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The rising cost of medical malpractice suits has made attorneys who take those cases an endangered species
Mamas, don’t let your babies grow up to be medical malpractice lawyers. That may lack the ring of Waylon Jennings’ original, but area attorneys say it’s a reality given the money-losing proposition of bringing malpractice cases in California.

Onward & Outward
Surrounding cities capitalize off of UC Davis’ growth — and the City of Davis’ slow-growth mindset
UC Davis is a key asset in the Capital Region’s economic development. With the City of Davis’ slow-growth mindset thwarting developments designed to capture tech transfer, surrounding cities look to cash in.

Linkedin Makeover Services Are The Next Big Thing For Job-seekers (and Businesses)
LinkedIn has become the go-to platform for job-hunting professionals and the businesses looking to employ them. Enter the LinkedIn Makeover, and a burgeoning industry of consultants who want to help maximize the impact of your profile.

Dilemma of The Month: How Employers Should Handle Dangerous Air Quality
What are employers expected to do for employees when the air quality is dangerous? Are we legally obligated to close when the air quality is so bad?

Office Culture Overhaul
Change is messy and difficult — try these 8 steps for updating office culture
Whether due to toxic culture, ineffective leadership, poor results from an employee engagement survey, lack of trust or high levels of attrition, many organizations will find themselves asking how to strategize culture change at some point. But even the most well-crafted strategy is no match for entrenched cultural norms. As the popular saying goes, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.”

Placer County Superintendent of Schools on Issues Facing The Public School System
Hitting the books: Placer County Office of Education’s Gayle Garbolino-Mojica on the county’s public school system.

Land of Libations
Rancho Cordova’s Barrel District is on track for growth
A promotional effort created by the City and supported by the
Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce, the Barrel District is an
attempt to unite these craft beverage manufacturers and brand
Rancho Cordova as a distinct destination for beer and
spirits.

What’s in an Ad?
Businesses that truly seek to give back don’t rely on ad campaigns to effect change.

We Need to Prioritize Urban Farming in City Planning
Stop saying we can’t do that here, and instead take action to include urban agriculture in your city planning.

Buzzwords: Value-add
Something that adds value; a benefit or enhancement.
True added value is an ancillary service that’s both enticing for the client and strategic for the firm. What isn’t a value-add?

In the Making: Violin Maker Cheryl Macomber Fine Tunes Her Craft in Sacramento
A behind-the-scenes look at how violins get made.