
A Bumpy Ride for California’s Amtrak as Pandemic Surges
Amtrak has lost a staggering $800 million, with California’s three routes losing 65-85% of passengers. Service has been cut back substantially.

Vaccination Anticipation
UC Davis researchers join the global race for a COVID-19 vaccine
UC Davis is participating in a global clinical trial being run by Pfizer — one of the most promising vaccine trials to date.

As Pandemic Aid Ends, California Families Face Brutal New Year
An estimated 750,000 Californians are set to lose federal unemployment benefits the day after Christmas, and 2.1 million could lose their homes weeks later when a statewide eviction moratorium lifts.

Go Outside to Survive
How some businesses in the Capital Region have adapted to operate outdoors in order to stay open
Moving services outside has been a lifesaver for some businesses that would have otherwise had to shut down.

Community College Enrollment Falls as Students Grapple With Job Loss, Online Learning
Enrollment at California community colleges is down more than 9 percent from the year before, confounding the predictions of some higher education experts that community college enrollment would rise this fall, as it has in previous recessions.

California Clamps Down: Governor Announces New Restrictions to Curb Surging Coronavirus
In throwing an “emergency brake,” Gov. Gavin Newsom orders an even broader mask mandate and further restricts access to businesses, restaurants and other operations for the vast majority of Californians.

Encouraging Signs
Visit Sacramento’s Kari Miskit on how the organization is helping the tourism and hospitality industry stay afloat
In a world where travel is suddenly not only difficult but also potentially dangerous, a group dedicated to increasing tourism in the Capital Region has to be creative.

Struggling to Maintain
Months into COVID-19, Sacramento’s downtown businesses persevere
Comstock’s has been following four businesses in Sacramento since March to see how they’re faring amid the pandemic. Here’s how they stand now.

Status Check: Unseen Heroes’ Pandemic Pivot
Sacramento-based events planning firm sees business dry up and rebounds with new endeavor
The Sacramento events planning firm pivoted to open the NeighborGood Market in central Elk Grove, a certified farmers market, in September.

Workforce Woes
Women have been hit harder by the coronavirus pandemic
In September, women made up 80 percent of the people who dropped out of the workforce. We asked the first female president and CEO of the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce about the reasons behind the discrepancy.