Davis Makes Water, Milk Default In Kids' Meals
May 28, 2015
The 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.
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Sacramento Approves New Food Truck Rules
May 27, 2015 | Bob Moffitt
It 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.
More Food Trucks Could Be Coming To Downtown Sacramento Soon
May 26, 2015 | Lesley McClurg
On 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.
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What California Can Learn From Iceland About Climate Change
May 20, 2015 | Lesley McClurg
Iceland 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.
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Raw Almonds Might Not Be As 'Raw' As You Think
May 6, 2015 | Lesley McClurg
When 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.
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Californian's Make Halting Progress In Reducing Pesticides
May 5, 2015
The effort to reduce pesticide use in California is making halting progress.
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How To Drought-Proof Your Lawn
May 5, 2015 | Lesley McClurg
If you're watering your lawn at all, there's a good chance you're watering it too much. That's the take-away from a drought workshop in Folsom for landscaping professionals.
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Veterans Find Refuge In Farming
May 4, 2015 | Lesley McClurg
More and more military veterans are finding refuge in farming. They say digging in the dirt relieves psychological trauma, and it provides reliable work
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Nevada Senate Passes Bill To Expand School Breakfast
May 1, 2015
(AP) - Nevada senators have passed a bill that would require more schools to serve breakfast to low-income students.