In the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, Comstock’s followed four downtown Sacramento businesses and their broader sectors for a six-part series. On the fifth anniversary of the shutdowns, we checked in to see how they are faring.

While the days of having to meet remotely for services are mostly done, houses of worship in Sacramento are still coming out of a tough time and facing uncertainty.

The latest point-in-time count of California’s homeless population shows that it increased at roughly the same pace as previous years, although it appears to have disproportionately affected Latinos. Experts say homelessness interventions are paying off but “the inflow is killing us.”

The pressure is on to execute an economic comeback. Local business and government leaders share their economic development strategies for moving on from the bruising pandemic economy.

As national and international tourism decreased during the pandemic, regional visitation saw a boost. We profile three small picturesque towns that got a big increase in visitors.

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.

As many women faced changes in their jobs during the past two years of the pandemic, they were able to shift the priorities and persist with the support of their families, colleagues and communities.