March 14, 2017 | Daniel Potter
California bars have to close by 2 a.m., but a state senator wants to push that back. The proposal from San Francisco Democratic Senator Scott Wiener would let bars put off last call until 4 a.m.
March 9, 2017 | Sally Schilling
After being vetoed by Governor Jerry Brown last year, a sales tax exemption for feminine hygiene products and diapers is back in front of the state legislature.
January 9, 2017
In Europe, pine-flavored spirits are a staple at ski lodges, but the idea has been slow to catch on in the U.S. As more American distilleries experiment with trees, however, that is changing.
November 21, 2016
San Joaquin County’s DUI Court is now the model for other such courts in California now that it’s part of the state’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan.
November 9, 2016
As meal kits gain market share, craft cocktail subscription boxes have followed. The kits allow tipplers to explore new drinks and small brands without splashing out for a big bottle of booze.
September 12, 2016 | Daniel Potter
California salons and barbershops wouldn’t need a license to serve beer or wine, under a bill now on Governor Jerry Brown’s desk — though they wouldn’t be able to charge extra. Brown has until the end of the month to sign or veto the measure.
August 29, 2016 | Jen Picard
A prevalent trend in colleges is starving oneself to compensate calorie intake from alcohol. With us Monday are Jennifer Lombardi from the Eating Recovery Center and Rebecca Thompson from Sacramento State to talk about drunkorexia.
June 20, 2016 | Steve Milne
Yolo County may soon have a drug and alcohol abuse treatment facility for Native American youth. Congress recently appropriated funding for construction of the project at a site north of Davis.
March 14, 2016 | Steve Milne
The state Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control says a decoy operation over the weekend resulted in more than 400 people being arrested or cited for furnishing alcohol to underage people.
July 14, 2015 | Katie Orr
You may soon be able to buy a bottle of your favorite craft whiskey when you visit a distillery tasting room in California.
