Napa, CA

Oregon State

InsideHook

Winemaking is a challenging art even under the best of circumstances. Under the most optimal climate and weather conditions, there’s still no guarantee that a batch of grapes will yield a vintage for the ages — or even a passable vintage. And there are plenty of variables that can further complicate matters, from frost to fungus. What, then, is a winemaker to do when smoke from wildfires ruins their crops? When life gives you lemons, as the saying goes, you make lemonade. And when life gives you smoke-damaged grapes, evidently, you make barbecue sauce.

One Winery Turned Smoke-Damaged Grapes Into Barbecue Sauce

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

In a concerning development for coffee enthusiasts, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a nationwide recall of nearly 300 types of canned coffee products. The recall, initiated by Snapchill LLC based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, affects a wide range of brands and coffee roasters. The voluntary recall comes after it was discovered that their manufacturing process could potentially lead to a dangerous and potentially fatal type of food poisoning.

FDA Announces Nationwide Recall of Nearly 300 Types of Canned Coffee

A nice, crisp, refreshing beer may seem ideal on a hot summer day – or any day – and many people would agree that this brew is delicious. The most popular alcoholic beverage in the world is beer – believed to be the oldest too – and ranks third to water and tea as the most consumed beverage. It also takes the top spot in the United States, and even though Americans’ beer consumption has declined over the past 20 years as wine and cocktails have gained popularity, beer remains the top alcoholic drink in the U.S. where over 6.5 billion gallons was consumed in 2023.

America’s 40 Best-Tasting Beers, Ranked

California State

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Virginia State

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

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CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Illinois State

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie who is looking for her forever home. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet Joannie: The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Looking For Love

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

GreenMatters

Let’s face it: when you’re buzzed, you’re probably not thinking too hard about whether your beer was brewed sustainably. So while you’re sober, take a gander at 15 of the best sustainable beer brands, each of which have brews you — and the planet — can feel better about.Vote for the best sustainable beer brands once a day until July 23, 2024 at 11:59 a.m. ET.The 10 winners will be announced on August 1, 2024. Read more about our Green Matters Approved contests here.Allagash Brewing CompanyAllagash Brewing Company, located in Maine, is a Certified B Corp and a Crafted for...

14 of the Most Sustainable Beer Brands

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I don’t know about you but summer is definitely my favorite season and I am definitely a sun worshipper. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we do not see enough of it so when it is here, that is where you will find me. Everything I do I do outside when the sun is out and the weather is warm. I wonder who else feels this way. I wonder what Zodiac Signs love the Sunshine. Want to find out? Let’s do a little research.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Love Sunshine

Pennsylvania State

Bucks County Beacon

“Who sits there and thinks, with all the needs we have in America, of criminalizing the homeless?” wonders Pastor Robert Brown of Bristol’s Bible Evangelical Methodist Church after learning that the United States Supreme Court approved punishing those experiencing homelessness who have nowhere to sleep.

After SCOTUS OK’s Criminalization of Homelessness, Pennsylvania Democrats Plan Legislative Response to Protect Rights of the Unhoused

Denver, CO

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Alameda, CA

It’s kitten season, and FAAS is filled with fabulous baby felines! Some of these soft, sweet, adorable creatures are ready for forever homes, and many others are in need of foster homes.

Kitten Season at the Alameda Animal Shelter

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Horoscope for Tuesday, July 16th

Remember the glory days? When we all had skinny jeans and immaculate beards and wore beanie hats, even in summer? When going for a pint meant nine percent porters, pink rhubarb sours and whatever a ‘saison’ is. It meant tasting each and every beer on tap to make sure they weren’t ‘too hoppy’. It meant, perhaps more than anything, bright, graphic labels and deeply silly names.

RIP IPA: who killed craft beer?

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As Consumer Demands Change, Wineries Are Offering More From the Tasting Room Experience

There’s rapid evolution happening in the wine tourism industry, as the experience and expectations of wine drinkers have changed. Fifteen years ago, most winery visits would...

As Consumer Demands Change, Wineries Are Offering More From the Tasting Room Experience

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