Shoka is the former associate editor for Comstock’s magazine and a journalist, copy editor and photojournalist who specializes in covering arts, culture, animal rights and sustainability.

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Art Exposed: Deborah Pittman

A professional clarinetist broadens her creative output with ceramics, writing, filmmaking, multimedia performances — and puppets.

Aug 20, 2021 Shoka

Comstock’s Talks: Camera Ready (The Next Chapter)

PODCAST: Michele McCormick sold her public relations company and became a model, actor and photographer who specializes in travel and nature photography. This profile is part of The Next Chapter, in which we check in with Capital Region professionals who moved into new pursuits or retirement after successful careers.

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Our Top Stories of 2020

Look back on 2020 with a list of our top-read stories and our editors’ favorites.

Dec 30, 2020 Tom Couzens

The Bright Side: Got It Covered

Old Country Tailor in East Sacramento began making and selling cloth face masks in April and sold around 4,000 that month.

Sep 15, 2020 Shoka

Comstock’s Talks Trailer

Did you know that Comstock’s makes podcasts? Check out our Comstock’s Talks trailer to see what we’re about.

Jun 24, 2020 Shoka

In the Making: A Daring Brew

Based in Auburn, the Common Cider Company produces around 75,000 gallons of hard cider monthly. Owner Fran Toves began brewing cider on a dare in 2012.

May 7, 2020 Shoka

In the Making: Where Flowers Bloom

“We are flower nerds to the max here,” Melissa Cowan, owner of Placerville Flowers on Main says. “We squeal on the daily when new products come in or when seasons change.” 

Nov 1, 2019 Shoka

In the Making: At Conscious Creamery, a Good Dessert

The walls of Conscious Creamery’s commercial kitchen in Sacramento’s Del Paso Heights neighborhood are lined with stainless steel freezers, constantly humming loud and keeping chef Andrea Seppinni’s plant-based gelato frozen. 

Sep 6, 2019 Shoka

In the Making: One-of-a-Kind Sound Machines

Vintage suitcases, canteens, metal carrying cases and wooden boxes of varying colors and sizes occupy nearly every inch of a ceiling-scratching shelf in Kaden Hill’s suburban Sacramento garage workshop.

Jul 30, 2019 Fred Greaves