Federal Appeals Court Takes Up Case That Could Upend U.S. Health System
The fate of the Affordable Care Act is again on the line Tuesday, as a federal appeals court in New Orleans takes up a case in which a lower court judge has already ruled the massive health law unconstitutional.
Flying High
Sacramento County Airport System Director Cindy Nichol on rapid growth and planning for the future
Cindy Nichol became director of the Sacramento County Airport System in October 2018, bringing more than 30 years of experience in airport management to the position. Her career includes stints at San Francisco International Airport and the Port of Portland. Comstock’s recently spoke with Nichol about the four-airport system she oversees.
Still Going Strong: Catching Up with C.C. Myers
C.C. Myers was lauded for “working miracles in heavy construction.” A project in Santa Monica brought Myers and his company worldwide recognition and many honors and awards as well as a spot on the cover of the July 1995 issue of Comstock’s magazine.
30 Years of Newsmakers: Part 2 (2000-2002)
As Comstock’s celebrates its 30th anniversary, we take a look back at our most-memorable covers. This is the second of a four-part series published Mondays.
Should College Athletes Profit From Their Prowess?
The NCAA says no, but California may say yes
Hayley Hodson’s volleyball career took off when she was still in high school, with an invitation to compete on the U.S. Women’s National Team. As she traveled the world winning medals, the Newport Beach student took care not to run afoul of NCAA eligibility rules barring prospective college athletes from accepting financial compensation, her sights still set on playing for a top school.
Growing More Than Grapes
The Dancing Fox restaurant and tasting room in downtown Lodi has big expansion plans
Co-owners Gregg and Colleen Lewis launched the winery 10 years ago, added a brewery in 2015 and a distillery in March.
State Broadens Investigation of Doctors for Issuing Questionable Vaccination Exemptions
The California agency that regulates doctors is investigating at least four physicians for issuing questionable medical exemptions to children whose parents did not want them immunized.
Name Games
Is “Farm-to-Fork Capital” enough, or does Sacramento need another new brand?
Sacramento has struggled with its branding for more than a century. Recently, the farm-to-fork movement has raised awareness of the local food scene, but as the region also tries to highlight its growth in business, tech, art and culture, a new brand is in the pipeline.
How 2 Million Workers Could Be Swept up in a Bill Aimed at the Gig Economy
Do you freelance in California? Have a side hustle? Drive trucks? Work construction? Do nails? Work on political campaigns? Then you should be paying attention to a major employment fight coming to a head in Sacramento.
Startup of the Month: The Makers Place
A family home for work-from-home parents
As a leadership educator and coach working from home, Leslie Bosserman had a tough time being fully present with both her first child and her clients. Eight months into her second pregnancy, she came up with the idea for The Makers Place, a Sacramento-based coworking space customized for families.