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Thieves Steal Used Cooking Oil From Richmond Burger Joint; Check Out George Clooney’s Home Bar

• Did you know there’s a black market/thieving trend happening now with “yellow grease,” i.e. used cooking oil used in biodiesel cars that have been converted to run on the stuff? Belly Burgers (5740 Geary) in the Richmond has recently seen their grease disappearing from out back. [Yahoo News via Richmond SF]

• In honor of S.F. Beer Week, which kicks off today, Anchor Brewing just released a new California Lager, and here’s the history behind it. [Scoop]

• Step inside George Clooney’s home kitchen and bar. [CBS via Yumsugar]

• Michelle Obama is bringing her focus on nutrition to troops, since “obese Americans in the military are a national security hazard,” as this article says. Ouch. [Reuters]

• The Oglala Sioux Tribe of South Dakota is suing major beer makers and even local beer stores for allegedly contributing to chronic alcoholism within the tribe. [AP via HuffPo]

• RIP to the inventor of Atomic Fireballs and Lemonheads, Nello Ferrara; in addition to making our childhood sweet, the man was also evidently an “impulsive singer.” Aw. [USAT]

• Not only are single-cup brewers less than cost-effective, but if you own a Tassimo T-disc brewer, it’s being recalled for causing burns. [NYDN]

Thieves Steal Used Cooking Oil From Richmond Burger Joint; Check Out George