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Sacramento Is No Longer Just a Capital City
November’s cover star, Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadivé, isn’t the only one changing the city’s reputation. Many trends — big events, world-class sports and food — are contributing to Sacramento’s promising future. Comstock’s Editor Judy Farah considers just how close the region is to overcoming its stereotypes.
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Our Economy Rides on the Electric Grid
Reliable delivery of electricity has always been the foundation of economic development. That means we will need to generate more of it and beef up the grid system to deliver it. To that end, what solutions do we currently have?
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Wildflowers and Wildfires Paint Different Scenes in the Sierra Nevada
A recent hike amid the Sierra Nevada mountains prompts Comstock’s president and publisher to consider what can be done in the wake of multiple wildfires and drought.
![As a business executive, you should prepare for risks by designing strategies that can be applied to a variety of potential outcomes, says Attorney Lyle Solomon.
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The Best Way to Proceed When Faced With Business Uncertainty
These 10 steps can help business leaders come out on top
Despite the rarity of pandemics, businesses have always had to deal with some degree of uncertainty. Here are 10 tips for navigating shifts in the political, economic, environmental and technological landscape.
![Record-level inflation rates are making it much harder for consumers to meet basic expenses. In light of that, there are ways to reduce costs. (Shutterstock illustration)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/shutterstock_1104452645.png?1660687759)
Want to Guard Against Inflation? This Advice Could Help
SAFE Credit Union’s chief financial officer shares tips for living with inflation
Inflation impacts every aspect of our life, but these challenging times can also offer opportunities, even for those with limited expendable income.
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Drought Is Here. Our Trees Will Need Extra Care
Experts from the Regional Water Authority and the Sacramento Tree Foundation share tree care tips
Whether you are a homeowner, a renter or business owner, adopt
these five basic practices to protect our wonderful urban trees
from drought this year.
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Inflation Is Just One Price for the Global Economy
Disruptions come with a price, whether it be a disappointed customer, a lost market share, or high costs — inflation — when supply and demand are out of balance. Comstock’s president and publisher reflects on how inflation is impacting our communities.
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Young People Are Our Future Community Leaders
Younger generations are rising to leadership positions as older people edge out of the workforce. To introduce the 2022 Young Professionals issue, Comstock’s president and publisher reflects on what makes these generations unique, and perhaps more importantly, what they have in common.
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The Media Has Its Faults, But We Need It More Than Ever
In the past decade, there’s been an earthquake of distrust in the news media. Comstock’s Editor Judy Farah considers how we got here and why we need credible, unbiased reporting more than ever.
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Voltage for a New Electric Economy
The shift to electric transportation is coming. Comstock’s president and publisher considers the benefits and challenges the transition may present the Capital Region.