The Auctioneer Advocate
Jeff Koons brings something local artists can’t — yet
Can you believe it? People are talking about art again. Not since Sacramento’s own David Garibaldi was on “America’s Got Talent” has our community talked at about art at the water cooler.
Parklet Like It’s Hot
Two businesses are bringing their storefronts to the street as part of a pilot program to activate the downtown grid — will more businesses be willing to take the risk?
Sacramento’s downtown is in the midst of a major facelift, and this year, local businesses are getting involved by transforming parking spots into artful public meeting spots … Well, just two actually.
The Art of Wear
6 determining factors for wearable tech that works
The best wearable technology seamlessly combines fashion and electronics in a way that reflects consumer preferences. Helen Koo, assistant professor in the department of design at UC Davis, outlines six key areas that make for well-rounded wearable technology products.
Assembly Republican Leader Kristin Olsen and ADA Reform
Lawmakers address predatory lawsuits stemming from new legislation
Almost three decades after the implementation of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, many California companies are embroiled in lawsuits or out of business altogether. With that in mind, Assembly Republican Leader Kristin Olsen has made ADA reform a pillar of her legislative agenda.
Locking It Down
Relocation is expensive, and it doesn’t pay if the employee doesn’t stay
Last year, I paid someone to relocate for a position with our company. I had the person sign a contract requiring repayment if she left before one year. At one year and two weeks, she quit. Now it’s looking like I need to recruit from out of the area again. Are there any tips you can give me for making sure that the person doesn’t run out the door?
Ready for Take-Off?
What would it take for an employer to tear you away from your home?
Relocating for a job is a tough decision. You’ll need to leave behind your friends, your professional network and the local dry cleaner who never judges your red wine stains. If you have a spouse and/or children, you’ll throw their lives into upheaval as well. So what would it take to pull you away from the Capital Region?
Video: Backstage at the 2015 YP Cover Shoot
On Feb. 8th, 2015, Comstock’s magazine gathered some of the Capital Region’s hottest young professionals together at the Sacramento railyards. This is what happened…
Fish, Out of Water
Prop. 1 channels billions of dollars to California’s water needs — but will it hurt or help endangered salmon?
On a warm August afternoon, a small fleet of tractors are busy in what seems to be an effort to smother the American River with rubble. But what appears to be the beginning of a new development project is nothing of the sort. Rather, these machines are trying to save fish.
Status Check: Rapid Ramen
More on the plate for Rapid Ramen CEO Chris Johnson
In the past year, Rapid Ramen has expanded into Target, Menard’s, Bed Bath & Beyond and Family Dollar — just to name a few. The little cooker has gone international, too, including distribution in Australia, India and Canada. But that’s not all…
Technology Fails: Comstock’s Editorial Edition
How many things do I need to put on in the morning, anyway?
How effective are technological tools at changing the behaviors and quality of life of the people who use them? I know a lot of people who bought FitBits in the past two years and zero people who still use one. Meanwhile, our editorial team can’t even figure out how to benefit from a sleep app.