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Female Startup Founders Share the Decisions That Changed Everything
From putting payroll on a credit card to finding a new use for a product, here are the moments that defined Sacramento startups
We asked three female founders to name one moment they remember from building your company that they didn’t recognize as pivotal until much later. Here’s how they answered.
Photos: Sacramento’s Native Oak Trees Become Key Issue in Housing and Flood Planning
Some residents protest cutting trees, while engineers and developers say the projects are necessary
Sacramentans have rallied against
projects that would remove oaks for solar energy, flood control
and other projects. Here is a look at projects that involve
cutting oak trees.
Can an Actor Make It Big Out of Sacramento?
Working out of the Capital Region brings its own challenges and opportunities
We spoke to Sacramento-based actors at all stages of their careers, from students starting out to professionals with dozens of roles on their IMDb pages, to get a sense of what it’s like to launch or land a film or television career in the Capital Region.
Blue Diamond’s Sacramento Exit Marks the End of an Era for California Almonds | Opinion
A former CEO reflects on the growth of California almonds and what Blue Diamond's move means for workers and the city
Blue Diamond Growers built California almonds from a niche crop
to a global industry while based in Sacramento. As it reduces its
presence in the city, a former CEO remembers its 1970s
heyday.
The Niche Strategy Helping Small Banks Compete With Wall Street
From churches to mobile home parks to clean energy, specialty lending creates better loans and loyal clients
Some banks have figured out winning strategies are critical for the health of the local and national economies.
Hundreds Celebrate Lunar New Year in a California Delta Chinatown
Visitors filled Locke’s historic Main Street for lion dances, lectures and a glimpse into ‘the last rural Chinatown in the U.S.’
The hamlet of Locke celebrated its 10th annual Lunar New Year festival on Saturday, Feb. 14, with a day-long event that showcased the complex history and diverse present of this often overlooked corner of California.
This Sacramento Startup Wants to Help You File Your Property Taxes
Startup of the Month: LowPropTax developed an AI-powered tool to guide homeowners through property tax appeals
After dealing with multiple errors, David Webb, founder of LowPropTax, takes property taxes personally.
Why Succession Planning Matters More Than Ever
Plus, some tips on how to do it effectively
In 2025, succession planning for business owners has never been more important. A powerful demographic shift is underway: Over 4.2 million Americans will turn 65 this year, and more than half of small business owners are already 55 or older.
I Was Asked My Zodiac Sign During a Job Interview. Should I Be Worried?
Dilemma of the Month: The Evil HR Lady tackles a few categories of interview questions that could come off as clueless (or illegal)
Since lots of people face dumb questions in interviews, let’s tackle how to answer them.
Tribes and Allies Form a Coalition Against the Delta Conveyance Project
The Winnemem Wintu, Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians and other groups oppose plans to build the Delta tunnel
Southern and Central California water districts say they need the Delta Conveyance Project to withstand drought and climate change, but opponents say it will drain vulnerable ecosystems.