![East Sacramento shop Timeless Thrills taps its community of artists to design clothing inspired by iconic Sacramento locations. Garments are designed as a tribute to old '90s-era favorites like the old ARCO Arena and the kids' miniature golf course Paradise Island.](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/timeless_thrills_merch_retro_kings_logo.jpg?1656699892)
Sacramento Wears Hometown Pride on Its Sleeve
Local designers sell the essence of Sacramento
One of the hottest style statements you can make in Sacramento is — get this — a shirt that says “Sacramento.”
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City of Lincoln
Lincoln is well-known for its family-friendly parks and recreational activities
Positioning itself as one of the state’s safest, most livable communities, the City of Lincoln continues to enjoy strong investment interest.
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The Business Community’s Office Technology Source
WiZiX Technology Group, Inc.
Office technology dealership and service provider WiZiX Technology Group, Inc. is the business community’s choice for essential office equipment and systems, as well as the experts to service those products.
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Elevating Senses, Elevating Lives
KOLAS
Joe Karapetyan and Garib Karapetyan share a last name, though they’re not related. But most importantly, they share a vision.
![“Bumble Bee Squad,” reads the t-shirt worn by Hansine Sterken of Hawaiian Honey AT&S.](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/image_16_0.jpg?1652488137)
The California Honey Festival Is Buzzing Again
After a pandemic hiatus, Woodland reprises its annual celebration of bees
The California Honey Festival returns with vendors, music and neighborhood restaurants celebrating the state’s sweetest product.
![Freewheeler opened in 1975 in a 800 square feet
space. The current location is 2,600 square feet
and features 100 assembled bikes.](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/6-march_07_2022freewheeler_bicycle_center-6.png?1652208252)
Freewheeler Helps Keep Bike-Friendly Davis Pedaling for Almost 50 Years
Three generations of one family run the bike shop
A family of avid cyclists operates a long-running bike business in bike-friendly Davis.
![H. Salt, esq. Fish and Chips at 16th and E streets in Sacramento was once part of a chain owned by KFC. (Photo by Jennifer Fergesen)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/hsaltexterior.png?1650385914)
Ghosts of Chain Restaurants Past
What happens when franchises go out of business — but the branches remain?
We explore the lonely outposts formerly part of a family of franchises. Although they have no corporate parent to provide updated decor or menus, these idiosyncratic restaurants are still well loved by many Sacramentans.
![Rocket Records has just 800 square feet of space, but thrives because of a loyal customer base and its central location on 24th Street, says owner Augie Maravilla.](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/10-march_25_2022record_shops-2.jpg?1650041273)
Capital Region Record Shops Still Spinning the Vinyl
Vinyl enthusiasts in and around Sacramento have a wide variety of shops to choose from
Get excited for Record Store Day on April 23 with this photo essay of some of the region’s most beloved, idiosyncratic shops.
![Charlotte Neal operates Charlotte’s Family Daycare out of her Sacramento home. Her attendance dropped from 14 to two at one point in the pandemic. (Photos by Fred Greaves)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/fg_daycare_charlotte_neal_2022_02_11_f348743.png?1648474525)
The Essential Work of Women
Women in the workforce juggled careers, families and health concerns amid the pandemic — and found silver linings
As many women faced changes in their jobs during the past two
years of the pandemic, they were able to shift the priorities and
persist with the support of their families, colleagues and
communities.
![Jerry Gomez (foreground) and Jamie Ranslow work arranging flowers at Flowers by Fairytales in Elk Grove on Jan. 25.
(Photos by Steve Martarano)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/3-january_25_2022valentine_s_day_2022-3.jpg?1644623684)
Capital Region Flower Shops Prepare for Unique 2022 Valentine’s Day
Florists surmount challenges to serve customers on their busiest holiday
This year florists face supply chain shortages, winter weather and COVID effects, but press on to serve Capital Region romantics.