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Obama & Paul: Candidates Too 'Casual' About War

At a time in the presidential election cycle when Republican candidates traditionally draw stark distinctions between themselves and their Democratic rivals, Ron Paul is following a different tactic by highlighting

By Chris Hinyub

/ March 8, 2012

Obama & Paul: Candidates Too 'Casual' About War

Raw Milk Consumers Trust Farmers Over Health Officials

Forget 'crying over it,' the way federal health officials portray the potential health risks of unprocessed milk might have some scrambling for a HazMat suit and respirator if

By Chris Hinyub

/ March 7, 2012

Raw Milk Consumers Trust Farmers Over Health Officials

USDA Pushes 'Know Your Farmer' Campaign

Since 2009, the United States Department of Agriculture's attitude toward local food has performed an about face. Consider this: Before President Obama's inauguration, for about a

By Chris Hinyub

/ March 2, 2012

SF Supervisor Backs 'Street Food' Cause

A new bill working its way through California's State Assembly could ground a fleet of food trucks whose aim is to allow communities to reconnect and reinvest using

By Chris Hinyub

/ March 1, 2012

Former GOP Assemblyman makes Independent run for Congress

Anthony Adams, former GOP Assemblyman of Hesperia, has announced his plans to run as an Independent for California's 8th Congressional District. In 2009, Adams was estranged from the

By Chris Hinyub

/ February 29, 2012

Former GOP Assemblyman makes Independent run for Congress

Dry winter signals less irrigation for Central Valley farmers

The Bureau of Reclamation, the federal agency that decides water allotments for Central Valley farms, has released a bleak water forecast for the upcoming growing season. Likewise, state water managers

By Chris Hinyub

/ February 24, 2012

Dry winter signals less irrigation for Central Valley farmers

Red light cameras get red light in California

A recent appellate court decision in Southern California delivered a huge blow to proponents of red light cameras. For years both sides have argued their points in the Capitol, debating

By Chris Hinyub

/ February 23, 2012

Red light cameras get red light in California

California food startups may hold the key to economic recovery

Can food lift California out of its recession? A mounting body of evidence points to yes. Local food startups that only source labor and materials from local and regional businesses

By Chris Hinyub

/ February 22, 2012

California food startups may hold the key to economic recovery

Despite settlement, no end in sight to Foreclosuregate

An audit of hundreds of foreclosures in San Francisco by the city's assessor-recorder reveals that 99 percent of loans contain at least one irregularity. Auditors uncovered "what

By Chris Hinyub

/ February 17, 2012

Despite settlement, no end in sight to Foreclosuregate

Pentagon to FAA: Send in the drones

The Pentagon wants to “desegregate” national air space. A spokesman made the announcement last week at a robotic technology conference held in Washington, D.C. Military officials say that they

By Chris Hinyub

/ February 16, 2012

Obama's budget proposal polarizes agricultural interests

President Obama's fiscal year 2013 budget request was sent to Congress this week. In it are some suggestions for the 2012 Farm Bill that, if enacted, could adversely

By Chris Hinyub

/ February 15, 2012

Obama's budget proposal polarizes agricultural interests

Wanted: California walnuts

Worldwide demand has made walnuts the fourth largest export in California, according to an industry report. The $820 million per year industry has seen record growth in the last five

By Chris Hinyub

/ February 10, 2012