Off the Beaten Track: Making New Look Old
Water Street Antiques & Interiors also specializes in building furniture
Water Street Antiques & Interiors, founded in 1972 by Terry
and Christine O’Neill, isn’t just an antique store.
Taste of Normalcy
Placer County’s mandarin orange growers are having another bountiful season
As farmers and event organizers adapt to climate change and the
ongoing spread of the pandemic, mandarin oranges have offered a
bright taste of normalcy during grim times.
Finding Affordable Financing
The flow of money to pay for low-income housing could be slowing just as demand soars
There’s a staggering demand for affordable housing coming just
when there’s less financing available to build it.
Startup of the Month: Factory OS
You might not associate remote work with construction, but Mare
Island-based Factory OS is redesigning the business model by
building multifamily homes off-site, then shipping them to the
designated location.
Dilemma of the Month: Be Fair When Considering Outside Candidates
Hiring new people with new ideas and varied experience is always
a good idea. It’s also good to think about what the current staff
thinks and make sure they are happy.
The ‘95630 Experience’
Folsom City Manager Elaine Andersen on the city’s growing opportunities and small-town feel
Comstock’s spoke to Andersen about the Folsom Plan Area, which will add housing, schools, parks, and commercial and office buildings, and bring in an estimated 25,000 new residents.
Boom From the Bay
The influx of high-skilled workers is boosting Sacramento’s economic prospects
Leaders in business and development say the trend could alter the trajectory of the region’s economy for years to come.
A Move to Midtown Might Not Be in the Cards
To open our annual housing issue, Comstock’s executive editor weighs the pros and cons of moving to Midtown Sacramento.
Our Top Stories of 2020
Look back on 2020 with a list of our top-read stories and our editors’ favorites.
Lights, Camera, Virtual Theater
Northern California School of the Arts brings shows to the small screen
The services provided by NorCal School of the Arts aim to support teachers and students in building community and improving mental health in unprecedented times.