News Archive

White wine made from grapes grown in the city’s backyard is having a resurgence. In the ’70s and ’80s, chenin blanc came to be known as a filler for cheap boxed wine. But now, a handful of small-scale vintners are building a new rep for the grape.

Listen

Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Chenin Blanc Grapes Are Making A Comeback In The Sacramento Region

September 26, 2018

CapRadio Food and Sustainability Reporter Julia Mitric tells us about the makeover of chenin blanc, a varietal that gained a reputation as a "sweet boxed wine" in the '70s and '80s.

Listen

Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.

Food and Sustainability

Yolo County Boosts CalFresh Enrollment Among UC Davis Students In Need

September 18, 2018 | Julia Mitric

Nearly a third of Californians eligible for food stamps don't receive those benefits. In Yolo County, that includes college students. The county is now using a mix of high- and low-tech strategies to reach them.

Listen

Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.

Rachel Valley / Sacramento Burger Battle

Food and Sustainability

Sacramento’s Best Burger? Pangaea Bier Cafe Sweeps Annual Burger Battle Contest

September 14, 2018 | Nick Miller

Sacramento’s top restaurants — think The Waterboy, Magpie, Canon and Empress Tavern — competed last night in the seventh annual competition. Pangaea took home the top prizes.

Listen

Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.

Food and Sustainability

Residents Of North Sacramento Food Desert Welcome Discount Grocery Store

September 13, 2018 | Julia Mitric

North Sacramento has big pockets of food deserts where residents have to leave the neighborhood to find a full-service grocery store. Now, some are hopeful a discount grocery store will begin to change the landscape.

Listen

Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.

Food and Sustainability

Would You Drink Beer Made With Recycled Water?

September 10, 2018

California craft brewers are looking for innovative ways to be more sustainable. One challenge is how to use less water in a state plagued by drought. But are consumers ready for reclaimed water?

Listen

Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

On Top Of Their Game: Craft Brewers Convene In Sacramento

September 7, 2018

The California Craft Beer Summit and Beer Festival is in Sacramento through Sept. 8. Chef Casey Shideler and Dr. Charlie Bamforth discuss current trends in craft brewing and food pairing.

Listen

download audio

Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.

Food and Sustainability

Seeing Covered Fruits And Vegetables At Sacramento Farmers Markets? Here's Why.

September 5, 2018 | Julia Mitric

Under a quarantine, vendors need to cover produce they bring to market — if it's a fruit or vegetable favored by a specific breed of fruit fly. Here’s what to know about the pest plaguing the area and how it’s affecting growers.

Listen

Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.

Browse by beat

Browse by date