Sacramento RegionWhat Sacramento County is doing as CalFresh benefits freeze Nov. 1October 28, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Greg Micek | Sarit LaschinskyMillions of Californians risk losing a critical source of food on Nov. 1. Sacramento County is preparing for benefits to be disrupted, while warning that this situation is unprecedented. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionAs CalFresh benefits pause, 211 prepares for surge in food assistance callsOctober 27, 2025 | Greg MicekWith CalFresh benefits set to be paused by the federal shutdown, millions of Californians face food insecurity. 211 operators are preparing for record call volumes as residents seek emergency food aid and guidance on staying enrolled.
Sacramento RegionWhat is ‘slow food?’ How a Placer County farmer is embracing the movementSeptember 24, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Jen Picard | Sarit LaschinskyThe slow food movement encourages people to eat local and traditional varieties, while improving access to healthy food systems. A Placer County farmer has fully embraced the idea of slow food, and says it's much more than just growing and eating. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionEuropean food festival Terra Madre to debut in SacramentoSeptember 22, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisTerra Madre Americas is a free food festival taking place this weekend at the Safe Credit Union Convention Center. The event brings together farmers, chefs, and food enthusiasts from across the nation.
Sacramento RegionSacramento’s culinary legends honored with ‘Wide Open Walls’ muralsSeptember 17, 2025 | Chris FeltsSacramento honored some of the region's beloved culinary figures with four new murals titled ‘Legends of Hospitality’ as part of the Wide Open Walls initiative. Two dozen more murals planned.
Sacramento RegionA Farm-to-Fork celebration: 12th annual Tower Bridge DinnerSeptember 8, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisThe 12th annual dinner on the Tower Bridge celebrates local farmers and agriculture featuring dishes from local chefs.
Sacramento RegionMany restaurants have closed in Sacramento recently. Here’s what experts have to sayJuly 29, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisThe city has seen multiple restaurants and bar closures over the years with some experts saying Sacramento is still recovering from the pandemic. Other experts say the governor's extension of state workers working remotely is having a huge impact.
Sacramento RegionSacramento’s signature food event gets a fresh twistMay 28, 2025 | Greg MicekBig changes are coming to Sacramento’s Farm-to-Fork Festival, and the Tower Bridge Dinner is getting an update. Find out who’s cooking and what’s different this year.
State GovernmentCalifornia's undocumented seniors’ food assistance is on hold, possibly foreverMay 27, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaCalifornia’s delay and proposed “trigger-on” clause for food aid expansion leaves undocumented seniors at risk of food insecurity. Advocates urge lawmakers to remove the clause before its June 15 deadline to finalize the budget.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s food and diaper bank funds face federal and state cutsMay 20, 2025Governor Gavin Newsom’s budget aims to give food banks less funding for local produce and replace an existing diaper program with its own. That’s as the federal government makes and debates cuts to food assistance.
