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AGRICULTURE
The Seeds of Conflict
How the Russian invasion of Ukraine and drought are affecting sunflower farmers in Yolo County . by Jennifer Fergesen
REAL ESTATE
Starting From Scraps
Developers look to convert the region ’ s rotting eyesores into unique visions for business . by Russell Nichols
LAW AND GOVERNMENT
When the Golden Goose Flies the Coop
Why businesses formerly located in the Capital Region left for other states . by Steven Yoder

ON THE COVER PHOTO BY WES DAVIS

WHY BUSINESSES LEAVE CALIFORNIA | WAREHOUSE HUNTERS | ELITE EXTREME ATHLETES
BUSINESS INSIGHT FOR CALIFORNIA ’ S CAPITAL REGION AUGUST ‘ 22 VOL . 34 | NO . 8 flowers of war
The Russia-Ukraine war hits home

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SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Going to Extremes
Endurance athletes push their bodies to the limit — and pump money into the regional economy . by Graham Womack
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