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'We’re Not Going To Be Able To Survive:' Why Californians Could Bear The Brunt Of Trump Food Stamp Cuts
July 31, 2019
A Trump administration proposal would cut food stamps to 3.1 million Americans. That could hit hard in California, a state where both the cost of living and the minimum wage are on the rise.
That Charcoal Ice Cream Might Be Trendy, But Experts Say It’s No Healthier Than A Standard Scoop
July 19, 2019 | Sammy Caiola
Activated charcoal is popping up on restaurant menus across California, but doctors say it’s not as healthy as it’s made out to be.
EPA Defends Pesticide Linked To Brain Damage In Children
July 18, 2019
(AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency rejected a key legal challenge to chlorpyrifos, a pesticide linked to brain damage in children, saying environmental groups had failed to prove that a ban was warranted.
California Almond Industry Faces Another Tariff Hike, This Time From India
June 18, 2019 | Rich Ibarra
California grows 80% of the world’s almond supply, and India is the state’s biggest customer. The tariff increase comes on the heels of China increasing its retaliatory tariff on almonds last year.
The Impossible Burger Is Nearly Impossible To Find, So Sacramento Restaurants Are Making Their Own Vegan Patty
June 5, 2019 | Randol White
A spokesperson with Impossible Foods says supply problems are hitting everyone.
Sacramento’s First Edible Art Garden Could Soon Pop-Up In Oak Park — And Grow Into A Food Forest
June 5, 2019 | Julia Mitric
There are over 6,000 vacant lots in the city. Oak Park neighbors and community groups are slowly transforming one into an ‘edible art garden.’
The Kitchen Restaurant Wins Sacramento’s First-Ever Michelin Star
June 3, 2019 | Nick Miller
The Michelin Guide, considered one of the top dining honors on the planet, inspected and awarded Sacramento restaurants for the first time this year.
Safe Or Scary? The Shifting Reputation Of Glyphosate, AKA Roundup
May 30, 2019
The world's most widely used weed killer was once seen as one of the safest pesticides. Now it is blamed for causing cancer. Yet the scientific evidence remains disputed.
Rain Could Dampen Expectations For Cherry Crop In San Joaquin County
May 21, 2019 | Rich Ibarra
Rain can seep into the cherries at the stem and cause the fruit to split as the cherry swells, making the fruit unmarketable.
As Riverside Becomes First California County To Allow Vendors To Sell Home-Cooked Meals, Other Counties Wait And See
May 21, 2019 | Julia Mitric
A law legalizing "micro-enterprise kitchens" in California went into effect in January, but counties must opt-in. Starting in June, home cooks in Riverside will be able to apply for a permit to sell up to 60 home-cooked meals a week.
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Why European Restaurants Are Much More Vigilant About Food Allergies
August 19, 2019
Dining out can be fraught with hidden perils for people with food allergies. European allergen disclosure laws have made restaurants highly aware of the issue. But U.S. rules lag.
How To Handle A Massive Seaweed Invasion? Yucatán Towns Get Creative
August 18, 2019
Sargassum, a stinky algae, is choking beaches in Mexico and the Caribbean and wreaking havoc on the ecosystem — and tourism. From fertilizer to food, locals are experimenting with new uses for it.
Devastating Banana Fungus Arrives In Colombia, Threatening The Fruit's Future
August 16, 2019
A fungus that has destroyed banana plantations in Asia is now in Latin America. The disease moves slowly, but there's no cure, and it could mean calamity for the continent's banana industry.
Wall Street Appears Hungry For More Plant-Based Meat Alternatives
August 16, 2019
Veggie burgers, brats and sausages are becoming mainstays at places like Burger King and even Major League ball parks, piquing the interest of Wall Street investors.
Swine Fever Is Killing Vast Numbers Of Pigs In China
August 15, 2019
The number of pigs in China is falling rapidly due to an epidemic of African Swine Fever. It's affecting farmers and consumers across the world, because China produces half of the world's pork.
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