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Changing the Narrative
by Thomas Cathey
Since George Floyd’s death at the hands of police on May 25 in Minneapolis, many brands across the
U.S. and in the Capital Region are taking a stand with Black Lives Matter and against racial injustice
through public statements, marketing and engaging in corporate activism.
This story was written by a student journalist as part of our Media Makers Project, an opportunity for
college students to write for a professional publication and to diversify the field of journalism.
@comstocksmag: With maker markets and fairs
canceled due to the pandemic, Stockton Strong and
Goodstock Productions teamed up to create the
Stockton Strong Marketplace, a virtual version of
Goodstock's flagship event The Stockmarket.
@stockmarketca: Large gatherings might be
canceled, but you can still #SUPPORTLOCAL!
Higher Calling: From Abstract to Reality
UC Davis Innovation @UCDavisInnovate:
Congratulations Kwamane Liddell, founder of
@DispatchCare & #UCDavisBigBang finalist!
DispatchCare app offers 24/7 virtual healthcare
assistance, focusing on patients who need
support at home. Thank you @Comstocksmag for
supporting local entrepreneurship!
PHOTO COURTESY OF SACRAMENTO KINGS (TOP); PHOTO BY NICOLETTE LOVELL (BOTTOM);
PHOTO COURTESY OF ANDREA CAREAGA (FACEBOOK); PHOTO BY TERENCE DUFFY (TWITTER); PHOTO BY FRED GREAVES (INSTAGRAM)
The Coworking Pivot
by Cherise Henry
When the coronavirus pandemic forced many employees out of offices and into their homes to do
their jobs remotely, it also forced people out of coworking spaces. Comstock’s spoke with Molly Weber,
cofounder and chief experience officer at The Urban Hive, to find out how this coworking company —
founded in 2009 in Sacramento and now with two locations in the city — is adjusting.
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@comstocksmag: The inmate fire crews
used by the California Department of Forestry and
Fire Protection have been depleted due to the
pandemic, so the agency is training new firefighters
at a cost of roughly $72 million. We got to see
recruits from Nevada Yuba Placer Fire Crew 1 train
for the coming fire season.
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