Jon Bjork
@jonoflodi.bsky.social
Working behind the scenes for Lodi wineries.
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NEW: Sen. Elissa Slotkin denounced the Trump administration as she announced a grand jury declined to indict her and five other Democrats who appeared in a video urging service members to reject unlawful orders.
Slotkin slams Trump admin after grand jury refuses to indict Democrats over military video
She said Jeanine Pirro had tried to persuade a jury to indict the Democrats "at the direction of President Trump."
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February 11, 2026 at 2:18 AM
NEW: Sen. Elissa Slotkin denounced the Trump administration as she announced a grand jury declined to indict her and five other Democrats who appeared in a video urging service members to reject unlawful orders.
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Join us at House of Coffees!
February 10, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Join us at House of Coffees!
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Acquiesce Vineyard creates a sounding board for each variety of Grenache to express its voice, and a compelling case for appreciating wine strictly in the context of food. Re caparoso.substack.com/p/the-sensor...
#grenache #grenacheblanc #grenachegris #acquiescewine #lodiwine #wineandfood
#grenache #grenacheblanc #grenachegris #acquiescewine #lodiwine #wineandfood
February 9, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Acquiesce Vineyard creates a sounding board for each variety of Grenache to express its voice, and a compelling case for appreciating wine strictly in the context of food. Re caparoso.substack.com/p/the-sensor...
#grenache #grenacheblanc #grenachegris #acquiescewine #lodiwine #wineandfood
#grenache #grenacheblanc #grenachegris #acquiescewine #lodiwine #wineandfood
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February 9, 2026 at 5:29 AM
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New Weather West update is out now! Some relief, at last, from recent record warmth and astonishing lack of Mountain West snow in the coming days as cooler/wetter pattern returns. But just how much relief should we expect? Read more:
After a long, dry, and very warm January, a cooler & wetter pattern will return to the U.S. West, with partial relief amid record-low mountain snowpack - Weather West
Record warm winter-to-date continues across most of the American West; already abysmal mountain snowpack dips to record low levels in many areas (except...higher elevations in southern Sierra!) Well, it sure has been a winter to remember thus far across the Western U.S. Astonishing, record-breaking warmth has pervaded nearly entire region (with few exceptions, though one
weatherwest.com
February 8, 2026 at 11:49 PM
New Weather West update is out now! Some relief, at last, from recent record warmth and astonishing lack of Mountain West snow in the coming days as cooler/wetter pattern returns. But just how much relief should we expect? Read more:
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Trump says he was the one who decided to post the video with racist imagery of the Obamas, not an anonymous aide, but says he didn't watch to the end before sending it to "the people" to post for him. But he has no regrets. "No, I didn’t make a mistake." www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/u...
‘I Didn’t Make a Mistake’: Trump Declines to Apologize for Racist Video of Obamas
www.nytimes.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:03 AM
Trump says he was the one who decided to post the video with racist imagery of the Obamas, not an anonymous aide, but says he didn't watch to the end before sending it to "the people" to post for him. But he has no regrets. "No, I didn’t make a mistake." www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/u...
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In the West, the persistent ridge that has been causing a prolonged dry period will finally shift, with some storms/precipitation returning to both coast & interior. These systems will start out warm, but airmass should eventually cool to near (or even below!) average. Mtn snow!
February 6, 2026 at 3:48 PM
In the West, the persistent ridge that has been causing a prolonged dry period will finally shift, with some storms/precipitation returning to both coast & interior. These systems will start out warm, but airmass should eventually cool to near (or even below!) average. Mtn snow!
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NEWS: The U.S. Supreme Court will allow the new California congressional map to stand, rejecting Republicans’ bid to block it. It’s a huge win for Democrats heading into the midterms.
February 4, 2026 at 7:18 PM
NEWS: The U.S. Supreme Court will allow the new California congressional map to stand, rejecting Republicans’ bid to block it. It’s a huge win for Democrats heading into the midterms.
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Peder Severin Krøyer (Danish, 1851–1909), Wine Harvest in Tyrol (1901). Oil on canvas, 92 × 121.9 cm (Grohmann Museum Milwaukee). Based on sketches Krøyer made during his 1879 trip to South Tyrol. Note the traditional pergola-trained vines.
February 4, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Peder Severin Krøyer (Danish, 1851–1909), Wine Harvest in Tyrol (1901). Oil on canvas, 92 × 121.9 cm (Grohmann Museum Milwaukee). Based on sketches Krøyer made during his 1879 trip to South Tyrol. Note the traditional pergola-trained vines.
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The highly persistent "Warm West/Cool East" pattern will continue across continental U.S., as part of the broader "Warm Arctic/Cold Continents" pattern in Northern Hemisphere, for at least another 7-10 days. Extreme Western U.S. warmth & Eastern U.S. cold will continue. [Thread]
February 1, 2026 at 12:33 AM
The highly persistent "Warm West/Cool East" pattern will continue across continental U.S., as part of the broader "Warm Arctic/Cold Continents" pattern in Northern Hemisphere, for at least another 7-10 days. Extreme Western U.S. warmth & Eastern U.S. cold will continue. [Thread]
This 3-page PDF opinion and order from the judge is well worth the read...
Judge slams Trump over 5-year-old: "Observing human behavior confirms that for some among us, the perfidious lust for unbridled power and the imposition of cruelty in its quest know no bounds and are bereft of human decency. And the rule of law be damned." storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com
January 31, 2026 at 11:39 PM
This 3-page PDF opinion and order from the judge is well worth the read...
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This is just insane. It’s only a matter of time before DHS kills another innocent person here.
(clip via MPR and @davidjbier.bsky.social on X)
(clip via MPR and @davidjbier.bsky.social on X)
January 31, 2026 at 6:13 PM
This is just insane. It’s only a matter of time before DHS kills another innocent person here.
(clip via MPR and @davidjbier.bsky.social on X)
(clip via MPR and @davidjbier.bsky.social on X)
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The longer the spurs, the older the vines. In these three photos of ancient vine Zinfandel, laid bare by winter chill, long arms reflect over 100 years of pruning at the tips, the twisting spurs slowly yet surely growing in length, inch by inch.
www.randycaparosophotgraphystorefront.com
www.randycaparosophotgraphystorefront.com
January 31, 2026 at 6:57 PM
The longer the spurs, the older the vines. In these three photos of ancient vine Zinfandel, laid bare by winter chill, long arms reflect over 100 years of pruning at the tips, the twisting spurs slowly yet surely growing in length, inch by inch.
www.randycaparosophotgraphystorefront.com
www.randycaparosophotgraphystorefront.com
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Protesters are expected to rally at anti-ICE demonstrations in dozens of U.S. states this weekend. Here’s what to know.
What to Know About Anti-ICE Protests This Weekend
Organizers are trying to build on the momentum created after the killings of two protesters in Minneapolis this month.
nyti.ms
January 31, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Protesters are expected to rally at anti-ICE demonstrations in dozens of U.S. states this weekend. Here’s what to know.
I'll just leave this here...
January 31, 2026 at 7:00 PM
I'll just leave this here...
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Bruce Springsteen singing his new song "Streets of Minneapolis" at our very own First Avenue. A place where amazing artists like Prince got their start - this venue means so much to our state and it's incredible to see Bruce bring our community together.
January 30, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Bruce Springsteen singing his new song "Streets of Minneapolis" at our very own First Avenue. A place where amazing artists like Prince got their start - this venue means so much to our state and it's incredible to see Bruce bring our community together.
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Independent journalist Georgia Fort was also arrested by federal agents earlier for reporting on the church protest in Minneapolis. She was live streaming when agents arrived to take her into custody.
January 30, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Independent journalist Georgia Fort was also arrested by federal agents earlier for reporting on the church protest in Minneapolis. She was live streaming when agents arrived to take her into custody.
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Breaking News: The Justice Department released 3 million more pages from its Jeffrey Epstein files, and thousands of videos and images. Follow live updates.
Justice Department Releases More Epstein Files: Live Updates
The trove of documents related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein is the largest release to date by the Justice Department, and includes thousands of videos and photographs.
nyti.ms
January 30, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Breaking News: The Justice Department released 3 million more pages from its Jeffrey Epstein files, and thousands of videos and images. Follow live updates.
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On Thursday, a Senate procedural vote to advance a massive government funding package failed 45–55, leaving a partial government shutdown likely within 36 hours after Republican leaders refused to secure the Democratic support needed to avert the crisis.
January 29, 2026 at 8:50 PM
On Thursday, a Senate procedural vote to advance a massive government funding package failed 45–55, leaving a partial government shutdown likely within 36 hours after Republican leaders refused to secure the Democratic support needed to avert the crisis.
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Thank you Bruce Springsteen for “Streets of Minneapolis,” a powerful tribute to Renee Good and Alex Pretti and to the strength of the people of Minnesota.
January 28, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Thank you Bruce Springsteen for “Streets of Minneapolis,” a powerful tribute to Renee Good and Alex Pretti and to the strength of the people of Minnesota.
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Here is the letter from a Minnesota police officer reflecting the values of law enforcement officers of integrity.
January 27, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Here is the letter from a Minnesota police officer reflecting the values of law enforcement officers of integrity.
If this isn't clearly a murder, I don't know what is.
A new Times video analysis breaks down the flawed and lethal actions by federal agents in the killing of Alex Pretti. Watch here.
Video: New Video Analysis Reveals Flawed and Fatal Decisions in Shooting of Pretti
A frame-by-frame assessment of actions by Alex Pretti and the two officers who fired 10 times shows how lethal force came to be used against a target who didn’t pose a threat.
nyti.ms
January 27, 2026 at 4:37 PM
If this isn't clearly a murder, I don't know what is.