Comstock's magazine

12/09/2025

We looked into the recent history of California’s high-speed rail project to understand some of the obstacles preventing it from staying on track — from funding cuts to groundwater overpumping. (By James Stout)

Funding cuts and environmental issues are both holding up the long-stalled project

11/09/2025

This month's installment of our new travel column heads to Woodside, a hidden gem of the Santa Cruz Mountains home to a historic estate, a spa and more. (By Mary Marini)

This understated Bay Area town offers tranquil gardens, treehouse spas and small town charm

10/09/2025

Jesus Tarango, chairman of Wilton Rancheria, has led his tribe through major moments such as the construction of Sky River Casino and the acquisition of soccer team Sacramento Republic FC. We talked to him about the tribe's comeback story and his role in it.

The Sacramento-born leader opens up about his tribe’s “homecoming” and ownership of a casino and soccer team

09/09/2025

Today, Sept. 9, marks 175 years since California became a state. According to historian Alex Vassar of the California State Library, those first years of statehood were "occasionally violent to a degree that’s hard to imagine." Learn more about the California's legislature's early history and the colorful characters who filled its ranks.

In honor of California's 175th birthday, we look back on its eventful early days

08/09/2025

Join CREW Sacramento in celebrating women making an impact in commercial real estate and beyond. CREW Sacramento presents the Women of Influence Awards on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Croatian American Cultural Center in Sacramento. Don’t miss this inspiring evening of recognition, networking, and community!

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08/09/2025

Office of Arts & Culture - City of Sacramento wants Sacramento's artists to have access to a world-class creative economy without leaving the city. To get there, they're funding everything from food festivals to workshops. Here's how it's going -- and what local artists think. (By Eric Schucht)

Sacramento’s art and culture office seized a rare opportunity to splurge on economic development. Here’s how millions were spent

05/09/2025

“It is very serious: I don’t want to have a kid until this is solved,” says California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) grad Jenna Eissmann, who co-founded a startup designed to solve what doctors call the “obstetrician’s nightmare.” (By Russell Nichols)

A breakthrough tool for safer deliveries when babies get stuck

04/09/2025

If you're happy in your current role, are career goals really all that important? The Evil HR Lady breaks it down in September's Dilemma of the Month. (Illustrated for the first time by Pulitzer-winning cartoonist Jack Ohman!)

The Evil HR Lady tackles the career ladder

03/09/2025

According to the 2025 California Michelin Guide, the best sommelier in the state is right here in Sacramento. We met with Chef Chris Barnum-Dann of Localis to learn about his battle with darkness and rise to the top. (By Judy Farah)

Chef Chris Barnum-Dann of Localis on his battle with darkness and rise to the top

03/09/2025

To open the September issue, Comstock's President and Publisher Winnie Comstock-Carlson reflects on the resilience of public media in the Capital Region and the challenges and opportunities facing local news.

FROM THE PUBLISHER: Both Capital Public Radio an KVIE have demonstrated determined resiliency in the face of funding cuts. ...

02/09/2025

Comstock's September issue is hot off the presses! Stay tuned for our cover profile on Localis Chef Barnum-Dann, winner of the 2025 California MICHELIN Guide Sommelier Award, plus feature stories on Sacramento State sports stars, the creative economy, the power of awe and more.
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30/08/2025

Need a Labor Day weekend playlist? Check out a snippet from this writer's 700-plus collection of songs about the Golden State -- including a few tunes about Sacramento. (By Steve Martarano)

Listen along with five decades worth of California tunes