
Comforting California, Newsom Vilifies PG&E Over Wildfires, Power Outages
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s lambasting of PG&E as California reels from wildfires and mass blackouts reflects his roots in San Francisco — and a public perception that’s built up over the last half century.
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Is Criticism Against PG&E Over Handling of Blackouts Fair?
Policymakers are comparing it unfavorably with San Diego Gas & Electric, a veteran of preemptive blackouts — but some critics say the state shouldn't be so quick to put SDG&E on a pedestal.
“Are they better than the utilities in the north? Yeah, probably. But does that mean that they are the gold standard? Absolutely not.”

Prefabricated Apartments Could Ease California’s Housing Shortage
Part of the reason California rents are so astronomical — the state now has five of the top 10 priciest rental markets in the country, according to real estate data firm Zumper — is because it’s really expensive to build new apartments here.

Brand Builders
Cousins Katherine Bardis-Miry and Rachel Bardis continue the family legacy of building homes with their own approach
A latex unicorn mask hangs on the back wall near the window of Katherine Bardis-Miry and Rachel Bardis’ shared office.
“We’re kind of weird,” Katherine laughs.

Major League Soccer Comes to Sacramento
Republic FC will begin playing in MLS in 2022 in a new stadium in The Railyards
After a lengthy negotiation period punctuated by a few unofficial leaks, the announcement several years in the making finally happened Monday morning: Sacramento earned a Major League Soccer franchise.

Building Block
A historic market gains new ownership in a wave of revitalization in Stockton
When Jimboy Rabanal moved his family to Stockton’s Yosemite Street Village, he heard the owner of the Yosemite Meat Market had placed the historic business up for sale.

Bittersweet Succession
Woodland’s Z Specialty Food seeks to double the footprint of its honey warehouse and create a community gathering spot
The company recently broke ground on a new Woodland facility that will double its warehouse size and serve as a community hub at the intersections of gourmet food, farm to fork and pollinator support.

Final Designs for Replacement I Street Bridge Revealed
Pedestrian paths and bike lanes are prioritized on the new bridge, which could cost between $188 million and $210 million upon completion
The four designs for the I Street Bridge replacement over the Sacramento River have been narrowed to two — each with two versions. The final selection is expected to be announced early next year, with the opening scheduled for 2024.

Daunting Dilemma
Homelessness is one of our region’s most pressing concerns — and it’s proving to be one of the most perplexing to solve
Comstock’s asked a panel of experts from across the Capital Region to share their thoughts on the issue of homelessness.