100 Years Since Peak Prohibition, Revelers Still Seek Speakeasies in Sacramento
History, mystery and drink magic in the Capital's hidden bars
California’s capital was one of the wettest cities in the state
during dry Prohibition, home to a rebellious generation who
escaped into hidden drinking dens. A century later, there are
still plenty of speakeasies in Sacramento if you know where to
look.
Inside California’s Return-to-Office Battle
Five years after getting WFH orders, workers are rebelling against resuming cubicle life
Earlier this spring, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order
mandating that most of California’s 224,000 full-time state
workers should return to working in the office four days per week
starting July 1. The executive order has stirred passionate
debate, with local businesses in favor of the change and
organizations representing state employees adamantly opposed.
How to Go From ‘WTF?’ to ‘I Got This’
Real talk for life’s impromptu adventures
Life has a flair for the dramatic. It loves to throw us
unexpected turns — a relationship hiccup that feels seismic, a
health scare that rattles your foundation, a sudden financial
shift that throws your budget into chaos. And while our initial
reaction might be shock, confusion or even anger, the real
strength emerges in how we navigate the aftermath.
The California Modernist Dream Is Alive in Sacramento’s Newest Historic District
Step inside an emblematic Midcentury home in South Land Park, designed with a social conscience
The interior retains many of its original “Eichler” features, including pristine globe light fixtures and mahogany-paneled walls.
Young Professionals 2025 With Charanjeet “Charlie” Kaur Tiwana-Purewal and Freddie Silveria
PODCAST EPISODE: How do you choose your career? When is it a good idea to start a business? How do you maintain momentum? Comstock’s Young Professionals Charanjeet “Charlie” Kaur Tiwana-Purewal and Freddie Silveria offer insight.
Fairytale Town Is Still Magical at 69 Years Old
No thrill-seeking rides, just imaginative fun
Once upon a time — 1959, to be precise — Fairytale Town opened at
3901 Land Park Drive in Sacramento, just four years after
Disneyland debuted in Southern California. Almost immediately it
was acknowledged, year after year, as one of the region’s top
five family amenities — and still is.
Are Art Spaces Becoming the New Third Places?
As traditional cafes and restaurants vanish, art spaces step up as hubs for culture, connection and creativity
Originally theorized by Ray Oldenburg, a third place is meant to
be a social anchor between home and work. Typically these
communal places are bookstores, salons, coffeeshops, pubs and
restaurants. But across Sacramento, art spaces like Demo, Panama
Pottery and Forma are filling the social gap left by shuttered
cafes and bars.
How Sacramento’s Young Professionals Forge Their Own Paths
Comstock’s was humbled by the high number of nominations we
received for our 2025 Young Professionals issue. In fact, we got
the most nominations ever. There are so many impressive rising
stars in our region, we thought we’d ask some of the nominees
their thoughts on leadership, how they spend their workday and
what advice they have for others who are just starting out.
Young Professionals: Ashley Zavala
Meet the rising stars who are leading the Capital Region from the heart
Ashley Zavala, the Capitol correspondent for KCRA-TV, is well known around the corridors of the state Capitol. You can even say she’s feared. The Capital Weekly dubbed her the “Oh, s**t” reporter because that’s what some lawmakers say when they see her coming.
Young Professionals: Camille Zapata
Meet the rising stars who are leading the Capital Region from the heart
It’s been a busy year for Camille Zapata, 29. In June, the political strategist marked her first anniversary as the digital director for Gov. Gavin Newsom, in a year marked by the devastating LA fires and the return of the Trump administration.