New California Laws 2016New Law Gives Californians "Right to Dry"December 29, 2015 | Amy QuintonYou may not think hanging clothes to dry outside would be a controversial topic, but you’d be wrong. A new law taking effect in January will allow Californians to have clotheslines in backyards. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSucculents Optimal For Sacramento GardensDecember 28, 2015 | Lesley McClurgIf you're looking to keep your garden green through the winter some plants will do it better than others. A type of plant known as a succulent is ideal for this climate. Succulents can weather cooler temps in the winter and hot days in the summer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilitySacramento Charity Loaves & Fishes Offers Hot Meals On ChristmasDecember 24, 2015 | Chris NicholsLoaves & Fishes is offering hot meals for Sacramento's neediest on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityFrench Online Dining Service Available In SacramentoDecember 17, 2015 | Lesley McClurgA popular French online dining service is now available in Sacramento. Think of it like Airbnb for foodies. A local resident prepares a meal for travelers that's shared inside a home. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityCalifornia Farmers Could Learn Drought Lessons From IsraelDecember 11, 2015 | Amy QuintonOne Israeli farmer is producing food year-round in California's drought. His water-efficient methods could provide valuable lessons for farmers in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilitySushi Restaurant Owners Convicted Of Fraud For Faux LobsterDecember 8, 2015(AP) - A number of San Diego sushi restaurant owners have been convicted of fraud after investigators found their lobster rolls were fishy.
Food and SustainabilityLaw Enforcement Works To Stop Nut TheftDecember 7, 2015 | Rich IbarraAn organized ring of thieves has made been stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of nuts grown in the Central Valley. Growers and law enforcement agencies from five counties are on alert to stop the thefts. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityMealworms Could Solve World's Plastic ProblemDecember 4, 2015 | Lesley McClurgThe solution to the world’s growing plastic problem could be mealworms, according to a recent study. Researchers have discovered that mealworms can chew and digest Styrofoam. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityUPDATE: California Supreme Court: Organic Means (Only) OrganicDecember 3, 2015 | Ben AdlerIn a closely-watched case, the California Supreme Court has ruled that food products can’t be labeled and sold as “organic” if they contain any non-organic ingredients. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityTeams Develop Apps For Ag HackathonDecember 2, 2015 | Lesley McClurgSoftware developers, entrepreneurs and farmers are furiously collaborating at this week's Apps for Ag Hackathon at UC Davis. Teams have 36 hours to design the next innovative solution for agriculture. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
