California Eases Child Care Regulations for Critical Workers
Californians struggling to juggle going to work at hospitals, fire stations and grocery stores while worrying about child care are the intended beneficiaries of a new executive order Gov. Gavin Newsom signed over the weekend.
Health Care Jobs Spur Economic Optimism
Local economist says Capital Region’s strengths in health care sector help insulate it from effects of COVID-19
Health care and life sciences account for around 150,000 jobs in the Sacramento region, making the sector the largest private employer. Experts suggest that the public sector and health care may expand locally, even as the coronavirus pandemic contracts the global economy.
Protecting Our Privacy
Cybersecurity advocate George Usi on how businesses can prepare for an eventual compromise
George Usi founded Rancho Cordova-based Omnistruct in 2019, selling cybersecurity compliance programs to businesses. We spoke with Usi about his mission to educate businesses so they can manage their risk when a cybersecurity breach occurs.
A Coronavirus Property Tax Delay? Californians Shouldn’t Count on It
The global pandemic notwithstanding, most California owners are still on the hook to pay their property taxes next week — thus far, the state isn’t granting any reprieves. And if you don’t like it, take it up with Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Set for Showtime
As soon as a B Street Theatre show closes at The Sofia in Sacramento, the old set is torn down and installation of the next set begins later that same day. Here are shots of the work that went into the set of “Byhalia, Mississippi” before it closed over coronavirus concerns.
Need Money During Coronavirus Pandemic? How to Avoid Loan Sharks and Debt Traps
As millions of Americans lose jobs, shifts and other sources of income during the coronavirus health crisis, financial experts worry that people will be preyed upon by loan sharks who stand to profit. Experts have advice on how to get help without falling into a debt trap.
News Is Just That — New and Ever Changing
Our executive editor shares his thoughts on the challenges involved in addressing a rapidly shifting crisis in a monthly magazine.
Coronavirus Stretches California’s Special Education System to the Brink
Across California, schools have physically shuttered as they make the unprecedented move toward online instruction amid the coronavirus pandemic. The virus has upended almost every facet of education in California and the nation — but perhaps no other student group stands to be more affected than students with special needs.
Podcast: Coronavirus and the Housing Crisis
On this episode of “Gimme Shelter: The California Housing Crisis,” CalMatters’ Matt Levin and the Los Angeles Times’ Liam Dillon discuss how the state’s housing woes are complicating California’s response to the virus, from homelessness to evictions.
Nominate the Region’s Top Young Leaders
Each year, Comstock’s selects up-and-coming leaders throughout the Capital Region to feature in our annual Young Professionals issue. Use this form to nominate a mover and shaker age 40 or younger who inspires you. Deadline for submissions is April 15.