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Where Did the Birds Go? Once-Abundant Wetlands Are Drying Up After Federal Staff Cutbacks
CalMatters: A long decline in the number of people managing wildlife refuges in California, including the San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge, accelerated after the Trump administration’s DOGE staffing cuts.
What Makes a Brand Valuable? It’s More Than Marketing | Opinion
A veteran marketing executive shares his framework for turning brand purpose into business results
In a crowded marketplace, products and services alone may not be enough to stand out. A former Golden 1 CMO shares his framework for creating a brand customers remember and trust.
There’s a Cool Cathedral of Trees Just a 2-Hour Drive From Sacramento
Sonoma County’s redwoods have survived over 1,000 years thanks to natural armor and other adaptations
There are some large, beautiful redwoods at parks closer to Sacramento, including Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, near Santa Cruz, and Armstrong Redwoods.
How Healthy Is Sacramento’s Arts Scene? Local Leaders Weigh In
A Comstock's roundtable discussion on what the local arts sector needs to thrive
Local arts leaders say Sacramento has no shortage of talent or audiences, but shrinking grants, rising costs and limited corporate support are making it harder to build a sustainable creative economy.
Comstock’s Wins 4 First-Place Prizes in California Journalism Awards, Plus Second Place In General Excellence
As in years past, Comstock’s was well represented among the 2025 winners, earning four first-place, five second-place, three third-place, two fourth-place and two fifth-place awards, including best reporting on food, agriculture, fine arts and profiles.
UC Davis Grads Built a Marketplace for the Student Gig Economy
Buzzit helps students turn skills into income — and has already attracted a $125,000 investment
University students offer all kinds of services to fellow students: photography, hair styling, nail art, DJing. All they needed was a platform to make the search easier. So in 2025, Buzzit founder Parinita Gupta created one.
How One Couple Reshaped the Narrative on Sacramento’s Most Notorious House
‘The Innocent House’ is the subject of controversial fascination — and you can step inside next month
This historic Queen Anne Victorian was once the home and hunting grounds of one of America’s most notorious serial killers.
AI Is Making Cyber Scams Harder to Spot. Is Your Business Ready?
Hackers are getting more personal while AI poses new challenges
Cybercriminals are using AI to create more convincing phishing attacks, impersonate executives and find vulnerabilities faster — forcing businesses to rethink how they protect themselves.
What the World Cup Taught Us About America | Opinion
FROM THE EDITOR: World Cup visitors embraced American hospitality — and helped us see our own country through fresh eyes
I wasn’t expecting it, and it wasn’t anything we could have predicted, but the World Cup in the U.S. for the first time since 1994 transformed America.
America’s 250th Anniversary Has Passed. The Work of Unity Hasn’t. | Opinion
For the Last Word column, a writer reflects on the values that carry Americans through generations of uncertainty
American history is celebrated for its successes of divine inspiration, but the road has always been uncharted and fraught with tragedy. We, the people, are still just people.