California Nutrition Startup Launches New Protein Powder for Weightlifting

California Nutrition Startup Launches New Protein Powder for Weightlifting

“If you accidentally inhale chalk, you might as well hit your macros,” says the 26-year-old NutriHacks founder. (Photo: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Published April 1, 2026 03:16 Three months ago, a Los Angeles-based startup called NutriHacks launched its first product: Protein Chalk, a half-kilogram bag of protein-based, white chalk for climbers to use instead of traditional … Read more

Ranch-to-Tray Tours Help School Nutrition Professionals and California Farmers Build Connections

Ranch-to-Tray Tours Help School Nutrition Professionals and California Farmers Build Connections

ROCKLIN, Calif. – As schools across California work to incorporate more locally sourced foods into their meal programs, many districts are increasingly exploring opportunities to source protein directly from producers. The California Ranch-to-Tray Tour helps bridge that gap by bringing school nutrition professionals together with cattle farmers and ranchers to better understand the path from … Read more

Mental Health Workers Fight Against AI Protection in California

Mental Health Workers Fight Against AI Protection in California

“Kaiser executives say they’re not using AI to make patient care determinations, but they won’t say what technology is underpinning the online questionnaires that automatically determine whether patients need an urgent appointment and assess whether they may be a threat to themselves,” said Carolyn Staehle, a behavioral therapist in San Francisco. “Whatever Kaiser wants to … Read more

Quilts of Valor were presented to the Seniors Lunch

May Brodsky attended the program for almost ten years, so that UDJ reporter Carole Brodsky continued to work while her mother received care from the Lunch Bunch Staff. Photo Courtesy of the Ukiah Senior Center. (Carole Brodsky Ukiah Daily Journal)

May Brodsky attended the program for almost ten years, so that UDJ reporter Carole Brodsky continued to work while her mother received care from the Lunch Bunch Staff. Photo Courtesy of the Ukiah Senior Center. (Carole Brodsky – Ukiah Daily Journal) Recently, the Grapevine Quilters Guild presented handmade “Quilts of Valor” to U.S. service members … Read more