Dilemma of the Month: Can I Go on Vacation While I’m Baby Bonding?
I know I was singled out because I’m an HR employee and was told,
“It looks bad,” but do you think I should tell my boss
(nicely and professionally) to shove it and that I’ll bond with
my next baby any way I see fit?
How Did We Get Here?
A politician, a pastor, a PR exec, a psychologist and a professor try to get at the root of the ugly discourse in our country
The drivers of divisiveness were decades in the making. From the 1950s to 1980s, the “Big Three” networks of ABC, NBC and CBS created a sort of monoculture — a shared set of TV shows, water cooler talk and facts that society could agree on. Today, the news media is fractured, and we can’t even agree on the facts.
The Capital City Celebrates Inaugural Sacramento Poetry Week
The week was a host to a variety of events featuring new and veteran poets
Spoken word took over the capital last week as the city celebrated its inaugural Sacramento Poetry Week.
My Curious Fascination with Cemeteries
My fascination with cemeteries began when I was a child, when my father would take me to our local one in New Jersey to pay our respects to lost relatives. While he stood in thought over the grave of his father or brother, I’d wander.
Capital Region Haunts
Visit these four local spots to commune with the spirit world — or just enjoy a day out
As the weather turns chilly and leaves go golden, it’s that time of year when we start to think about the spectral presences that may be in the room with us, unseen. Our area offers some visitable haunted spaces for those who like the idea of stopping by to possibly commune with ghosts — and then safely return home.
How the $20 Minimum Wage Is Playing Out
The law was written to target big fast-food chains — but that’s not how it’s working in the Capital Region
As economists and advocates debate the merits, the experiences of restaurant owners in the region offer some evidence of what happens in practice.
‘Comfort’ Comes to the Capital
Celebrity chef Yotam Ottolenghi visits the Sacramento Public Library
On Friday, October 11, Yotam Ottolenghi hosted a book talk and cooking demo at Sacramento’s Tsakopoulos Library Galleria. Some were surprised that such a big name in the culinary world would visit “Sacramento, of all places” — despite the agricultural epicenter Comstock’s readers know Sac to be.
Status Check: WellSpace Moves Ahead on Behavioral Health
WellSpace Health gains Gold Seal for its Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic
WellSpace is strengthening its behavioral work, announcing on Oct. 9 that its certified community behavioral health clinic had received the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission.
Sacramento Kings Unveil New Arena Food
Offerings include Thai and Cajun, plus ‘Light the Beam’ themed drinks and desserts
As the Sacramento Kings get ready to kick off the NBA season Thursday night, the chefs at Golden 1 Center have been busy creating new food treats for fans.
Dilemma of the Month: Do I Have to Use My PTO for Appointments?
A salaried employee works over 50 hours a week, but her manager
still insists that she use PTO to cover a half-day appointment.
Is this legal?