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Status Check: Fire Nonstarter
California experiences a tamer 2019 wildfire season, but work remains
Ten of the 20 most destructive wildfires in state history have occurred since 2015. These megafires fueled by hot, dry winds and climate change seemingly blanket every late summer with gray, smoky skies and a gnawing worry among Californians that the next one might take out their home.
Why Bad Customer Service Is Probably Here to Stay
Bad customer service is increasingly good for companies who use it
Recent data showed Americans spend an average of 13 hours disputing a purchase or resolving a problem with customer service. Some of the companies with the most-hated customer service are also the most profitable.
A Slice of Excitement
Zack Frasher brings his award-winning craft to a new Lincoln brewery
The new Slice Beer Company in Lincoln features a big name in the local beverage scene.
Embracing Entrepreneurship
An interview with Laura Good of StartupSac
Laura Good spoke with Comstock’s about her organization’s efforts to accelerate entrepreneurship in our region.
Shouldering the Burden
Progressive-minded farmers in the Capital Region undertake steps to battle and adapt to climate change
A growing movement of farmers is focused on agricultural practices that can mitigate or adapt to an uncertain future brought by climate change.
Part of this month’s Innovation issue
Getting to Know: Angie Franklin
Afro Yoga founder connects people to themselves and others
Angie Franklin’s Afro Yoga in Sacramento incorporates elements of social justice and inclusiveness with yoga’s shared values of wellness and health.
Incubating Ideas, Hatching Success
Alchemist Microenterprise Academy graduates its first cohort of food entrepreneurs
Operated by a local nonprofit, the Alchemist Microenterprise Academy is a business training course geared toward food entrepreneurs from underserved communities.
Media File: Show and Tell
Visit Sacramento’s podcasts aims to connect locals and tourists with unique experiences
In August, Visit Sacramento became the latest entrant in the podcasting craze with a six-episode series dedicated to the farm-to-fork movement that has ingrained itself into the identity of California’s capital city.
The Transportation Revolution
How we get around is rapidly evolving, and more change is coming
Several public and private sector partnerships are helping to position the Capital Region as a leader in the new mobility revolution.
Part of this month’s Innovation issue
Dilemma of the Month: Are Perks and Benefits Negotiable With Salary?
There’s always someone in the office counting the number of vacation days each person takes, which makes extra paid vacation days a tricky thing to offer.