Latest Stories
In California’s Wildfire Zones, Tales of Trauma and Resilience
Volunteers share their stories of bravery, resilience and trauma in the face of a growing wildfire threat in Northern California.
Art Exposed: Jose Arenas
Davis-based artists brings migration, culture and his experience as a first-generation American into his paintings
Belonging to two places and not quite fitting into either is a familiar feeling for many first-generation Americans.
Taste Makers
Yolanda Vega is the driving force behind the family’s expanding food brand
At 11 years old, Yolanda Vega started selling buñuelos and other local foods at street festivals around Michoacán. When she relocated to Sacramento in 1996, she did the same thing, driving around town and growing her clientele.
New State Law Pushes NCAA Into Action Over College Athlete Pay
The move is a dramatic shift for the college sports economy
As California’s new student-athlete compensation law continues to spark a nationwide movement, the NCAA Tuesday agreed to allow college players to sign paid endorsement deals, but left itself room to define the terms of those agreements.
Testing the Future of Space Exploration
Work at McClellan Nuclear Research Center supports the national aeronautical industry
Built by the U.S. Air Force in 1986 for $20 million, the McClellan Nuclear Research Center is now owned and operated by UC Davis. Inside, scientists conduct high-tech experiments that affect the future of space exploration.
Getting to Know: Johnny Flores
As business heats up, the podcaster is winding down ‘Serious Talk. Seriously.’
After 25 years of working 9-5 jobs, Johnny Flores has gone all in on his podcast business, Flores Podcast Consulting, and as a result says he is “happier and more peaceful” than ever.
Dilemma of the Month: Employees Taking on New Work for Extra Pay
“Can full-time, permanent employees do freelance work for our California-based company if that work falls outside their job description?”
Status Check: Playing the Long Game
Veteran games developer and former KlickNation owner Mark Otero resurfaces with hedge fund Alice Capital
Mark Otero left Electronic Arts and Capital Games, the subsidiary he helped found, with a strict noncompete agreement.
Beyond Bitter IPAs
Options abound for those who don’t want beer that ‘delivers a punch in the face’
While IPAs are better, more nuanced and more popular than ever, it’s also the style that continues to keep many would-be craft beer drinkers on the outside looking in.
Brand Builders
Cousins Katherine Bardis-Miry and Rachel Bardis continue the family legacy of building homes with their own approach
A latex unicorn mask hangs on the back wall near the window of Katherine Bardis-Miry and Rachel Bardis’ shared office.
“We’re kind of weird,” Katherine laughs.