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Getting to Know : Laurelin Gilmore and Miranda Culp
by Vanessa Labi
Author Miranda Culp ( right ) and artist Laurelin Gilmore are the co-owners of Amatoria Fine Art Books in Sacramento ’ s Boulevard Park neighborhood , where they sell original art , prints and ephemera in addition to books on art and other subjects . We asked Culp and Gilmore why they took over the store , formerly known as Richard L . Press Fine and Scholarly Books , and how the business complements both women ’ s artistic practice .
Flour Power : Long-term wheat research undertaken by UC Davis combats food insecurity
Claudia Carter : So proud to work for such an amazing organization of wheat producers who have invested so much to support the future of wheat . This research has a worldwide impact .
Women in Leadership Roundtable
Tune in to the “ Comstock ’ s Talks ” podcast to hear our conversation with three of our featured Women in Leadership : Axiom Advisors Partner Cassie Gilson , Allora Co-Owner Elizabeth-Rose Mandalou and California State Controller Betty Yee . Available on Apple Podcasts , iHeartRadio , Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts .
PHOTO BY ANDREW CALISTERIO ( TOP ); PHOTO BY STEVE MARTARANO ( BOTTOM ); PHOTO COURTESY OF CALIFORNIA WHEAT COMMISSION ( FACEBOOK ); ILLUSTRATION BY CARLY CORNEJO ( PODCAST ); PHOTO COURTESY OF OCTAVIO VALENCIA ( INSTAGRAM )
Hitting the Slopes by Steve Martarano
The pandemic dealt California ’ s tourism industry a major blow , but visitors still flocked to Tahoe ’ s ski resorts as soon as the first snow fell . With ticket sales limited to reduce crowding , some snow seekers are turning to winter activities that don ’ t require chairlifts , such as snowshoeing and cross-country skiing . We visited one popular resort , Squaw Valley , to see how skiers , snowboarders and other visitors are adapting to the changes .
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@ comstocksmag : Sacramento photographer Octavio Valencia talks fashion , mental illness and close encounters with Jessica Williams and Anna Wintour in Art Exposed . @ dr _ rakssunshine : Love all these beautiful pics