Striving for Excellence
How the founder of local nonprofit Just Us United helps Sacramento’s youth
With his nonprofit Just Us United, Mister Harriel strives to
increase opportunities for Sacramento’s underserved youth to
succeed.
An Event for the People, by the People
The first Our Street Night Market since 2019 showcased Sacramento’s diversity
After the three-year pandemic hiatus, Our Street has grown into a tightly choreographed event that brings in visitors as far afield as the Bay Area. We asked Yellow Brick Group co-owner Shawn Kahan for his post-event takeaways.
Comstock’s Talks: Inflation Hits the Market Basket
PODCAST: Contributor Kate Gonzales reads her Taste
column about inflation’s impact on farmers
markets, and shares her insights researching the
story.
Inflation Hits the Market Basket
How price increases are affecting the micro-economy of farmers markets
In a year of rising costs, farmers have quality as an
advantage. Still, farmers market vendors and shoppers are
struggling to stretch their dollars.
Still Flying
The Sacramento region isn’t the aerospace hub it once was, but local companies are still doing cool things
California’s aerospace, aviation and defense industries support
more than 511,000 high-paying jobs and generate more than $66
billion in annual economic activity, larger than the agriculture
and entertainment industry combined. We checked in with industry
players in the Capital Region.
Meet Dr. Robot
Advanced robotics bring speed and accuracy to operating rooms
Robots may not possess empathy, but they provide precision
and consistency that’s hard for even the most highly trained
health professionals to replicate.
Can AI-informed technologies hit the medical
mainstream?
Comstock’s Concert Hall: Farm-to-Fork Festival
Visit Sacramento’s harvest season celebration culminates with two-day concert series
The last weekend of the festival featured a concert series at Capitol Mall headlined by Japanese Breakfast and Gregory Porter and featured a few local bands.
Where the Magic Happens
Artists invite the public into their workspaces at Sac Open Studios
The 17th annual event gives art lovers an opportunity to tour
hundreds of artists’ spaces and connect with them in their
element.
Republic FC Falls in Open Cup, but Builds Momentum
Sacramento’s soccer team gains revenue and attention after a history-making Open Cup run
The team’s improbable run in the U.S. Open Cup against better-funded teams is evidence of the team’s ascending trajectory. Will it help their chances of gaining a place in Major League Soccer?
What to Consider When Choosing a Health Plan
Local experts provide tips for employee and employer
Fall is open enrollment season, so take time to find a plan that
best suits you.