Getting to Know: Anna Fontus
The Metro EDGE Young Professional of the Year is passionate about education and workforce opportunity
As senior program director of Capitol Impact, Anna Fontus
crafts policies that address inequality in California’s
complex social systems.
Saving Our Wildlife
When raging wildfires engulf our forests, what happens to the animals?
Capital Region researchers, veterinarians and advocates are
finding innovative ways to rehabilitate wildlife burned by
California’s raging wildfires.
Status Check: Capay Mills Joins SMBX Marketplace
The Yolo County artisan flour business receives more than $115,000 in investment
Sourdough is having a moment, and so is artisan flour business Capay Mills, thanks to an influx of small business bonds.
STEAM Engine
Can adding art to STEM help resurrect a struggling education system?
While STEM education incorporates science, technology,
engineering and math, STEAM adds arts into the mix. Proponents of
STEAM say it develops creativity that bridges the sciences with
the development of personal expression, emotional intelligence
and social awareness: the human factors that define how we relate
to the world.
The New Fusion Food
Young restaurateurs in the Capital Region are rewriting the definition of authenticity
Capital Region restaurant owners with mixed backgrounds are
channeling their points of view into creative dishes.
After the Deluge
Owners and staff of Tongan-owned Sacramento construction company struggle to contact families following the Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano explosion
The volcanic eruption and tsunami in the South Pacific in January affected the families of the owners and staff of the Sacramento-based construction company PMT Cement — owned and staffed entirely by Tongan Americans.
Capital Region Flower Shops Prepare for Unique 2022 Valentine’s Day
Florists surmount challenges to serve customers on their busiest holiday
This year florists face supply chain shortages, winter weather and COVID effects, but press on to serve Capital Region romantics.
10 Money Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Young people may be especially susceptible to these 10 common mistakes
People of all ages can wind themselves in a lot of debt, but young people may be especially susceptible due to a lack of financial education and experience. Here are some risky money mistakes and steps you can take to avoid them.
Mare Island Art Studios a Top Bay Area Destination for Art Lovers
Creativity blooms at former naval shipyard
An eclectic studio situated on a Vallejo peninsula, Mare Island Art Studio provides public and private gallery space for 19 diverse artists.
Show the Love
Donating your time toward a cause can help strengthen your community and your brand’s reputation
Volunteering supports your community, builds your company’s
reputation, and creates connections with like-minded people and
companies.