St. HOPE’s Dual Approach in Oak Park Can Be a Model for Other Nonprofits
Cities across the country struggle with how to revitalize historically disenfranchised neighborhoods. An interesting and successful model — using public education, economic development and self-empowerment to drive change — has had a profound impact on a local underserved community.
Beating the Burn: How We Got Here
An abbreviated history of firefighting efforts in the Golden State
When lightning sparked fires in the 1850s, they were left to burn, naturally clearing out dry fuels. Just a few decades later, officials started shifting toward a strategy of fire suppression.
Family Affair
After Rusty and Dave Prevatt decided to leave their father’s insurance practice, he followed them into the exciting new world of video
Operated by two brothers and their father, Franklin Pictures is one of the premiere video production companies in the region. The company pays such attention to detail that its promotional videos not only capture an image, but tell a story and evoke an emotion.
Developers and Unions “Not Close” on Deal to Spur Housing Construction
In January, two of the biggest adversaries in California housing politics appeared on the verge of detente.
Can You Switch a Full-Time Worker Into a Contractor?
A company is considering switching a full-time worker into a contractor after the employee requested to work from home. Can the company legally do this?
Nash & Proper Puts a Sacramento Spin on Nashville Hot Chicken
A “sammich” from the Nash & Proper food truck is not merely a sandwich; it’s a feat of engineering. There’s intent behind every stratum of the structure, from the coarse-cut slaw that props up the top bun to the pickles laid carefully on the bottom so they hit your tongue first.
Slow Progress for Fast Speeds
Two years after partnering with Verizon, few Sacramento neighborhoods have 5G availability
Sacramento boasted of being one of the first four test cities for Verizon’s 5G network, with officials calling it a major step toward the future. But nearly a year after launch, none of the city’s eight council districts have full 5G coverage — and it isn’t clear when any of them will.
Startup of the Month: Foodnome
Home cooking loves company
For Akshay Prabhu, nothing ties a meal together like community. His Davis-based startup, Foodnome, reflects that philosophy, turning regular homes into restaurants the way Uber turned regular cars into taxis.
Art Exposed: Natalie McKeever
A video and digital media artist finds opportunities in Sacramento
Natalie McKeever creates fine-art digital video, abstract and without narrative, with analog collages that are digitally manipulated to put the viewer in a meditative state.
The Long Road to Reinvention
Life can take unexpected twists and turns. Five years ago, I was firmly established with a very prominent Sacramento company, and in a long-term marriage, fortunate to have four children and four grandchildren.
Two life-changing events led to my arrival at Comstock’s magazine as managing editor in late March.