Comstock’s Most-Read Stories of 2025
From profiles of local leaders to deep dives on science and technology, here are the stories that drew the most attention this year
This year, Comstock’s readers revealed an interest in the kind of hyperlocal news only regional media can provide, from profiles of rising leaders to behind-the-scenes explorations of the developments and investments that impact the cities where we live and work.
The Future Of Electric Vehicles Is Taking Shape in Sacramento
From quiet motorcycles to vertical takeoff airplanes, the Capital Region is becoming a hotspot for EV innovation
Companies in the Capital Region are vying to become the replacement for internal combustion in markets far beyond consumer vehicles.
Millions of Californians Gain Access to In Vitro Fertilization Under New Law
CalMatters: In vitro fertilization costs thousands of dollars and is often too expensive for many people struggling to conceive. A new law aims to help change that.
Essay: Across Faiths and Cultures, the Heart of the Holidays Stays the Same
For the Last Word essay column, a radio personality turned writer reflects on holiday spirit
Surveys show record numbers of Americans saying the country is off track, and the future feels bleak. And yet, beneath it, the impulse to kindness keeps flickering.
From Legendary Eggnog to Midnight Mochi, Here Are Sacramento’s Sweetest Holiday Traditions
Local makers keep cherished winter rituals alive
Like Santa’s workshop, Sacramento has a bevy of elves preparing goods for your holidays, and some are months in the making. We stopped in to observe the preparations.
Sacramento Manufacturers and Distributors Weigh the Effects of Tariffs
Local businesses say there are winners and losers in the tariff game
Changes in prices and supplies have been creating uncertainty in the marketplace for regional businesses. We asked Capital Region businesses how they are adapting — and whether they see any benefits.
The Chinese Art of Tea Takes Hold in the Sacramento Region
Practitioners say gongfu cha encourages mindfulness and presence
Gongfu cha, which means making tea with effort in Chinese, is a method of preparing and appreciating high-quality tea in small amounts, through repeated pours. Many are turning to the art form as another way to find balance and harmony.
Sacramento Restaurants Pay Less After Entertainment Permit Changes
Changes made to the city’s entertainment permits will raise prices for some, while lowering the difficulty and cost enough for others to finally become aboveboard
A new city ordinance created a system that makes it faster and cheaper for restaurants, bars and cafes to get limited entertainment permits. So why have only three businesses applied?
Photos: Explore Sacramento Through Its Independent Barbershops
From a Japantown survivor to a shop that gives out Bible verses, these independent businesses reflect the city’s diversity
“Barbershops are one of the last standing places where community can come together, share ideas, tell some jokes, get to know a stranger, or even run into a friend,” says barber Anthony Giannotti.
Nevada City Is More Than a Christmas Town
Visit the oldest theater in the West and other remnants of Gold Rush-era splendor
This Sierra Nevada foothills community is often the subject of glowing profiles in the national media and labeled a “Gold Rush-era town.” So what exactly does Nevada City tell us about that unusual and relatively brief time in history?