
We’ve Certainly Come a Long Way
Comstock’s president and publisher considers the ways women have been leaders throughout history.

Women in Leadership: Melissa Brown
Our annual salute to extraordinary women who are shaping our future
Melissa Brown has been a professor at McGeorge School of Law since 2008 and director of its legal clinics since 2013.

Women in Leadership: Dr. Diana Farmer
Our annual salute to extraordinary women who are shaping our future
Dr. Diana Farmer, chair of the department of surgery at UC Davis Health, is the world’s first woman fetal surgeon.

Economic Recovery Must Focus on Women
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget invests in women’s economic recovery.
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Providing Reliable Electric Service in Roseville
Roseville Electric Utility
In 11 years as director, Michelle Bertolino has guided Roseville Electric Utility to become one of the state’s most reliable, cost-effective electric services.
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Women Making An Impact
JK Architecture Engineering
The leading-edge architecture and engineering firm JK Architecture Engineering offers expertise and sophistication within an intimate design studio atmosphere. With more than 35 years of expertise-driven design in public and private sectors and four Northern California / Northern Nevada offices, the firm’s mission is to enrich the human experience.
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Lending In Your Community
Oak Valley Community Bank
Founded on the notion of serving the needs of the local business community and providing a premier banking experience, Oak Valley Community Bank has been serving families and businesses in the greater San Joaquin Valley region for 30 years. In 2018, they ventured into Sacramento with a branch at 455 Capitol Mall.

Follow Her Lead: Virginia Varela
As the country celebrates the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, we profile 19 leaders in the Capital Region
As president and CEO of Golden Pacific Bank in Sacramento, Virginia Varela is among just 4 percent of women who hold the top C-suite title in the field of banking.

Follow Her Lead: Alice Sauro
As the country celebrates the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, we profile 19 leaders in the Capital Region
Alice Sauro became executive director of the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera in 2015, during what she calls the Philharmonic & Opera’s “dark season.”

Follow Her Lead: Wendy Saunders
As the country celebrates the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, we profile 19 leaders in the Capital Region
Wendy Saunders is executive director of the Capitol Area Development Authority, whose mission is to make housing in the area around the Capitol more affordable and manage and develop residential and commercial properties.