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Melissa Romero, Policy Advocacy Director for CA Environmental Voters On today's show, we will hear the remaninder of my conversation with U.S. Right to Know investigative journalist Pamela Ferdinand about all the plastic in our bodies.  We'll switch gears and have a conversation with policy advocacy director for CA Environmental Voters Melissa Romero on the closure of the Valero's Benicia refinery and how the oil industry is trying to use that closure as a means to gut environmental protections and more. The post Pamela Ferdinand and Melissa Romero appeared first on KPFA.

Il Primo Omicidio del Zodiac Killer – Lake Herman Road, 1968 | Il Mistero Inizia Il 20 dicembre 1968, sulle tranquille strade di Lake Herman Road in California, si consuma un delitto che darà inizio a uno dei misteri criminali più inquietanti della storia americana: il primo omicidio attribuito al famigerato Zodiac Killer. In questo video ripercorriamo i fatti di quella notte: l'assassinio di David Faraday e Betty Lou Jensen, due giovani studenti in cerca di un momento di intimità, brutalmente uccisi a colpi di pistola da un killer senza volto. Analizziamo i dettagli della scena del crimine, le prime indagini, le contraddizioni, e le piste seguite dalla polizia. Inizia la nostra serie dedicata al famigerato Zodiac Killer, uno dei più misteriosi e spietati assassini seriali della storia americana. In questo primo episodio, ricostruiamo il primo omicidio a Benicia, avvenuto nel dicembre del 1968, quando David Faraday e Betty Lou Jensen furono brutalmente uccisi in una tranquilla strada di campagna. Attraverso testimonianze, documenti originali, audio narrativi e ricostruzioni approfondite, ripercorriamo ogni dettaglio dell'attacco e delle indagini iniziali, che segnarono l'inizio di una scia di sangue e paura in tutta la California. Chi era davvero lo Zodiac? Perché ha scelto le sue vittime? E cosa possiamo capire oggi, decenni dopo, su uno dei casi irrisolti più famosi al mondo?

Feničanska spletka se začne z zaušnico, ki gledalcu vzame dih. Le za trenutek – da se odvrti začetna špica – mu pusti zajeti nekaj zraka. Nato pa se z neverjetnim tempom v prepoznavnem andersonovskem slogu vse do konca razpleta kot napeta, nepredvidljiva vožnja po ponorelem svetu megalomanskega, sociopatskega poslovneža Zsa-Zsa Korde. Ta v podobi odličnega Benicia del Tora živi čudaško življenje, ki odtujeno od svoje družine in prepredeno s sumljivimi posli ves čas visi na nitki. Ker hoče dokončati še zadnji, največji projekt, spomenik svoji poslovni genialnosti, a se po zadnjem poskusu atentata hkrati začne zavedati tudi svoje ranljivosti, po šestih letih vpokliče svojo odtujeno hčer Liesl. Ta je njegovo popolno nasprotje, saj se je odmaknila od poblaznelega, materialnega sveta in se kot redovnica zapisala bogu. Njeno še kako razumljivo hladnost do odsotnega očeta – pa tudi do boga in preostalega sveta – prepričljivo upodobi Mia Threapleton. Ker hoče izvedeti, kaj se je zgodilo z njeno materjo, se vseeno poda na absurdno pustolovščino reševanja Kordovega imperija, postavljenega v deželo v vojnem stanju Fenicijo. V skladu z bujno Andersonovo domišljijo na poti naletita na vrsto absurdnih zapletov in kopico ekscentričnih likov, ki se, soočeni s silno dvojico, vedno znova izkažejo za drugačne, kot se sprva prikazujejo. Prav tako pa se skozi to izkušnjo spremenita in na svoj čudaški način zbližata tudi sama. Namigi na našo lastno ponorelo realnost so številni, da bi lahko spregledali izrazito političnost filma. Korda z devetimi sinovi, ki živijo ločeno od njega v instituciji čez cesto, in hčerko, ki se je odrekla svoji seksualnosti, a jo kljub temu vsi še vedno objektivizirajo, bi lahko bil karikatura Elona Muska, a je tudi metafora patriarhata, ki se na vse kriplje oklepa svoje moči. Fenicija ni izmišljena dežela, ampak je nekoč dejansko obstajala tam, kjer sta danes od vojn razsula Sirija in Libanon. Da se v filmu pojavi tudi terorist, ki se izrazito samoironično sklicuje na revolucijo, je zelo natančna oznaka trenutnega stanja v Siriji, kjer nekoč eden najbolj iskanih teroristov zdaj z vso podporo zahodnih sil in medijev vlada kot samooklicani »osvoboditelj«. Libanon, od koder sicer prihaja Andersonova žena Juman Malouf, katere prispevek k filmu je močno čutiti, pa je tako ali tako vedno samo žrtvovan kmet na šahovnici geopolitičnih interesov. Od vse kaotičnosti ima največje koristi ozek krog tajkunov iz mednarodnih korporacij (in njihovih vazalov v regiji), ki so v filmu teoretsko-zarotniško še vsi družinsko med seboj povezani. Paranoično razpoloženje in dih jemajoč tempo, ki sta proti koncu filma že nekoliko utrujajoča, sta tako samo odraz vseprisotnih občutkov v naših vsakdanjih življenjih. Da se k težavam pristopa s kričanjem moških in njihovo očaranostjo nad to svojo »moškostjo«, pa je prav tako vse prej kot fikcija. Skratka, Anderson je s Feničansko – lahko bi rekli tudi sirsko-libanonsko – spletko tokrat zelo natančno zajel duh časa. To, da se lahko iz tega tako izvirno norčuje in ob vsem tem po vrhu ostaja še optimist, lahko kritiziramo, predvsem pa mu zavidamo. Oceno je napisal Žiga Brdnik, bere Igor Velše

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Last month, Oil Giant Valero announced it would “restructure, or cease operations” at its Benicia refinery by the end of April 2026, as California transitions away from fossil fuels. The news left city officials, workers and residents scrambling to figure out what to do next. Valero is the city's largest employer and a significant taxpayer, but also a source of pollution.  We talk about the possible closure and what it means for our region. Guests: Julie Small, criminal justice reporter, KQED Severin Borenstein, professor at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business and a faculty director of The Energy Institute at Haas Josh Sonnenfeld, senior California strategist, BlueGreen Alliance Steve Young, mayor, Benicia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another California refinery bites the dust, and NOBODY is surprised. Valero's Benicia refinery announces closure by 2026, the latest casualty in California's regulatory war on the oil industry. Watch as we break down how excessive taxation and environmental regulations are driving refineries out of the state while Governor Newsom pretends to be shocked at the consequences of his own policies. With 400 jobs on the chopping block and millions in local revenue vanishing, this small town faces devastation while politicians virtue signal about going green. Is anyone actually connecting the dots between California's refinery closures and those sky-high gas prices you're paying at the pump? When will officials admit their 'green' policies are destroying communities while doing little for global emissions? Subscribe now to stay informed about the real impact of government policies on your wallet and community.

Last week, the oil giant Valero announced that it will “idle, restructure, or cease operations” at its Benicia refinery that employs more than 400 workers by April 2026. KQED's Julie Small tells us how officials are reacting, and why many view this decision as a response to state and local regulations. Links: Oil Giant Valero Looks to Shutter Troubled Bay Area Refinery. It's ‘a Big Surprise' Bay Area Air District Hits Valero's Benicia Refinery With 'Historic' $82 Million Fine Benicia Moves Toward Tougher Oversight of Valero Refinery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A potential major blow to the city of Benicia, as Valero announces its intent to close down its major oil refinery there The Texas-based company submitted a notice to the California Energy Commission that it plans to “idle, restructure or cease” its refining operations at the Benicia facility a year from now, in April 2026. Hundreds of people work at the refinery, which refines about nine percent of California's crude oil. Its closure could have a significant economic impact on the surrounding area as well as on the price of gasoline at the pump. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott and KCBS political reporter Doug Sovern spoke with Mario Giuliani, city manager for Benicia.

In this edition of Talk Around Town, Public Works Assistant Engineer Jason Riley provides an update on the Lopes Road restoration effort with the City of Benicia near I-680. He explains the project's complexities, including slope stabilization, erosion control, and the reestablishment of water utility lines for both Fairfield and Benicia. Riley also highlights the collaboration with state and federal agencies to follow required processes for securing funding reimbursement. Stay updated by subscribing to www.fairfield.ca.gov/lopes

Stop number 3 on the "June 2024 Road trip!" We run in to a new friend! A Filamint Production Stateofthestateparks@gmail.com

The second stop on the June 2024 Road Trip!  Chris and Moe get a guided walk through the Benicia State Recreation Area! A Filamint Production Stateofthestateparks@gmail.com

Check out our RCH Merch! ------ In this episode of the Radio Coffee House, Clint Armitage broadcasts from a hotel room in Benicia, California, diving deep into the concept of human thoughts and their inherent evil nature. Despite the seemingly negative title, "Admit It All: Your Thoughts Are Evil," Clint reveals a transformative message about aligning our thoughts with God's to live a more fulfilling and righteous life. Join Clint as he explores biblical scriptures to highlight the disparity between human and divine thinking, and offers practical advice on surrendering our thoughts to God's will. Clint begins by addressing the natural inclination of human thoughts towards evil, referencing Genesis 6:5 and Isaiah 55:7-9 to underscore the need for divine guidance. He emphasizes that even as Christians, we continue to struggle with sin and must constantly seek God's thoughts and ways to navigate life more effectively. Through verses from Matthew 15:19 and Romans 3:10-12, Clint illustrates the persistent nature of sin and the importance of relying on God's righteousness rather than our own. Moving forward, Clint discusses the significance of Proverbs 3:5-7, urging listeners to trust in the Lord and lean not on their own understanding. He draws parallels between the disciples' complete dependence on Jesus during His ministry and how we should seek God's direction in every aspect of our lives. By surrendering our thoughts and decisions to God, we can experience true peace, joy, and alignment with His will. Clint also shares practical steps for replacing our thoughts with God's thoughts, emphasizing the need for constant prayer and mindfulness. He encourages listeners to question whose thoughts they are following in various situations and to consciously choose God's perspective over their own. By doing so, we can overcome the root cause of our struggles—sin—and live a life that reflects God's best intentions for us. Tune in to this episode of the Radio Coffee House to discover how to transform your thought life by surrendering to God's wisdom. Learn how to navigate the challenges of sin, make better decisions, and live a life filled with divine peace and purpose. ----- 00:00 - Radio coffee house intro 02:31 - Dealing with our thoughts and our decisions and how we think about things. 09:01 - Sin is the root cause of everything, every problem. 11:28 - Where's God in this? Why am I still struggling? Why am I depressed? 18:10 - Every time you choose to follow your thoughts, you are wrong.. 23:57 - Christians need to drop their thoughts and decisions and start asking God His thoughts and His decisions. -----

What is paterology? What does the Bible teach us about God the Father and His role within the Trinity? How does this study influence our personal relationship with God?In this episode, Dr. Ryan Rippee shares insights from his book That God May Be All in All (paid link) and explains why he believes the Father is the initiator of all divine activity.Dr. Ryan Rippee is the Pastor of Trinity Church of Benicia in Benicia, CA, and President of The Cornerstone Bible College and Seminary.Sound Words is a ministry of Indian Hills Community Church, a Bible teaching church in Lincoln, NE. Sound Words is also a partner of Foundations Media, a collective of Christian creators passionate about promoting biblical theology and applying it to everyday life. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org. Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Follow on YouTube Follow on Twitter Follow on Threads Visit https://ihcc.org

Matthew Shelton, a teacher at Robert Semple Elementary School in Benicia, California, is charged with multiple counts of lewd acts with a child. At the same time, the families of multiple former students have filed lawsuits against Shelton and the school district. Shelton was arrested and tried for similar charges in another county, but returned to teaching when a jury acquitted him. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber digs into how Shelton was allowed back on the job with trial attorney Ashley Hadler.PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: You can binge this season, American Scandal: Teapot Dome, early and ad-free right now on Wondery Plus and by going to our link Wondery.fm/lcsidebar!HOST:Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweberLAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION:YouTube Management - Bobby SzokeVideo Editing - Michael Deininger and Christina FalconeScript Writing & Producing - Savannah WilliamsonGuest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane KayeSocial Media Management - Vanessa BeinSTAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK:Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3yWhere To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletterRead Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2IqoLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this enlightening episode of Open Your Eyes, McKay guides listeners through a gripping real-life incident involving a truck driver, a catastrophic accident, and the heroic efforts of bridge builder C.C. Myers. This narrative serves as a powerful exploration of the vital question: "When people look at you, what do they see?" highlighting the importance of perception and the signs of success we project.McKay recounts the dramatic fuel tanker accident in Benicia, California, and how C.C. Myers' exceptional skills and confidence transformed a potential disaster into a remarkable success. The episode delves into Myers' strategic approach to winning the project bid, the importance of projecting confidence, as well as Christian Laettner's legendary basketball moment as an illustration of knowing you can succeed. It further examines how inspiring visions and focused goals, as demonstrated by Howard Schultz's turnaround of Starbucks, can lead to significant achievements. Practical advice on eliminating distractions, embracing a second brain for better productivity, and the importance of being coachable and learning from mistakes rounds out the discussion. Through his reflections on a variety of narratives, McKay unearths profound insights into presenting ourselves as reliable and successful individuals in both personal and professional realms.Episode Highlights:The dramatic account of a fuel tanker accident in Benicia, CaliforniaThe heroic and efficient bridge rebuilding efforts led by CC MyersAnalysis of Myers' confident and strategic approach to winning the project bidThe significance of projecting confidence and knowing you can succeed, illustrated by Christian Laettner's legendary basketball momentThe role of inspiring visions and focused goals in achieving successLessons from Howard Schultz's turnaround of Starbucks by eliminating friction and streamlining operationsPractical advice on eliminating distractions and embracing a second brain for better memory and productivityThe importance of being coachable, learning from mistakes, and projecting humility and confidenceKey Takeaways:"A frog in a well cannot conceive of the ocean.""We can't be what we can't see. Our view is critical to our well-being, happiness, and success.""People are attracted to people who show the signs of success.""In order to succeed, you must first believe you can.""Ubuntu: A person can only be a person through others.""An inspiring vision will shape the path you travel.""Eliminate resistance that could hinder your progress.""Get a second brain. Always carry a notebook.""Celebrate small victories often, mourn failures quickly.""Think purposefully about what you're saying to the world."Links:https://www.mckaychristensen.org/

The phrases climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, and carbon sequestration are common place in wine production. But what can you do make a science-based, and achievable impact? Brianna Beighle, Assistant Winemaker at Patz & Hall Wine Company explains scope one, two, and three emissions as they apply to the wine industry. Viticulturalists and winemakers can look at easy to measure practices like diesel fuel use, Nitrogen application timing, and light weight glass bottles to reduce their footprint. She explains that even small shifts in management can have a big impact.  Resources: 67: Impacts of Climate Change on Wine Production 91: Carbon Sequestration 122: Preserving Agriculture Land to Combat Climate Change 125: Using Grape Grower Demographics to Influence Climate Change Adaptation 167: Use Biochar to Combat Climate Change 171: How to Farm Wine Grapes for Climate Change 2020 HiRes Vineyard Nutrition Research Update Bottled Up: Unpacking the Facts about Wine Bottles and Climate Change Brianna Beighle's LinkedIn Christina Lazcano, University of California, Davis International Wineries for Climate Action (IWAC) Shaky Ground: A company called Indigo is paying farmers to trap carbon in their soils. Some researchers say the climate benefits are dubious Soil organic carbon sequestration rates in vineyard agroecosystems under different soil management practices: A meta-analysis Vineyard nutrient management in Washington State Vineyard Team Programs: Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship - Donate SIP Certified – Show your care for the people and planet   Sustainable Ag Expo – The premiere winegrowing event of the year Sustainable Winegrowing On-Demand (Western SARE) – Learn at your own pace Vineyard Team – Become a Member Get More Subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.   Transcript Craig Macmillan  0:00  And our guest today is Brianna Beighle. She is assistant winemaker at Patz & Hall Wine Company. And she's an MBA student in the half school, the UC Berkeley, and she focuses on sustainability. And she's been working on some pretty interesting things around science based decision making and climate change. Welcome to the podcast, Brianna.   Brianna Beighle  0:18  Thank you. I'm so excited to be here in chat with you, Craig.   Craig Macmillan  0:20  I am too. You've been doing quite a bit of thinking. And also communicating on the role of what we would call science based decision making regarding companies or firms, sometimes I call them and things like climate change, climate change. In particular, this requires us to draw some boxes conceptually, maybe from even a systems thinking approach. If you if you subscribe to that kind of an idea where in order to get a handle on talking about something, we're probably need to kind of define it. And sometimes it's just a question of where do you draw the lines around? What in what? So in the realm of business and climate change industries and climate change? There are some boxes have already been defined, that have been found to be useful. But they also have some limitations? What would some of those be in your mind is a good starting points?   Brianna Beighle  1:05  Oh, goodness, I guess I'll just go first to where you're talking about some things that have already been established. And I'm just going to say, the first ones that everyone has out there is that the scope one, scope two and scope, three emissions. So those have been established to kind of bucket as you're saying where specific emissions come from. And scope one emissions for I'm sure most of you are familiar, are ones that are directly associated with company facilities, company vehicles. Scope two emissions are ones that are generated from electricity production for the facility. So that's heating, that's cooling, you may not be generating that electricity on site in some cases, but you're still claiming it because you're using the lab that electricity on site. And scope three is, as Craig, you know, it's kind of the catch all for everything else.   Craig Macmillan  1:58  Exactly.   Brianna Beighle  1:59  I would say that it's useful in some respect, where it taught us how to think about emissions and to pinpoint fossil fuels are where a lot of our emissions come from as a society on this planet. But I think that scope three is too general, where it lumps all these things together. And it makes us not claim anything as our own, which kind of inhibits us, as we say, What can I do to move forward?   Craig Macmillan  2:23  Exactly. That's a really good point, in particular relate to the wind industry, would you consider for wineries Would you consider CO2 emissions from fermentation is scope one emissions?   Brianna Beighle  2:34  I would I think I'd like to introduce another topic here. And that's modern carbon versus versus fossil carbon. And so what what that saying here is, fossil carbon is everything that we are drawing out from the earth, it's very deep in the ground, and we're excavating it out, and it's been there for years. And so again, that's fossil fuels really easy. And then we go to other types of carbon, which would be for what we've got with fermentation, in which case, that's carbon that's already naturally generated and already within the realm of the atmosphere. So maybe this, that was a silly way to explain it, but here, I'm gonna break it down. So what it is, is our plants are taking in carbon our vines are taking in carbon from the air, and then they're incorporating it into the trunk into the leaves and into the fruit. So that carbon was already in the atmosphere, whether I put it in a ferment and make it co2 And alcohol, or whether I dropped that fruit on the ground, it's just going to cycle back in to the atmosphere. So it's a cyclical process. So that's something that the earth is naturally balanced to. The carbon matters in my mind is the carbon that's not constantly cycling, and is not part of a natural process. And that's, again, the fossil carbons that were stored, and we're pulling out and we're admitting,   Craig Macmillan  3:47  That makes a lot of sense. So there we are talking about boxes again, right? So I can say, hey, yeah, there's CO2 being released by my Fermat. Or there's some kind of a nitrous oxide or some other kind of a nitrogen based compound being released by sheep that are grazing my vineyard or by leguminous plants that are breaking down or whatever it might be. And there's those are naturally happening things is they're they're already in the environment, they're not being mined. How do I get a handle on what different processes are contributing how much they're contributing to greenhouse gas emission releases for things like my power usage, my scope two or my tractors or my farm trucks or whatever it might be? If I want to make decisions about reducing my outputs? How do I get a handle on that?   Brianna Beighle  4:40  I'd say an ag, it's somewhat complex to get a handle on where our emissions come from and how we reduce them because it's all bound up in natural processes. Like you said, Yes, we're, we understand when we burn diesel for our tractors, what nitrous oxide we produce from that because that's an equation that we know we know how that diesel gets converted, where it becomes really difficult. And what you're trying to get at here seems like is that our biggest emitter, specifically in the vineyard is coming from the soil, and it is coming from the microbes in the soil. And it depends on what type of nitrogen you have available. It depends on how much water you have in the soil. There are so many things that are tied into that, that means that I can't say like, Hey, you apply this much nitrogen, it's going to turn into this much nitrous oxide. It doesn't it doesn't work like that, especially and I'd say it gets hard to in grapes. Because the nitrogen that's available to grapes, that's so we've got we've got our two forms of nitrogen that we apply. And that's we usually apply nitrate, there's also ammonia that can be applied to the soils. But in grapes that's considered toxic. And we're unlucky in the fact that all the ag products that are out there commercially, to kind of help reduce your nitrous your nitrogen emissions, your nitrous oxide emissions are because they convert the nitrous oxide and they hold it as ammonia, which we don't want for our soils. So we can't use that in grapes. So I guess I kind of just like spun around in a bit to say, yes, the nitrogen cycle is all cyclical, we have to think about it sure our tractors, that one's easy for us to think about, we need to think about it in our cover crop, because all the length, legumes we put out like those have nitrogen, and those get converted by microbes. And those get released, like that's still a source of emissions, we need to think about it. You mentioned rumens, I mentioned that and talked on that really quick. But yeah, our rumens our sheep or cows, they're all belching methane. That's what they do. And they have a lot of benefits to us from a sustainability perspective, from from a soil health perspective. And we need to count those benefits. But we also need to put them in the context of like they have emissions too.   Craig Macmillan  6:40  Because even though we're talking about it, here's where things get fun. So even though we're talking about things that were already in the environment, right, they're above the surface of the Earth, they're in the soil during this throw in the air, that animal, or microbial process, whatever it is, is converting it into a form that has a very significant greenhouse gas emission effect. So methane, for instance, is the big one was one of the big ones. So it wasn't methane before, but it's methane now.   Brianna Beighle  7:09  Yeah, methane being 25 times more insular in terms of its climate impacts. And then we also have the benefit where methane converts to CO2. So that's why we extra don't want to make it if you're gonna make one or the other. So that kind of comes down again, me branching off to why composting is important. Rather than landfills, it's like, Sure, it turns into CO2 when it goes into the atmosphere and composting, but that's better than going methane in the landfill and then going to CO2.   Craig Macmillan  7:34  How do I get a handle on this? How do I I'm a manager, I've been with the forces, the powers that be have said, okay, look, we need to take a look at our carbon footprint or greenhouse gas issues. Go tell me what we've been doing and then make some recommendations for how we change it. How do I Where do I get data? I'm How do I go about this?   Brianna Beighle  7:53  I think to start off with it's kind of just getting familiar with folks in the industry who have already benchmarked because it's really, it's expensive to create a lifecycle assessment. And I'd say that that's kind of a career that's just starting up. For example, we have the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance, they put together a study in which they looked at all the emissions throughout the entire throughout the entire wind cycle that goes from vineyard that even includes which I'm really happy about that they included some scope threes, we'll put that in quotes of inputs that we get, and all the way to packaging and winery and transport. So I think going there and just everyone in the wine industry, understanding where our emissions come from, because I think they break it down in a really pretty package. Again, though, everybody has their own emissions, we all have our own individual choices that we make, that does deviate from that, for example, I know Tablas Creek, kind of down closer to your area, they've done their own assessment of their greenhouse gases, which is like, amazing. We need folks like that, who can show each of us how to think about it. So look at those of us who have already done these assessments, and use them as a market and go to their talks, like hear what they say is hard, because that's going to be hard for you too. And I see from this soil perspective, it's kind of it's impossible to really calculate out. I know, we can try and work on it. But someone will say, I don't know. We're not going to know we just reduce our nitrogen applications and be conscious that vineyards sequester carbon, yes, they do. But we also create greenhouse gases, like we said, in the form of nitrous oxides. As long as we have a holistic perspective, we can understand what our real contribution is. And that's important because if we want to make progress for our industry, and we want to try and ride the storm that's already started that's already coming towards us. We each need to own our part and and take the steps that we can to to help create be part of the solution, especially since in agriculture and food production. Were the kind of the first to be hit by it.   Craig Macmillan  9:51  Yeah, yeah, absolutely. I am familiar with the Tablas Creek project study that's being done by Charlotte DeCock Cal Poly SLO, San Luis Obispo, and Christina Lazcano at UC Davis, and it's really intense. I'm really looking forward to where they come out at the end of this project and what they find out. But they're looking at exactly the things you've been talking about, obviously, and Tablas has been making its own decisions based on that. But I think you have an excellent point that the best that we can do, probably from a practical standpoint, is we can do a little bit of our own work in terms of maybe experimentation or measurement or something like that. But collectively, if we can share what we find out, you know, that's better than nothing. You know, I get this comment all the time when I present research company research that I've done, or things that I've worked on, and it's like, well, yeah, but that's Spain, you know, or that's not Cabernet Sauvignon, or whatever. And it's like, well, this is as close as we can get right now. So yeah, I agree with you, I would love to have it be that specific. But why don't we can we at least start here, whatever we do have, and then we can improve upon as we go along? And of course, the systems are very complex. So it's always kind of a question mark, if I am a manager, and I'm now thinking about this, where do I start? We've talked about where I might find some data. But if I was going to start a project on this, where might I start? How might I prioritize my investigation into carbon footprint or greenhouse gas emissions?   Brianna Beighle  11:20  I'm gonna say, let's start with a low hanging fruit. If we're if we're just getting into it, that would be again, I don't like to use go one adn two emissions. But those are easily calculated, will we know where energy sources are coming from, we know how much fuel we use, we get bills for those things. We know that's quantified already for us. So looking at that, and looking at what we can do to reduce that whether that's we're really lucky in California, where we have recent we have a lot of access to renewable energy, whether that's changing up our purchasing, so that we purchased 100%, renewable, I know some places that's not possible. us in the north coast, we're really lucky that that is possible in a lot of places, looking at those bills, trying to switch over to renewable when we can, investigating whether solar makes sense on site solar for our own energy generation, because there's yes, there's facility wide solar, there's also, you know, I know that there are grants out there currently for getting solar for pumps, for irrigation, like things like that, it doesn't have to be giant or nothing like little steps do count, especially since the price tags on some of the solar projects can be pretty large. So and then also, the easy, big bad guy, which is adjusting down the weight of our glass glass is 29% of the production of wine and the sale of wine. And so that's one that's easy, a lot of it, let's just say it's attitude, it's sometimes form over function. And I think that especially since consumers are starting to demand more climate conscious products, if they find out how big our glass footprint is just for ego, I don't think they're going to be happy. So I think that's something that we can easily do that will not sacrifice the product.   Craig Macmillan  13:01  So this is a big conversation. Two things. Number one, I believe that the marketing research has been done has demonstrated, at least within the last five years pretty, pretty conclusively that folks are willing to pay more for a heavier bottle of wine, they recognize, oh, this is important. It's good enough, even if they think or they know that it's the same product. At the same time I face this regularly, where I people get my face, you know, they say, you know, this is a heavy bottle. I don't like it. Why do wineries not just just the whole span at Why do wineries do this and not do bag in a box? Or why don't they do lighter glass or whatever. And it's, it's it's a difficult conversation in terms of like weighing what is going to work for you as a company in terms of like, what your packaging is going to look like I and I agree with you. And I think this is an important one low hanging fruit, we know that that's the biggest contributor is the is the packaging. So focusing on that's a good idea. Now, how do I get accurate information, good quality information about the carbon footprint of the glass that I buy. And I say this because in my own work, I found that I could make something in France in a super ultra modern state of the art factory with the lowest emissions per metric ton and I could ship it halfway across the world on a boat and it would have lower emissions than something that was made in Mexico and then trucked to Fairfield for those of you who are not familiar with California, the Benicia, Fairfield etc in the Bay Area are big suppliers for wine, all kinds of wine stuff, including glass and then chuck it back down to me at nobody was really given me this information. I was you know, I was looking at it and I'm having to guess what advice do you have on these things? Because because it's easy to say you know, lighter glass in the story, but it's lighter glass, it's got to be made on the moon and then you know, flown in a spaceship you know, might not work out like we think.   Brianna Beighle  15:00  Exactly. And again, like, that's when the we'll just say like the academic and conceptual realm meets the reality of a real business. That's actually a big part of how we can all work towards creating solutions. And it's one of the things it's going to be really hard about this is communication between suppliers and service providers. Like we said, scope three, that we mentioned, that I think is a little bit of a bag of everything. In order to break that down and understand where emissions come from our suppliers, we need to have open communication lines, and we need to, we need them to be open. But we also need to incentivize them to be open with us too. And to maybe adjust things to fit what we see the market is. And I'm not saying that's easy, you're probably more more apt to handle that with your psychology background than I am, Craig. But it's not easy. And again, the numbers say lighter glass. But in reality, that means working with our partners having accessibility to lighter glass, where the energy comes from for that glass, because we know a lot of the glass is made in other places that don't have as clean of energy sources, I hate to say like, I don't know, the perfect solution to that. And it all just comes down to people. And all of us being open with each other and passing, I'm gonna say passing the buck, but in a good way. Like we know, as wineries, our consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable products. And so we need to take some of those gains that we have, and transition that money on to our suppliers for supplying us with more sustainable products, because it's more expensive on their end, to pay for renewable energy, it's more expensive for us and for our suppliers. So we can't just say we want this other product make it the same price, like we have to be putting voting with our dollar and showing that we care about the relationship at the same time.   Craig Macmillan  16:41  What has traditionally been kind of and this is true for for a lot of stuff, not just wine or glass. You know, you have a manufacturer, they say, Hey, this is what we think you want. And this was what makes us different than our other competitors. What do you think, by it, here's why it's good. We haven't had as much of the other direction where we go to a supplier and say, hey, look, this is what I need. I need this, I need this, I need this. This is what I'm looking for. And a lot of times we do that, when we're talking about specifics in terms of like, I need a certain kind of mold, I need a certain kind of, you know, look, or I need certain kind of price. But we go back and say hey, we also need some assurances about, you know, what the carbon footprint of this is? Can you tell me where it came from? Can you tell me how it was made? You know, can you give me something so they can make some comparisons? I think is really is a really good point. on your part. We just talked about glass wood, what's maybe the number two area you think that people could put some energy into, pardon the pun,   Brianna Beighle  17:37  Put some renewable energy into it.   Craig Macmillan  17:40  Out some renewable energy Exactly. Yeah.   Brianna Beighle  17:43  It would also be like we talked about kind of reducing your site energy and making that more renewable. That'd be the next again, low hanging fruit. But there's also a lot of other things that we can try and incorporate that are a little bit easier. I've got like this like flow of of some aspects in my head that we can all do. And again, some of these are kind of conflicting hard and easy, like another one is leaving as much green as you can on your properties. If you're if you're a vineyard owner, or if you're a winery, because any biomass that you have out there, there's growth as much well, depending on the plant, there's growth in the ground, just like there is up top, and that growth eventually will be incorporated into the soil. I'm not saying that that's their solution for everything. Like we have to do more than plant trees, because we've torn down trees, and we pulled from the ground. But that's one thing that we can all do. But again, that's kind of conflicting for folks who till everything, like that's a hard change for them. For those of us that are already into thinking about cover cropping and you have your sheep, that's easy. So that's something that's a hard and easy. Another one is how we think about, like we said, our nitrogen use, that's again, that's it 17% of the emissions for is from the vineyard. And again, that's a supplier and buyer issue, depending on your your company structure as well, if you're in the vineyard, or if you're in the winery and you're buying fruit, it's a conversation about about nitrogen use. And I will say from a from a crop standpoint, we're actually very good compared to other crops. Most everybody does. Bloom petiole samples, verasion petiole samples, and we use that to guide our applications. At the same time, there's still new products out there that could really help us to narrow this down. Because even though I know some of you do your samples, I know you also just add some canned 17 or cn nine to the amount that you think feels right.   Craig Macmillan  19:37  It's true. I mean, there is a gut feeling thing that's also involved, you know, I mean, you're you're right, we are very lucky that grape vines are not super nitrogen hungry, like other crops, which gives us the opportunity to have that as a lower risk, but still an important one.   Brianna Beighle  19:55  To branch off of that too. We also do a good job in the fact that we apply our nitrogen at different points. So the we're not doing one big shot. So if you are someone who does like one big shot and I turn, you get your big fat fertigation, I would suggest evening those out because you are giving a lot at one time for the microbes to break down and your plant isn't going to be able to pick it up in a good rate. So if you space it out, what you do is it takes the microbes a second to like get themselves going, and it takes your vine a second to get going. So like, let them do that in balance. And also, if you kind of break things up, then you don't get as much soil saturation. And that's when our nitrous oxide microbes really forced. So I'd also like to point out too, that Davis is developing a remote multi spectral sensing tool, which I believe right now is targeted more towards table grapes. I don't know if they've really branched out and that's to check the nitrogen status of our field to see where we can make those applications. And I know that there's also kind of remote sensing going in sprayers too. So this is me just like imagining something in the future where we've got our spectral and it says like, right now what we apply our nitrogen via one irrigation line, I'm not saying put polyline out everywhere, and we've got 20 Polly's just to get nitrogen out. But like, we can do foliar applications of things based on that with the sprayers that are calibrated in to be spatially recognized. Like, I'm not the trickiest of people. But like that does give me jazz a little bit. And it's not going to be the solution for everybody. But it's going to be a solution for some and that matters.   Craig Macmillan  21:24  Yeah, resolution, and targeted. Where do I go to get the science I need to make intelligent science based decisions? We've been talking about things a little bit in the abstract. But let's say I'm really serious about a topic. So where did where do you go? What what do you think are sources that are useful? On any go on any topic, you could go any direction you want, we're gonna.   Brianna Beighle  21:47  I'm one of those I say proudly, one of those nerds who really like scientific papers. And I'd say right now one of my main sources is actually one of my professors who's at Haas, he, he lives here in Napa Valley, just like I do, his wife have their own property. So we kind of like geek out on really, he sends me a lot of papers. And I've actually recently found some of my own, so we exchanged those. So I'd say we're so lucky in this age that we live in where we have access to so much research at our fingertips. So I would implore everyone to just look for a qualified paper online. I know that's not everyone's bite sized little morsel that makes things easy, but that's what I do. For example, I'd really like to call out an article done by the Journal of cleaner production. So this article is called, it's a long one. So hold on, hold out with me, soil organic carbon sequestration rates in vineyard, agro ecosystems under different soil management practices, and the important part a meta analysis.   Craig Macmillan  22:51  Oh, my God, I am, my heart is pitter patter, like, I need I want that I need to read that. I'm not being silly. I mean, like, that's, I've been waiting for that. Right? You know, we were talking about what was only done in Italy, and there was only done a greener building, or it's like, Well, how about this, you know?   Brianna Beighle  23:07  Exactly. And that's, that's what makes it important is like, the fact that it takes all these locations and then distills down, like, what's location specific to what actually matters. So I'd really recommend everyone to read that paper. Outside of that, like I said, I've really just, I've just been googling, finding all that I can, there's so many resources out there that were unaware. I know that, for example, the IWCA has some resources out there.   Craig Macmillan  23:35  Who's the IWCA?   Brianna Beighle  23:36  International wineries, for climate action. Sorry to throw acronyms without defining them down?   Craig Macmillan  23:42  No, that's all right. That's one that a lot of us haven't heard.   Brianna Beighle  23:45  They are a collection of wineries that are coming together to try and create a membership tiers for kind of emissions. And based on the amount of onsite energy production that you have, I'd say I'm not the expert in these guys. I'm really actually not an expert in any of the certifications. I'll say that flat out, like we kind of talked about, I'm coming from the kind of science analytical side and these folks are too. So I say use them as a resource. But also take a grain of salt if you see a study that only mentions one property, and that property seems really out there. That's why things like this meta analysis are really are really important and, and look at kind of like the scientific, I like to use universities and research institutions. That's just me because I know that there is a peer reviewed process for their research. And so I have a lot of trust in those. So while a lot of these websites for sustainability certificates, have good references, they may have a lot of resources. I always go to the hard science, but again, that's just the way that my brain works. For those of you who might need bite size, I'd say I had to maybe maybe SIP, Sustainability in Practice.   Craig Macmillan  24:57  Thank you. Yeah, and I would like to kind of underline that there's, there's amazing amount of stuff that's out there. That's really good quality and is not necessarily expensive. There's ResearchGate, a lot of folks will put their work up on there some things on Science Direct or free, others are not.    Brianna Beighle  25:15  I think of that. So meta analysis, I believe that's on Science Direct. And   Craig Macmillan  25:19  Then something that I've learned again, because we kind of get I kind of opened my mind. This is a while back. But you know, farming in Texas might have more to do with forming California than one might think. And the research that somebody is doing in the Finger Lakes region may have more applications to your your vineyards in Italy than you might think. And so there's really great extension services around the United States that have enology and viticulture specialists. Now, there's nothing wrong with going outside your home area, as not just California, if you're working in New York, you can look all over the place. Those folks not only are they doing, I mean, they're doing the science, but they're also doing applied science. So they're looking at things that growers or, or winemakers are dealing with. But they're also part of their mission is to translate it to an audience that needs it. So you don't always have to find yourself in the weeds knee deep in technical jargon. But it is good to follow that stuff. The other thing I would encourage folks, if you're afraid of reading a scientific paper, which I hope that you're not, if there's a word that you don't know, just keep reading, that's how I learned how to do it. Just don't stop read, just keep going and then get to the end, or read the introduction and read the conclusion and then go from there.   Brianna Beighle  25:28  Even the nerd that I read the introduction in the conclusion, sometimes it might be cheating, but I think it puts you in the context to think about and think about it in the right way.   Craig Macmillan  26:36  Yeah, when I when I got my training that was we were taught to write that way. Write the introduction in the conclusion first, and then write the rest of whatever it is that you're working on. Seemed a little backward, but it was like no, this is this is what people are gonna read, first of all, and secondly, you need to know your starting you need to know where you're going. Most of these academics are trained to write like that. So you can get a lot of information without having to get too crazy. If there's one takeaway, if there's one thing, one piece of advice, or one resource or one idea, one thing that you would tell growers and winemakers and managers have all sorts around this topic of carbon footprint greenhouse gas emission reduction, what would it be?   Brianna Beighle  27:13  The one thing that I would say is we have all created climate change. We are all part of climate change, whether that's in our personal lives, whether that's in our business lives, that doesn't mean that we should run away with it with fear. That means we have the power to create progress, and we just need to make the decision to do it. So I will leave it on your hands to find the way that you can make an impact.   Craig Macmillan  27:41  That's fantastic. Thank you so much. Our guest today has been Brianna Biegley. She is assistant winemaker at Patz & Hall Wine Company and she's an MBA student in the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley, working with a focus on sustainability. Thank you so much for being here.   Brianna Beighle  27:54  Thank you. This was wonderful.   Nearly Perfect Transcription by https://otter.ai

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The Zodiac Killer, or Zodiac, was a serial killer who operated in Northern California from at least the late 1960s to the early 1970s. The killer's identity remains unknown. The Zodiac murdered victims in Benicia, Vallejo, Lake Berryessa, and San Francisco between December 1968 and October 1969. Archive episode disclaimer: This is an older archive episode, so the production quality is going to sound different compared to newer episodes. And since this is an older recording, it's possible that certain updates may not be included. Donate to NCMEC through my campaign! https://give.missingkids.org/campaign/kendall-rae/c438796 This episode is sponsored by: Stitch Fix Rocket Money Check out Kendall's other podcasts: The Sesh & Mile Higher Follow Kendall! YouTube Twitter Instagram Facebook Mile Higher Zoo REQUESTS: General case suggestion form: https://bit.ly/32kwPly Form for people directly related/ close to the victim: https://bit.ly/3KqMZLj Discord: https://discord.com/invite/an4stY9BCN CONTACT: For Business Inquiries - kendall@INFAgency.com

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Chris Lombardo - Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers - Join us for a special episode as Chris Lombardo, known as Cornbread, takes the spotlight on the Break It Down Show. The bass grooves of his band Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers set the stage, but there's more to this story. Chris and Pete share a history that spans decades, both hailing from Benicia and even sharing a desk back in 1983 during a memorable Biology semester. For a dose of Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers' love, check out their Facebook page @BeerDrinkersHellRaisers. This ZZ Top cover band rocks from the Bay Area to Las Vegas, and when they're not cruising to La Grange, Chris and his crew are busy unleashing their unique rock vibes through another project, The Watchers. Comprising members from SpiralArms and Orchid, The Watchers are a force to be reckoned with, blending decades of heavy rock influences into their distinctive mark. Stay tuned for the arrival of "Sabbath Highway" and the sonic journey it promises to ignite. For more on The Watchers, visit  Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku Voyage through the wild, Orellana's truth unveiled, Amazon's secrets.   ​​Similar episodes: Lord Nelson  Bryan Fuller  Rico Alvies  Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner  Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev  Writer: Dragan Petrovski  The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of shows.

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This week Seth and Bill are recording the podcast together on July 6, 2023, from Benicia, California, in front of a live audience at the USS Indianapolis (CA-35) Reunion. They discuss the peacetime and wartime record of the Indy, and include Q&A from the audience at the end.

Episode 259 features Haley Totherow, who hails from Benicia, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area. Haley has always had a passion for writing, thinking she could express herself better on paper. However, the stress of job interviews caused her to put her writing dreams on hold and she found herself pursuing other opportunities. Haley […]

Taste of Sonoma Report: While The Drive is on Summer vacation, here is our report on the 2023 Taste of Sonoma, produced in collaboration with our friends at Sonoma County Vintners.  On Saturday, June 24, Sonoma County Vintners put on Taste of Sonoma at the Kendall-Jackson Estate. On Saturday, June 24, Sonoma County Vintners held this year's edition of Taste of Sonoma at the Kendall-Jackson Estate. We collected comments from several people including guests, exhibitors and representatives of local charities, for this 5-minute audio report from the event. Thanks to Michael Haney and Barbara Cox of Sonoma County Vintners, Cathy Ratto, Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger, Linda Real and the North Bay Bohemian, Kristin Coughtry from St Francis Winery, Cristina from Benicia, Dani Logue from the Charles M. Schultz Sonoma County Airport, Matt Ward of Pride Mountain Vineyards, Sonia Byck-Barwick and Social Advocates for Youth, Shayna and Redwood Empire Food Bank and Margie Pettibone and Catholic Charities. Thanks also to Noël Coward, Patricia Routledge and Vince Guaraldi, for their bit of fair use musical accompaniment. Taste of Sonoma is always one of Sonoma County's most highly anticipated events of the year. Every year it features wines from about one hundred local wineries, along with several various food trucks. The event includes walk-around wine tasting, guided wine seminars, garden tours, a beer garden, premium wine experiences and the themed lounges. The event attracts a crowd of folks who appreciate the best of what Sonoma County produces. With access to more than 60 wine varietals and 19 unique growing areas, Sonoma County's remarkable winemakers craft world-class wines for every palate. The next Taste of Sonoma is on June 22, 2024.

Ryan Gibbons and Kent Fortner. With The Drive on Summer vacation, here is an encore presentation (which sounds more elegant than 'repeat') of this January, 2023 episode which is a personal favorite of Herlinda Heras.  Mare Island Brewing Company co-founders Ryan Gibbons and Kent Fortner join Harry Duke and Herlinda Heras on Brew Ha Ha today. Mare Island was a naval shipyard since the earliest days of California and Herlinda was actually born there, since her father was in the US Navy. It was the oldest naval base west of the Mississippi, and also has the oldest golf course and one of the oldest Tiffany stained glass windows in the west, in its local church. Read about the history of Mare Island here. Kent and Ryan founded Mare Island Brewing Co. after they met in the wine business. They are both professional wine makers. It is near the city of Vallejo and the city fathers asked him if he could move his winemaking operation there. The topography wasn't right for that option, but when they met each other again in early 2013, they found the opportunity to open the brewery, on a shoestring. Mare Island Mare Island used to support the town of Vallejo, which fell on hard times after the base closure. The city has supported a lot of reinvestment and development of new businesses including the brewery. Russian River Brewing Co. is open in Santa Rosa on 4th St. and at their big Windsor location. Click the logo to visit their website for up-to-date hours, menus, beers and more info. With their experience making wine, they wanted their beers to be balanced and to make traditional recipes without chasing trends. They also took the opportunity to place historical information about Mare Island on their labels. It was a center of military production. A long list of important systems was produced there, including submarines and aircraft carriers. The cans also all feature a ship in the design, with a short version of the story of that ship on the label. Visit our sponsor Victory House online for their latest viewing and menu options. Mare Island Brewing Company locations Mare Island Brewing Company has three locations. One is at the Vallejo Ferry terminal, in Vallejo, where you take the ferry to San Francisco. The Coal Shed Brewery is on Mare Island and the First Street Taphouse is in Benicia. They brew all the beer on Mare Island and they also host events there. Their beers are named after ships. The labels have stories that tell the histories of the ships.

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How could widowhood happen to both Debbie Weiss and her dad?  What are tips for dating midlife?  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Debbie got a masters degree in fine arts at 56!  She's is a lawyer turned writer, and has a special bond with her dad too!  Her essays have been published in The New York Times, Huffington Post, Woman's Day, Elle Decor, Good Housekeeping, and Reader's Digest. Her blog The Hungover Widow offers empathy to those who find themselves alone middle age. Debbie Weiss is a former attorney who earned her MFA in creative nonfiction from Saint Mary's College of California in 2020. A native of the Bay Area, she turned to writing after George, her husband and partner of more than three decades, died of cancer in April 2013, and she found herself single and living alone for the first time in her life. Weiss's essays have been published in The New York Times's “Modern Love” column, HuffPost, Woman's Day, Good Housekeeping, Elle Décor, and Reader's Digest, among other publications. She lives in Benicia, CA with her second life partner, Randal. Connect with Debbie: Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/debbieweissauthor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbie_weiss_author/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DWeissWriter Website: https://thehungoverwidow.com/ Purchase “Available As Is”: Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1324017.Debbie_Weiss Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Available-As-Midlife-Widows-Search/dp/164742237X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JLADG9KGH13C&keywords=available+as+is+debbie+weiss&qid=1665773224&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjkxIiwicXNhIjoiMC4zNiIsInFzcCI6IjAuNTEifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=available+as+is%2Caps%2C255&sr=8-1   Ronit Plank episode mentioned https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-the-themes-in-your-story-featuring-debbie-weiss/id1612365112?i=1000604083470 Huffington Post article https://www.huffpost.com/entry/husband-32-years-widow-grief_n_641866eae4b0fef1524533ed   Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast   Ratings and reviews make our day!  Subscribe and let us know what you like and who we should have on! ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy  

Seth and Bill talk about the upcoming USS Indianapolis reunion in Benicia, California, July 6-9, 2023, hopefully to include a live stream of "The Unauthorized History of the Pacific War" podcast focused on the Indy.

Debbie Weiss is the author of “Available As Is: A Midlife Widow's Search for Love”. A former lawyer, she has essays published in the New York Times' Modern Love column among other places. She's proudest of getting an MFA at 56. She lives in Benicia, CA with her second life partner, Randall. In this episode of Last First Date Radio: How to start dating after loss What it was like to start dating as a 50 year old widow who hadn't dated since she was 16 The biggest problem with dating over 50 How she met her second life partner https://debbieweissauthor.com/ ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio  ►If you're feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, sign up for a complimentary 45-minute breakthrough session with Sandy https://lastfirstdate.com/application  ►Join Your Last First Date on Facebook https://facebook.com/groups/yourlastfirstdate  ►Get Sandy's books, Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love https://bit.ly/womanofvaluebook  and Choice Points in Dating https://amzn.to/3jTFQe9  ►Get FREE coaching on the podcast! https://bit.ly/LFDradiocoaching  ►FREE download: “Top 10 Reasons Why Men Suddenly Pull Away” http://bit.ly/whymendisappear  ►Group Coaching: https://lastfirstdate.com/the-woman-of-value-club/  ►Website → https://lastfirstdate.com/  ► Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lastfirstdate1/  ►Get Amazon Music Unlimited FREE for 30 days at getamazonmusic.com/lastfirstdate  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sandy-weiner9/message

I turned to writing after George, my partner of 32 years, died of cancer in April 2013, and I found myself living alone for the first time at age 50.I needed to know I still existed after a year of being his caregiver, watching him disintegrate, feeling deep in my bones that somehow I was failing him. He was in denial so he thought he was going to recover even as his body abandoned him.I couldn't fix his illness, not could I jolt him into reality, nor get him to agree to palliative care, nor to involve his parents who were going to lose their only child. I thought I was crawling out of my skin. Through grief therapy, I found out I had post-traumatic stress disorder.Over the next few years, I sort of got better, in dribs and drabs, but the loneliness enveloped me. For 32 years, George and I had eaten dinner together almost every night, then curled up in bed to wake up beside each other each morning. I still wonder, where does all that love go? Is it transmuted into protective energy or is it just gone?I was a practicing attorney for over ten years which lends my writing an acrid tone of bitterness and irony. In an effort to work on that, I also earned an MFA in creative nonfiction from Saint Mary's College of California in May of 2020.My essays have been published in The New York Times' “Modern Love” column, HuffPost, Woman's Day, Good Housekeeping, Elle Decor, and Reader's Digest, among other publications. My award-winning blog, debbieweissauthor.com dispenses empathy and advice on grief and dating after loss.I've been in the California Bay Area since I was six, and currently live in Benicia, CA. I can usually be found walking by the water, on a hiking trail, in a yoga class, or discussing the virtues of cheese with my second life partner, Randal.DebbieFind Debbie here Instagram Website FacebookTikTok〰️〰️Shanny

Debbie Weiss joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about widowhood and capturing grief and loneliness in ways that keep readers invested, starting scenes in the middle, finding themes in your story, how her blog was a stepping stone to watching her writing take off, and her new memoir Available As Is.   Also in this episode: -writing about the character-you from the narrator-you lens  -the online dating scene after 50 -structuring a memoir with lots of material   Books Mentioned in this episode: Consider the Oyster by M. F. K.  Fisher The Gastronomical Me by M.F.K. Fisher Home Cooking by Laurie Colwin Shimmering Images: A Handy Little Guide to Writing Memoir by Lisa Dale Norton Educated by Tara Westover   Debbie Weiss is a former attorney who earned her MFA in creative nonfiction from Saint Mary's College of California in 2020. A native of the Bay Area, she turned to writing after George, her husband and partner of more than three decades, died of cancer in April 2013, and she found herself single and living alone for the first time in her life. Weiss's essays have been published in The New York Times's “Modern Love” column, HuffPost, Woman's Day, Good Housekeeping, Elle Décor, and Reader's Digest, among other publications. She lives in Benicia, CA with het second life partner, Randal.   Connect with Debi: Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/debbieweissauthor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbie_weiss_author/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DWeissWriter Website: https://thehungoverwidow.com/ Purchase “Available As Is”: Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1324017.Debbie_Weiss Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/Available-As-Midlife-Widows-Search/dp/164742237X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JLADG9KGH13C&keywords=available+as+is+debbie+weiss&qid=1665773224&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjkxIiwicXNhIjoiMC4zNiIsInFzcCI6IjAuNTEifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=available+as+is%2Caps%2C255&sr=8-1 -- Ronit Plank is a writer, teacher, and editor whose work has been featured in The Atlantic, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Writer's Digest, The Rumpus, American Literary Review, Hippocampus, The Iowa Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named a 2021 Best True Crime Book by Book Riot and was a Finalist in the National Indie Excellence Awards, the Housatonic Book Awards, and the Book of the Year Awards. Her fiction and creative nonfiction have been nominated for Pushcart Prizes, the Best of the Net, and the Best Microfiction Anthology, and her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' Eludia Award. She is creative nonfiction editor at The Citron Review and lives in Seattle with her family where she is working on her next book.   More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com Sign up for monthly podcast and writing updates: https://bit.ly/33nyTKd Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ More about WHEN SHE COMES BACK, a memoir: https://ronitplank.com/book/ More about HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE, a short story collection: https://ronitplank.com/home-is-a-made-up-place/   Connect with Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://twitter.com/RonitPlank https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank   Background photo: Canva Headshot photo credit: Sarah Anne Photography Theme music: Isaac Joel, Dead Moll's Fingers

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CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO BE THE FIRST TO KNOW WHEN MERCH DROPS! https://mailchi.mp/5649e2c80ec9/fi1c52rslk Join Constance Annan today as she sits down with special guest Benicia Lovely. In today's episode they will discuss: - Satanic After School Program - Rush hour 4 - Surrendering your worries to God and more! Loved this episode? Please leave it a review and a rating on Apple Podcast. 'The Constance Annan Show' is available on Youtube, Apple Podcast, Spotify, and other podcast streaming platforms. Follow The Constance Annan Show on Instagram and Tiktok @constanceannanshow Follow Constance's personal Instagram @Blackm0cha Watch my November Month Vlog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMLkNISf7w4 Thank you!

One hundred years ago, Elsie Robinson's “Listen World!” newspaper column made her one of the most famous people in the U.S. Yet, today, few people have heard of her. On this episode of All the F Words, Joanne and Gabi speak with journalist Allison Gilbert, co-author of the biography “Listen World: How the Intrepid Elsie Robinson Became America's Most Read Woman”. She was one feisty feminist which is why this F Word is FIREBRAND.Follow us on social media @allthefwordspodWrite to us! allthefwordspod@gmail.comBiography- Elsie Robinson https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/elsie-robinsonElsie Robinson – The Most Popular American Woman Writer You've Never Heard Ofhttps://lithub.com/elsie-robinson-the-most-popular-american-woman-writer-youve-never-heard-of/

Debbie Weiss is a former attorney who earned her MFA in creative nonfiction from Saint Mary's College of California in 2020. A native of the Bay Area, she turned to writing after George, her husband and partner of more than three decades, died of cancer in April 2013, and she found herself single and living alone for the first time in her life. Weiss's essays have been published in The New York Times' “Modern Love” column, HuffPost, and Woman's Day, among other publications. Available As Is: A Midlife Widow's Search for Love is her first book. She currently lives in Benicia, CA.

Benicia is home to an oil refinery operated by Valero, which employs hundreds of people and contributes tax revenue totaling an estimated 20% of the city's general budget. The company has also played a very active role in local elections. Valero's political action committee spent hundreds of thousands of dollars in 2018 and 2020. Now, with this year's city council race underway — and residents frustrated over recent controversies at the refinery — Valero's role in Benicia looms large once again. Guest: Scott Morris, reporter for the Vallejo Sun Links: ‘Valero looms over Benicia City Council candidates forum,' by Scott Morris, Oct. 13, 2022. ‘'First I Had Heard of It': Valero's Benicia Refinery Secretly Released Toxic Chemicals for Years,' by Ted Goldberg, Feb. 24, 2022. LISTEN: For 15 Years, Valero's Benicia Refinery Released Toxic Chemicals — And No One Knew, Mar. 1, 2022. WATCH: Benicia City Council Candidate Forum on Oct. 12, 2022.

Oi Spillers!! Bem-vindo de volta a um novo episódio que você provavelmente já conhece! O Zodiac Killer é o pseudônimo de um serial killer não identificado que operou no norte da Califórnia no final dos anos 1960. O caso foi descrito como o mais famoso caso de assassinato não resolvido da história americana, tornando-se um elemento da cultura popular e inspirando detetives amadores a tentar resolvê-lo. O Zodiac assassinou cinco vítimas conhecidas na área da baía de São Francisco entre dezembro de 1968 e outubro de 1969, operando em ambientes rurais, urbanos e suburbanos. Ele alvejou casais jovens e um motorista de táxi solitário, e seus ataques conhecidos ocorreram em Benicia, Vallejo, no condado não incorporado de Napa e na cidade de São Francisco. Duas de suas tentativas de vítimas sobreviveram. O Zodíaco alegou ter assassinado 37 vítimas, e ele tem sido associado a vários outros casos arquivados, alguns no sul da Califórnia ou fora do estado. Contacte-nos com a sua história ou qualquer sugestão de caso para spillingthecrime@gmail.com Siga-nos também em qualquer plataforma de media social @spillingthecrime

Hey Spillers!! Welcome back to a new episode that you probably already know! The Zodiac Killer is the pseudonym of an unidentified serial killer who operated in Northern California in the late 1960s. The case has been described as the most famous unsolved murder case in American history, becoming a fixture of popular culture and inspiring amateur detectives to attempt to resolve it. The Zodiac murdered five known victims in the San Francisco Bay Area between December 1968 and October 1969, operating in rural, urban, and suburban settings. He targeted young couples and a lone male cab driver, and his known attacks took place in Benicia, Vallejo, unincorporated Napa County, and the city of San Francisco proper. Two of his attempted victims survived. The Zodiac claimed to have murdered 37 victims, and he has been linked to several other cold cases, some in Southern California or outside the state. Grab your glass and join us! Contact us with your story or any case suggestion to spillingthecrime@gmail.com Also follow us in any social media platform @spillingthecrime

Steven Kirkbride, Lil Boss Steven - Benicia Boy Rapper - Steven Kirkbride "Lil Boss Steven" is an independent Bay Area artist that is trying to keep the craft alive. He believes that one should study the roots of hip hop because there were strict Traditions to make an MC considered dope. A lot of these carry over from poetic and literary devices. AFTER ALL HIP HOP IS POETRY OVER A BEAT. For more on Lil Boss Steven head to: “There is something powerful to this”… Being human is to encompass all human emotions which include anger, animosity and pain.  I believe if we do not have a proper outlet to put these aggressive emotions into something that can have a positive effect, Instead of being self destructive, says LBS… Hit play for other gems from LBS! Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku Hey Lil Boss Steven Hook us up with some rhymes, man 'Cause haikus are hard   ​Similar episodes: Vincent Darby  Perttu Polonen  Janeshia A. Ginyard  Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner  Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev  Writer: Dragan Petrovski  The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of shows.

Both big and little changes can cause lots of anxiety and stress, but there are 5 specific things you can do to make change easier. In today's podcast I am sharing what I learned over the last 5 months, while my family has been going through a huge change, that will help you to feel more calm and in control during your next transition. Topics in this episode:My family is moving to Benicia, CA Why no human like change (no, you're not the only one) What your body experiences in the midst of change and why it feels so bad What to do when you feel like quitting or you're second guessing the change How to calm your body when it freaks out in the midst of change 5 specific things you can do to make change easier Show Notes & References: Episode reference: Stop Shoulding (https://rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/8 (www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/8)) Schedule a free coaching call if you want to not just control the Sunday Scaries, but eradicate them from your working mom life: https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/book (www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/book) Don't forget to leave a rating and review to help spread this resource to other working moms!

Retired police officer Stephanie Polizziani spent 15 years as a police officer, most of them for the city of Berkeley and then moved on to Benicia. She began to feel her life become dark. She planned on just keeping her head down on and not dealing with it. That is until her husband, also a police officer, told her she needed to get some help. Stephanie has a unique perspective as a police officer and a police officer's wife. She shares how it feels different now to be a police officer's wife as a stay at home mom. Stephanie also incorporates how all the recent anti police rhetoric has affected her during her career. She is very tough and carries a huge heart.

This week on The Session we are joined by Natalie Boltz Keller and Mark Keller from Bruehol Benicia Brewing in Benicia, CA. Bruehol Benicia Brewing specializes in German style pilsners, lagers, West Coast style Ales, and a variety of IPAs. Tune in and hear their story! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 117n Settling up at the Synod of WhitbyDescription: Today we are joined one more time by Dr. Carly McNamara of the University of Glasgow to wrap up our series on the history of the early Church in Ireland and the British Isles. The Synod of Whitby marks the logical place to set our bookmark on the history of Christianity in the British Isles. Don't worry, we will be back of course. The Synod of Whitby was the event where a number of threads of the story come together. Computus, monastic practices and King Oswiu of Northumbria's family problems were at least partially settled. Let's find out how!About Today's Guest:Dr. Carolyn McNamaraOn Twitter: @MedievalCarlyEducation Evolved: @EducationEvolvd www.educationevolvedltd.com/Lismore Gaelic Heritage Centre - www.facebook.com/IsleofLismoreGaelicHeritageCentrewww.lismoregaelicheritagecentre.org/Argyll Archaeology - www.facebook.com/argyllarchaeologywww.argyll-archaeology.co.uk/You can learn more about the History of Papacy and subscribe at all these great places:http://atozhistorypage.com/https://www.historyofthepapacypodcast.comemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comhttps://www.patreon.com/historyofthepapacyparthenonpodcast.comhttps://www.gettr.com/user/atozhistoryBeyond the Big Screen:Beyondthebigscreen.comThe History of the Papacy on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6DO2leym3kizBHW0ZWl-nAGet Your History of the Papacy Podcast Products Here: https://www.atozhistorypage.com/productsHelp out the show by ordering these books from Amazon!https://amzn.com/w/1MUPNYEU65NTFMusic Provided by:"Danse Macabre" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)"Virtutes Instrumenti" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)"Crusades" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)"Funeral March for Brass" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)"String Impromptu Number 1" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)"Intended Force" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Agnus Dei X - Bitter Suite Kevin MacLeaod (incomptech.com)"Folk Round" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)"Celtic Impulse" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Image Credits:By Ariely - Own work, CC BY 3.0, ttps://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4533576By Pam Brophy, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9124089By ACBahn - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=33810833By Alan Partridge, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=478777By Andreas F. Borchert, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=14609437Begin Transcript:Thank you for listening to the History of the Papacy. I am your host Steve and we are a member of the Parthenon Podcast network, including Scott Rank's History Unplugged, James Early's Key Battles of American History, Richard Lim's This American President and Josh Cohen's Eyewitness History. Go to parthenon podcast dot com to learn more.•Patreon Plug patreon.com/history of the papacy•4 Tiers – Antioch, Alexandria, Constantinople and Rome•Inclusion on the History of the Papacy Diptychs, bonus audio and video content, Pope coin coming soon, monthly book drawings, early content, and add free, early content. Sign up early so that you have your name at the top of the lists! •Now, let us commemorate the Patreon Patrons on the History of the Papacy Diptychs. We have oRoberto, Goran, William, Brian, Jeffrey, Christina, John, and Sarah at the Alexandria level oDapo, Paul, Justin, Lana and John, all of who are the Magnificent at the Constantinople Level. oReaching the ultimate power and prestige, that of the See of Rome: we have Peter the Great!•Today we are joined one more time by Dr. Carly McNamara of the University of Glasgow to wrap up our series on the history of the early Church in Ireland and the British Isles. The Synod of Whitby marks the logical place to set our bookmark on the history of Christianity in the British Isles. Don't worry, we will be back of course. The Synod of Whitby was the event where a number of threads of the story come together. Computus, monastic practices and King Oswiu of Northumbria's family problems were at least partially settled. Let's find out how!•With that, here is the next piece of the mosaic of the history of the Popes of Rome and Christian Church.[00:00:00] We've talked about colo and Colomb Bonis who are some of the other, um, big names we should keep our eyes on. Yeah. So there were. Uh, there's so many saints that you can have a, a look at, um, there's Adam, who is the, the author of the life of St. Columbus. He's a Saint in his own. Right. And he wrote a number of things.There's of course, bead, uh, there's Malachy of Armand that I am, of course interested in because he spent time as Abbot at banger as well. There's. Um, I'm trying to think. Names have just flown right out of my head. There's St. Brendan who most people will know of as Brendan the navigator. There's kinda, there's more saints than you could shake a stick at, as you like to say, where I grew up Oswalt.He was the king of Benicia and. Was that a Celtic land? No. So that is, uh, gonna be sex and kingdoms. We [00:01:00] would know them more, uh, generally as Northumbria, but there would've been a certain amount of, uh, crossover because it was so far north. Yeah. So there would be. Crossover you we've got these different kinda kingdoms that are pushing against each other.And so they're gonna have conflicts, they're gonna have intermarriages, there's gonna be power fluctuations in the area. And the thing about OAL is that he and his brother awe had spent time in Del RDA, or maybe in Ireland as well when they were in exile, their. Side of the family had kind of been overthrown from the throne.And so they had to go into exile. So they were educated in this kind of Gaelic or Gaelic church situation. And so when OAL regained the throne, you know, he asked Iona to provide a Bishop for not only him self, but also to help with the conversion process for his kingdom. And it [00:02:00] was an Ivan who he then gave land to at Linda's farm to found a monastery there.So although this was a north kingdom, we're seeing this Iona or this Irish brand of Christianity being the one that's brought in and you'll even see when be talks of a out. The conversion of north embryo. He is very positive and effusive about the Irish. It's almost so the Irish can't do anything wrong, even when they are doing things wrong versus the way he talks about the British church.You know, he's taking part of it from Gilda who thinks that everyone is terrible all the time, but he's also upset wel or the British or Welsh. If you wanna call em that. Didn't engage in the conversion of the north Umbrians or of the Saxons, but we can wonder, you know, to what degree you would want to be part of the conversion process of your enemy.If the Saxons had come to conquer your [00:03:00] lands, like, are you gonna turn around and be like, Hey, let's talk about Jesus. So we, all of that going on Oswald is a sax. In an Anglosaxon area that has Celtic in it, but he asks Iona to bring a Bishop Aiden or you pronounced it. Ivan. I Ivan. Yes, Ivan. Um, he, who presumably is Celtic to set up the, this farm in north.Where does. What kind of flavor does that give the, the Linda's farm monastery when it's getting set up, as far as theology goes, Yeah. So we would really consider that kind of this Irish style, uh, monastery, you know, they would look to Iona for a lot of information and support and so we could consider it very closely, kind of.I don't wanna say [00:04:00] allies, but I'll, I'll say it anyway, Alli to Iona and of a mind with it. If you like, and this will change very starkly after the Sy of Whitby. And that's when we see it change to this Northumbrian or this more Roben style, because they decide or. Us. We really decides to, you know, we're gonna go with this calculation that Rome is going with, even though Rome had recently changed which calculation they were going with.And you don't see that mentioned in be, you don't see that mentioned in. The life of Columb Bon, you don't see that mentioned the life of Wilfrid. You know, they're not going, oh, Hey, by the way, Rome just recently changed. They're they're kind of smoothing all of that over to make it seem like Rome was, you know, of the same position the whole time.That's that's really interesting. One question I have. One is bead writing in comparison to these events that we're talking about. [00:05:00] Yeah. So bead was alive at this time. So he knew Wilfred personally. Um, as far as his specific dates, let me have a quick think. So, yeah, he would've been like late seventh towards like, not quite mid eighth century, but yeah, he is said to have known Adam men personally and Adam men have.Said to have gone down to visit with him. So yeah, he is. He's talking about a lot of events as far as the Easter controversy goes that he'll have been, you know, really close to. So this isn't the case of like writing a hundred years later or 200 years later. And through beads writing, do we see him as he leaning more towards.The Roman position or more towards the Iver position, given that he was a Linda farm guy. So he wasn't a Linda's farm guy. He was [00:06:00] born near the, the monastery of Yaro. And so, oh, that's right. Yeah. yeah. So he's north UMBR and he is firmly on the north thumb side as far as school. So he. He's very, you know, we are properly Orthodox and we are following the way of Rome.And so, yeah, it it's obvious where his kind of proclivities lie if you like, and yeah, that's he likes the Irish, but he is like, oh, well, even when they're wrong, they're still trying really hard to be. Right. So we should still like them, but before we move any of. Um, too much further.