Vote on a Halloween costume for our editor in chief
Our editor in chief, Christine Calvin, can’t decide what to be for Halloween. We need some help from our readers…
On the Cover: The World’s Fastest Man
Rome wasn't built in a day, because C.C. Myers didn't have that contract
Construction guru C.C. Myers has, for more than two decades, been California’s go-to guy when roads are ravaged by acts of God (like the ’94 Northridge earthquake) or the toll of time (Folsom’s Lake Natoma Crossing, Interstate 5 in Sacramento, Route 99 in Turlock, the Walnut Creek Interchange, and the list goes on). The New York Times once called him the “Miracle Worker Highway Man.”
Change Makers
Millennials are turning the status quo on its head, and that means big opportunities for your business
When it comes to over-hyped marketing and workplace topics, the millennials win hands down. But they are going to change everything, probably for the better, and the rest of us should stop fighting it and get on board. Here’s why:
Call for Entries!
We are looking for 10 of the most inspiring nonprofit stories for our 2015 Capital Region Cares
We are excited to announce a collaboration with Kamere, a local media start-up, to identify and recognize the Capital Region’s 10 most inspiring stories from the region’s nonprofits. The winning stories will be included in our 2015 edition of Capital Region Cares.
The Woman Behind the Magazine
Publisher Winnie Comstock-Carlson talks business, media and the Capital Region
Recently our publisher, Winnie Comstock-Carlson, was interviewed by the Western Publishing Association on her work in media and the business community in the Capital Region. Here’s some of what she had to say:
Sound Off on Strong Mayor
This November could bring big changes to Sacramento governance, and we want to hear what you think
One of the hottest items on the ballot this Nov. 4 is Measure L, or the “Strong Mayor Initiative.” The legislation would alter Sacramento’s government structure by essentially taking power away from the non-elected city manager and giving it to the mayor. Which side are you on?
Happy National Estate Planning Awareness Week!
But before the party starts, here are 7 questions you need to answer
If National Estate Planning Awareness Week, which started yesterday, snuck up on you this year, you are not alone. In fact, if you don’t have an estate plan, you have lots of company. Fifty percent of Americans lack a will and other vital estate planning documents, and their absence is a sure path to probate court and often lengthy, costly legal proceedings before an estate is settled.
High-Speed Hiring
How to automate your process from start to finish
In a world with automated bill paying, direct deposits and DVR, you may be thinking “what will they automate next?” If you’re a business owner looking for seasonal help or another employee, then I have good news for you. Automating your hiring process can not only save time and headaches, but it can also help identify the best applicants easier than ever.
Going Up
How one worker keeps operations at Tower Bridge golden
Bridge worker Scott Bennett has been tending to the iconic Sacramento structure for 12 years.
Railway Station Revamp
Updates to Sacramento Valley Station include bike rentals and rooftop patio
At 88 years old, the Sacramento Valley Station at 4th and I streets is bound for new glory, as the second phase of the $34-million rejuvenation project gets underway at the city’s downtown transportation hub.