Nail-Biter for Family Leave Bill Reveals Tough Realities for Working Moms
Why did a lawmaker need to bring her newborn to the COVID-exposed state Capitol to do her job? To help pass a new family leave law.
Startup of the Month: FloraPulse
Agtech startup measures water levels in plants
How do you measure the thirst of a plant? Michael Santiago, founder and CEO of FloraPulse, says give it a chip.
Positive Signs in Trying Times
University of the Pacific President Christopher Callahan on leading an educational institution during an unprecedented time
Christopher Callahan, who became president July 1, is overseeing the institution’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The COVID-19 Pandemic Has Made the Education Process More Challenging
Comstock’s president and publisher considers the difficulty of starting a new school year in the midst of the pandemic.
Art Exposed: Benjamin Della Rosa
The designer and illustrator’s career is all about connections
Della Rosa’s signature style can be seen in the visual branding of companies around the Capital Region, including restaurants, food and beverage brands, creative festivals and more.
Still Processing
Jill Yoshikawa of Creative Marbles Consultancy on being an educational consultant as colleges go remote
Comstock’s spoke with Yoshikawa about helping students navigate the complexities of the college admissions process and how Creative Marbles has adapted to the new normal.
Back to the Future
Almost a half-century later, a lost album helps Stockton’s 9th Creation ride the music charts again
9th Creation, Stockton’s legendary funk-disco-boogie band, is back together and recording again.
California COVID-19 Workers’ Comp Claims Soar
Workers’ compensation claims for COVID-19 have spiked dramatically in the past two months. Those claims could mean more than $2 billion in costs for employers and their insurers.
Blackboard Brawl
How California’s teachers hope to avoid 60,000 layoffs
As crises collide, teachers already stretched thin are leaning on powerful unions to make online classes work. Is this a new beginning or the beginning of the end for school as we know it?
Getting to Know: Jennifer Kirk
Owner of Rocklin-based Posh Puppy Boutique sees sales soar during pandemic
Many people depend on their dogs to help them stay positive. Kirk is doing her part to provide levity and amusement to her customers, both human and canine.