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The story behind St. George Spirits’ new orange blossom gin
Have you ever sipped a spirit that transported you to a different time and place? That’s the kind of magic the team behind the legendary Alameda-based St. George Spirits tries to create, says head distiller Dave Smith. The former English teacher and winemaker runs the distillery, which is known for its gins, vodkas, whiskeys and eaux de vie, alongside master distiller Lance Winters.
Firefighters make progress against massive blaze in California ahead of warming weather
FOREST RANCH, Calif. — (AP) — Fire crews worked Tuesday to hold on to the progress made against the largest blaze in California this year ahead of warming temperatures forecast for later this week. Authorities said containment was 14% and lifted evacuation orders in some communities of Butte...
What causes an earthquake? We answer questions about tremors you may be shy to ask
The 4.9-magnitude earthquake that occurred northeast of Barstow Monday left Californians across the state feeling the jolt — and with questions about the tremor. Whether you’re a longtime resident or new to the state, here’s a refresher on the causes of earthquakes, whether prediction is possible, and what to do during one.
Empty mall to be converted to UCLA Research Park
UCLA recently acquired a former mall that it will convert into the UCLA Research Park that will house the California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy at UCLA and the UCLA Center for Quantum Science and Engineering, as well as programs across other disciplines. The 700,000-sf property, formerly the Westside Pavilion shopping mall, is two miles from the university’s main Westwood campus. Google, which previously leased part of the property, helped enable and support UCLA’s acquisition.
More than 1,000 job cuts from A’s departure, tech, Wine Country jolts Bay Area workers
In the latest jolt to the region’s economy, more than than 1,000 job cuts loom in the Bay Area — including several hundred triggered by the pending departure of the Oakland A’s, the bankruptcy of a Wine Country company and the closure of a Richmond green tech firm, state filings show.
Valley fever cases identified among attendees of Kern County music festival
The California Department of Public Health is investigating Valley fever cases among people who traveled through Kern County in May to attend the outdoor music festival Lightning in a Bottle. Valley fever, also called coccidioidomycosis or "cocci," is an infectious disease caused by the Coccidioides fungus that grows in the soil and...
Local governments highlight ongoing efforts to clear homeless encampments after Newsom order
California's worsening homeless crisis has led local city governments throughout the Coachella Valley, along with Riverside County, to work on multi-pronged solutions over the years to address the problem. A point-in-time county taken in December 2023 estimated that more than 180,000 people were experiencing homelessness in California —up 6% from 2022. Last week, Governor Gavin The post Local governments highlight ongoing efforts to clear homeless encampments after Newsom order appeared first on KESQ.
San Diego Group Unveils Conservation Strategy for High-Elevation Forests
The San Diego-based Southern Montane Forest Project Tuesday unveiled its conservation strategy for Southern California’s montane forests, seeking to bolster the health of high-elevation forests. The strategy is intended to offer land managers a “comprehensive guide to enhancing forest and community health with collaborations across different landscapes,” a group...
Evacuation orders issued as Nixon Fire burns uncontrolled in Southern California
Evacuation orders have been issued in Southern California as a result of the newly ignited Nixon Fire, among various blazes that have scorched more than 751,000 acres across the state. The fire, which ignited Monday in Riverside County, has already burned over 4,500 acres and was 0% contained Tuesday evening,...
These Oakland organizations are looking for volunteers to serve in schools this year
If you can hang a poster, tutor a child in math or reading, or mentor a high schooler needing extra credits to graduate, these local education organizations could use your help. With summer winding down and just two weeks until school starts in Oakland, a number of groups are recruiting volunteers for the year.
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