![Shawna Chrisman is founder of Destination Aesthetics, which has five locations across the Capital Region. She says her spa services help empower her clients and make them feel more confident. (Photo by Robin Douglas)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/shawna_chrisman_3.jpg?1707938105)
The Rise of Medical Aesthetics with Shawna Chrisman
PODCAST EPISODE: Nurse practitioner and founder of Destination Aesthetics Shawna Chrisman is on a mission to dispel the myths surrounding aesthetic treatments.
![Forever Goldrush performs at The Side Door on Saturday, Feb. 10. The band, whose usual lineup consists of Josh Lacey, Grub Dog Mitchell, Damon Wyckoff and Shawn Allen, was padded with special guests for the night. (Photos by Casey Rafter)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/20240210_202916.png?1708016676)
Truly, Forever Goldrush
Popular Sacramento bar band releases first album in 11 years
Harkening back to a childhood raising hell in small towns in the foothills of Amador County, Forever Goldrush begins to play “Dirt Road Kids” from the band’s 2012 album release “Chambers,” elevating the vibe within the small KSSU radio studio.
![Patrons line up early at Lotus Pub for a night of slow dining and drinking with friends. The inviting space was originally built in 1855 and was home to a general store and post office. (Photos by Steve Martarano)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/7-january_12_2024lotus_pub-7.jpg?1707877270)
Lotus Pub Is a Low-Key Gourmet Hideaway
A place to take your time by the South Fork of the American River
It’s the first night back after Lotus Pub’s annual two-week holiday break, and at 5 p.m. when the doors swing open on this frigid Friday in January, a line has already formed.
![Lisa Hausmann led Mercy Hospital Folsom through the COVID-19 pandemic when she was head of nursing. She's now the hospital's president and CEO. (Photo by Wes Davis)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0224_dept_twww.png?1707770895)
The Way We Work: Mercy Hospital President and CEO Lisa Hausmann
A glimpse into the daily life of a Dignity Health hospital executive
The roughly 900-employee, 106-bed hospital has gotten really good thanks in large part to Hausmann’s tireless work ethic, something she calls the “protected hour,” and a box of cookies.
![Skyrocketing inflation and $5,200 rent in the East Bay prompted first-time homebuyers Amber Arnold and Cameron Dean to look for a home in the Capital Region. Realizing prices weren’t changing anytime soon, they settled on a new home in Placer County. (Photos by Katy Karns)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/home_owners_final_-1.png?1707517329)
Is the Housing Market Stuck?
High interest rates and low inventory are disrupting the housing market, but there are options for frustrated homebuyers
First-time homebuyers are feeling priced out of the market and fear they may have to rent for the foreseeable future. Homeowners who want to sell are wary of parting with their 3 percent interest rate. As a result, low inventory coupled with high interest rates has made for a very tight housing market.
![January 22, 2024: California Faculty Association members strike at the Cal State Fullerton campus on the first day of a CFA labor movement. (Shutterstock photo by Matt Gush)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/shutterstock_2416196999.png?1707495168)
Education as a Common Good
OPINION: An inside look at the California State University strike
An overwhelming majority of California Faculty Association members voted to authorize a strike in November 2023, and the association shut down the California State University system on January 22.
![Dr. Jason Heard treats a young patient at Shriners Children’s Northern California in Sacramento. (Photos courtesy of Shiners Children’s)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/dr_heard_patient_1.jpg?1707414927)
Once a Burn Patient, Now a Burn Surgeon
At Shriners Children’s, Dr. Jason Heard treats critically burned kids like he once was
In light of National Burn Awareness Week, Comstock’s presents a
story of hope and giving back.
![(Shutterstock illustration)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/shutterstock_1766112650.png?1707281622)
The World Needs More Builders
Five steps to better leadership in a changing culture
Leaders and the field of leadership are changing, as well as the world of work. We are shifting and transforming to attract and retain talent and create excellent organizational outcomes in volatile and unpredictable times.
![(Illustration by Jefferson Miller @ARTOFJEFFERSON)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/evil_hr_24_feb.png?1707239309)
Dilemma of the Month: How Do I Document an Employee’s Unethical Behavior?
Evil HR Lady explains why objective documentation is key when it
comes to “toxic” employees.
![Zaki Rahain worked with the U.S. government in Afghanistan and now owns a restaurant in Carmichael. (Photos by Fred Greaves)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/lead_lapiz_grill_2023_12_15_fg07770.png?1707155160)
Photo Essay: Afghans Resettling in Sacramento
The Capital Region is home to more than 10,000 Afghan refugees who fled the Taliban. Comstock’s brings you a few of their stories.