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California Entrepreneur Rolls Out Nonalcoholic Tequila Alternative Made With Agave and White Button Mushrooms
The founder of California's Bravus Brewing Co., which claims to be North America's original non-alcoholic craft brewery, has launched a dedicated zero-proof spirits brand alongside an inaugural agave release. On Tuesday, Philip Brandes rolled out La Planta Reposado Tequila Alternative, a nonalcoholic beverage produced using many of the same techniques perfected at Bravus in its range of IPAs, porters and blonde ales. Now available online at $34.95, the teetotaling spirit is said to balance hints of caramel, vanilla, mild heat and oak on the palate. La Planta is the first bottling from Brandes' recently unveiled Phil & Goode, an on-the-nose portmanteau of...
Power restored at overcrowded California prison after outage amid heat wave
VACAVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Power was restored Tuesday at an overcrowded California men’s prison that ran on emergency generator power for three days following a major electrical outage amid a heat wave. The problem was fixed shortly after 2 p.m. at California State Prison, Solano, according to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The electricity had been out since Sunday at the facility in Vacaville, about 40 miles (65 kilometers) southwest of Sacramento. Temperatures in the city topped 96 degrees (35.5 Celsius) on Sunday and the weather remained hot into the week. Running water, ice and cooling fans were made available “to help manage heat-related concerns,” the corrections department said in a statement Monday.
Humboldt Ranchers and Farmers Left Scrambling After Closure of Redwood Meat Co., the Region’s Only USDA-Certified Slaughterhouse and Processing Facility
Facing rising business costs in a rapidly consolidating industry, Redwood Meat Co., the only USDA-certified slaughterhouse for nearly 200 miles in any direction, recently stopped processing animal carcasses, including beef, hogs, lambs and goats. The shutdown not only brings a halt to a family-run business that has been in operation since 1951; it has also had reverberating impacts across the local farming, ranching and retail sectors.
Crash kills two men in Willows on Tuesday night, cause being investigated
WILLOWS, Calif. — The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is currently investigating a crash in Willows on Tuesday night that claimed the lives of two men. Highway Patrol officials say the crash happened just before 10 p.m. on Tuesday night, July 16. They say Rodney Yeager, 44, of Glenn, was driving a Ford F-250 north on County Road X while Lucas Nunes, 45, of Willows, rode passenger.
Tibetan monks to create sand mandala in Mendocino
This summer, the venerable monks of Sera Jey Monastic University will bring the sacred art of creating Tibetan sand mandalas to the Mendocino Coast. This special event is a fundraiser for the Sera Jey Foundation, which supports the education of exiled Tibetan youth in India and promotes global kindness. The...
Western Baptist State Convention Plans 134th Annual Session
Members of the Western Baptist State Convention of California will hold their 134th Annual Session starting Saturday, August 3, and continuing through Thursday, August 8. According to WBSC President J. Benjamin Hardwick, the session will take place in the Southwest District Association at Pilgrim Progressive Baptist Church in San Diego. The Rev. Joe Conner is the host moderator and the Rev. Donnell Townsend is the host pastor.
California gender-identity law elicits praise from LGBTQ+ groups with backlash from conservative groups
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law on Monday that will stop schools from notifying parents if a student changes their gender identity in class. The post California gender-identity law elicits praise from LGBTQ+ groups with backlash from conservative groups appeared first on KION546.
Governor Newsom announces appointments 7.17.24
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:. Melany Acosta-Parra, of Kerman, has been appointed to the California Youth Empowerment Commission. Acosta-Parra has been a Recreation Leader for the City of Kerman Parks and Recreation Department since 2021. She served on the Kerman Youth Commission from 2021 to 2024. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem. Acosta-Parra is a Democrat.
MedMen’s closure progresses as receiver oversees asset liquidation
MedMen’s properties in Illinois, Nevada, and New York are nearing sales, but the outlook in California and Massachusetts remains grim. The controlled shutdown of MedMen Enterprises continues under California-based receiver Richard Ormond. In a recent update, Ormond indicated that sales of most former MedMen dispensaries are in progress, with some locations being abandoned and four in Southern California still operational.
Redding police locate missing at-risk teenager
REDDING, Calif. - 11:22 A.M. UPDATE - Redding police say they have located Tiegan and she is safe. The Redding Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing, at-risk teenager. Tiegan Fianna Bostwick, 15, was last seen wearing a black shirt and black shorts. Police...
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