Art Exposed: Lee Pringle
The founder and artistic director of the Colour of Music Festival highlights the achievements of Black classical musicians and composers
Less than 2 percent of professional classical musicians identify
as Black. Lee Pringle wants to change that.
Sweetening the Pot
Tribal casinos in the Capital Region have major construction projects underway
Amid the ongoing pandemic, several tribes in the Capital Region
are either building new casinos or undertaking significant
expansions of existing operations.
Foothill Flavors
The spirit of Nevada County’s farm-to-table approach travels beyond the restaurant doors
Lately, Nevada County eateries aren’t just embracing a
farm-to-table trajectory; they’re finding small but meaningful
ways to send their experiences home with their customers.
Dilemma of the Month: My Employees Want More Money. I Have None.
When people talk about greedy CEOs, they forget the CEOs who
are desperately trying to keep businesses afloat and paying
people more than they themselves take home.
The Way We Work: Gary S. May
A glimpse into the daily life of the UC Davis chancellor
In The Way We Work, we track the routines of local executives. Here’s how UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May runs a campus of 39,000 students.
Assembled With PRIDE
Long-standing social enterprise builds on legacy of inclusion
From its beginnings in a church basement in Auburn to its current status as the Capital Region’s leading employer of people with disabilities and other hurdles to employment, PRIDE Industries has always promoted an inclusive workforce.
More Hotels Are Needed to Complete the Revitalization of Downtown Sacramento
Comstock’s president and publisher advocates for developing hotels in downtown Sacramento to aid the city’s economic recovery.
Child Care in California Hasn’t Rebounded — Why Many Workers Aren’t Coming Back
California’s child care workforce is still 10 percent smaller than it was before the pandemic, as low wages contribute to acute staffing shortages.
A Comprehensive Effort
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center looks to leverage recent $17.5 million federal grant
Factoring in local matches, a common requirement for federal grant awards, the money could go much further.
Neighborhood Favorite: Manchurian Indian Cuisine
A West Sacramento restaurant takes a gamble on Indian-Chinese fusion
This fast-casual restaurant serves a cuisine that germinated in
Kolkata’s Chinatown and is now popular across the
subcontinent.