Back to Their Roots
Amador County’s Upcountry Farms finds success through trial and error
A young Amador County couple is making their mark with a small-but-mighty vegetable farm in Ione. Starting with little experience, they’ve grown into one of the region’s most popular small farms.
Harnessing Psychedelics for Healing
A UC Davis chemist is developing drugs with all the therapeutic effects of psychedelic drugs — without the hallucinogenic trip.
Nutcracker Magic Returns to Sacramento
Beloved ballet set to open after COVID-19 delay
“The Nutcracker,” the much-loved ballet about a young girl’s fantastical dream at Christmastime, is returning to the Sacramento Ballet after a one-year absence due to COVID-19.
Is Your Website Compliant?
Here’s how businesses can comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act on the web, too
Business owners must ensure their websites are in compliance with
the American Disabilities Act, as laws around accessibility
are increasingly enforced. From video captions to sufficient
color contrast, here’s how to comply with the
latest online requirements.
The Way We Work: Kelley Cowan
A glimpse into the daily life of Kelley Cowan, director of the Sacramento Region for XL Construction
In The Way We Work, we track the routines of local executives. Here’s how Kelley Cowan oversees multiple construction projects.
Making the Most of the Pandemic Pantry
Through the pandemic, Zoom culinary classes delivered kitchen confidence to home cooks
With plenty of spare time and the need for social
activities, the pandemic prompted professional chefs to
create robust virtual cooking programs.
Show Me the Money
Automation and ag-tech help fuel Capital Region’s funding boost
As the pandemic shifts the landscape of investing in
the Capital Region, so too are the dynamics between tech startups
and investors.
Startup of the Month: INN>CHRG
Yolo County-based startup aims to eliminate range anxiety for electric vehicle drivers
INN>CHRG is developing an app that allows any private property (residential, business, etc.) with electricity to potentially become a charging location.
Dilemma of the Month: How Can I Get Managers to Help More?
Managers should be involved in writing job descriptions, hiring
employees and evaluating performance — shouldn’t
they?
A Time for Contemplation — and Innovation
Comstock’s outgoing editor considers the Great Resignation and the ways the pandemic has reshaped how the world sees work.