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A new Bay Area startup is like AirBnb, but for food. You can order homemade dishes online and then pick them up from a neighborhood cook. The company has its eyes on Sacramento as a possible future location.

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Health Care

Farm Recalls Produce Used In Costco Salad Linked To E. Coli

November 27, 2015

(AP) — The Food and Drug Administration says a California farm is recalling a vegetable mix believed to be the source of E.coli in Costco chicken salad that has been linked to an outbreak that has sickened 19 people in seven states.

Business

Motion Trackers In Your Glasses – VSP Moves Beyond Vision Insurance

November 25, 2015 | Melody Stone

The wearable-tech field is mostly made up of start-ups and newer tech companies, like Google, Apple and Fitbit. One legacy brand based in Rancho Cordova, mostly known for vision insurance, is jumping into the ring.

Health Care

Agency: 19 People Ill In E. Coli Outbreak Tied To Costco

November 25, 2015

(AP) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 19 people in seven states have contracted E. coli in an outbreak linked to Costco chicken salad.

Health Care

United Healthcare Will Offer Plans On Covered California In 2016

November 20, 2015 | Katie Orr

Covered California is reassuring consumers they will have health insurance through 2016 if they enroll in United Healthcare plan. United warned yesterday it may pull out of Obamacare because it’s losing money.

Business

Uber Espanol Lets Central Valley Passengers Request Spanish-Speaking Drivers

November 18, 2015 | Rich Ibarra

The ride-sharing service Uber launched a new service for Central Valley travelers on Wednesday. Uber Espanol provides Spanish-speaking drivers for passengers.

State Government

Clean Energy Tax Incentive Will Hit Its Cap

November 17, 2015 | Ben Bradford

A program to lure clean energy and other green businesses to California will run out of money for the first time.

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Business

PRO Rugby Coming To Sacramento Next Year

November 17, 2015 | Ed Joyce

Professional rugby is on its way to Sacramento, according to representatives from PRO Rugby, Cal Expo and the owner of Bonney Field.

Food and Sustainability

Organized 'Tree Nut' Crime Could Be Diminishing

November 16, 2015 | Lesley McClurg

A booming nut industry in California has inspired organized crime. Entire truckloads of almonds, walnuts and pistachios have been disappearing. But, crack downs appear to be reducing the problem.

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Environment

California Drought: Ski Areas Opening, Rain, Snow A Good Start

November 10, 2015 | Ed Joyce

With many Sierra ski resorts opening early and the third storm system in as many weeks on the way to California, November is starting to look more "typical" after four years of drought.

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