California After farmworker’s death in Fresno-area heat, UFW and Sen. Padilla say it’s time for stronger protections at work By Nicole Foy | CalMatters | August 22, 2023 U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla and the United Farm Workers union say a recent death in a tomatillo field was due to heat, but a coroner’s report doesn’t back that up.
Education Goodbye hotdogs, hello vegan masala: California’s school lunches are going gourmet By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | August 10, 2023 With an influx of state and federal money, some school districts are revamping kitchens and training staff to provide freshly made, healthy meals.
Bay Area Does California provide enough food aid for the hungry? By Lynn La | CalMatters | August 8, 2023 But why does a state with so much food and that spends so much on food aid have so many residents still going hungry?
California California Legislature could boost night markets By Lynn La | CalMatters | July 18, 2023 A new bill aims to cut red tape and costs in establishing night markets.
Education Got milk in school? Farmers fight health advocates for a return to the creamy ‘whole’ variety By Phil Galewitz | Kaiser Health News | July 13, 2023 Schools haven't served whole milk for over a decade, yet the 3.25% fat milk is still the most common type sold in the United States.
Around Town Troop 1 scouts offering burgers and more after the July Fourth parade By Piedmont Troop 1 | Reader Submission | June 30, 2023 Juicy beef burgers, cheeseburgers, and Impossible burgers will again be available for purchase this year.
climate change California ranchers intentionally violated an emergency water order. Now lawmakers want to triple the fines By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | June 9, 2023 Even if fines had reached $10,000 a day, “I’m not so sure we wouldn’t have done it again,” one rancher says.
Bay Area As pandemic assistance ends, California food banks are being flooded by families seeking help By Rya Jetha | CalMatters | June 9, 2023 Several bills to boost CalFresh are before the Legislature, but the state budget deficit may get in the way.
Featured in Category Local with Lisa | Alkali Rye & Mikami Vineyards By Lisa Chan Carnazzo | The GrubbCo | June 2, 2023 [SPONSORED VIDEO] As AAPI month comes to a close, GrubbCo realtor Lisa Chan Carnazzo explores two Asian-owned businesses.
Climate Mangoes and agave in the Central Valley? California farmers try new crops to cope with climate change By Alastair Bland | CalMatters | May 9, 2023 The future of farming in California is changing as the planet warms, altering the rain and heat patterns that guide which crops are grown where.