“Be prepared to be wowed,” Dawn Clayton, general manager of Thunder Valley Casino Resort, told attendees at last week's ribbon cutting before they entered its new state-of-the-art entertainment theater The Venue. Did the reception live up to the hype? By Steve Martarano buff.ly/3Ev1ZpY

Introducing “The Connection Point,” Comstock's new interview series that gives entrepreneurs a voice! 🗣️ These shows will highlight dynamic entrepreneurs and investors in the Capital Region. Watch our first full-length episode ft. Interapp CEO Will Brown: buff.ly/3KyUNNu

Shell-shaped pastizzi, a ricotta-filled pastry from the Mediterranean island of Malta, will soon be available via Sacramento food truck For the Love of Malta. The owner's Calif. varieties — bacon, cheese, Anaheim chile — serve as an entree to his culture. buff.ly/3kuqkWt

"My TW handle, Judy Farah 📇👩🏼‍💻, pays homage to that group of women who broke barriers," writes Editor Judy Farah in her letter for our Women in Leadership issue, which celebrates local women with big impact. Read Judy's reflections on this stellar issue. 🌟 buff.ly/3IGD83U

During lockdown, work overlapped with home life and parenting into a boundary-free zone. Edie Lambert turned her office into a TV studio + a schoolwork space for her daughters. How has COVID permanently shifted women's priorities? By Rachel Leibrock buff.ly/3kGySJU

Kicking off our Women in Leadership spotlight is Leah Burdick! Before becoming chief growth officer of Pride, she owned her own marketing agency, was VP of a real estate company, and even dabbled in standup comedy. Get to know this dynamic leader: buff.ly/3YFicAx

Honored to be recognized by Comstock's magazine - Women Leaders from Around the Region. D was 3 years old when I started my career w this amazing company. 15 years later my baby will be headed to college to play the game he loves. Proud of us! Stay driven and have fun along the way✨

Thanks to Patrick and Bobbin Mulvaney Mulvaney's B&L and all the strong #Sacramento supporters of the Keatons Child Cancer Alliance. Sacramento has raised millions to fight and someday end childhood cancer. Love this city.

Happy International Women's Day! Today's honoree is a leader of leaders. As CEO of @AlfMvc, Bonnie Ferreira leads a cohort that explores challenges facing the Capital Region, connects with one another and develops their leadership skills. 🌟 buff.ly/3ytrmFe

“I love being able to take that global, corporate experience that I had before and see what fits within this more family-oriented, tribal government structure,” says Becky Johnson, tribal administrator of United Auburn Indian Community. By Jennifer Fergesen buff.ly/3l3j7g4

For Lakhwinder Kaur, making a life in Sacramento after moving from India in 2005 was an adjustment. "I had no family here; I learned the hard way," she says. Now she is a role model as senior VP of Five Star Bank, where she focuses on community involvement. buff.ly/3lcnDsJ

NCAA March Madness games are coming to Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center! sacbee.com/news/local/art…

Risa Omega is president ABC10, currently the most-awarded newsroom in the Capital Region. She strives for a diverse newsroom that reflects the community: “Not just ethnic diversity ... It’s age, cultural. It’s a lot of things,” she says. By Judy Farah 📇👩🏼‍💻 buff.ly/3Jk3wAO

Before starting Birdies, Marisa Sharkey described herself as risk averse. But when she moved from NYC to Sacramento in 2015, she was faced with “very different career opportunities.” It was then her inner risk taker was born. By Vanessa Labi buff.ly/3lkbnGI

Do you recognize the male&female pictured below? This pair used a stolen credit card to go shopping at Arden Fair Mall&Roseville Galleria on 1/10, charging just over $3k to the card. If you have any info, please contact Detective Crawford (916) 652-2423. #PCSO #PlacerCounty

History is being made — West Sac has an all-female city council and mayor, who are also all women of color. In 2021 Dawnté Early became West Sacramento's first Black council member. How do they use their experiences to make an impact? By @DakotaNMorlan buff.ly/3LGgpIm

A year out from pandemic reopenings, govt. programs are supporting artists in unprecedented ways — but the relief is temporary. At this moment of reckoning in Sacramento, conversations are taking place that could benefit artists & the city.🖊️ Vanessa Labi buff.ly/3LVzNRL

DEADLINE IS FRIDAY 4/28! Nominate the Region's Top Young Leaders comstocksmag.com/engage/nominat…

GO KINGS!! 💜💜 The Beam Effect comstocksmag.com/longreads/beam…

Experts say the Capital Region’s economy has so much going for it that it will stay strong through at least the first half of 2024. Here’s what’s coming and how businesses can prepare. (By Steven Yoder) #economy #capitalregion #californiaeconomy buff.ly/3tO9W7J