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Ghosts of Chain Restaurants Past
By Becky Grunewald
Franchises tend to go through a period of explosive growth , followed by a contraction . Many still-thriving chains , such as Taco Bell , McDonald ’ s and In-N-Out originated in California , but so did some that are dwindling year-by-year , and Sacramento is home to a few of the latter . Becky Grunewald uncovers the stories of the lonely , yet still loved , outposts formerly part of a family of franchises .
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PHOTO BY JENNIFER FERGESEN ( TOP ); PHOTO BY STEVE MARTARANO ( BOTTOM ); PHOTO BY WES DAVIS ( FACEBOOK ); PHOTO COURTESY OF PACHAMAMA ( TWITTER ); PHOTO BY ANDREW CALISTERIO ( INSTAGRAM )
Capital Region Record Shops Still Spinning the Vinyl
By Steve Martarano
Considered a traditionally strong area for record shops , due in part to being the home of Tower Records and founder Russ Solomon , the Capital Region is riding a new vinyl wave . Record aficionados have a wide variety of retailers in the region to choose from , with each store featuring its own idiosyncratic , nostalgic vibe . In celebration of Record Store Day , Steve Martarano tours the region ’ s record shops with a sonically infused photo essay .
Neighborhood Favorite : Lo / Fi
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22 comstocksmag . com | June 2022