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(AP) - California pesticide regulators have fined six companies they say ignored warnings and repeatedly sold imported fruits and vegetables that contained illegal pesticide residues.

Environment

Barn Cats Offer 'Green' Pest Control During The Drought

July 29, 2015 | Lesley McClurg

As the California drought worsens, more rodents are encroaching on homes and farms in search of water. Animal shelters are advertising feral cats as a 'green' pest control alternative to poisons or traps.

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Environment

State Agencies Discuss Making Freight More Sustainable

July 28, 2015 | Amy Quinton

California agencies are discussing how to make the state’s network of rail, highways, and ports more efficient while protecting the environment.

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Food and Sustainability

Funding Will Help Farm Workers Hurt By The Drought

July 27, 2015 | Lesley McClurg

New state and federal funding will provide relief for farm workers hurt by California's drought. The U.S. Department of Labor is providing $18 million, and the state is providing $7.5 million.

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Food and Sustainability

Stockton Hosts Farm-To-Fork Event

July 23, 2015 | Rich Ibarra

Hundreds of people visited the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds in Stockton on Thursday for the annual "Farm to Fork" event.

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Food and Sustainability

Drought: Stressed Citrus Trees And Higher Costs

July 23, 2015 | Bob Moffitt

Citrus growers in California's Central Valley say they expect to fallow between 7 and 9 percent of the state's 270,000 acres of citrus trees because of the drought.

Food and Sustainability

Second Annual Sacratomato Week Begins

July 20, 2015 | Steve Milne

It's tomato season in Sacramento. From big red slicers to tiny cherries, tomatoes are in abundance this time of year. And to celebrate, several midtown bars and restaurants are spotlighting tomato-based drinks and entrees.

Food and Sustainability

California Farmers Market Vendors May Offer Beer Tasting

July 16, 2015

(AP) - Let the suds flow at California's farmers markets. Gov. Jerry Brown's office announced Tuesday he's signed a bill legalizing beer tasting at farmers markets.

Food and Sustainability

Audio Postcard: A Sampling Of California State Fair Food

July 15, 2015 | Lesley McClurg

You can sip, savor or devour an array of summer flavors at the California State Fair for the next few weeks in Sacramento. Here’s a sampling from Food and Sustainability Reporter Lesley McClurg.

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