The War Back Home
Local service providers work to keep military families together — during and after deployment
A veteran’s inability to find and keep employment is a main cause of homelessness, according to Bettis. A stable income and stable housing go hand-in-hand. That’s where the VOA of Northern California and Northern Nevada comes into play.
When Going Outside is Good for Business
Local clothing brand connects with community through the great outdoors
Connecting with the community through outdoor adventures has been one of the more rewarding aspects of All Good opening its flagship store in Sacramento.
Infographic: Veterans Could Use a Hand-Up
With 22 million veterans living in the U.S., efforts to provide a hand-up to vets are much needed, as they are at risk for homelessness, PTSD, suicide and other struggles.
Book Review: ‘Blockchain Revolution’ Examines Impacts of Bitcoin
AirBNB, Deloitte, IBM among business leaders using blockchain technology
Blockchain Revolution delivers an informed look at the transformative influence of this technology on the evolving political, economic and social world order.
‘Leaning In’ and Staying Put
More women are going into engineering. How do we keep them there?
Things are slowly getting better for women in engineering and other STEM fields, but let’s just say they’re not exactly working with a tailwind at their back. To be blunt, engineering is still a damn sausage fest. And the reasons for that go deeper than one might think.
Is Bonney Field the New Cal Expo Amphitheater?
City of Trees set to draw up to 12,000 music lovers on Sept. 10
One of the area’s biggest annual multi-act festivals, City of Trees, is set to draw up to 12,000 fans to Bonney Field on Sept. 10 when bands such as Weezer, and Panic! at the Disco take the stage.
A Slow-Growth Splash
Authenticity proves key in the growth of Amador County — California’s most approachable wine scene
Many wish their favorite places in California were deeply-held secrets. But there’s the hope that, given a little perspective, our current secrets can develop in a way that maintains the original character we fell in love with, without succumbing to the broad appeal forced by faceless investment. Right now, in Amador County, the Shenandoah Valley is at that postcard moment.
Chanowk Yisrael Talks About Changing the ‘Hood for Good
Founder of Yisrael Family Urban Farm wants more urban farming
Chanowk Yisrael wants to change the ‘hood for good. That’s his motto. But what does it take to truly transform a community through gardening?
Area 52 to Launch Local Startups
New business incubator in Davis to help entrepreneurs turn ideas into products
Tim Keller started in the basement. His startup, VinPerfect, won the UC Davis Big Bang! Business Competition in 2008. But he had nowhere to work, so his employer, Sierra Energy, let him use a room below their offices in Davis.
Meet California’s New ‘Pot Czar’
We talk to the chief of the Bureau of Medical Cannabis Regulation
Two decades after California voters approved medical marijuana use, state lawmakers finally endorsed the idea of creating a statewide framework regulating the product last year.