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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.

Food and Sustainability

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.

Food and Sustainability

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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Food and Sustainability

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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Food and Sustainability

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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Environment

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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Food and Sustainability

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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