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Still Going Strong: Catching Up with Carol Anderson Ward
Carol Anderson, owner of the Murieta Equestrian Center, appeared on the cover to illustrate a story headlined “Horsing Around: The equestrian business is big in the Capital Region.”
30 Years of Newsmakers: Part 3 (2005-2011)
As Comstock’s celebrates its 30th anniversary, we take a look back at our most-memorable covers. This is the third of a four-part series published Mondays.
Teacher Credentials Come in for Tough Grading as CA Rethinks Charter School Rules
Proponents of a loophole that lets charter schools skip routine credentialing of teachers required in public schools say it encourages enrichment. But lawmakers are scrutinizing it and the loophole could soon be closed.
GIG City
Electrify America and GIG Car Share team up to promote more use of electric vehicles
The nation’s only fleet of “floating” electric car-share vehicles is the newest evidence of a transportation revolution taking off in Sacramento. GIG is one piece of a combined effort by the city, SMUD, and many other players to make the region the leader of the new-mobility revolution.
Are You Recession Ready?
In uncertain times, gaming out a recession strategy should be part of every company’s planning
If you’re looking for advice on whether winter is coming, you might do no better than an architect.
Reviving a Legacy
New owners have Orangevale commercial fruit operation up and running again
Brad Squires and Matt Brunner wondered what would happen to the agricultural land that housed Tom Tomich Orchards — the sole remaining commercial fruit operation in Orangevale — when the business shuttered in 2017. Would that really be the end of an era?
Buzzwords: Hyperlocal
Relating to or focusing on matters concerning a small community or geographical area.
Eating local, shopping local and advertising local are all trending for a reason — being “hyperlocal” is all about connecting with one’s community.
California’s Pollution Enforcers Would Like to Save Tropical Forests — But at What Cost?
California’s climate change enforcers are grappling with the thorniest of controversies: how to prevent the planet’s tropical forests from disappearing. The question they aren’t ready to answer — at least not yet — is what focusing on far-away forests could mean for pollution at home.
Federal Appeals Court Takes Up Case That Could Upend U.S. Health System
The fate of the Affordable Care Act is again on the line Tuesday, as a federal appeals court in New Orleans takes up a case in which a lower court judge has already ruled the massive health law unconstitutional.
Flying High
Sacramento County Airport System Director Cindy Nichol on rapid growth and planning for the future
Cindy Nichol became director of the Sacramento County Airport System in October 2018, bringing more than 30 years of experience in airport management to the position. Her career includes stints at San Francisco International Airport and the Port of Portland. Comstock’s recently spoke with Nichol about the four-airport system she oversees.