Sacramento Dining Icon Randy Paragary DiesAugust 14, 2021Paragrary opened his first Sacramento restaurant, The ParaPow Palace, in 1969. Since then, he started a number of businesses in the city — including Centro Cocina Mexicana, R15, Cafe Bernardo and his namesake Paragary's.
Food and SustainabilityCalifornia's New Animal Welfare Law Could Mean The End Of BaconAugust 2, 2021In 2022, the state will begin enforcing a proposition that requires more space for breeding pigs, egg-laying chickens and veal calves. Only 4% of national hog operations now comply with the new rules.
EnvironmentForever Chemicals: California Unveils Health Goals For Contaminated Drinking WaterJuly 24, 2021It’s California’s first big step toward regulating “forever chemicals,” which are ubiquitous in California and around the globe.
State GovernmentCalifornia Will Launch The Nation's Largest Free Student Lunch ProgramJuly 20, 2021When classrooms reopen for the fall term, all of the state's 6.2 million public school students will have the option to eat school meals for free, regardless of their family's income.
California Extends Outdoor Dining, To-Go Drinks Through Dec. 31 June 3, 2021Even as the state prepares to lift coronavirus restrictions on June 15, some changes such as outdoor dining and to-go drinks will likely remain in many California cities. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced pandemic extensions through Dec. 31.
Food and SustainabilitySlide Into Their DMs: Sacramento Bakers, Chefs Build Successful Pop-Ups Through Social MediaApril 29, 2021For some Sacramento chefs and bakers, selling delicious fare has not only been a way to make ends meet during the pandemic, but also a way to reach new people and offer a taste of who they are through unique menus.
Food and SustainabilityBeer Law The Focus Of McGeorge Event, ReviewApril 22, 2021 | Randol WhiteExperts from around the nation will convene to discuss the laws around beer on Friday as part of an event held by the University of the Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law. The result will be possibly the first-ever law review focused on beer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
CapRadio ReadsThe Lager Queen of Minnesota – J. Ryan StradalJanuary 15, 2021Nothing says Minnesota like beer. And pie. Both play prominently in J. Ryan Stradal’s latest novel, “The Lager Queen of Minnesota.” Two sisters and a granddaughter find their way through the brewing industry with equal parts laughter and tragedy. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityDel Paso Neighbors Keep Food Fresh for Families in Hard TimesSeptember 2, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaAs COVID-19 makes it harder for low-income Sacramentans to put meals on the table, a group of mothers is trying to make healthy food more accessible. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityPredicted July Heat Could Damage Central Valley CropsJune 26, 2020 | Rich IbarraHarvest is approaching for many crops including plums, peaches and cucumbers, and some, such as leafy vegetables, have already been affected by recent high temperatures. Forecasters predict July will be even hotter.
