
As California Closes Prisons, State Spending Per Inmate Hits a New Record
CalMatters: California’s spending per inmate jumped steeply during the COVID-19 pandemic and it continued to increase despite recent cost-cutting moves, including Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recent move to close three state prisons.

The Delta in Decline
Wildlife and businesses in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta are suffering from lack of fresh water
The life cycle of a salmon, so the story goes, is a heroic journey. The fish emerge from fertilized eggs in a river bed, swim to the ocean where they spend most of their lives and return to give birth in the exact place where they were born.

Newsom Unveils Plan to Cut California Climate Funding
CalMatters: The cuts unveiled in the first draft of his new budget triggered criticism from environmental groups.
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![Pictured [L-R]: Tony Firenzi, Director of Strategic Affairs, Placer County Water Agency; Anne Sanger, Government Affairs
Manager, Department of Utilities, City of Sacramento, observing the final stage of this year’s Fall-run Chinook Salmon on
the American River just below Lake Natoma.](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/image_82.png?1704221861)
The RiverArc Project
SHIFTING WATER SUPPLIES FOR ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL VITALITY
The majority of the Sacramento area’s water resources come from the American River, a sensitive state- and federally-designated Wild & Scenic tributary of the Sacramento River. The RiverArc Project, a partnership of water agencies in the region, will shift a significant portion of that demand to the much larger Sacramento River.

California State Scientists Strike, Demand Equal Pay
CalMatters: Hundreds of scientists working for the state of California to protect water supplies, respond to oil spills, study wildlife and track foodborne outbreaks marched in Sacramento Nov. 15 in what’s being called the first-ever strike by state civil servants.
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BULLARD CONSTRUCTION, INC.
BRINGING MILITARY PRECISION TO THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Founded in 1987, Bullard Construction, Inc. focuses on multifamily affordable housing, federal, state and municipal contracting, and private sector tenant improvements. Headquartered in Citrus Heights, this general contracting firm works with clients throughout California and several other states.
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![Pictured [L-R]: David Melton, Ethan Conrad, Lindsay Goulding and Carl Fessenden](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/canon_0008.jpg?1698935244)
Porter Scott
SAME TRUSTED EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE IN A NEW LOCATION
Established in 1976, Porter Scott Attorneys has moved after 40 years on University Avenue. The firm’s focus on civil litigation sets it apart from other firms.
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![The Randle Communications Leadership Team [L-R]: Lindsey Goodwin, Senior VP of Public Affairs; Erin Dunlay, Senior VP of Public Relations;
Julie Phillips, President and Partner; Jeff Randle, Founder and CEO; Nanette Farag, Senior VP of Political Affairs; Jennifer Kifer, Chief Financial Officer](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/comstocks-2.jpg?1698934642)
RANDLE COMMUNICATIONS
California’s Leading Public Relations/ Public Affairs Agency
Randle Communications is a full-service public relations and public affairs firm with a full suite of in-house creative services. No challenge is too big and no detail is too small.
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USI Insurance Services
CUTTING-EDGE SOLUTIONS FOR RISK MANAGEMENT
USI Insurance Services is a premier insurance brokerage and consulting firm with over 200 offices nationwide, including two in the Greater Sacramento area, offering best-in class solutions to local communities.
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![Pictured: [Top Row L-R] Chris Mann, Partner; John Urrutia, Partner; Kriss Ann Mann, Partner; Justin Williams, Partner; [Middle Row L-R] Neil Beeman, Partner; Lou Catalano,
Partner; Brad Bartells, Partner; Clint Bedolido, Partner; Erica Pastor, Partner; [Bottom Row L-R] Joey Romero, Partner; Andrea Cumings, Partner; Julie Clouse, CEO](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/mun_cpas_1123_full_page_digital.jpg?1698930300)
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF SUCCESS AND GROWTH
MUN CPAs
MUN CPAs is celebrating 20 years in business as well as their tremendous success and growth during the past two decades.