EnvironmentCalifornia Lays Out Long-Term Plan For Water ConservationNovember 30, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia state agencies have released a long-term plan for water conservation. The proposal makes permanent some emergency water conservation measures already in place to deal with the state’s drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentConcerns Raised Over California's Plan To Provide More Water For FishNovember 29, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia regulators hear from residents and farmers concerned about a plan to provide more water for threatened fish in the San Joaquin River and its tributaries. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentState Water Project To Deliver 20 Percent of Requested Water In CaliforniaNovember 28, 2016 | Amy QuintonThe State Water Project will deliver more water to California cities and farmland in 2017 than it did this year- at least initially. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityTSA Says The Bird Can Fly But Not The GravyNovember 21, 2016 | Julia MitricIf you're packing your carry-on items for a flight a homemade apple pie or stuffing will likely make the cut but gravy won't. The TSA has a DOs and DON'Ts list for carry-on food that might surprise you.
Food and SustainabilityLarge Food Vendors Pledge To Buy Chicken Raised Under "Humane" StandardsNovember 15, 2016 | Julia MitricOut-of-state poultry producers supply roughly half the chicken Californians eat. Two big U.S. food vendors are pledging to buy their poultry from producers who provide better living conditions and more "humane" slaughter for broiler chickens by 2024. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityCalifornia Agriculture Industry Optimistic About Trump Ag PolicyNovember 14, 2016 | Julia MitricCalifornia agriculture produces billion in exports. Leaders in the state's agricultural industry say they're optimistic a Trump administration's policy on trade and immigration will benefit their sector. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityAuthor Interview: Georgeanne Brennan On Her "Culinary Journey" Through ProvenceNovember 10, 2016 | Donna ApidoneWhen Georgeanne Brennan moved to Provence in the early 70s, she and her young family wanted to escape the chaotic pace of American life. They became immersed in French culture, and Georgeanne discovered a rich culinary history. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityRecreational Dungeness Crab Season Opens In CaliforniaNovember 6, 2016(AP) - A group of crabbers in Northern California kicked off Dungeness crab season at a cold and foggy Pacific Pier.
California CountsCalaveras County Copes With Change After Influx of New Marijuana GrowersNovember 3, 2016 | Julia MitricPeople have grown marijuana quietly in Calaveras County for decades. But after the Butte fire word got out that Calaveras was the place to grow. Now long-time residents say a “green rush" fueled by outsiders is hurting their county. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezBay Area Company Aims To Reduce Food Waste - One Fruit At A TimeNovember 1, 2016In the United States, 30-40 percent of our available food ends up in the trashcan. CropMobster, a Bay Area start-up, is taking the issue of food waste head-on with an innovative model. CEO and cofounder Nick Papadopoulos talks about the company. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
