Lawmakers Respond to Increasing Temperatures With New Worker Safety Push
Federal lawmakers are responding to a trend of increasing temperatures with a new push for better workplace safety. Some are looking to existing laws in California as a template.
Former Base Is Booming
Once a key asset during war, McClellan now features a vast array of businesses and services
McClellan Air Force Base was a critical asset for the United States during World War II. Today, it serves as a home base for 230 businesses and organizations as McClellan Park.
To Fix Racism in Maternity Wards, California Lawmaker Seeks to Mandate Bias Training
A host of factors underlie the maternal health gap between black and white women, but studies consistently point to an ugly one: the persistence of racial bias.
Mortality rates among black infants in California are triple those of white infants. A host of factors underlie this health gap, but studies consistently point to an ugly one: the persistence of racial bias in perinatal care for women of color.
Still Going Strong: Catching Up with Carol Anderson Ward
Carol Anderson, owner of the Murieta Equestrian Center, appeared on the cover to illustrate a story headlined “Horsing Around: The equestrian business is big in the Capital Region.”
30 Years of Newsmakers: Part 3 (2005-2011)
As Comstock’s celebrates its 30th anniversary, we take a look back at our most-memorable covers. This is the third of a four-part series published Mondays.
Teacher Credentials Come in for Tough Grading as CA Rethinks Charter School Rules
Proponents of a loophole that lets charter schools skip routine credentialing of teachers required in public schools say it encourages enrichment. But lawmakers are scrutinizing it and the loophole could soon be closed.
GIG City
Electrify America and GIG Car Share team up to promote more use of electric vehicles
The nation’s only fleet of “floating” electric car-share vehicles is the newest evidence of a transportation revolution taking off in Sacramento. GIG is one piece of a combined effort by the city, SMUD, and many other players to make the region the leader of the new-mobility revolution.
Are You Recession Ready?
In uncertain times, gaming out a recession strategy should be part of every company’s planning
If you’re looking for advice on whether winter is coming, you might do no better than an architect.
Reviving a Legacy
New owners have Orangevale commercial fruit operation up and running again
Brad Squires and Matt Brunner wondered what would happen to the agricultural land that housed Tom Tomich Orchards — the sole remaining commercial fruit operation in Orangevale — when the business shuttered in 2017. Would that really be the end of an era?
Buzzwords: Hyperlocal
Relating to or focusing on matters concerning a small community or geographical area.
Eating local, shopping local and advertising local are all trending for a reason — being “hyperlocal” is all about connecting with one’s community.