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You may not think hanging clothes to dry outside would be a controversial topic, but you’d be wrong. A new law taking effect in January will allow Californians to have clotheslines in backyards.

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Succulents Optimal For Sacramento Gardens

December 28, 2015 | Lesley McClurg

If you're looking to keep your garden green through the winter some plants will do it better than others. A type of plant known as a succulent is ideal for this climate. Succulents can weather cooler temps in the winter and hot days in the summer.

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Food and Sustainability

Sacramento Charity Loaves & Fishes Offers Hot Meals On Christmas

December 24, 2015 | Chris Nichols

Loaves & Fishes is offering hot meals for Sacramento's neediest on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

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Food and Sustainability

French Online Dining Service Available In Sacramento

December 17, 2015 | Lesley McClurg

A popular French online dining service is now available in Sacramento. Think of it like Airbnb for foodies. A local resident prepares a meal for travelers that's shared inside a home.

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Food and Sustainability

California Farmers Could Learn Drought Lessons From Israel

December 11, 2015 | Amy Quinton

One Israeli farmer is producing food year-round in California's drought. His water-efficient methods could provide valuable lessons for farmers in California.

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Food and Sustainability

Sushi Restaurant Owners Convicted Of Fraud For Faux Lobster

December 8, 2015

(AP) - A number of San Diego sushi restaurant owners have been convicted of fraud after investigators found their lobster rolls were fishy.

Food and Sustainability

Law Enforcement Works To Stop Nut Theft

December 7, 2015 | Rich Ibarra

An organized ring of thieves has made been stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of nuts grown in the Central Valley. Growers and law enforcement agencies from five counties are on alert to stop the thefts.

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Food and Sustainability

Mealworms Could Solve World's Plastic Problem

December 4, 2015 | Lesley McClurg

The solution to the world’s growing plastic problem could be mealworms, according to a recent study. Researchers have discovered that mealworms can chew and digest Styrofoam.

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