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Where Did Your Favorite California Fast Food Chains Come From?
California is home to some of the best eating in the country. It doesn't matter if you live in Northern California or Southern California, there are plenty of good eating options all over. While many local restaurants draw attention, sometimes you can't beat some good old-fashioned fast food. There are plenty of options to choose from when it comes to picking where to go in the Golden State, but have you ever wondered where your favorite eating places started? Not every restaurant was created in California, and some of the places you enjoy eating at might have originated from places you never expected.
Uptick In CA Republican Votes Expected In Nov; Support Expanding
With roughly 15 weeks to go until the November presidential election, state-reported numbers show a rise in Republican party support in California over the past five months. Former President Trump held multiple fundraisers in the Golden State recently and raised millions of dollars for his campaign. California has been predominately...
Why You Should Be Wearing A Mask In Southern Idaho Right Now
Reducing Smoke Exposure During Wildfires Near The Treasure Valley. With several wildfires currently surrounding the Treasure Valley in Idaho, residents are facing significant health risks due to poor air quality and excessive heat. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning, an Air Quality Alert, and an Excessive Heat Warning for the area.
Shouldn’t It Be Illegal for Idahoans to Smoke In Cars with Kids?
Walking down memory lane the other day, I couldn't stop myself from chuckling and cringing at my old photo albums from the '90s. Every snapshot seemed to capture an adult mid-puff, living their best nicotine-obsessed lives. Uncles, aunts, family friends—you name it, they were all there, smoking out Mom's kitchen...
America’s New Favorite Fast Food Restaurant Has 11 Locations Across Idaho
Idaho, especially the Treasure Valley, has dozens of amazing restaurants to choose from. While we’d always prefer to sit down and enjoy a full meal at a locally owned restaurant, it’s inevitable that sometimes a fast food joint just makes the most sense. Whether it’s picking up dinner...
Idaho’s Top 2 Overpriced Grocery Stores Revealed
Remember when fast food was affordable? Was buying food at a restaurant or the grocery store not so painful? Americans haven't felt this much pain when purchasing food for forty years. Politicians blame each other, but the high energy cost has spiked the price of everything. Veteran shoppers have returned...
Idaho’s Air Quality Crisis: The Hidden Dangers of Wildfires and Pollution
Summers in the Western United States are a challenge. Whether you live in Arizona, California, or our state of Idaho, it's hot. The summer of 2024 is projected to be one of the hottest and most dangerous on record, posing a significant threat to our communities. . Fortunately, the Gem...
How To Begin A Relationship With An Idaho Prison Inmate
Look, we all have a past and that's okay. Some of us have to live with making some embarrassing decisions while others might make a decision that lands them behind bars. It's summertime and no matter where you are, it's the perfect time to connect with the potential love of your life. And look, maybe you've had a bad stroke of luck; it's all part of the dating world.
Great Misconceptions and Myths About the Magic Valley
Here’s a new one. I saw something interesting on Twin Falls Rants and Raves. It’s a Facebook page. The item I reference is available by clicking here. A fellow asked an excellent question about the biggest misconception about the Magic Valley. The replies are great. Both pros and cons, but it would give any outsider an excellent insight into the region.
Idaho Joins the Entire Planet in Slow Roasting
Is hot enough for you? How often do you hear that question during summer? The question is being posed around the world. Scientists say last Sunday was the hottest day ever recorded on the planet. You can see some of the details by clicking here. I was going to provide a link for the Washington Post version, but Pravda-on-the-Potomac is behind a paywall. The writer of the Post story buries the point that temperature records are only a few centuries old.
CLOSED: More Road Closures in Twin Falls on Thursday
City of Twin Falls Announces Road Closures for Hankins Pressure Zone Project. The City of Twin Falls has announced significant road closures as part of the ongoing Hankins Pressure Zone project. The city crews and contractors are set to undertake crucial infrastructure work, resulting in temporary road shutdowns in various areas.
FUNDING: Idaho to Spend $7 Billion on Transportation
Idaho Transportation Department Seeks Feedback on Investment Plan. What starts with an F, and ends in a G, and everyone likes to complain about it when it's too late? If you guessed 'funding' you would be correct. Do you know how we like to complain about road construction in Idaho, how our tax dollars are being spent, and how nobody has asked our opinion? Well, here’s your chance to weigh in on all of that before the final decisions are made.
8 Things You Didn’t Know Expired in California
Certain items often sit in a person's pantry, garage, shed, or attic, and for whatever reason never get thrown out. Perhaps it is a food item you bought, a product you thought you would use, or something you stocked up on, but have too much of. Certain items sit in houses for far too long, that they almost become forgotten about. From time to time, it will get moved around, but rarely do you check the expiration date on it. Some certain items and products might have expired, and you don't have a clue because you didn't know they had expiration dates. Here are a few items in California that you may not know expire.
WATCH: Llamas Roaming Around Airport West of the Gem State
Anxiety and stress overwhelm many of us, and everybody has different ways of dealing with it. For some, they need a day off work to rest and escape society, while others may need therapy, medication, or other treatments. Some face their anxiety and stress head on and try to treat it, while others are in denial and try to escape it and hide it. One common way that has helped handle these diseases is by finding an emotional support animal to help calm them and deal with the anxiety that life throws their way. Recently, someone took their emotional support animal to the airport, and it wasn't one that you would expect to see roaming around the airport.
WATCH: Tourists Flee For Safety From Yellowstone Explosion
Hydrothermal Explosion at Yellowstone's Biscuit Basin. On Tuesday afternoon, Yellowstone National Park experienced a dramatic hydrothermal explosion in the Biscuit Basin area. The explosion demolished a section of the boardwalk, causing tourists to flee the scene. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. WATCH: Yellowstone Park Visitors Flee From Hydrothermal Explosion...
The Top Non-English Languages Spoken in Idaho Will Surprise You
Idaho is one of many states that has become a safe place for refugees. But even with thousands of people coming to Idaho from around the world, English remains the top language spoken by residents in the Gem State. You might not be surprised at the second most spoken language,...
‘Ghost Adventures’ Crew Filming Throughout CA For Upcoming Season
America's number one reality paranormal crew has been spotted throughout California in recent days making appearances and filming at locations for the second half of their current season on the Travel Channel. They wrapped up shooting in a Central California town a few weeks ago before heading west to the Monterey area.
Idahoans Frittered Away Their Liberty and Safety
More Idahoans need to become joiners. For our own sake and protection. I was listening to a video yesterday when the two participants suggested flyover country could be crushed in a civil war. Tucker Carlson and Jack Posobiec were talking about the assassination attempt on President Trump. Carlson asked his...
‘Singing Bridge': Creepy Twin Falls Urban Legend Still Being Told
It seems like every town has a tale that gets told and shared through generations to entertain and peek curiosity. Twin Falls has such a legend that still comes up in conversations among locals more than a century after its alleged occurrence. The "singing bridge" tale was even featured on...
Literal Dark Days are Ahead in Idaho Under Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris would strengthen the Bureau of Land Management's chokehold on Western lands. When campaigning for Vice President, she assured people her boss wouldn’t ban fracking on public lands. Her position is different. You can see it by clicking here. Harris is a California “progressive”. She works for the Green Lobby. Tree-huggers will donate to her cause. As President, she would scar more of rural America with solar panels and giant pinwheels to feed energy to her donors on the Left Coast.
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