Central Valley producers took home awards while families scrambled after a sudden change to Sacramento’s motel shelter program. In other news, what does the future hold for California’s state workers?
Here is a quick digest of today’s top stories:
Eight Central Valley producers took home honors at the 2026 Good Food Awards, including first-time winners Real Mojo Foods and Pasta Therapy. Repeat honorees included La Tourangelle, Grumpy Goats Farm, Calivirgin, Enzo Olive Oil and Tsar Nicoulai Caviar.
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The three gubernatorial front-runners for California governor offer sharply different futures for state workforce. Democrat Xavier Becerra pledges to honor collective bargaining agreements, Republican Steve Hilton wants a “Cal DOGE” program to drastically shrink the state workforce, and Democrat Tom Steyer has the backing of SEIU and the state attorneys union.
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