The Newest Iteration of the 70-Year-Old Teleprompter Connects Nevada City to the White House
A device designed to make everyone on camera seem spontaneous
The TeleStepper was created in Nevada City just six years ago.
Since then, the innovative teleprompter has been used by
Oprah Winfrey, Hillary Rodham Clinton and more.
When the Golden Goose Flies the Coop
Why businesses formerly located in the Capitol Region left for other states
Company decisions about whether to stay or leave
California are often driven by state policies, taxes,
regulations and cost per-square-footage.
Drought Is Here. Our Trees Will Need Extra Care
Experts from the Regional Water Authority and the Sacramento Tree Foundation share tree care tips
Whether you are a homeowner, a renter or business owner, adopt
these five basic practices to protect our wonderful urban trees
from drought this year.
Art by Osmosis
Tahoe Elementary School’s new murals demonstrate a dedication to art education
A new mural project at Tahoe Elementary School
is demonstrating the school’s dedication to art
education and transforming students’ learning spaces.
A Cooperative Spirit
Remembering 1972 and 50 years for Davis and Sacramento food co-ops
Both the Davis and Sacramento food co-ops have expanded
exponentially since their inception in the early 1970s, when they
primarily served ”the hippie population.” Fifty years
later, has the spirit of 1972 held up?
Panning for Gold Has Changed, but Pioneer Mining Supplies in Auburn Remains Timeless
Three generations teach gold mining
Frank Sullivan’s mining legacy is as rich as Auburn’s, and is
reflected in his timeless shop, Pioneer Mining Supplies.
Going to Extremes
Endurance athletes push their bodies to the limit — and pump money into the regional economy
Extreme athletes see what they can accomplish, however improbable
— like the 100.2-mile ultramarathon Western States — and use
their hobbies to contribute to regional economies.
Comstock’s Talks: Young Professionals Roundtable
We hit Canon’s happy hour for a real conversation with our Young Professionals honorees.
Startup of the Month: Matrubials
UC Davis spinoff finds big potential in breast milk
Breast milk has antibiotic-like health benefits? It sure does. Matrubials, a startup out of UC Davis, is developing products that use breast milk components to treat bacterial infections.
Dilemma of the Month: How Can I Share Managing Duties With a Manager Who’s Totally Different?
When a hybrid schedule creates an odd split with two people managing the entire staff half the time, one manager wonders how to deal with the difference in styles.