food culture

The story of McDonald’s is the story of California itself.

How McDonald’s Became the Taste of California — and Then the World

Katy Kitt November 28, 2025

At the corner of E Street and West 14th in San Bernardino stands an...

Why did the world turn against avocados?

The Avocado Backlash: Why California’s Favorite Fruit Is Suddenly in Trouble

Anna Alekseeva - Journalist NTM November 21, 2025

If California had a state fruit of the soul, it would be the avocado.It’s...

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