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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...
Santa Ynez Valley keeping an eye on the Lake Fire
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — Fire crews have made progress over the weekend on a brush fire that has burned for nearly two weeks on the northern edge of the Santa Ynez Valley. Dubbed the Lake Fire, the blaze was first reported Friday, July 5, and has grown to 38,653 acres and is at 38 percent containment, according to the latest incident update by Cal Fire (fire.ca.gov/incidents/2024/7/5/lake-fire) at 7:12 a.m. Tuesday, July 16.
Statement released managing invasive barred owls to protect at-risk spotted owls
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is announcing its final environmental impact statement analyzing proposed barred owl management alternatives to protect northern and California spotted owls in Washington, Oregon and California from invasive barred owls. The Service’s preferred alternative is the implementation of a proposed Barred Owl Management Strategy, which would result in the annual removal of less than one-half of 1% of the current North American barred owl population. Northern spotted owl populations are rapidly declining due to competition with invasive barred owls and...
Newsom vetoes bipartisan bill requiring state to evaluate homelessness spending
(The Center Square) – Despite broad support, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state didn't need increased oversight on how tax dollars are spent on homelessness. Newsom vetoed an unopposed bill that would have required the state to evaluate the money it gives to cities and counties for homelessness programs, saying it would create “unnecessary ongoing workload” and that other actions already to increase oversight render the bill “redundant.” Earlier this year, a state audit found the state was not adequately tracking the outcomes for...
SB Museum of Natural History welcomes new CFO and director of education
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History welcomed Brian Storr as its new CFO and Rosina Garcia as its new director of education. The post SB Museum of Natural History welcomes new CFO and director of education appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Santa Barbara School Board OKs New Contract for Teachers, Extension for Superintendent Maldonado
It’s a deal — and it came with an apology. The Santa Barbara Unified School District Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve a new contract with the Santa Barbara Teachers Association. The vote marked the official end to a yearlong, highly public dispute over pay,...
New contemporary art exhibit opens at SB Museum of Art
The SB Museum of Art is opening a new contemporary art exhibit that will open later this month until March 2025. The post New contemporary art exhibit opens at SB Museum of Art appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Record Plant Closing, Iconic Studio Spawned Eagles’ ‘Hotel California’ And Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours’
The Record Plant, the iconic Los Angeles recording studio that boasted that it spawned more hits and Grammy Award-winning music than at any other studio in the world, is closing its doors after 55 years. Don Henley Sues For Return Of Notes, Song Lyrics From Eagles' Classic Album 'Hotel California' Record Plant Recording Studios on North Sycamore Avenue in Hollywood opened in 1972, following the opening of a New York location, which closed in 1987. Another outlet in Sausalito closed in 2008. The list of all-time best-sellers recorded at the L.A. location includes Eagles’ Hotel California, Guns N’ Roses Appetite for...
Teoscar Hernández Not Bothered By Dodgers Leaving Home Run Derby Early
Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Teoscar Hernández won the 2024 Home Run Derby in dramatic fashion, with the night coming down to a final swing by Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., whose final attempt fell short. Being the first-ever Dodgers player to win the Home Run Derby, Hernández...
Ontario announces yard sale dates for August
The next citywide yard, or garage, sale weekend in Ontario is Aug. 2-4, the city announced earlier this month. In 2010, the city adopted an ordinance that gave residents the opportunity to hold more sales each year on fixed dates and eliminated yard sale permits and fees, officials said. Yard...
DUI suspected after car crashes through wall of Tarzana home, bursts into flames
A driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI after his car crashed through the front wall of a home in the Tarzana neighborhood of Los Angeles overnight and burst into flames. The incident was reported around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday when the motorist apparently lost control of his vehicle while trying to make a right turn near Reseda Boulevard and Rosita Street.
Lakers Turned Down By Yet Another Free Agent Target
The Los Angeles Lakers have been constantly discussed over the last couple of weeks. Although there have been plenty of reports coming from the Lakers, they have failed to make any meaningful additions. They've only hired JJ Redick to become the next head coach before adding Dalton Knecht and Bronny...
Combat veterans group hosting motorcycle poker run July 27 to raise funds, awareness
The local chapter of a combat veterans group is gearing up for its first major fundraising event, a poker run, which also aims to increase community awareness about the group and its mission to support veterans. The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Chapter 33-11, established in February, is hosting the poker...
Restaurant owner shocked to find outside dining parklet taken down after missing removal deadline
Nutbelly Pizzeria in Carpinteria has had its outside dining parklet taken down but the owner says she was not contacted. The city's policy and deadlines on the parklets were covered at a recent council meeting. The post Restaurant owner shocked to find outside dining parklet taken down after missing removal deadline appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
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