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Cooking with gas — or electricity? Californians wonder how electrification might impact the food we eat

March 28, 2023 | Manola Secaira

As part of its goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2045, California is working to cut emissions in all parts of life, including the kitchen.

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California could be the first state in the country to ban some much debated food additives

March 17, 2023 | Kate Wolffe

Two California legislators want to eliminate chemicals present in thousands of grocery items, like candies and drinks, that are linked to health problems and are already banned in the European Union.

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CalFresh emergency benefits end this month — here’s what to know

March 3, 2023 | Janelle Salanga

How your benefits might change, where to access free food in the area, how to get involved in community efforts to share food and more.

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USDA tightening organics certification regulations to reduce label fraud

February 11, 2023 | Randol White

The USDA sets guidelines for which foods can be labeled “certified organic.” This week, it announced a series of new, tighter regulations, aimed at closing loopholes that previously allowed non-organic ingredients into products labeled organic.

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Listen: Michelin awards Sacramento restaurant Localis with a coveted star

December 7, 2022 | Randol White

CapRadio’s Randol White speaks with The Sacramento Bee’s Benjy Egel about the city’s latest Michelin-starred destination.

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Newsom signs a bill expanding union rights for farmworkers, shocking advocates

September 28, 2022 | Manola Secaira

Advocates of the bill waited a month for the decision, setting up a vigil outside the capitol after a 335-mile march in August.

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San Joaquin County saw ‘substantial gains’ in 2021 agricultural production

September 19, 2022 | Rich Ibarra

A new report says fruit and nuts made up the highest value crops produced by the county last year, raising over $1.7 billion.

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There aren't enough young farmers. Congress is looking to change that

September 1, 2022

Congressional Democrats and Republicans say ensuring a younger generation of farmers can enter the business is key to upholding local and regional supply chains needed for emergencies, domestic food production and to meet the demand of local food.

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Healthier options on the menu as California begins providing free meals for all students

August 28, 2022

California districts are continuing to offer free meals to all students, and extra funding this year is allowing them to incorporate more healthy, local ingredients

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Interview: Creators of Dinner at Tiger dish on Sacramento cuisine

August 23, 2022 | Randol White

Tony Christian of Tiger Restaurant & Bar and Chef Ryan Royster of Last Supper Society joined CapRadio’s Insight to talk about how their latest collaboration showcases an incredible culinary experience in Sacramento.

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Latest Food and Sustainability News

Cooking with gas — or electricity? Californians wonder how electrification might impact the food we eat

California could be the first state in the country to ban some much debated food additives

CalFresh emergency benefits end this month — here’s what to know

USDA tightening organics certification regulations to reduce label fraud

Listen: Michelin awards Sacramento restaurant Localis with a coveted star

Newsom signs a bill expanding union rights for farmworkers, shocking advocates

San Joaquin County saw ‘substantial gains’ in 2021 agricultural production

There aren't enough young farmers. Congress is looking to change that

Healthier options on the menu as California begins providing free meals for all students

Interview: Creators of Dinner at Tiger dish on Sacramento cuisine

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