![Rosebud's Cafe's owner Mary Pulskamp, here with sons Roibeard Kyle Pulskamp-Lockhart, left, and Tyx Pulskamp at the cafe. (Photos by Steve Martarano)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/2august_26_2022rosebuds.png?1666048953)
Rosebud’s Cafe in Jackson Is All About Family and a Welcoming Atmosphere
Owners give back and help the community
Rosebud’s is known for authenticity and acceptance as much
as for good food, and is a leader on several local issues
involving homelessness and LGBTQ rights.
![Guests line up to enter the Our Street Night Market in Midtown Sacramento on Sept. 10. (Photos courtesy of Yellow Brick Group)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/crowd.jpg?1663763851)
An Event for the People, by the People
The first Our Street Night Market since 2019 showcased Sacramento’s diversity
After the three-year pandemic hiatus, Our Street has grown into a tightly choreographed event that brings in visitors as far afield as the Bay Area. We asked Yellow Brick Group co-owner Shawn Kahan for his post-event takeaways.
![Frank Sullivan of Pioneer Mining Supplies has been at the High Street store in Auburn for 14 years. He opened his first store there in 1981.](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/4-june_25_2022pioneer_mining.png?1659996269)
Panning for Gold Has Changed, but Pioneer Mining Supplies in Auburn Remains Timeless
Three generations teach gold mining
Frank Sullivan’s mining legacy is as rich as Auburn’s, and is
reflected in his timeless shop, Pioneer Mining Supplies.
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A New Model for Concierge-Level Customer Service
Clutch
Customer service. It’s a skill critical, not just for service-related industries like retail, hospitality and sales, but truly for all business sectors. Because at the end of the day, we all have customers. They’re our colleagues, our business partners, our clients, and yes — our customers.
![Palmira Nava and her late husband, Reyes, purchased the Penny Candy Store in Live Oak in 2003.](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/1-may_17_2022penny_candy_store.png?1658778402)
Penny Candy Store in Live Oak Dispenses Sweet Dose of Nostalgia
Store faces major changes after COVID-19 death of co-owner
Following tragic circumstances, Penny Candy has reopened,
continuing its decades-long status as a treasured destination in
Live Oak. Now, it’s up for sale.
![At the California State Fair, fairgoers can choose among more than 100 food vendors offering sweet, salty, crunchy and deep-fried favorites as well as healthy alternatives. (Photos and captions by Charles Vincent McDonald)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/image_01_3.jpg?1658445639)
Fair Food at Fair Prices
Families line up for fried pork chops, funnel cakes and other favorites at the California State Fair despite inflation
Concessions prices are higher than they were at the last California State Fair in 2019, but fairgoers are still spending money on the summer indulgences they missed.
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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.
![As Visit Sacramento's content director, Brandon Darnell helps to shape the brand, edits the Visitors Guide, hosts the podcast and more.](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/comstock_visit_sacramento-07.jpg?1656005374)
Getting to Know: Brandon Darnell
A content director tells the stories of Sacramento
The former journalist shapes the brand for Visit
Sacramento’s web content, audio-visual output, podcast, Visitors
Guide and more.
![Ravyn Lenae performs on the Bless Stage at Sol Blume on April 30.](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/8-april_30_2022sol_blume_2022-8.png?1654819698)
The Return of Arts and Music Festivals
Big events boost local economies and shape our identity
Capital Region music festivals attract tens of thousands of fans
from nearby areas and from all around the country.
![Al the Wop's Place, also known as Al's Place, is located in the heart of Locke. The tradition of customers throwing money up to the ceiling with tacks, which is collected for charity, continues under its new ownership group. (Photos by Steve Martarano)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/3-april_12_2022als.png?1655139602)
Colorful Bar in Historic Locke Stays the Course After an Ownership Change
Al the Wop’s has been serving bikers, locals and tourists for 75 years
The Delta bar’s five new owners kept the biker bar’s decor, unique traditions, steakhouse-style food menu and controversial name.