Food and SustainabilityListen: Michelin awards Sacramento restaurant Localis with a coveted starDecember 7, 2022 | Randol WhiteCapRadio’s Randol White speaks with The Sacramento Bee’s Benjy Egel about the city’s latest Michelin-starred destination. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNewsom signs a bill expanding union rights for farmworkers, shocking advocatesSeptember 28, 2022 | Manola SecairaAdvocates of the bill waited a month for the decision, setting up a vigil outside the capitol after a 335-mile march in August.
Food and SustainabilitySan Joaquin County saw ‘substantial gains’ in 2021 agricultural productionSeptember 19, 2022 | Rich IbarraA new report says fruit and nuts made up the highest value crops produced by the county last year, raising over $1.7 billion.
Food and SustainabilityThere aren't enough young farmers. Congress is looking to change thatSeptember 1, 2022Congressional Democrats and Republicans say ensuring a younger generation of farmers can enter the business is key to upholding local and regional supply chains needed for emergencies, domestic food production and to meet the demand of local food.
Food and SustainabilityHealthier options on the menu as California begins providing free meals for all studentsAugust 28, 2022California districts are continuing to offer free meals to all students, and extra funding this year is allowing them to incorporate more healthy, local ingredients
Food and SustainabilityInterview: Creators of Dinner at Tiger dish on Sacramento cuisineAugust 23, 2022 | Randol WhiteTony Christian of Tiger Restaurant & Bar and Chef Ryan Royster of Last Supper Society joined CapRadio’s Insight to talk about how their latest collaboration showcases an incredible culinary experience in Sacramento. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and Sustainability‘Overwhelming’ inflation affecting Sacramento restaurants — and chicken spots may be hit hardestAugust 15, 2022 | Randol WhiteThe latest numbers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture echoed the Sacramento experience: Food prices this summer are up as much as 12 percent over last year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityStudy says California employers fail to keep food, farm workers safe from COVIDJuly 10, 2022A new report uses Cal/OSHA data to show how California food production employers failed to keep workers safe from COVID-19.
Food and SustainabilityCalifornia’s plan to provide food assistance to undocumented residents leaves some outJune 14, 2022California will offer food assistance to undocumented people over 55. Advocates want more. They say younger people need help, too.
Food and SustainabilityInterview: Here’s what you need to know about community fridges in SacramentoApril 1, 2022 | Randol WhiteIf you’ve seen community refrigerators around the city of Sacramento, you may be wondering what they’re all about. Here’s what you need to know. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.