Katy Karns is a Jill of many trades. Her passion for photography started when she moved to Europe after high school. When she moved back to the states, she continued to grow her skills by taking any job she could get. Narrowing down what photography style and genre came years later. Portraits and food photography has been where she’s found the most joy.
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Strawberry Fields Forever?
California’s Iu Mien strawberry farms face a succession crisis
Dust kicks up in a cloud and the sound of gravel crunches as cars and trucks pull into what’s become a summer staple in the Capital Region — fresh strawberry roadside stands. The ramshackle wooden stands, with bright red hand-painted strawberry signs and makeshift awnings to shield workers from extreme summer heat, are typically open seven days a week in peak season.
Bridging the Job Gap
Community-led training programs help people find jobs and escape poverty
Carissa Ramirez was less than six months out of college when she realized she would never reach her goals of owning a home, starting a family and attaining financial stability if she continued a career in her chosen field.
Trust the Sushi Chef
Local chefs bring high-end omakase tradition to the Capital Region
From Japanese, omakase translates roughly to “I leave it up to you.” It is a covenant in which the diner cedes all decision-making power to the chef.
Recession? What Recession?
Business leaders and economists think the Capital Region will do just fine through at least the first half of this year
Business economists are reporting several warning signs about the national economy. But on a local level, things are looking up. We consider all the factors that will help the Capital Region be able to ride out a recession.
Our Top Stories of 2022
From exclusive interviews with local business leaders to a roundup of regional Mexican dishes, here are our most-read stories of the year.
A Towering Figure
Sacramento Historical Society honors author Joan Didion with The Golden Land celebration, statue unveiling and declaration of her own day
The Nov. 10 tribute to one of America’s most notable and beloved
authors, who died December 23, 2021, was arguably overdue.
Could Agave Spirits Be a Sustainable Gold Rush for California?
Hardy plants could solve water crisis for farmers and give distilleries a big opportunity
Northern California’s agave pioneers are helping to evolve the crop from a novelty to a force of stability within California’s changing bread basket.
Rex Moore
100th Anniversary
To celebrate 100 years in business, electrical contractor and engineering firm Rex Moore hosted nearly 700 employees, alumni, vendors, customers and associates at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in downtown Sacramento for a party featuring food, wine, a live band and a historical journey from 1922 to today.
200 Costumed Dogs March Through Midtown
A Sacramento dog parade promotes pet businesses and nonprofits — an important part of the local economy
On Saturday, Sacramento’s furry four-legged friends took over for a couple of hours, trotting through the neighborhood costumed and in pursuit of snacks at the second annual Tricks for Treats.
Getting to Know: Lori Richardson
A film industry veteran branches into the compliance training genre — using Sacramento talent
The compliance content genre has a reputation for being outdated, but the video series Lori Richardson produces for the e-learning company Emtrain look like they could be part of a Netflix drama.
Comstock’s Talks: Young Professionals Roundtable
We hit Canon’s happy hour for a real conversation with our Young Professionals honorees.