Startup of the Month: Sortify
UC Davis team to help users throw trash away the right way
By the end of the 20th century, the Three Rs were everywhere: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. But waste management is more complicated than a catchy slogan, according to Sambhav Agarwal, a third-year computer science student at UC Davis.
Canon Chef and Owner Finds Success by Embracing His Sacramento Roots
Epicure: Chef Brad Cecchi is a Sacramento booster on the global food stage
Some chefs live to cook. Others love to open restaurants. Cecchi is a different kind of chef: a community-minded advocate and entrepreneur who sees everything through the lens of food.
Take a Look Inside Sacramento’s Grooviest House
Interior designer and vintage dealer lives in Technicolor dream home
Inside an unpretentious ranch-style house in South Land Park lies a hidden utopia of Mod design. Boldly colored statement chairs placed in front of the tasteful charcoal-grey exterior are the only clue to the astonishing display of vintage treasures found within.
Essay: My No-Resolution Resolution
We should work towards our goals year-round, not just in January
For the past 20 years, my resolutions have been mainly the same. Lose weight, get in better shape, travel more and spend more time with friends and family. This year, and I guess I actually started this a few years ago, I made this a way of life instead of a yearly goal.
Trump’s Tariffs Hurt Some Local Businesses, but Prompt Others to Shift Gears
What impact are tariffs having on the economy of California's Capital Region?
Conversations with Sacramento-area business owners show tariffs aren’t affecting all companies the same way. At least one is expanding fast because of them. But almost everyone is seeing some effect.
Let’s Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing | Opinion
FROM THE PUBLISHER: What is Sacramento's 'main thing'?
Sometimes it’s not a bad idea for an entire region to get in touch with itself — and for that, I turn to a favorite quote from the late educator and writer Stephen Covey, whose simple but direct point for businesses and individuals was to focus on “the main thing.”
Comstock’s Most-Read Stories of 2025
From profiles of local leaders to deep dives on science and technology, here are the stories that drew the most attention this year
This year, Comstock’s readers revealed an interest in the kind of hyperlocal news only regional media can provide, from profiles of rising leaders to behind-the-scenes explorations of the developments and investments that impact the cities where we live and work.
The Future Of Electric Vehicles Is Taking Shape in Sacramento
From quiet motorcycles to vertical takeoff airplanes, the Capital Region is becoming a hotspot for EV innovation
Companies in the Capital Region are vying to become the replacement for internal combustion in markets far beyond consumer vehicles.
Millions of Californians Gain Access to In Vitro Fertilization Under New Law
CalMatters: In vitro fertilization costs thousands of dollars and is often too expensive for many people struggling to conceive. A new law aims to help change that.
Essay: Across Faiths and Cultures, the Heart of the Holidays Stays the Same
For the Last Word essay column, a radio personality turned writer reflects on holiday spirit
Surveys show record numbers of Americans saying the country is off track, and the future feels bleak. And yet, beneath it, the impulse to kindness keeps flickering.