Food and SustainabilityNew Growing Technique Relieves Drought Stricken Avocado FarmersJune 3, 2015 | Lesley McClurgFarmers are being widely criticized during the California drought because agriculture uses the majority of the state's water. But some farmers are cutting back by employing a new technique that uses half as much water to yield twice as much fruit. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityStudy Shows More Americans Can Eat Locally Sourced FoodJune 2, 2015 | Lesley McClurgOn average only about 1 percent of the food Americans eat is grown locally. But, new research shows that about 90 percent of Americans could eat food produced or raised within 100 miles of the dinner table. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilitySix Tips: Extend The Life Of Your GroceriesJune 1, 2015 | Lesley McClurgMost of California's water is directed to agriculture, so when you throw away food you're essentially wasting water. Here's a few tips to extend the life of your groceries. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentHow To Fight Back Against Stink BugsJune 1, 2015 | Lesley McClurgPopulations of the brown marmorated stinkbug are increasing in Sacramento, and seven other counties around California. The tiny pest can inflict significant damage on fruit and vegetable crops, but there are ways to keep the bug from spreading. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareDavis Makes Water, Milk Default In Kids' MealsMay 28, 2015The city of Davis says it's taking a stand against obesity, by making milk or water the default drink in kids' meals. The ordinance passed the Davis City Council unanimously Tuesday.
Food and SustainabilitySacramento Approves New Food Truck RulesMay 27, 2015 | Bob MoffittIt will be easier for mobile food trucks to operate in the city of Sacramento by the end of next month. Tuesday night, the Sacramento City Council voted to lift a 30-minute parking restriction that made it tough for the trucks to do business.
Food and SustainabilityMore Food Trucks Could Be Coming To Downtown Sacramento SoonMay 26, 2015 | Lesley McClurgOn Tuesday night, the Sacramento City Council could loosen the restrictions on food trucks. Operators say the city’s current time limit and curfew hinder business. If the new ordinance passes you’ll likely see more menu options around the city. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityWhat California Can Learn From Iceland About Climate ChangeMay 20, 2015 | Lesley McClurgIceland is on track to becoming the first country in the world to be powered completely by renewable energy. Capital Public Radio's Lesley McClurg sat down with Iceland's President to see what California can learn from the arctic nation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityRaw Almonds Might Not Be As 'Raw' As You ThinkMay 6, 2015 | Lesley McClurgWhen you’re talking about almonds, “raw” may not mean what you think. All California almonds, which would be virtually all the almonds in the country, are either heat-pasteurized, or treated with a fumigant. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityCalifornian's Make Halting Progress In Reducing PesticidesMay 5, 2015The effort to reduce pesticide use in California is making halting progress. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
