Recruiting California’s Next Generation of Farmers
Organizations in the Capital Region provide aspiring farmers with the business tools they need to succeed
Local food may be the future, but many Northern
California farmers are struggling
or retiring. To brighten the future of farming,
nonprofits are cultivating a new crop of agrarian
dreamers with comprehensive farming programs.
Work It: Cassandra Lichnock
A glimpse into the daily life of the California State Teachers’ Retirement System’s CEO
From deep analysis in the morning to the occasional hike in the evening, here’s how Cassandra Lichnock structures her days as CEO of CalSTRS.
Startup of the Month: Yolo Robotics
Davis-based company aims to recycle space debris
Tech company Yolo Robotics aims to melt and reshape space debris into useful products while remaining in orbit.
Dilemma of the Month: Why Are My Bosses Siding With a Toxic Employee?
A department head feels undermined by a direct report. What’s the
next step: discipline, take responsibility or simply move on?
Home-Bidding Wars
There’s little sign the Capital Region’s spike in home prices will end anytime soon — what does it mean for business?
While the housing boom has led to issues like
limited affordable housing, some see the sizzling
market as a sign of the region’s dynamism. We evaluate how we got
here and what’s on the horizon.
Challenges Will Always Be With Us. So Should Solutions
Comstock’s president and publisher encourages readers to meet challenges similar to the way our region’s farmers have — with optimism, strategic thinking and support from others.
Neighborhood Favorite: Smile Market 2
The second branch of a longstanding supermarket serves Korean Chinese food
After more than 20 years selling Korean specialty items, the owners of Smile Food Market opened Smile Market 2, which serves fresh dishes like spicy seafood noodles and sweet-and-sour pork.
A Bright Outlook
Business leaders say they expect growth in 2022
We interviewed a local banking expert about how optimistic
national trends are being reflected in the Capital Region.
What the Federal ‘No Surprises Act’ Means in California
The new federal law will provide protection against surprise medical bills for between 6 million and 7 million Californians who are not covered under state law.
It’s Complicated
Business experts express optimism and concern over the Capital Region’s 2022 economic outlook
After a once-in-a-century pandemic, what happens next? The
Capital Region’s economic experts weigh in.