Mokelumne Hill Is Authentic California Gold Country
The entire Gold Rush-era town is a designated historic landmark
Mokelumne Hill may not be the busiest tourist hub in the Amador-Calaveras Sierra Nevada foothills loop that includes Sutter Creek, Jackson, Angels Camp and Murphys. But that doesn’t mean the uniquely well-preserved 1850s Gold Rush-era settlement along the Mokelumne River, often called Moke Hill by the locals, is lacking in things to do and see.
The Way We Work: Dr. David Lubarsky
A glimpse into the daily life of the CEO of UC Davis Health and UC Davis Vice Chancellor of Human Health Services
Being the CEO of UC Davis Health isn’t easy. But that’s only half of Dr. David Lubarsky’s job as he is also the school’s vice chancellor of human health sciences. Here’s how he makes it all work.
What’s Ahead for the Region’s Economy in 2024
Positive news, though risks abound
Those who forecast the direction of the U.S. economy have their eyes on empty office buildings. In September, two commercial real estate experts predicted that the vacant space resulting from work-from-home policies will put banks at risk and collapse tax revenues for large and mid-size cities around the country.
Startup of the Month: 3D Organic Polymer Silk
Trio of researchers aim to revolutionize orthopedic medicine with spider silk
With over 3 billion years of evolution under its belt, the natural world has a pretty long track record of creativity. Knowing this, three interdisciplinary researchers at UC Davis looked to the golden silk orb-weaver spider to develop an innovative biomaterial.
Dilemma of the Month: Why Is My Coworker So Grumpy?
When does being a jerk become breaking the law? Evil HR Lady
tackles this question and more.
A Time for Inspiration
Why do we so often abandon our New Year’s resolutions? Comstock’s president and publisher Winnie Comstock-Carlson wishes readers a Happy New Year while contemplating the comparative power of inspiration.
Our Top Stories of 2023
From an in-depth interview with one of the region’s most influential multimillionaires to a lingering look at the region’s first Maltese food business, here are our most-read stories of the year.
‘Awe-Inspiring Biofluid’: The Science of Breast Milk with Jennifer T. Smilowitz
PODCAST EPISODE: Jennifer T. Smilowitz, assistant professor of the cooperative extension in the Department of Nutrition at UC Davis, is a breast milk expert and lactation counselor. In this episode we talk about the science, potential medical applications, cultural context, barriers to breastfeeding and why there is no true substitute for human breast milk.
‘Mystery City’ Unveiled
Proposed community envisions the good ol’ days; critics call it sprawl
Sramek, 36, is founder and CEO of California Forever, which seeks to build a large new community in Solano County. While cities or large unincorporated communities have been built from scratch before in California and elsewhere, what makes this potential metropolis unusual — and has stirred public controversy — are the people behind it and its backstory.
Enjoy the Holiday Season at a Festive Pop-Up Bar
Highly decorated spots offer specialty-themed drinks and winter vibes
If you can’t get enough of the holiday season and want to surround yourself with sparkling, glittering decorations while sipping on a craft cocktail adorned with cranberries and sprigs of rosemary, a pop-up bar is just for you.