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Hundreds Celebrate Lunar New Year in a California Delta Chinatown

Visitors filled Locke’s historic Main Street for lion dances, lectures and a glimpse into ‘the last rural Chinatown in the U.S.’

The hamlet of Locke celebrated its 10th annual Lunar New Year festival on Saturday, Feb. 14, with a day-long event that showcased the complex history and diverse present of this often overlooked corner of California.

Feb 20, 2026 Jennifer Fergesen

This Sacramento Startup Wants to Help You File Your Property Taxes

Startup of the Month: LowPropTax developed an AI-powered tool to guide homeowners through property tax appeals

After dealing with multiple errors, David Webb, founder of LowPropTax, takes property taxes personally.

Feb 19, 2026 Russell Nichols

Why Succession Planning Matters More Than Ever

Plus, some tips on how to do it effectively

In 2025, succession planning for business owners has never been more important. A powerful demographic shift is underway: Over 4.2 million Americans will turn 65 this year, and more than half of small business owners are already 55 or older. 

Feb 18, 2026 Joseph Eschleman

I Was Asked My Zodiac Sign During a Job Interview. Should I Be Worried?

Dilemma of the Month: The Evil HR Lady tackles a few categories of interview questions that could come off as clueless (or illegal)

Since lots of people face dumb questions in interviews, let’s tackle how to answer them.

Feb 17, 2026 Suzanne Lucas

Tribes and Allies Form a Coalition Against the Delta Conveyance Project

The Winnemem Wintu, Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians and other groups oppose plans to build the Delta tunnel

Southern and Central California water districts say they need the Delta Conveyance Project to withstand drought and climate change, but opponents say it will drain vulnerable ecosystems.

Feb 16, 2026 Scott Thomas Anderson

Jesuit High School Sparks Controversy With Announcement That It Will Accept Female Students

The Sacramento Catholic boys school will begin admitting girls in 2027

The decision to turn the all-boys Catholic institution into a “co-divisional” high school has provoked protests and heated arguments.

Jan 20, 2026 Ed Goldman

What is Job Hugging — and Are You Doing It?

More workers are staying in their jobs amid a tight economy and fewer work options

Today, the Great Resignation has been replaced by what economists are starting to label the “job hugging” era.

Jan 19, 2026 Sasha Abramsky

This Davis Brewer Will Give Out Free Beer ‘When Iran Is Free’

Persian-inspired beer brand Rostam36 wants to help rebuild Iran’s economy

There are bottles and kegs of dark, saffron-tinged beer behind the counters of Persian restaurants in Sacramento, waiting to be opened and poured freely when Iran’s current government falls.

Jan 16, 2026 Jennifer Fergesen

Look Into Stockton’s Gritty Past Through the Windows of a Bookstore

Author Bill Maxwell publishes a memoir on his decades running a beloved bookstore on Stockton’s Skid Row

Readers who lived in Stockton while Maxwell was in business will recognize many people and places in this memoir, as well as the bittersweet flavor of life in a fading former industrial city.

Jan 16, 2026 Dana M. Nichols

Meet the Sacramento Artist Inspired by the Louisiana Gulf Coast

Art Exposed: Joha Harrison translates memories through film, painting and more

In this Q&A, the artist traces how photography taught him to use light, how the pandemic shutdowns accelerated his career and why the heart of the artist sits in conflict with the reality of needing to pay the bills.

Jan 15, 2026 Melissa LuVisi

Our Company’s Name Is Being Used by Job Scammers. What Can We Do for Damage Control?

Dilemma of the Month: What can companies do when scammers are impersonating them on job sites?

Job seekers need to keep vigilant, but there are several things you can do to help make that easier.

Jan 14, 2026 Suzanne Lucas

Between Sacramento and the Ski Slopes, a Gold Rush Town Serves Bacon Flights and Bagels

Out of Office: Auburn is worth a stop on any Tahoe trip

Compared to the Bay Area, Sacramento is pretty close to Tahoe’s ski slopes, but even a short drive requires a proper breakfast.

Jan 13, 2026 Melissa LuVisi

What Health Stories Aren’t Being Told in Sacramento?

We asked Sacramento health leaders about wait times, drug costs and more

The region’s health systems are facing challenges around Sacramento’s sudden population boom and aging demographics. This month, Comstock’s talks to four local health leaders about some of the most pressing questions our readers have.

Jan 12, 2026 Scott Thomas Anderson

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.

Jan 9, 2026 Russell Nichols

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.

Jan 8, 2026 Marybeth Bizjak
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