If Voters Raise Taxes on Corporate Landlords, Will Small Biz Foot the Bill?
If Prop. 15 passes, any commercial or industrial property owner with more than $3 million of California real estate would have to pay taxes based on the current market value of the property, rather than the original purchase price.
Newsom Orders Ban of New Gas-Powered Cars by 2035
In a dramatic move to tackle climate change, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that he has ordered the Air Resources Board to ban new models of traditional cars beginning in 15 years.
What to Sustainably Wear
Small local clothing companies rethink sourcing of materials for sustainability
Bikini tops made from inflatable vinyl chairs and chain harnesses made with floppy disks aren’t items that department stores typically sell, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be fashionable.
Keeping It in the Community
Grassroots efforts feed some of SCUSD’s most vulnerable families during the pandemic
After the closing of smaller food distribution centers that couldn’t meet COVID-19 required regulations, a grassroots program formed to serve people in need.
A New Deal for School Meals
Providing food to children is big business, and Sacramento City Unified School District aims to do it better
People love to hate school lunch, but the Nutrition Services team at Sacramento City Unified School District is out to change that.
Appetite for Equity
Black-owned restaurants rely on community support to endure the pandemic and racial inequity
The community has begun to increase its support of Black-owned restaurants due to the heightened awareness of the inequities Black businesses face, but will it last?
A Double-Edged Service
Third-party delivery services help — and hinder — restaurants during COVID-19
The commission delivery companies take per order, a range between 20-40 percent, has many wondering if these services are taking advantage of an unfortunate situation.
‘The Bees Will Fly Again’
Beekeeper Clay Ford on how his Vacaville-based business has fared following the LNU Lightning Complex fire
Comstock’s spoke to Ford about the impact of the fire on his beekeeping business and how he believes, “The bees will fly again.”
Hospitals on Life Support
As the Capital Region moves into the seventh month of the coronavirus crisis, it’s not just sick patients at risk
Smaller, independent hospitals are at risk of closing due to financial strain exacerbated by the pandemic.
When a Right Click Is Wrong
How to avoid creative copyright infringement in your promotion and presentations
There are options for adding creative appeal to your work without stealing.