We Oughta Be in Pictures!!
FROM THE PUBLISHER: Our region has long been one of Hollywood’s well-known secrets. Because of the area’s natural beauty and close to year-round clement weather (the two compelling reasons that made filmmakers leave New York in the early 1920s for a stronghold in Southern California), movies, TV shows and commercials have been shot here for years. What if we had our own film studio?
How to Hire Effectively During the Great Stay
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 400,000 fewer people quit their jobs in April 2024 than in January 2023, initiating the era of the “Great Stay.” Counterintuitively, because fewer employees are leaving, employers have a smaller pool of candidates actively searching for jobs.
The Timeless Value of Associations
Comstock’s President and Publisher Winnie Comstock-Carlson explores the perks of being part of a trade association — and why there are so many in Sacramento.
Death of a Briefcase
What happened to that most distinguished paper-carrier?
The Wall Street Journal declared the briefcase dead in 2007. What happened?
Life Is a Balancing Act
How to juggle financial security, mental wellness and relationships
When was the last time you felt fully engaged in most aspects of your life? Licensed clinical counselor and executive coach Christina Dyer shares how to get back on track.
OPINION: Do We Need a Retirement Age Reset?
Is a retirement age of 65, which BlackRock’s CEO Larry Fink wrote recently, “originated during the Ottoman Empire,” still relevant? Financial advisor and news contributor Kelly Brothers weighs in.
The Marvel of Milestones
Comstock’s President and Publisher Winnie Comstock-Carlson reflects on 35 years since launching the iconic Capital Region magazine.
When the ‘Dream Job’ Is No Longer the Dream
5 tips for making a successful career change
Former Emmy award-winning news anchor Ananda Rochita shares advice from her career shift into public relations.
Some Important Bedfellows: Financial Literacy, Art, Reading and Writing
Comstock’s President and Publisher Winnie Comstock-Carlson examines the shortcomings of California’s public school system.
Sacramento’s Affordable Housing Crisis: Time for Real Solutions, Not Soundbites
OPINION: A sustainable designer weighs in on the true cost of housing in Sacramento
As the mayoral race steps into its next phase, candidates are quick to highlight the city’s urgent need for affordable housing. Yet the rhetoric rarely addresses the real issues.