EnvironmentCost Of California Farming GrowsAugust 14, 2014 | Rich IbarraCalifornia's farm production costs totaled $36.6 billion in 2013, an 8.6 percent jump from the previous year. Higher rates for feed, labor, improvements and water contributed to the jump. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought Brings Earlier Start To California Grape HarvestAugust 4, 2014 | Ed JoyceCalifornia wine grapes are beginning to ripen earlier due to dry, hot conditions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Would Extend Welfare Benefits To California ImmigrantsJuly 29, 2014 | Katie OrrA bill pending in the California legislature would extend welfare and food stamp benefits to some immigrants legally living in the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHundreds of Yolo County Residents Get Drought-Relief Food AidJuly 8, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneHundreds of people in Yolo County have received food aid through the state's drought-relief effort. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: New Sentencing Ballot Measure, State Help For Food IndustryJune 26, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia voters will decide this fall whether some low-level drug and theft offenses should be tried as misdemeanors instead of felonies. Meanwhile, the Legislature and Board of Equalization are pushing policies to help the food industry. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Officials Developing Framework For 'Sustainable' Groundwater ManagementJune 5, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia water managers are working on a plan that they hope will lead to more sustainable use of underground water supplies. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityWest Sacramento Gets First Urban FarmMay 8, 2014 | Amy QuintonA vacant lot in West Sacramento will soon be transformed into the city’s first urban farm. The Center for Land Based Learning and the city have teamed up to provide beginning farmers with land. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought Wreaks Havoc On Almond Growers As Water Prices SkyrocketMay 7, 2014 | Rich IbarraAlmond growers are desperately looking for irrigation water as the drought is takes a toll on California's almond crop - and not just for this year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFood Banks Feel The DroughtApril 29, 2014 | Rich IbarraMany California food banks will be affected by the drought... with a combination higher prices and more people in need. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentManteca Company Crafts Cardboard Wine BottlesApril 27, 2014 | Rich IbarraA Manteca company will be making wine bottles, but instead of using glass, the bottles will be made from cardboard. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
