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“Study for Obedience” and more short book reviews from readers

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:16:28 GMT

Editor’s note: The opinions of the smart, well-read women in my Denver book club mean a lot, and often determine what the rest of us choose to pile onto our bedside tables. So we asked them, and other readers, to share these mini-reviews with you. Have any to offer? Email [email protected].“Study for Obedience,” by Sarah Bernstein (Knopf Canada, 2023)“Study for Obedience,” by Sarah Bernstein (Knopf Canada, 2023)A very accommodating (doormat?) woman moves to a remote, foreign village (where she doesn’t speak the language) to become her brother’s housekeeper and caretaker.  She immediately falls under suspicion for witchcraft or worse, as mysterious tragedies repeatedly befall the villagers’ animals and livestock shortly after her arrival. The entire novel is written as an interior monologue from the isolated sister’s point of view. But her lack of understanding, both literally and figuratively, as to the truth of her circumstances leaves at least thi...

Founded in 1964, this ski-town restaurant brings Austria to the Rockies

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:16:28 GMT

Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we offer our opinions on the best that Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. (We’ll also let you in on some hidden gems). I have favorite ski areas, backcountry ski tours, hikes and bike rides, and it’s always hard for me to decide which ones I like best. But when it comes to ski town restaurants, one stands far above the others: Pepi’s Restaurant and Bar in Vail.Located only 500 feet from Gondola One in the Vail Village base area, Pepi’s has been serving authentic Austrian cuisine since the early days of Vail in 1964. It was founded by Pepi Gramshammer, an Austrian ski racing star of the 1950s, along with his wife Sheika. Together they built Pepi’s and an adjoining hotel called Gasthof Gramshammer into one of Vail’s most iconic destinations. Pepi died in 2019 at 87, but Sheika is still around.Pepi Gramshammer was an Austrian s...

8 Colorado arts and culture events to look forward to in 2024

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:16:28 GMT

There is plenty of promise on Denver’s fine arts calendar for 2024, a mix of classical music, dance and visual arts. Here are some highlights.Soprano Karen Slack will perform with the Pacifica Quartet. (Provided by Friends of Chamber Music)The Pacifica Quartet, with Karen Slack, Jan. 17, Newman CenterThe Pacifica Quartet has been a top-ranking player on the international music scene for decades now and the string ensemble is a favorite with local crowds whenever it comes through town. This time, there is a very welcome addition to the usual lineup, soprano Karen Slack, who will join to perform contemporary composer James Lee III’s “Double Standard for Soprano and String Quartet.” It’s an up-to-date twist for a timeless act. The Newman Center is on the University of Denver campus, 2344 E. Iliff Ave Info: 303-871-7720 or friendsofchambermusic.com.Company Hervé Koubi, Jan. 23, Newman CenterNewman Center Presents has a big 2024 on the books, starting with this dance company that is gett...

Man accused of fatal RTD bus stabbing was released on parole despite public safety concerns, records show

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:16:28 GMT

A Colorado parole board hearing for Vinchenzo Moscoso, the 30-year-old accused of stabbing two people to death in northwest Denver in September, shows state officials went against a parole officer’s recommendations to revoke Moscoso’s parole and allowed him to be released from jail despite concerns that he was a safety risk to the community.The state’s parole division recommended revoking Moscoso’s parole because his history of drunken driving made him a public safety risk, according to a recording of the October 2022 hearing obtained through the Colorado Open Records Act.Instead, the parole board ordered Moscoso’s parole be continued, and he was released from the Jefferson County Jail on March 29.Moscoso is accused of first-degree murder in the deaths of Fidel Sanchez-Banuelos, 51, and Judith Corcoran, 83, on Sept. 14.Moscoso boarded a Regional Transportation District bus just after 5 a.m. in the 3200 block of North Federal Boulevard and began stabbing...

Passenger killed in violent New Year's Day crash caught on video

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:16:28 GMT

One person was killed in a violent collision on New Year's Day that was captured on surveillance video in Glendale.The two-vehicle crash was reported shortly before 8:30 p.m. near the intersection of Elm Avenue and West Glenoaks Boulevard, a spokesperson for the Glendale Police Department confirmed. A fatal collision was captured on a surveillance camera in Glendale on New Year's Day 2024. (RMG News)Surveillance video showed the moment that one of the vehicles crossed over the center median and collided with a silver sedan.A passenger inside the sedan was killed as a result of the crash. Two others injured in the collision were transported to local hospitals.It was unclear what caused the initial vehicle to cross into oncoming traffic.  3 found dead near stairwell of Arcadia home that erupted in flames The status of two people injured in the crash was unknown.

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Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:16:28 GMT

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49ers explain what clinching the No. 1 seed early means to them

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:16:28 GMT

SANTA CLARA – Nick Bosa was a mere rookie when he first enjoyed the thrill of clinching a playoff berth, sealed by Dre Greenlaw’s dramatic goal-line tackle at Seattle in the 2019 regular-season finale.That epic win clinched the NFC’s No. 1 playoff seed. Sunday, the 49ers returned to that top spot, which offers an even better inside track to the franchise’s elusive sixth Super Bowl win.“The way it happened last time was insane. But this is pretty crazy, too,” Bosa said of the No. 1 seed. “To clinch it before the season is over is huge.”The 49ers (12-4) do not need to deploy injured players, such as Christian McCaffrey with his mild calf strain, when they host the Los Angeles Rams (9-7) before taking off next weekend’s wild-card round of the playoffs.Unlike in 2019, the NFL playoffs now only afford a bye in the wild-card round to each conference’s No. 1 seed. Coach Kyle Shanahan acknowledges the competitive advantage that comes with avoiding the first round.“Every game in the NF...

Newton: Will California voters believe Big Oil or Jane Fonda?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:16:28 GMT

When Hiram Johnson and the California Progressives adopted the referendum, ballot initiative and recall process just over a century ago, they had a fairly specific goal in mind. They sought to reserve power for the people in instances where big business, specifically the Southern Pacific Railroad, wielded corrupt influence.The reforms were meant to allow the electorate to remove the officials responsible, pass laws over their objections, or undo their acts. People over business.Yet next fall Californians will consider a referendum sponsored by big business to undo the act of the people’s elected leaders — a recurring theme in recent years. The specific matter at issue is Senate Bill 1137, a 2022 law that bans oil drilling within 3,200 feet of homes, schools, hospitals and the like. Oil companies responded by circulating petitions to challenge the legislation with a referendum, and voters will get the opportunity to decide its fate this year.“It’s an egregious attack on d...

Tech, biotech layoffs jolt Bay Area job market as staff cutbacks widen

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:16:28 GMT

Tech and biotech companies have revealed plans to slash the jobs of hundreds more of their Bay Area workers, capping off a brutal year for employment reductions in the technology sector.Related ArticlesEconomy | What to expect at work in 2024 Economy | ‘Not your grandparents’ post office:’ The future USPS being tested in California Economy | Bay Area adds jobs in November, fueled by big South Bay gains Economy | Tech company plans big-time upgrade of San Jose campus Economy | California raising minimum wage for 2 industries. Others could see pay hikes, too Renesas Electronics, Western Digital, Thermo Fisher Scientific and Talis Biomedical disclosed decisions to conduct employment reductions affecting their workers in the Bay Area, according to official WARN letters that the companies sent to the state Employment Development Department.Here are the details for the most recent plans for staffing cutbacks b...

PG&E electric and gas monthly bills hop over $290 mark to start 2024

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:16:28 GMT

OAKLAND — PG&E customers are ringing in 2024 by paying a fresh round of skyrocketing electric and gas monthly bills that are rising far faster than the Bay Area inflation rate.The increases in monthly PG&E charges officially became effective on New Year’s Day and are slated to begin appearing during the January billing cycles for the utility’s ratepayers.Related ArticlesEconomy | Hundreds of new Bay Area housing units could be left sitting vacant as they await PG&E equipment Economy | PG&E restores power to more than 18,000 customers in San Jose Economy | Palo Alto power outage affects thousands; faulty transformer thought to be the cause Economy | PG&E bills might rise due to Diablo Canyon nuclear plant vote Economy | California less likely to have blackouts thanks to solar, big batteries PG&E monthly bills are expected to average roughly $294.50 a month for th...