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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.