By Elianna Friedman California children are already paying the price for a broken food system. One in four Los Angeles County households struggle with food insecurity. California is the most expensive state in America for groceries and grocery bills have climbed to...
By Dan Walters Sociologist Robert Merton coined the term “unintended consequences” in a 1936 essay, exploring how people take actions they believe will have positive outcomes, but later learn they have negative impacts. Someone could — and should — write a book about...
By Jay King Black Californians experience some of the highest rates of food insecurity. Due to persistent systemic racism, a legacy of redlining, and barriers to essential safety‑net programs, this lack of access to healthy food contributes to disproportionate rates...
By Kyla Christoffersen Powell, President & CEO, Civil Justice Association of California As California works to improve student nutrition and educational outcomes, legislation moving through Sacramento must be rooted in science, pragmatism and legal clarity....
By Rich Kreps California’s farmers feed the world. From grapes, dairy and nuts in the Central Valley to leafy greens on the Central Coast, our state’s growers and ranchers are committed to delivering safe, high-quality, affordable food every single day. California’s...
By Julian Canete OPINION – Food is more than fuel in Latino communities. It’s culture, connection, and survival. For California’s 1.8 million Latino-owned businesses and the families they serve, any law affecting food access is a law that affects our lives and...
