THE CHALK REPORT

FROM THE WIRES... This takes JUSTIN’s Support for Local Nonprofits and Education Initiatives to More than $2.5 Million PASO ROBLES, Calif. – June 11, 2026 | JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery has awarded new grants totaling more than $350,000 in support for nonprofit organizations and educators across North San Luis Obispo County through its 2026 Community Grants program. This year, over $300,000 will be distributed to local nonprofits to strengthen services in mental health, sports a

by Andrew Chalk BJ’s Restaurants and Brewhouses, the national chain that brews over a dozen different beers each year, including specials at individual locations, is holding regular beer tastings this year. This week I attended the latest one at their popular Addison location as a media guest. BJ's Deep Dish Pizza came as an individual pizza for each attendee. Loaded with ingredients and enough for two! The focus was on their newest seasonal beer, Grass Attack® Cold IPA, a