Tag: Farmers Market
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New Law Helps Families Stretch Food Dollars
By Patty Lane, Maureen Cavanaugh and Peggy Pico Listen to the full KPBS Midday Edition interview here. A new California law will help low-income families stretch their food dollars with healthy food choices and support farmers by expanding their markets. The California Nutrition Incentives Act will leverage federal grants to provide a dollar-for-dollar match to…
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Farmers Market Rings in Lunar New Year
Video Credit: Brian Myers, Media Arts Center San Diego By Brian Myers It was a busy weekend for the Southern Sea Lion Dance Association. The started off their day performing at the City Heights Farmers Market celebration of Lunar New Year Saturday, before quickly speeding off to their next event to bring in the Year…
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New Law Good News for Farmers Market Entrepreneurs
By Angela Carone As of Jan. 1, certain foods prepared in a home kitchen can be sold at places like farmers markets and grocery stores, according to a new law known as the California Homemade Food Act, or AB 1616. It was signed into law back in September by Gov. Jerry Brown but goes into…
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Tweet City Heights: State Suspends Some Open Meeting Requirements
By Megan Burks State Suspends Some Open Meeting Requirements In an effort to save $96 million, state legislators suspended funding for certain provisions of the Brown Act, the state’s open meeting law. Under the law, public entities must notify their constituents of meetings 72 hours in advance and disclose decisions made in closed sessions. The…