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New UC Davis Research Center Will Help Central Valley Provide Food Sustainably

The Resnick Center for Agricultural Innovation will explore the future of food

Agricultural research is about to get supercharged at UC Davis, thanks to a $50 million donation from the co-owners of one of the biggest names in almonds, The Wonderful Company.

Dec 2, 2025 Brad Branan

A Thriving (but Manageable) Metropolis | Opinion

FROM THE PUBLISHER: An ode to Sacramento, despite what Joan Didion wrote

For most of us who live and work here, Sacramento, the once-called “cow town,” has grown with the region into a thriving but manageable metropolis.

Dec 1, 2025 Winnie Comstock-Carlson

Possible Last Causeway Classic in 71-Year History Is One to Remember

The classic game between football rivals Sacramento State and UC Davis may come to an end

If Nov. 22’s Causeway Classic was truly the 71st and final chapter of the storied series between I-80 rivals Sacramento State and UC Davis, then the sendoff couldn’t have been more dramatic.

Nov 26, 2025 Steve Martarano

Art Exposed: Jessica Wimbley

A Davis-trained artist returns to the Capital Region after more than a decade in Southern California

Jessica Wimbley’s moving-image series “True Story of Edges,” which premiered in the 2022 exhibition “Coordinates,” invites viewers to question the politicization of Black bodies while evoking love, joy and compassion.

Nov 25, 2025 Melissa LuVisi

As Niche Magazines Gain Popularity, Capital Region Publishers See Value in Paper and Ink

Meet the small-business magazine publishers who say print isn't dead

Comstock’s is one of the last remaining monthly magazines based in Sacramento, but it’s now part of a trend. Across the region and beyond, niche print magazines are gaining momentum.

Nov 24, 2025 Eric Schucht

This Architectural Treasure in Nevada County Was Nearly Lost to Time

Now volunteers are restoring it to its former glory — and sharing its pioneering history with the world

North Star House, designed by renowned 20th-century architect Julia Morgan and owned by North Star Historic Conservancy, has undergone a painstaking transformation. 

Sep 17, 2025 Kendall Morlan

How to Avoid Passing Financial Fears to Kids

Even if you're a financial avoidant, you can help kids build financial skills and literacy

When it comes to helping kids become good with money, fear and silence are not our friends.

Sep 16, 2025 Susan Burns

Research Suggests That This Strong Emotion Can Be Harnessed to Improve Mental Health

How UC Davis scientists and educators recommend harnessing awe in the everyday

When was the last time you felt awe? You may call it something else, but you know the sensation — the wide-eyed, hushed-voice, goosebumps-down-the-back feeling that comes with grand, novel experiences.

Sep 15, 2025 Jennifer Fergesen

Will the Central Valley Ever Get High-Speed Rail?

Funding cuts and environmental issues are both holding up the long-stalled project

We looked into the recent history of California’s high-speed rail to understand some of the obstacles preventing it from staying on track.

Sep 12, 2025 James Stout

When You Need a Weekend Reset, Retreat to Woodside

This understated Bay Area town offers tranquil gardens, treehouse spas and small town charm

Tucked just inland from the San Francisco Peninsula in San Mateo County, this small town offers the kind of refresh that feels like a distant getaway — without the hassle of a flight or the crowds of the coast.

Sep 11, 2025 Mary Marini

Getting to Know Jesus Tarango, Chairman of the Wilton Rancheria Tribe

The Sacramento-born leader opens up about his tribe’s “homecoming” and ownership of a casino and soccer team

Jesus Tarango, chairman of Wilton Rancheria, has led his tribe through major moments such as the construction of Sky River Casino and the acquisition of soccer team Sacramento Republic FC. 

Sep 10, 2025 Ed Goldman

Pistols, Gun Duels, Affairs and Even Murder: The Colorful History of California

In honor of California's 175th birthday, we look back on its eventful early days

California politics in the first years after Congress approved statehood on September 9, 1850, were ever-changing and confusing — and occasionally violent to a degree that’s hard to imagine.

Sep 9, 2025 Alex Vassar

How Sacramento Is Investing in Creativity

Sacramento’s art and culture office seized a rare opportunity to splurge on economic development. Here’s how millions were spent

Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture, which traditionally funded arts institutions such as theaters and museums, took advantage of a windfall during the pandemic to help grow the creative economy more broadly. Can the support last?

Sep 8, 2025 Eric Schucht

Startup of the Month: Everest Medical Solutions

A breakthrough tool for safer deliveries when babies get stuck

Doctors call it the “obstetrician’s nightmare”: a childbirth emergency where the baby’s head emerges, but the shoulders get stuck behind the mother’s pubic bone. The founding duo at Everest Medical Solutions has designed a device to make delivery safer and less traumatic when this complication arises. 

Sep 5, 2025 Russell Nichols

Dilemma of the Month: Are Career Goals Always Necessary? What if I’m Happy Where I Am?

The Evil HR Lady tackles the career ladder

If the goals aren’t meaningful to you, then they are just paperwork and extra tasks, and for what purpose? Let’s tackle this.

Sep 4, 2025 Suzanne Lucas
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