Getting to Know: John Hamilton
Department of Sound cofounder on how his nonprofit promotes accessible audio education
John Hamilton discovered his passion for DJing in his formative
years. Over a decade later, he’s unearthed a new passion — making
audio education accessible to Sacramento youth.
Bridging the Digital Divide
Sacramento funds free tech-training programs for workers displaced by the pandemic
The City of Sacramento is banking on the relative health of the technology sector and other insulated fields to help displaced workers get back on their feet.
Education Can Fuel Economic Growth
Comstock’s president and publisher considers the role colleges, universities and other educational programs can play in the economic recovery.
For Many Californians, the Pandemic Marks the End of ‘Barely Making It’
The pandemic is accelerating the demise of the middle class, leaving many unable to sustain financial independence. In Silicon Valley and elsewhere, middle-class workers have found themselves unable to make rent.
Great Expectations at UC Davis
University announces a $2 billion fundraising campaign
A wide range of projects and initiatives on and off the Davis campus are set to be funded by the campaign, called Expect Greater: From UC Davis. For the World.
A New Deal for School Meals
Providing food to children is big business, and Sacramento City Unified School District aims to do it better
People love to hate school lunch, but the Nutrition Services team at Sacramento City Unified School District is out to change that.
Virtual Variations
With the coronavirus pandemic forcing most college classes online, recent high school graduates are finding their choices have changed
Students are weighing all the options, including attending community college, learning online or postponing college altogether.
Remote Controls
There are plenty of good — and possibly bad — aspects about so many people working away from their offices
This coronavirus pandemic could mark the biggest shift to the workplace since the adoption of computers.
Positive Signs in Trying Times
University of the Pacific President Christopher Callahan on leading an educational institution during an unprecedented time
Christopher Callahan, who became president July 1, is overseeing the institution’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The COVID-19 Pandemic Has Made the Education Process More Challenging
Comstock’s president and publisher considers the difficulty of starting a new school year in the midst of the pandemic.