CONTENTS
FEATURES
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ENVIRONMENT
A Tarnished Past
How stakeholders in the Sierra Nevada are confronting the lasting legacy of the gold rush . by Sena Christian
ON THE COVER
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY CARLY CORNEJO
A TARNISHED PAST | THE NEW INDUSTRIALISTS | REGENERATING OUR SOIL
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MANUFACTURING
The New Industrialists
Meet four entrepreneurs in the Capital Region who are making a positive difference . by Russell Nichols
BUSINESS INSIGHT FOR CALIFORNIA ’ S CAPITAL REGION MAY ‘ 21 VOL . 33 | NO . 5
Business and nonprofit leaders are uncovering ways to address pressing problems
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AGRICULTURE
Regenerating Our Soil
A shift in agriculture practices can help the environment — and the bottom line . by Jennifer Junghans
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TECHNOLOGY
The Power of Empathy
More companies are finding that caring brings more success . by Jeff Wilser
May 2021 | comstocksmag . com 9