New California Laws 2016Prohibition-Era Restrictions On California Liquor Distillers To Be LiftedDecember 31, 2015 | Ben AdlerYou wouldn’t believe what California distillers have had to do to sell their own craft liquor in tasting rooms. But that’s about to change. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilitySacramento Food Bank Needs Are Year-RoundDecember 30, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe winter holidays are among the busiest times for the Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services. But the nonprofit agency needs support year-round. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New California Laws 2016New Law Gives Californians "Right to Dry"December 29, 2015 | Amy QuintonYou may not think hanging clothes to dry outside would be a controversial topic, but you’d be wrong. A new law taking effect in January will allow Californians to have clotheslines in backyards. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSucculents Optimal For Sacramento GardensDecember 28, 2015 | Lesley McClurgIf you're looking to keep your garden green through the winter some plants will do it better than others. A type of plant known as a succulent is ideal for this climate. Succulents can weather cooler temps in the winter and hot days in the summer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilitySacramento Charity Loaves & Fishes Offers Hot Meals On ChristmasDecember 24, 2015 | Chris NicholsLoaves & Fishes is offering hot meals for Sacramento's neediest on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityFrench Online Dining Service Available In SacramentoDecember 17, 2015 | Lesley McClurgA popular French online dining service is now available in Sacramento. Think of it like Airbnb for foodies. A local resident prepares a meal for travelers that's shared inside a home. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityCalifornia Farmers Could Learn Drought Lessons From IsraelDecember 11, 2015 | Amy QuintonOne Israeli farmer is producing food year-round in California's drought. His water-efficient methods could provide valuable lessons for farmers in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilitySushi Restaurant Owners Convicted Of Fraud For Faux LobsterDecember 8, 2015(AP) - A number of San Diego sushi restaurant owners have been convicted of fraud after investigators found their lobster rolls were fishy.
Food and SustainabilityLaw Enforcement Works To Stop Nut TheftDecember 7, 2015 | Rich IbarraAn organized ring of thieves has made been stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of nuts grown in the Central Valley. Growers and law enforcement agencies from five counties are on alert to stop the thefts. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityMealworms Could Solve World's Plastic ProblemDecember 4, 2015 | Lesley McClurgThe solution to the world’s growing plastic problem could be mealworms, according to a recent study. Researchers have discovered that mealworms can chew and digest Styrofoam. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
