Agriculture and Beyond
The Next Chapter: Pam Marrone, pioneer of biological agricultural products, expands her reach through advising
Pam Marrone, who retired as CEO of Marrone Bio Innovations in
2020, didn’t take a break; she still works 10-12 hour days.
‘Somebody’ Again
The Next Chapter: Carl Landau, the former owner of Niche Media, launches a podcast from his garage
Carl Landau had spent 37 years in publishing and event organizing
when he decided to launch Pickleball Media last year.
Career Detour
After losing his bid for reelection as Stockton mayor, Michael Tubbs is weighing his options
Losing the election wasn’t the worst thing that could have
happened to Tubbs. Many think it simply pushes his timeline
forward by four years.
Retail Survival
The co-owner of six local La-Z-Boy Home Furnishing & Decor showrooms talks pandemic strategy
The pandemic recession has shaped businesses in big and small ways, and its impacts have reached employers, employees, suppliers and customers.
Startup of the Month: Warchest
Budgeting software aids political campaigns
The 2020 presidential election may be over, but the team at Warchest still has work to do.
Hooked on Hot Chicken
A confluence of food-business trends is behind Sacramento’s fried chicken fad
Sacramento has been invaded by Nashville-style hot chicken.
Dilemma of the Month: Switching Careers Doesn’t Mean Starting Over
Just because you are new to a field, don’t think you need to
start at the bottom.
Leading With Energy
SMUD CEO and General Manager Paul Lau on reaching zero carbon emissions by 2030
Comstock’s spoke to Lau about leading the country’s sixth-largest community-owned electric utility and about his plan to reach zero carbon emissions within 10 years.
Is the Business Exodus to Texas Real?
Comstock’s president and publisher considers the apparent exodus from California to states such as Texas.
Art Exposed: Octavio Valencia
A photographer talks about fashion, mental illness and a close encounter with Anna Wintour
Octavio Valencia has a secret identity. Or two.