Food and SustainabilityFarm-To-Fork Summer School Educates Sacramento YouthJuly 11, 2016 | Julia MitricSacramento State is teaming up with Sacramento's Convention and Visitors Bureau to offer Farm-to-Fork classes for high school students this week.
Environment"Water Windfall" Deep Beneath California's Central ValleyJune 27, 2016 | Amy QuintonA new study finds California’s Central Valley has three times more water beneath it than previously estimated. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentEnding 'Energy Poverty' One Goal of African Energy Fellows At UC DavisJune 20, 2016 | Ed JoyceA group of 25 young African energy innovators are spending the next six weeks at UC Davis. One goal is to learn about energy solutions that could reduce 'energy poverty' and improve electricity access in their home countries. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFirst Step In California Groundwater Law Stirs DebateJune 16, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia is one of the last states in the nation to pass a law to manage groundwater. But putting the law into practice won't come easy. Paso Robles' effort to manage groundwater is a perfect example. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilitySummer Lunch Programs Could Serve More ChildrenJune 14, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonFewer California families are taking advantage of programs that provide meals during the summer.
EnvironmentCalifornia Dairy Turns Cow Waste Into PowerMay 19, 2016 | Amy QuintonCow waste on dairy farms accounts for about 45 percent of California's methane emissions. One dairy farmer in Elk Grove is turning that pollution into power. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityOutside Forward Landfill Near Stockton, A Garden Grows On Composted WasteMay 18, 2016 | Rich IbarraA garden with fruits and vegetables aplenty is growing alongside the largest landfill in San Joaquin County. Part of the waste collected for the dump goes into making that garden grow. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Too Soon To End Mandatory Conservation?May 11, 2016 | Ed JoyceOne water scientist says it may be too soon to end mandatory water conservation requirements in California and the state's surface and groundwater should be managed together. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityGrape Escape Back On After Last Year's CancellationMay 11, 2016 | Bob MoffittSacramento's "Grape Escape" event is back this year after a year off. The event showcases local wineries and chefs. It was canceled in 2015 because of warnings issued by the Department of Alcohol Beverage Control.
Food and SustainabilitySolano County Halts Ruhstaller Farm Taproom OperationsApril 22, 2016 | Melody StoneIf you were planning to stop at the Ruhstaller hop farm and tasting room in Dixon this weekend, you’ll have to make other plans. Solano County officials shut down the farm's taproom this week because of problems with permits.
