Food and SustainabilityStart-Up Brings The Sharing Economy To FoodNovember 30, 2015 | Lesley McClurgA new Bay Area startup is like AirBnb, but for food. You can order homemade dishes online and then pick them up from a neighborhood cook. The company has its eyes on Sacramento as a possible future location. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareFarm Recalls Produce Used In Costco Salad Linked To E. ColiNovember 27, 2015(AP) — The Food and Drug Administration says a California farm is recalling a vegetable mix believed to be the source of E.coli in Costco chicken salad that has been linked to an outbreak that has sickened 19 people in seven states.
BusinessMotion Trackers In Your Glasses – VSP Moves Beyond Vision InsuranceNovember 25, 2015 | Melody StoneThe wearable-tech field is mostly made up of start-ups and newer tech companies, like Google, Apple and Fitbit. One legacy brand based in Rancho Cordova, mostly known for vision insurance, is jumping into the ring.
Health CareAgency: 19 People Ill In E. Coli Outbreak Tied To CostcoNovember 25, 2015(AP) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 19 people in seven states have contracted E. coli in an outbreak linked to Costco chicken salad.
Health CareUnited Healthcare Will Offer Plans On Covered California In 2016November 20, 2015 | Katie OrrCovered California is reassuring consumers they will have health insurance through 2016 if they enroll in United Healthcare plan. United warned yesterday it may pull out of Obamacare because it’s losing money.
BusinessUber Espanol Lets Central Valley Passengers Request Spanish-Speaking DriversNovember 18, 2015 | Rich IbarraThe ride-sharing service Uber launched a new service for Central Valley travelers on Wednesday. Uber Espanol provides Spanish-speaking drivers for passengers.
State GovernmentClean Energy Tax Incentive Will Hit Its CapNovember 17, 2015 | Ben BradfordA program to lure clean energy and other green businesses to California will run out of money for the first time. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
BusinessPRO Rugby Coming To Sacramento Next YearNovember 17, 2015 | Ed JoyceProfessional rugby is on its way to Sacramento, according to representatives from PRO Rugby, Cal Expo and the owner of Bonney Field.
Food and SustainabilityOrganized 'Tree Nut' Crime Could Be DiminishingNovember 16, 2015 | Lesley McClurgA booming nut industry in California has inspired organized crime. Entire truckloads of almonds, walnuts and pistachios have been disappearing. But, crack downs appear to be reducing the problem. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Ski Areas Opening, Rain, Snow A Good StartNovember 10, 2015 | Ed JoyceWith many Sierra ski resorts opening early and the third storm system in as many weeks on the way to California, November is starting to look more "typical" after four years of drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
