City Asks For More Unhealthy Food In Vending MachinesAugust 5, 2015The City of Sacramento put its vending machine contract out to bid this year. No vendors responded. The City says profit margins are minimized by a requirement for 50 percent "healthy" food items in city-owned machines. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Second Annual Sacratomato Week BeginsJuly 20, 2015 | Steve MilneIt's tomato season in Sacramento. From big red slicers to tiny cherries, tomatoes are in abundance this time of year. And to celebrate, several midtown bars and restaurants are spotlighting tomato-based drinks and entrees.
Business Journal: Kaiser, Railyards, Broadway, Fair FoodJuly 3, 2015The biggest business story of this past week is Kaiser Permanente's plan to build a hospital in Sacramento's downtown railyard. But Sacramento Business Journal Editor Jack Robinson says it could be a long time before the project gets going. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStudy: Wild Bee Diversity Is Declining WorldwideJune 17, 2015 | Ed JoyceA study published June 16 by UC Davis and other researchers shows that wild bee diversity is declining. The researchers said steps must be taken to conserve them -- and not just those that are the main pollinators of agricultural crops. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
More Food Trucks Could Be Coming To Downtown Sacramento SoonMay 26, 2015 | Lesley McClurgOn 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. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Almond Milk Sales Skyrocket, But How Healthy Is It?April 1, 2015 | Lesley McClurgAlmond milk is no longer a health food niche product. Last year national sales were up 40 percent, according to Nielson data. But some dietitians question almond milk's nutritional value. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Agricultural Board Heads To MexicoMarch 31, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California State Board of Food and Agriculture is going international. The board held a meeting in Tijuana today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Studying Sacramento Region HungerMarch 30, 2015 | Bob MoffittThere are a lot of groups that work to provide healthy food to people. A group funding a study of hunger in the region says they believe the organizations could be more effective with more collaboration. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Farm Stands With Restrictions Approved For SacramentoMarch 24, 2015 | Bob MoffittIf you live in the City of Sacramento you will soon be able to sell fruits and vegetables grown in your backyard...from a stand in your front yard. But, you won't be able to sell that produce from the stand every day.
Urban Farming Vote TuesdayMarch 23, 2015 | Bob MoffittBackyards and vacant lots in the City of Sacramento could soon be home to strawberry patches and zucchini beds. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
