Comic Crash
How offing Superman almost killed the comic industry
The day Superman died, I was one of millions of people in line throughout the country. It turned out that I could not have picked a worse time than the early 1990s to start collecting comics. I knew nothing about speculation, and larger economic forces of which I was completely ignorant were at work. Shortly after Superman died, he nearly took the entire comic industry with him.
Crazy for Comics?
Comic fandom is sweeping the country — and California. On a scale of 1 to 5, how into the scene are you?
The New Hip Chick
With the spotlight on commercial egg farming, will the pasture-raised bird steal the show?
The implementation of California’s Proposition 2, which expanded space requirements for hens that produce eggs sold in California, has had ripple effects impacting producers, distributors and consumers throughout the nation. But as animal rights activists and demanding consumers realize the law hasn’t reflected their ideals, and as the price gap between commercial and specialty eggs narrows, will the elite pasture-raised egg enjoy a rise in popularity?
Smarty Pants Don’t Always Fit
Critical thinking and communication skills are more valuable than fancy credentials
Hiring is a confounding game. Some people have a great knack for it and an intuitive sense about people — but even they can get it wrong. The world-renowned Disney Institute hires “attitude versus aptitude,” and you would be wise to do the same.
Toxic-Content Cleanse
Make sure you're getting the most out of your website
Old or poorly planned content can render your website ineffective and obsolete. Here’s how to flush it out.
Where’s the Best Bike Path?
We want you to tell us
May is Bike Month, and we’re looking for the best bike path in the Capital Region. If your favorite path isn’t listed, let us know in the comments!
Diversify Your Board
State Treasurer John Chiang on the importance of keeping your board relevant
California State Treasurer John Chiang is on a mission to make California’s corporate board rooms more diverse. Chiang believes greater board diversity is simply good business, saying that those which choose to remain what Forbes once deemed “pale, male and stale” are “just not capturing the opportunities of the 21st century.”
Bring on the Building
To capitalize on future growth, downtown Sacramento needs smart, dense housing
Creating a viable housing market in the city’s core is a top priority of the Downtown Sacramento Partnership and the city of Sacramento.
Meals with Wheels
As the region continues its active transportation push, Sacramento restaurants are coming along for the ride
As Sacramento evolves as an active urban center with projects like on-street parklets, an intracity streetcar and expanded bike lanes, more Sacramento restaurants are finding ways to incorporate cycling into their business model and encourage active transportation.
Alzheimer’s by the Numbers
Stats on the devastating impact of the disease
The impacts of Alzheimer’s disease are taxing, both emotionally and economically, as shown in these stats from the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2014 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures.