Can a State Office Building Become a Home?
To help solve the housing crisis, the State of California has identified excess sites for conversion to affordable housing
In 2019, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to identify excess state-owned property that could be converted into affordable housing. Few local examples exist, leaving architects and developers to wonder if they are financially feasible and what, if any, kinds of funding are available.
A Place of Peace
Awe-inspiring flowers and vistas await visitors at Nevada County’s Crystal Hermitage Gardens
Even when the tulips aren’t blooming during the April-May window, Crystal Hermitage is a destination experience that has received accolades by AAA Magazine as a top garden to visit in the West.
Graduating Into a New Life
Education and job training programs ease the reentry process for formerly incarcerated Californians
State prison yards may not look much like college quads. But some activists and educators want to bring a piece of the collegiate experience to incarcerated people in California, allowing them to earn degrees and job training behind prison walls — and potentially reducing their likelihood of returning to prison after their release.
The Way We Work: Kelly Brothers
A glimpse into the daily life of financial advisor and TV and radio business reporter Kelly Brothers
For over 15 years, Sacramento has turned to Kelly Brothers for making sense of Wall Street and the economy, where he serves as a frequent contributor to KCRA-TV and News Radio KFBK. But that’s only part of his story.
Case Studies in DEI
How Capital Region organizations are investing in diversity, equity and inclusion
Across the Capital Region, companies and nonprofits are investing in diversity, equity and inclusion and seeing returns. Comstock’s spoke to DEI leaders at some of these organizations to learn about their methods and future initiatives.
Investing in Inclusion
How consultants help businesses incorporate diversity, equity and inclusion into how they do business
DEI generally has three components that work jointly. “Diversity is looking at the makeup of the organization. Equity is giving people what they need to be successful. Inclusion comes after getting diversity and equity, and that ensures people are contributing to that environment,” says Dr. Colette Harris-Mathews, principal consultant at Harris Mathews Consulting in Sacramento.
Getting to Know: Mallory Maupin and Samuel Rose
Local fashion duo launches Topstitch, a production house for education, design and manufacturing in Sacramento
In their brightly lit, smartly appointed shop in Midtown, Topstitch owners Mallory Maupin and Samuel Rose teach workshops, fulfill custom orders, consult on product development and work on their own projects.
‘Coastal Hero’ Amber Mace Offers Perspective – and Inspiration – for Ocean Month
From diving for a shipwreck in shark-infested waters to working at the nexus of ocean science and policy, Dr. Amber Mace’s career has spanned 30 years and thousands of miles of coastal waters.
How to Transition From a Large Firm to a Small One
You might lose some perks, but you gain personal control
The pandemic saw millions of workers rethinking their jobs and wanting to strike out on their own. The Census Bureau reported 5.4 million applications to start a new business in 2021. And most U.S. business owners started their own business. There are many reasons to leave a big firm and start a smaller firm, and my experience fell into the most common reason — I wanted more control.
Dilemma of the Month: Can I Fire an Intern?
What do you do when an intern isn’t working out? Well, with an employee, you’d probably put them on a performance improvement plan and tell them to shape up or ship out. But should you be so harsh with the intern? The answer: Yes, with caution.