5+ hour, 52+ min ago  (1755+ words) Why it matters: For 23 years, the program has offered urban and suburban families a rare hands-on connection to where their food comes from " and a shot at tree-ripened fruit you'll never find at a store or farmers market. Some teams…...

5+ hour, 15+ min ago  (1837+ words) Why it matters: With more than 100 food vendors, at least four Eastside food spots are making their way to the desert. A Coachella plant-based staple: Carmen Santillan operates Cena Vegan, a plant-based eatery in Lincoln Heights alongside her husband, Mike…...

22+ hour, 55+ min ago  (1799+ words) What is it? SOS is a fungal pathogen that causes young citrus fruit to look scarred. The disease can lead to premature fruit drop and stunt the growth of young trees. Tangerines, sweet oranges and other citrus are at risk....

22+ hour, 26+ min ago  (212+ words) LAist Download our app for the optimal streaming experience Celebrate Songkran with tasty Thai food at Wat Thai temple this weekend This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (1791+ words) Why it matters: Moore's death is a significant loss to Pasadena's culinary scene. For nearly two decades, she was more than a business owner; she was a community anchor who built lasting relationships. What people are saying: Community and industry…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (1812+ words) A couple weeks without rain expected: "Hopefully enjoy this next dry couple of weeks," Thompson said. "Because we're still early into the season " we're not even halfway through the rainy season, so we've still got potential for more storms in…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (1822+ words) Event details: Check out Ubefest at the Cerritos Center for performing arts on Saturday April 11, at 11 a. m. to 8 p. m. , and Sunday April 12, 11 a. m. to 7 p. m. Note: the festival is free. Interview quote: "It's finger-licking good over here!" Cross said after his first bite of…...

1+ week, 21+ hour ago  (1853+ words) The backstory: The program, which first launched in 2023, is dependent on state-allocated annual funds that are spent until they're used up, and the 2024 cycle ran out for Cal Fresh users back in January of this year. It's only been a…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago  (1771+ words) Key ingredients: Spacious patios, a water bowl for the pooch, and food " either made onsite or, at the least, easy and quick to order and get delivered from somewhere else. Plus, of course, great beer from small, independent, local breweries....

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (973+ words) This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Getting together with friends at a bar or pub tends to get…...