A major employer in San Bernardino County is preparing for another round of layoffs as Frito-Lay moves forward with plans to shut down its Rancho Cucamonga facility. Nearly 250 additional jobs are expected to be eliminated later this year, adding to previous workforce reductions at the same site. Inland Empire workers affected by distribution center closure A major round of layoffs is coming to San Bernardino County as [...]
Buc-ee’s pulls plans for second Colorado travel center after intense local fight
Buc-ee’s lovers in Colorado were thrilled when its first Buc-ee’s location opened in 2024. However, plans to build a second Colorado location north of Colorado Springs have officially been halted as Buc-ee’s withdrew its proposal. Why the change of plans? Proposed Palmer Lake site officially dropped Developers have withdrawn plans to build what would have been the second Buc-ee’s travel center in Colorado, pulling an [...]
After a century, iconic Connecticut restaurant closes its doors
A beloved Connecticut restaurant that stood as a local dining institution for a century has closed its doors permanently, marking the end of a landmark era on the state’s shoreline. What once started as a hot dog stand in 1925 became an iconic shoreline staple, and its longtime customers and community are sad to see it go. Jimmies of Savin Rock shutters after a century Jimmies of Savin Rock, a popular seafood restaurant [...]
“It was worth the fight”: Popular California sports bar closes after pandemic struggles
While Super Bowl Sunday is an exciting day for football lovers and non-sports fans alike, it was a sad day for one Oakland, California bar. The Athletic Club Oakland officially closed its doors on Superbowl Sunday, marking the end of an era for a downtown sports bar that had become a gathering place for fans, locals, and visitors alike. A hub for Oakland sports fans Opened in 2018, The Athletic Club Oakland built its [...]
Oregon restaurant becomes one of the first U.S. restaurants to serve lab-grown salmon
In a culinary first for the United States, Kann, a critically acclaimed Haitian restaurant in Portland, Oregon, is now serving lab-grown salmon — a breakthrough in food technology that could signal a new era for sustainable seafood. A first on American menus Kann, led by James Beard Award-winning chef Gregory Gourdet, added cultivated salmon from San Francisco food-tech company Wildtype to its menu after the U.S. Food [...]
Homemade Vanilla Syrup
Make your own Homemade Vanilla Syrup with real vanilla beans, sugar, and water. This easy vanilla bean syrup recipe is perfect for coffee, lattes, iced coffee, tea, cocktails, pancakes, and desserts. Skip the store-bought syrups and learn how to make rich, flavorful vanilla syrup at home with simple ingredients. Includes tips for thicker syrup, storage instructions, and ways to reuse vanilla pods. There’s something [...]
