The Sacramento Bee covered a range of top stories over the weekend of Aug. 1-2, 2026, from state policy fights to a milestone cultural celebration.
Here’s a quick digest of what made news:
California’s agricultural industry is split over Senate Bill 54, the state’s plastic packaging law, with small farmers backing the environmental goals while larger growers warn of billions in fines and higher grocery bills, as the ag industry sounds off on the packaging law. CalRecycle must approve the implementation plan by Jan. 1, 2027.The Japanese Food and Cultural Bazaar returns to the Buddhist Church of Sacramento on Aug. 8 for its 80th anniversary, offering a taste of Japanese culture and cuisine. The event will feature 11 performances, roughly one ton of chicken, 20 gallons of soy sauce and more than 1,000 pounds of rice.
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