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What is Job Hugging — and Are You Doing It?

More workers are staying in their jobs amid a tight economy and fewer work options

Today, the Great Resignation has been replaced by what economists are starting to label the “job hugging” era.

Jan 19, 2026 Sasha Abramsky

This Davis Brewer Will Give Out Free Beer ‘When Iran Is Free’

Persian-inspired beer brand Rostam36 wants to help rebuild Iran’s economy

There are bottles and kegs of dark, saffron-tinged beer behind the counters of Persian restaurants in Sacramento, waiting to be opened and poured freely when Iran’s current government falls.

Jan 16, 2026 Jennifer Fergesen

Look Into Stockton’s Gritty Past Through the Windows of a Bookstore

Author Bill Maxwell publishes a memoir on his decades running a beloved bookstore on Stockton’s Skid Row

Readers who lived in Stockton while Maxwell was in business will recognize many people and places in this memoir, as well as the bittersweet flavor of life in a fading former industrial city.

Jan 16, 2026 Dana M. Nichols

Meet the Sacramento Artist Inspired by the Louisiana Gulf Coast

Art Exposed: Joha Harrison translates memories through film, painting and more

In this Q&A, the artist traces how photography taught him to use light, how the pandemic shutdowns accelerated his career and why the heart of the artist sits in conflict with the reality of needing to pay the bills.

Jan 15, 2026 Melissa LuVisi

Nominations: 2026 Salute to Women in Leadership

Comstock’s is now accepting nominations for its 12th annual salute to women in leadership. Use this form to nominate a woman making a demonstrated difference in her industry, communities and the next generation of the workforce.

Jan 16, 2026

Nominations: 2026 Salute to Women in Leadership

Comstock’s is now accepting nominations for its 12th annual salute to women in leadership. Use this form to nominate a woman making a demonstrated difference in her industry, communities and the next generation of the workforce.

Jan 16, 2026

Our Company’s Name Is Being Used by Job Scammers. What Can We Do for Damage Control?

Dilemma of the Month: What can companies do when scammers are impersonating them on job sites?

Job seekers need to keep vigilant, but there are several things you can do to help make that easier.

Jan 14, 2026 Suzanne Lucas

Between Sacramento and the Ski Slopes, a Gold Rush Town Serves Bacon Flights and Bagels

Out of Office: Auburn is worth a stop on any Tahoe trip

Compared to the Bay Area, Sacramento is pretty close to Tahoe’s ski slopes, but even a short drive requires a proper breakfast.

Jan 13, 2026 Melissa LuVisi

What Health Stories Aren’t Being Told in Sacramento?

We asked Sacramento health leaders about wait times, drug costs and more

The region’s health systems are facing challenges around Sacramento’s sudden population boom and aging demographics. This month, Comstock’s talks to four local health leaders about some of the most pressing questions our readers have.

Jan 12, 2026 Scott Thomas Anderson

Startup of the Month: Sortify

UC Davis team to help users throw trash away the right way

By the end of the 20th century, the Three Rs were everywhere: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. But waste management is more complicated than a catchy slogan, according to Sambhav Agarwal, a third-year computer science student at UC Davis.

Jan 9, 2026 Russell Nichols

Canon Chef and Owner Finds Success by Embracing His Sacramento Roots

Epicure: Chef Brad Cecchi is a Sacramento booster on the global food stage

Some chefs live to cook. Others love to open restaurants. Cecchi is a different kind of chef: a community-minded advocate and entrepreneur who sees everything through the lens of food.

Jan 8, 2026 Marybeth Bizjak

Take a Look Inside Sacramento’s Grooviest House

Interior designer and vintage dealer lives in Technicolor dream home

Inside an unpretentious ranch-style house in South Land Park lies a hidden utopia of Mod design. Boldly colored statement chairs placed in front of the tasteful charcoal-grey exterior are the only clue to the astonishing display of vintage treasures found within.

Jan 7, 2026 Kendall Morlan

Essay: My No-Resolution Resolution

We should work towards our goals year-round, not just in January

For the past 20 years, my resolutions have been mainly the same. Lose weight, get in better shape, travel more and spend more time with friends and family. This year, and I guess I actually started this a few years ago, I made this a way of life instead of a yearly goal.

Jan 6, 2026 Judy Farah

Trump’s Tariffs Hurt Some Local Businesses, but Prompt Others to Shift Gears

What impact are tariffs having on the economy of California's Capital Region?

Conversations with Sacramento-area business owners show tariffs aren’t affecting all companies the same way. At least one is expanding fast because of them. But almost everyone is seeing some effect.

Jan 5, 2026 Steven Yoder

Let’s Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing | Opinion

FROM THE PUBLISHER: What is Sacramento's 'main thing'?

Sometimes it’s not a bad idea for an entire region to get in touch with itself — and for that, I turn to a favorite quote from the late educator and writer Stephen Covey, whose simple but direct point for businesses and individuals was to focus on “the main thing.”

Jan 2, 2026 Winnie Comstock-Carlson
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