Health CareDavis Makes Water, Milk Default In Kids' MealsMay 28, 2015The city of Davis says it's taking a stand against obesity, by making milk or water the default drink in kids' meals. The ordinance passed the Davis City Council unanimously Tuesday.
Food and SustainabilitySacramento Approves New Food Truck RulesMay 27, 2015 | Bob MoffittIt will be easier for mobile food trucks to operate in the city of Sacramento by the end of next month. Tuesday night, the Sacramento City Council voted to lift a 30-minute parking restriction that made it tough for the trucks to do business.
Food and SustainabilityMore Food Trucks Could Be Coming To Downtown Sacramento SoonMay 26, 2015 | Lesley McClurgOn Tuesday night, the Sacramento City Council could loosen the restrictions on food trucks. Operators say the city’s current time limit and curfew hinder business. If the new ordinance passes you’ll likely see more menu options around the city. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityWhat California Can Learn From Iceland About Climate ChangeMay 20, 2015 | Lesley McClurgIceland is on track to becoming the first country in the world to be powered completely by renewable energy. Capital Public Radio's Lesley McClurg sat down with Iceland's President to see what California can learn from the arctic nation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityRaw Almonds Might Not Be As 'Raw' As You ThinkMay 6, 2015 | Lesley McClurgWhen you’re talking about almonds, “raw” may not mean what you think. All California almonds, which would be virtually all the almonds in the country, are either heat-pasteurized, or treated with a fumigant. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityCalifornian's Make Halting Progress In Reducing PesticidesMay 5, 2015The effort to reduce pesticide use in California is making halting progress. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentHow To Drought-Proof Your LawnMay 5, 2015 | Lesley McClurgIf you're watering your lawn at all, there's a good chance you're watering it too much. That's the take-away from a drought workshop in Folsom for landscaping professionals. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityVeterans Find Refuge In FarmingMay 4, 2015 | Lesley McClurgMore and more military veterans are finding refuge in farming. They say digging in the dirt relieves psychological trauma, and it provides reliable work Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityNevada Senate Passes Bill To Expand School BreakfastMay 1, 2015(AP) - Nevada senators have passed a bill that would require more schools to serve breakfast to low-income students.
