Why California Keeps Putting Homes Where Fires Burn
CalMatters: To many ecologists, economists and other experts on California wildfire risk, the vow to rebuild is part of a familiar California cycle as predictable as the Santa Anas: We keep putting homes in the path of the flames.
Food Tour Agencies Guide Customers on an Authentic Sacramento Experience
People don’t know where they’re going or what’s on the menu, just that there will be a variety of quality meals within walking distance. A food tour is a novel way to experience a place through an activity that appeals to and is accessible by all.
The Way We Work: Brad Squires
A glimpse into the daily life of the CEO of Sacramento Venture Philanthropy, CEO of the Orangevale-Fair Oaks Community Foundation and owner of Heirloom Acres farm
He’s sometimes crunching numbers in Excel, sometimes lugging sacks of potatoes and sometimes feeding hay to his cows. These are all wildly different tasks, but they’re all united by the same principle — giving.
Jackson’s National Hotel Got a Facelift — but It’s Still as ‘Haunted’ as Ever
A reopening of the hotel’s bar and restaurant will unveil some new amenities alongside old charm
The hotel’s popular downstairs bar and restaurant remained mostly closed for the past three years, but after major updates, including those to many of the hotel’s distinctive Victorian-style rooms, they will open again in the new year.
Sober Curious: More People are Embracing an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle
With economic pressures, a deeper awareness of mental health issues and trends like Dry January and Sober October, Millennials and Gen Z are driving the “sober curious” movement, rethinking their relationship with alcohol to make healthier, more intentional choices.
LA Fires Could Drastically Drive Up Insurance Premiums — and Test California’s New Market Rules
CalMatters: The deadly and destructive fires in Los Angeles — which some say could be the costliest in the state’s history — will further strain the insurance market and worsen the financial position of California’s insurer of last resort.
Are You a Financial Avoidant?
These simple hacks will improve your relationship with money in 2025
My relationship to finances is like many people are with visiting the dentist: I turn into a ball of stress and dread that is, at minimum, embarrassing, and can actually be self-sabotaging. Here’s what helped.
Dilemma of the Month: How Do I Go Back to My Old Job?
I am considering stepping back from a managerial role to an
individual contributor role. I am burned out… When I think
hard, I just want to return to an individual contributor role and
stop being responsible for other people. Will I destroy my career
if I do this?
New Year, New Administration. What Can We Expect?
The Capital Region’s economy in the first half of 2025 should be unspectacular but steady, forecasters say
The apocalyptic tenor of the recent election made it seem disaster was inevitable no matter who won. But at least on the economy, the first half of 2025 should be a sigh of relief, letting most businesses stick to small ball.