Brian Reisinger is the author of “Land Rich, Cash Poor: My Family’s Hope and the Untold History of the Disappearing American Farmer,” which won “Book of the Year” from the nonpartisan Farm Foundation and other national awards. He works as a writer and consultant, splitting his time between Sacramento and the Midwestern family farm where he grew up. You can find him at brian-reisinger.com or on Facebook at brian.reisinger.3.

Jason Collins is a Las Vegas-based writer with a bachelor’s degree in English. His work has spanned a variety of industries, while his growing interest in property development has drawn him toward commercial real estate and the stories behind new development.

Nicolle Sloane is a Truckee-based writer who has written for publications including Bay Area Parent Magazine.

Gabrielle Myers is a writer and a professor of English at Delta College in Stockton.

Emanuel Madrid is the founder & CEO of Emrrado Photography.

Jack Ohman is a Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist .

Keyla Vasconcellos is a food and travel writer who moved from LA to Sacramento in 2023. Her work appears in Forbes, Eater LA, Food & Wine, Condé Nast Traveler, Abridged and others.

Sonora Slater is a freelance writer in Midtown Sacramento with a focus on arts and culture, community events and the outdoors. She previously held the title of editor-in-chief at The California Aggie, UC Davis’ student-run newspaper, and now you can find her work in various local publications, including The Dirt Davis and The Winters Express, among others.

Dana M. Nichols is a retired newspaper journalist. He lives in San Andreas with his wife Ruth and their black goldendoodle Shadow.

The Seat at the Bar Diner visits restaurants around the region, sits at the bar and shares thoughts and impressions.