Construction walls have returned to Mickey’s Toontown just a few months after the themed land reopened following a yearlong refurbishment to address persistent problems in the popular kiddie playland.The recently refreshed Mickey’s Toontown that reopened in mid-March at the Anaheim theme park has undergone a series of tuneups and touch-ups in the ensuing months to address issues with everything from artificial turf and rubber flooring to playground equipment and water features.Some areas of Mickey’s Toontown may be temporarily unavailable on a rolling basis through mid-July for maintenance work as part of Disneyland’s commitment to deliver a great guest experience, according to Disneyland officials.Disneyland officials said they were thrilled to see so many guests enjoying Mickey’s Toontown.Jules Salazar-Ayers, 4, visits with Goofy and Pete at Mickey’s Toontown inside Disneyland Park in Anaheim, CA, on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Pete is the villainous arch-nemesis of Mickey Mouse, an...

Stanford Jazz Festival 2023: Here’s who to catch in star-studded lineup

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:50 GMT

A few months back when the Stanford Jazz Festival announced trumpeter Terence Blanchard as the opening act it looked like a smart move for the summer concert series, which runs June 23-August 5.With the news breaking on June 8 that the seven-time Grammy Award-winner and two-time Oscar nominee had been tapped by SFJAZZ to replace the organization’s founder Randall Kline as executive artistic director, Blanchard’s booking took on the aura of brilliance.Already a groundbreaking artist whose creative endeavors encompass popular culture and the most exclusive realms, Blanchard is ideally equipped to expand SFJAZZ’S mission as an educator, bandleader and composer. The fact that the announcement came just weeks after the Metropolitan Opera presented his first opera, “Champion,” which followed last year’s celebrated premiere of Blanchard’s “Fire Shut Up in My Bones,” the Met’s first-ever production by an African-American composer, highlighted in neon his singular reach.Saturday’s Bing...