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In 2008, Californians passed a law by a two thirds majority to create more humane conditions for egg laying hens. Farmers have had the last seven years to comply. -
The Rainbow Water District has voted to oppose a proposed merger with the Fallbrook Water District. The decision shows the challenge of trying to consolidate how water is managed in California. -
Citrus and avocados have been the two leading crops in North San Diego County. But, several thousand acres of citrus and about 10,000 acres of avocados have been taken out of production because farmers can’t afford to irrigate. -
San Diego's East County doesn't rely on imported water, but the region is still struggling as residents put pressure on the groundwater supply. -
The nine council members are expected to give final approval for the Jacobs and Cushman San Diego Food Back to construct an on-site organic composting facility at its Mira Mesa warehouse. -
State water officials told more than a hundred senior rights holders in California's Sacramento, San Joaquin and delta watersheds to stop pumping from those waterways. -
KPBS Midday EditionAn Escondido avocado farm is testing a growing technique that may help the fruit thrive with less water in the middle of California’s drought. -
The new technique involves planting trees closer together and pruning them to keep them short and fat. When tested the technique doubled output. -
After months of strikes and protests, the workers accept a smaller raise than they'd been demanding. -
Two months into a strike by Baja California farmworkers, the Mexican government has promised significant improvements in their working conditions, and gave preliminary approval of a wage increase.
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