Richmond, CA

Columbus, OH

Homemade Italian dressing is pretty low hanging fruit if you’re looking to up your cooking game. It’s quick to make, budget-friendly, and tastier than store-bought. Just shake it up in an ordinary jar using pantry staples. The whole operation will take you under 2 minutes and results in enough dressing to get you through a couple of family-sized salads. Plus, it’s made with heart-healthy olive oil and packs less sugar and none of the gums or additives in many ready-made dressings.

My 2-Minute Italian Dressing Tastes Like a Restaurant’s

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Wilmington, NC

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According to a report by News Observer, Wilmington ranks No. 1 on a list of cities that attracted new residents last year, according to results published Monday, Jan. 2. To create the list, the moving company United Van Lines said it studied more than 100,000 shipments that took place throughout 2022. About 30 to 40% of those customers also filled out surveys, in which they shared demographic information and their reasons for relocating, according to information shared with McClatchy News.

People flocked to this North Carolina city in 2022. So much so, it topped national list

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Have you ever met someone who easily wins people’s hearts whenever he attends conferences and parties? You probably envied them wishing you would catch other zodiac signs’ attention like them. Some individuals are popular and have a large number of friends. People like them because of their character, hygiene, and kindness. Such people are usually easy going and they freely interact with individuals of different ages. Read on to learn about signs that are a darling to many people.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Become Everyone’s Favorite

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Craving marinara and meatballs or a refreshing mozzarella-topped salad? Trader Joe’s has you covered — and at a fraction of the cost you'd pay at most restaurants. 
 
From pasta to pizza, Trader Joe’s has some of your favorite meals for less, helping you keep more money in your wallet. 
 
Editor’s note: Prices are subject to change and may vary by location. 
 

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Italian Food at Trader Joe’s That’s Better Than a Restaurant's (For a Fraction of the Cost)

Whenever you come across a sexy and extremely attractive person, bear in mind that such physical attributes may be influenced by their zodiac signs. Among all the signs of the zodiac, some signs tend to be more attractive than others. This is usually based on the planets that rule these signs and other astrological energies that could make them more appealing.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Sexy

San Francisco, CA

San Jose, CA

Half of the 10 most expensive places to buy a home in the U.S. in 2024 are in California, according to a recent study by SmartAsset. San Jose, which sits in the middle of Silicon Valley, topped the list with a median home sale price exceeding $1.5 million in 2024 — and prices in the area went up by 12% from last year.

The 10 most expensive places to buy a home in the U.S.—the top 5 are in California

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A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

Bacon County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

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Celebrate your birthday with a sizzling steak at this classic Williamsburg steakhouse.

Peter Luger Steak House

Oakland, CA

New York Post

A mob of looters ransacked an Oakland gas station convenience store and caused thousands of dollars in damage as the frustrated store manager claimed police took nine hours to respond to his plea for help.

The horde, who had just attended a nearby car sideshow, broke into the 76 Station near the San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport around 4:30 a.m. on Friday, according to ABC 7 News Bay Area.

Owner Sam Mardaie estimated approximately 80 to 100 people broke through his store’s front door and grabbed everything they could get their hands on. 

“Shelves were ripped apart, all the grocery items...

Mob of nearly 100 looters ransacks Oakland gas station as store owner says police took hours to respond: ‘Back to square one’

Learn how to make fluffy, perfectly seasoned Mexican rice just like your favorite Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant. If you're looking for an easy and flavorful Authentic Mexican Rice, look no further! This recipe is simple to make, and a delicious side dish for all of your favorite Mexican meals. We serve this rice alongside homemade Flautas, Enchiladas, Fish Tacos, Mexican Picadillo, Burrito Bowls, Refried Beans, Sweet Pork Barbacoa, Carne Asada, Carnitas and more.

Authentic Mexican Rice

Hillsborough, CA

CBS Sacramento

If you've ever driven north on Interstate 280 towards San Francisco, you've probably spotted what is commonly referred to as the "Flintstone House."Now the unusual Bay Area landmark is being turned into a pop-up restaurant. The home in Hillsborough was built in the 1970s. The builder used concrete and shaped it with mesh frames and inflated balloons that gives it the lumpy, prehistoric look evocative of the classic stone-age cartoon from the 1960s. More recently the owner loaded up on lawn decorations.At one point, city officials and neighbors in Hillsborough even tried to have the property declared a public nuisance.Now the property will be home to the pop-up sushi restaurant fittingly named Stoneage Omakase starting July 12. It will utilize the house's cave-like dining room and diners will get to tour the home with its Flintstones memorabilia.According to social media posts, opening night is planned for July 12th. Patrons will enjoy a 15-course Japanese tasting menu prepared by Chef Masa Sasaki, who earned Michelin stars at his now closed restaurants Maruya and Sasaki. The meals will have a price tag of $230 per person.The initial batch of reservations was reportedly snapped up within 15 minutes when they were made available Thursday.


Hillsborough's "Flintstone House" to host high-end sushi pop-up

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

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

Missouri State

Kansas City, MO

CJ Coombs

Smaks, not to be confused with Smaxx in downtown Kansas City, first opened on Johnson Drive in Kansas in 1956. Smaks was known for its hamburgers, shakes, and hand-dipped onion rings. Through four decades, the hamburger chain spread into seven states.

Cooking up history: the legacy of Smaks in Kansas City, Missouri

Vodka sauce is a tomato-based pasta sauce for which vodka is used to deglaze the pan in which it’s cooked and add depth of flavor — alcohol is useful in releasing fat-based flavor components — and then the sauce is finished with a splash of cream. The...

Vodka sauce, a popular Italian sauce ideal for social media

Where to go for excellent renditions of this Chinese classic

The Best Peking Duck In SF

As long as it’s made well, serving store-bought cake is a great alternative, especially when baking causes your home temperature to rise and your air conditioner to run nonstop. And, buying an already-made cake is utterly legitimate as your contribution to a summer barbecue, even more so if you use summer’s bounty to fancy it up.

Aldi's Bakery Has a $4.49 Cake That's Perfect for Summer Barbecues

Finding deliciousness was Anthony Bourdain’s life work. During his world travels, he relished fine dining and simple foods in equal measure. I’ll never forget when I first heard Bourdain recall one of his favorite dishes, a fried mortadella sandwich. Talk about simple but delicious! In his book Appetites: A Cookbook, he called it a “beloved heap of oozing awesomeness.” So, of course, I had to try it.

Anthony Bourdain's 5-Ingredient Sandwich Is My Favorite—It's So Delicious

California State

As revelers bar hop over the holiday and weekend, they might notice something new at their local watering holes: signs warning them about getting “roofied” and offering test strips to check for spiked drinks. Roughly 2,400 bars and nightclubs across California must now, by law, offer and advertise...

‘Really triggering’: SF bartenders have mixed feelings about new drug testing law

Earth signs are practical, grounded, and reliable. Air signs are intellectual, curious, and communicative. We know that fire signs are passionate with courage and are a massive creative force just as water signs are emotional and intuitive. So which signs are going to be the most protective of their hearts? Which ones are going to be more difficult to get to know, more difficult to get through the walls they’ve put up to protect their emotions, their feelings?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Protective of Their Hearts

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The new meat in town: An Italian restaurant and shop with some crackin’ porchetta

In our latest dining column, Eat Here Now, we serve up the newest, the hottest and the most delicious discoveries. If you can only pick one...

The new meat in town: An Italian restaurant and shop with some crackin’ porchetta

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