
Rolling On
Keeping alive the timeless rhythms of roller skating
Roller skating is trendy on a national and local scale for its nostalgic and therapeutic appeal. Capital Region rinks are capitalizing on the pastime’s increasing popularity.

Duplex Housing Law Met With Fierce Resistance by California Cities
Cities around the state are trying to circumvent California’s new law allowing duplexes to be built on properties previously zoned as single family. Their methods include everything from removing parking and forbidding vehicle ownership to requiring arbitrary amounts of mature vegetation.

The Power of the Breath
UC Davis professor develops device for COVID-19 detection
Cristina Davis, a professor of mechanical and aerospace
engineering and associate dean of research for the UC Davis
College of Engineering, is developing a breathalyzer-like
device to detect COVID-19 and its severity in individuals.

The Doctor Will See You Now
COVID-19 gave a major boost to telehealth services, but for how long?
During the pandemic, the benefits of patients connecting
virtually have been transformative in many ways.

Startup of the Month: VasoBio
UC Davis medtech team pumps life into potential kidney dialysis solution
Davis-based VasoBio has created a medical device that could improve the quality of life for people with kidney diseases.

Our Employees Can’t Work From Home. How Do We Make Their Lives More Flexible?
An employer seeks out ways to offer staff members flexibility when working from home isn’t an option.

Cyberbullies in the Workplace
Five ways to protect employees from virtual harassment
The emergence of remote work has broadened the horizons for
cyberbullying. We share the warning signs and five ways to
protect employees.

Work It: Evan Schmidt
A glimpse into the daily life of Valley Vision CEO Evan Schmidt
Each issue, we dig into the working habits of a top executive in the Capital Region, providing insight into how they get things done.

The Psychological Toll of Remote Work
Capital Region therapists see a sharp increase in patients during the pandemic
Over two years into the pandemic and many are beyond burnt
out and in need of support. We examine the ways we’ve
suffered and how to mediate the psychological effects of pandemic
life.

Resilience Is the Secret to Long-Term Success
Comstock’s president and publisher talks about bouncing back from adversity, recovering from a setback and staying on course to reach a goal.