- Calendar.
SEPTEMBER 3-6: Dairy Science and Technology Basics for the Farmstead Cheesemaker, California Polytechnic State University's Dairy Products Technology Center, San Luis Obispo, Calif., (805) 756-6097. 9-10: Developing Successful New Products Workshop, Galileo Idea Group, Chicago, III., (630) 548-2650, www.GalileoldeaGroup.com. 10-11: Cal Poly/U.C. Davis 8th Annual Milk Processing Technology Short Course, ......
- Look back to the future.
The skinny issue of the February, 1934 California Grape Grower (now Wines & Vines) has little of interest for this column. However, much to my surprise, there is a full-page ad from Owens-Illinois and a full-page picture of Franklin Delano Roosevelt upon the occasion of his 52nd birthday, honoring his ......
- Biotech Bans Fizzle at Polls
HEADNOTE INDUSTRY HEADNOTE California initiatives fail to impress voters. Three county initiatives in California aimed at banning the use of genetically engineered crops were soundly defeated during the recent election. The two most significant measures, in Butte and San Luis Obispo counties, failed, 61-39 and 59-41 percent, respectively (a third ......
- Pool and spa permits. (business
currents).
Pool and Spa Permits Tabulations of permits issued for new pool and spa construction in selected U.S. cities and unincorporated parts of counties. Valuations are in millions. City/County Permits Issued 4/02 4/01 Clovis, Calif. 77 17 Fresno, Calif. 140 39 Fresno County, Calif. 124 24 Hanford, Calif. 37 11 Lodi, ......
- ...Calif. energy crisis: Cows to the rescue
San Luis Obispo, Calif.-The upside to California's misadventure with electricity deregulation is it keen interest in alternative methods of producing electricity. California is home to the U.Sa biggest dairy industry. Cows produce much manure, and for years the technology to convert excrement to electricity existed. Dairy farms use a lot ......
- Ratcliff Adds New Civic Architecture Director
McGrath's portfolio includes over 40 west coast fire stations ......
- Chain Expansion Report
Bennigan's Grill and Tavern opened two restaurants in South Korea, one in Seoul and the other in Ulsan. The new locations bring the chain's international restaurant count to 45. BJ's Restaurants Inc. announced the opening of a new restaurant and brewhouse in Vacaville, Calif., bringing the total number of locations ......