Going Up
How one worker keeps operations at Tower Bridge golden
Bridge worker Scott Bennett has been tending to the iconic Sacramento structure for 12 years.
Railway Station Revamp
Updates to Sacramento Valley Station include bike rentals and rooftop patio
At 88 years old, the Sacramento Valley Station at 4th and I streets is bound for new glory, as the second phase of the $34-million rejuvenation project gets underway at the city’s downtown transportation hub.
Sold!
David Sobon Auctions pulls serious cash for nonprofits
Cookie dough, chocolate bars, entertainment books and gift wrap — 20 years ago, the Waldorf school David Sobon’s son was attending had students peddling all of these wares, yet they couldn’t fundraise even $10,000 in a given year. Frustrated that these “ridiculously painful fundraisers” were being placed on his child’s shoulders, the then-30-something decided on a whim to host his first live auction — which eventually led him to launch David Sobon Auctions.
Experience Architecture Week Photo Contest Winners
In honor of Experience Architecture Week, we asked our social media followers to share their architecture photos with us on Facebook and Twitter using #SacArch14. Above are the winners of the contest!
Egg-centric Support
Does coverage for egg freezing help or hinder women in the workplace?
Social media is abuzz today with announcements from both Apple and Facebook that they will cover egg freezing for female employees who want to put off having children.
Kudos or crazy? Here’s what some of the women on our staff had to say:
Homegrown for Your Smartphone
3 handy apps with local roots
For the past few years, Sacramento’s been trying to boost its tech cred. That’s not easy when you’ve got Silicon Valley for a neighbor, but one thing the Capital Region can boast is deep agricultural roots. These notable apps prove that innovation can be born right in our backyard. So if you want to support this region’s tech/food movement, be sure to buy local.*
(*The apps are free.)
Tapping into Your LinkedIn Potential
3 do’s and don'ts from a certified professional
When we’re talking about social media, LinkedIn typically takes a backseat to more leisure-friendly platforms like Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. But for professionals, particularly young professionals, that could be a mistake. We asked Catherine Fisher, LinkedIn’s director of corporate communications, for some tips to get the most out of the career-oriented networking site.
Seen & Not Heard
Child advocates could fundamentally shift foster care outcomes, if only there were more volunteers
Over half a million kids live in foster care in the U.S. as a result of abuse, neglect or abandonment. Because they can’t advocate for themselves, many become victims a second time, lost in an overburdened child welfare system that can’t pay close attention to each child. But one program is drastically improving outcomes for foster youth, despite the overwhelming odds.
A Message for California’s GOP
Acuity with Kaitlyn MacGregor
At 25-years-old, Kaitlyn MacGregor is the new director of communications for the California Republican Party, and she has her work cut out for her. New data from the nonpartisan Public Policy Institute of California shows that young voters aren’t registering Republican and neither are moderates, African Americans or Latinos. With elections just weeks away, MacGregor will need to make strides quickly.
Break Away from the Beige
Bolder architecture will build a stronger city
Few people are aware of the emotional impact of the built world surrounding them; it’s experienced viscerally. Architecture knits communities together by drawing people out into city streets, influencing how they interact with each other and their surroundings. Buildings and spaces affect people’s perceptions of and connections with a city.