Comstock’s Magazine

Comstock’s stands out as the leading monthly business magazine in California's Capital Region. For the past three decades, it has been the go-to source for information about Sacramento and its neighboring nine counties, highlighting both business developments and the quality of life in the area. Known for its engaging and thought-provoking content, Comstock’s offers insightful articles that explore the key players and trends influencing our economy now and in the future. Whether in print or online, we aim to provide a thorough analysis of the factors that drive our region's growth.

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Pasquini’s Serves Up Nearly a Century of Food, Family and Lore - Comstock's magazine

1 week ago | comstocksmag.com | James Raia

Pasquini’s Fine Italian Food, the enduring dinner house in Live Oak, doesn’t promote communal dining. It just happens. Small square tables for two and larger round and rectangular seating options for families and friends are spread across several rooms and in tight proximity. It’s a good thing. A family from Chico at the next table may share their practice of leaving home early and dining en route to departing flights from Sacramento International Airport.
The Mystery of Autism - Comstock's magazine

2 weeks ago | comstocksmag.com | Ed Goldman

This story is part of our June 2025 issue. To subscribe, click here. Autism is neither a disease nor a sickness. But for the increasing population of those diagnosed — one in 31 children is the current count in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — it’s quite real. The developmental disorder encompasses a spectrum of manifestations but is too often viewed as a theory or used as a political football.
The Capital Region Is in the Vanguard of Autism Research and Treatment - Comstock's magazine

2 weeks ago | comstocksmag.com | Ed Goldman

This story is part of our June 2025 issue. To subscribe, click here. Autism is neither a disease nor a sickness. But for the increasing population of those diagnosed — one in 31 children is the current count in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — it’s quite real. The developmental disorder encompasses a spectrum of manifestations but is too often viewed as a theory or used as a political football.
Dilemma of the Month: How Do I Deal With Imposter Syndrome? - Comstock's magazine

3 weeks ago | comstocksmag.com | Suzanne Lucas

This story is part of our June 2025 issue. To subscribe, click here. I have always had a bit of imposter syndrome, but now it is at an all-time high after changing industries. I am a “senior leader” in a small org but may be more of a generalist. No amount of “you got this” or “you’re doing fine” can change this. My strengths are not what this organization needs, and finding another job is very difficult. Maybe that’s not the problem.
A Zoo Too Far? Maybe Not - Comstock's magazine

3 weeks ago | comstocksmag.com | Winnie Comstock-Carlson

“Someone told me it’s all happening at the zoo. I do believe it, I do believe it’s true …” Until this past April 30, those Paul Simon lyrics about the Central Park Zoo in New York City could just as easily have summarized what was happening here.
Comstock’s Wins General Excellence Award for the Third Consecutive Year - Comstock's magazine

1 month ago | comstocksmag.com | Judy Farah

Plus all 23 awards we took home from the California News Publishers Association gala e, first-place feature photo in the statewide contest and more Back Web Only Comstock’s has been honored once again by the California News Publishers Association with its General Excellence award. This is an award we don’t take for granted, because even with the decline in media outlets around our region, state and nationwide, the competition is still fierce.
Why Are Big-Name Bands Playing at These Mountain Town Venues? - Comstock's magazine

1 month ago | comstocksmag.com | Graham Womack

Inside of the active construction area at 333 Crown Point Circle in Grass Valley, there are still remnants from when this building housed perhaps the most prominent company to come out of Nevada County. The 16,000-square-foot building, which sold for $2.1 million in March 2023, is being transformed into Crown Point Venues, slated to open next year with a 540-seat acoustic concert hall, black box theater and meeting space.
UC Davis Survives Potential Loss of $36M NIH Grant - Comstock's magazine

1 month ago | comstocksmag.com | Graham Womack

Dr. Charles DeCarli knew his funding might be in trouble. DeCarli, the director of UC Davis’ Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, is co-principal investigator on a study, “The Clinical Significance of Incidental White Matter Lesions on MRI Amongst a Diverse Population with Cognitive Complaints” funded with a $35.9 million grant from the U.S. National Institutes of Health. The study, which has more than 1,600 participants, helps to identify potential biomarkers for dementia.
How Is California Fire-Proofing for the Future? - Comstock's magazine

1 month ago | comstocksmag.com | Sasha Abramsky

This story is part of our May 2025 issue. To subscribe, click here. Five hundred miles south of Sacramento, 36-year-old Luca Carmignani runs the California Fire Science Consortium lab at San Diego State University. Carmignani is a lean, bearded man, originally from Tuscany, Italy, with a passion for studying how fire works.
Inside California’s Retro Video Game Modding Scene - Comstock's magazine

1 month ago | comstocksmag.com | Eric Schucht

“Harry Potter” is the best-selling book series of all time, so it shouldn’t be surprising that fan fiction is abundant. Some amateur writers create their own stories with new characters, settings or abilities for the young wizard to encounter. These tales are made for fun, not profit. It can’t be sold legally. Story elements like “Hogwarts” and “Quidditch” are trademarked. Plus, due to copyright, J. K. Rowling’s original text can’t be reused verbatim unless under certain circumstances.