State GovernmentState funding gives California small farmers a reprieve after federal food program endsJuly 13, 2026 | Gerardo ZavalaGovernor Gavin Newsom approved $15 million to temporarily replace the federal Local Food Assistance Program (LFPA) that helped schools and food banks buy directly from small farms. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityOak Park ice cream shop goes nut-free to welcome families with allergiesJuly 8, 2026 | Tony RodriguezFamilies with severe nut allergies often skip trips to ice cream shops because of the risk of cross-contamination, but one Oak Park shop is trying to change that.
