July 29, 2015
(AP) - California pesticide regulators have fined six companies they say ignored warnings and repeatedly sold imported fruits and vegetables that contained illegal pesticide residues.
July 29, 2015 | Lesley McClurg
As the California drought worsens, more rodents are encroaching on homes and farms in search of water. Animal shelters are advertising feral cats as a 'green' pest control alternative to poisons or traps.
July 28, 2015 | Amy Quinton
California agencies are discussing how to make the state’s network of rail, highways, and ports more efficient while protecting the environment.
July 27, 2015 | Lesley McClurg
New state and federal funding will provide relief for farm workers hurt by California's drought. The U.S. Department of Labor is providing $18 million, and the state is providing $7.5 million.
July 23, 2015 | Rich Ibarra
Hundreds of people visited the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds in Stockton on Thursday for the annual "Farm to Fork" event.
July 23, 2015 | Bob Moffitt
Citrus growers in California's Central Valley say they expect to fallow between 7 and 9 percent of the state's 270,000 acres of citrus trees because of the drought.
July 20, 2015 | Steve Milne
It's tomato season in Sacramento. From big red slicers to tiny cherries, tomatoes are in abundance this time of year. And to celebrate, several midtown bars and restaurants are spotlighting tomato-based drinks and entrees.
July 16, 2015
(AP) - Let the suds flow at California's farmers markets. Gov. Jerry Brown's office announced Tuesday he's signed a bill legalizing beer tasting at farmers markets.
July 15, 2015 | Lesley McClurg
You can sip, savor or devour an array of summer flavors at the California State Fair for the next few weeks in Sacramento. Here’s a sampling from Food and Sustainability Reporter Lesley McClurg.
July 14, 2015 | Lesley McClurg
Raley's supermarkets are selling aesthetically “imperfect” produce at 10 California stores to shrink food waste.
