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Dog soda? Yeah, that's a thing (and it's pricey)

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:19:14 GMT

If you're a dog owner and you've been thinking that there just aren't enough flavored beverages for pooches, worry no more.A company called Jones Soda Co. has rolled out dog sodas. That is, sodas for dogs, not flavored like dogs.The new Jones Craft Dog Soda comes in three tasty (for dogs) flavors: beef, chicken, and turkey and gravy."We here at Jones love our four-legged friends as much as the next person," the company says on its website. "So, the mad scientists we have working behind the scenes developed a beverage that is just as tasty for dogs as Jones Soda is for humans. And, to top it off, we added a pinch of good-for-you stuff to keep their joints jumping."In fact, the company says the canine coolers are sufficiently good-for-you that humans can enjoy them too (if beef-flavored soda is your cup of, um, beef).But they're pricey. A four-pack of dog soda will run you $25.Or you can follow this handy pro tip: What I do when my dog is thirsty is I hold my dog's bowl under the tap ...

Chris Bixi Li Wins Major Film Awards, Her Business Achievements Garner Widespread Attention

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:19:14 GMT

A Blend of Artistic and Commercial SuccessChris Bixi Li is emerging as a significant force in the film and television industry, not just for her creative prowess but also for her remarkable business acumen. Her dual expertise in artistic creation and commercial operations has earned her a stellar reputation in both the cinematic and business sectors. Her role as the production coordinator for the 2016 film “L.O.R.D: Legend of Ravaging Dynasties” exemplifies this blend. She was pivotal in the film’s operation and coordination, leading to impressive box office earnings of $350,456 in the U.S. and a staggering $58,089,494 globally. These figures are a testament to her talent in balancing artistic vision with commercial success.Diverse Roles and Remarkable AchievementsIn addition to her cinematic triumphs, Chris Bixi Li’s tenure at Mahua Fun Age as the assistant of the Artist Management Department (01/2016-03/2016) further illustrates her versatility. During her ...

Brett M. Rosen, Esq. Named One of The Top Criminal Defense Attorneys of 2023

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:19:14 GMT

A skilled defense attorney wields the power to profoundly alter the course of an individual’s life when faced with legal challenges. Their expertise extends far beyond courtroom strategies– it encompasses empathy, a deep understanding of the law, and the ability to navigate intricate legal systems.One of the most highly rated attorneys practicing in the Edison, New Jersey area is Brett M. Rosen, who has been consistently providing excellent legal representation in New Jersey for a variety of different issues. By providing top-tier guidance, support, and skilled representation, Rosen is able to instill hope, offer second chances, and ultimately transform the trajectory of his clients’ lives, emphasizing the importance of a fair and just legal system.After completing undergraduate studies, Brett Rosen attended law school, enrolled at Roger Williams University School of Law. He earned a juris doctor degree in 2015, after which he was admitted to the practice of law that same year...

Lanie Volant Has Learned To Love Being Different

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:19:14 GMT

 Beauty influencer Lanie Volant always knew she was different. Learning to express herself and show the world how her differences are beautiful has been a long and difficult journey. Today, Lanie is proud to mix her passion for makeup and beauty with art and dance to create powerful messages for her followers.Originally from Iran, Lanie was unable to practice anything even remotely feminine growing up. She was grounded for dancing and looked down upon for participating in any artsy hobbies like drawing and painting. She always had a passion for makeup, but her concern about it being taken away kept her from using it. Growing up in a religious community where queer people could be put to death made Lanie’s childhood difficult and scary. One of the things that stood out to her was that there was no one in the media like her. Thinking about how she would have liked to grow up with a role model, Lanie thought about starting a YouTube channel.When she was sixteen, Lanie convinced her par...

Transforming Tennessee Tech University through Master Planning

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:19:14 GMT

 A dedicated architectural designer based in the United States, Samuvel Benhursha boasts an impressive and inspiring journey that is a symbol of his unwavering passion and dedication to the field of architecture. His career is evidenced by his participation in many exciting projects at prestigious architectural firms, with an outstanding achievement being his integral role in the university’s master planning project, a key aspect of urban development.Samuvel deeply appreciates the importance of university master plans in shaping infrastructure and the urban landscape. These plans require careful attention to the clients’ long-term visions and careful planning. Drawing inspiration from the indelible marks left on college campuses by famous American architects such as Frederick Law Olmsted and Eero Saarinen, it provides a source of guidance and motivation for Samuvel and aspiring architects.Participating in university master planning initiatives offers aspiring architects ...

Three-bedroom home sells in Oakland for $1.8 million

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:19:14 GMT

12155 Blythen Way – Google Street ViewThe spacious property located in the 12100 block of Blythen Way in Oakland was sold on Oct. 16, 2023. The $1,755,000 purchase price works out to $854 per square foot. The house, built in 1969, has an interior space of 2,056 square feet. This single-story house has three bedrooms and two baths. Additionally, the home is equipped with a garage.Additional houses have recently been purchased nearby:In August 2023, a 3,859-square-foot home on Bell Waver Way in Oakland sold for $2,200,000, a price per square foot of $570. The home has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.A 2,111-square-foot home on the 5800 block of Balmoral Drive in Oakland sold in September 2023, for $1,550,000, a price per square foot of $734. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On Shawnee Court, Oakland, in December 2022, a 3,032-square-foot home was sold for $2,020,000, a price per square foot of $666. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. 

Deluge of violent threats ‘could take down a democracy’

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:19:14 GMT

By Rob Kuznia, Majlie de Put, Alex Leeds Matthews, Kyung Lah, Anna-Maja Rappard and Yahya Abou-GhalazaBy the time the FBI first showed up at Kevin Patrick Smith’s home in early February, he’d already left dozens of threatening voice messages for US Senator Jon Tester.“You stand toe to toe with me, I rip your head off. You die.”FBI agents admonished Smith – who lived about a mile from the Montana Democrat’s office in Kalispell – to stop the threats, which were making the senator’s staff members afraid to come to work. But the middle-aged contractor couldn’t bring himself to stop. After 10 days, he resumed the calls in ramped-up fashion, leaving messages that now alluded to guns.All said, Smith left about 60 messages for Tester’s office, sometimes over the din of a TV or radio blaring in the background. Aside from some vague accusations (“you’re pedophiles and you’re criminals”), Smith’s threats contained few specifics about why he was so angry.When FBI agents returned to arrest Smith...

Santa Clara: Berkeley’s Boichik Bagels, made famous by New Yorkers, opens first South Bay shop

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:19:14 GMT

Berkeley’s Boichik Bagels, hailed by the New York Times as some of the finest New York-style bagels in the country, are now available in the South Bay.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | McDonald’s unveils spinoff CosMc’s, weirder than expected Restaurants, Food and Drink | 7 amazing Bay Area things to do this weekend Restaurants, Food and Drink | Michelin Bib Gourmand Mexican restaurant Flores opens in San Mateo Restaurants, Food and Drink | Map: 7 new Bay Area restaurants, and 3 that are closing Restaurants, Food and Drink | Panera hit with another wrongful death suit over its caffeinated ‘charged lemonade’ On Thursday morning, self-made bagel master Emily Winston opened her largest retail shop to date in the Mission Park Marketplace in Santa Clara’s northern tech corridor.Here, Winston and her team will feed local residents, Silicon Valley companies and commuters (it’...

Frost Advisory for Thursday and Friday upgraded to Freeze Warning

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:19:14 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A Frost Advisory issued for the Bay Area Thursday night into Friday morning has been upgraded to a Freeze Warning by the National Weather Service. Lows across the region look to fall to between 27 and 32 degrees, resulting in freezing to sub-freezing conditions, the NWS said.The entry of the cold weather will see a drying out from the intermittent rain seen across the Bay Area the past two days, according to KRON4 Meteorologist Kyla Grogan. Ex-pilot Joseph Emerson released from jail, allowed to return home to Bay Area "Get ready for a chilly overnight in our inland valleys tonight, particularly those in the North Bay that are under a Freeze Warning tonight with temps expected to drop down to the freezing level," said Grogan. "The chilly air is rushing in behind the front that has tracked through and brought us some showers so the good news is that we will be drying out." The Freeze Warning will particularly impact the North Bay valleys along with interior M...

Levi's CEO to retire next year

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:19:14 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The CEO of Levi Strauss & Co. will retire next year, according to a news release from the company. Chip Bergh, who served as CEO of the San Francisco-based apparel company for 12 years, will retire on April 26, 2024.The company's current president, Michelle Gass, has been elected by the Levi's board of directors to succeed Bergh as president and CEO, effective Jan. 29, 2024, according to the press release. Ex-pilot Joseph Emerson released from jail, allowed to return home to Bay Area “We would like to thank Chip for his inspirational leadership and unwavering commitment to the company over the last 12-plus years,” said Bob Eckert, chairman of the LS&Co. Board of Directors. “Chip has transformed this company and will leave it far better than when he arrived.”“It has been an incredible privilege to lead this great company as CEO for the last 12 years. I want to especially thank my team, the board of directors and the family shareholders for all their ...