Costco Submits Plans For New Store In Elk GroveOctober 26, 2015 | Ed JoyceElk Grove officials say Costco has submitted plans to build a new warehouse store in the city. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityCA State Fair Launches Farm To School ToursOctober 26, 2015 | Lesley McClurgThe California State Fair has launched a farm to school program. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFish Barrier Will Help Save Sacramento River SalmonOctober 22, 2015 | Amy QuintonA newly constructed project will prevent adult salmon from straying off their migratory path. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilitySan Joaquin Crops Jump In ValueOctober 22, 2015 | Rich IbarraSan Joaquin County's Annual Crop report shows last year set a record with an almost 9 percent jump in the crop value to $3.23 billion. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentKey Provision For Groundwater Regulation ApprovedOctober 21, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe California Water Commission approved a key provision to implement regulations to sustainably manage California's groundwater supply. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityBelow Average Apple Crop Could Lead To Higher PricesOctober 12, 2015 | Lesley McClurgCalifornia's apple harvest is ending three weeks earlier than usual. The California Apple Commission predicts this year's crop will be about 8 to 10 percent below normal. Farmers blame the weather. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityCalifornia Leads The Nation In Organic SalesOctober 12, 2015 | Lesley McClurgSales of organic products are up 72 percent since 2008 according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. California is leading the nation at $2.2 billion in sales. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentOfficials Warn Swimming In Sac County May Be ToxicOctober 8, 2015 | Lesley McClurgPublic Health officials are advising people and their pets to avoid swimming in lakes, rivers or ponds with visible algae blooms. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezDan Barber And The Future of FoodOctober 6, 2015Insight talks with Dan Barber, a Michelin-starred chef and best-selling author, who is big on the idea of Farm-to-Fork and says most of us are doing it wrong. His book is the Sacramento Library’s “One Book” selection for this year. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezHank Shaw's Crowdfunded Book, 'Buck, Buck, Moose'October 6, 2015Hank Shaw, the nationally acclaimed author and food blogger, talks with Insight about his latest cookbook, "Buck, Buck, Moose." Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
