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Sacramento is California's capitol city and the center of government, business and cultural activities for a six-county metropolitan region with a population of more than 1.8 million. Sacramento is a unique mix of Gold Rush History, modern amenities and cultural diversity. Sacramento offers beautiful natural settings along the Sacramento and American Rivers, world-class restaurants, and lively entertainment. The City of Sacramento lies in close proximity to the legendary recreation and leisure centers of Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley wine country, San Francisco, and California’s national parks and lakes. Sacramento is unquestionably a great place to live, work and play!

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The fifth largest city in the state, Sacramento is the county seat of Sacramento County, California. The city is located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in northern California’s Central Valley. Sacramento is located in between the San Francisco Bay Area and Lake Tahoe.

The Sacramento Region is a six-county area covering more than 6,500 square miles. Sacramento County as well as parts of Yolo, Placer and El Dorado, Sutter and Yuba counties are included in the metro-region. Sacramento is the largest city in the region, which is sprinkled with a multitude of vibrant small town centers with historic significance including Auburn, Placerville and Folsom.

The terrain extends from the deep-water channel of the Port of Sacramento high into the Sierra Nevada Mountains down through the foothills and into the central portion of California’s Central Valley. The City of Sacramento sits at the heart of the Sacramento Valley, which is the portion of the California Central Valley that lies to the north of the San Joaquin-Sacramento Delta.

The Sacramento Valley contains numerous dense urban areas as well as open rural countryside in the flat valley floor, which remains heavily agricultural. While citrus and nut orchards and cattle ranches are common to both halves of the Central Valley, the Sacramento Valley's agricultural mix is otherwise considerably different from that of the neighboring San Joaquin Valley to the south. Nuts (primarily almonds and walnuts) are of greater importance north of the Delta, and rice, which is unviable in the bone-dry deserts of the San Joaquin, is a major crop north of Sacramento.

The Sacramento River and its tributaries dominate the geography of the Sacramento Valley. Rising in the various mountain ranges (the various Northern Coast Ranges to the west, the southern Siskiyou Mountains to the north, and the northern Sierra Nevada to the east) that define the shape of the valley, they provide water for agricultural, industrial, residential, and recreation uses.

The City of Sacramento is situated in a valley of scenic rivers and canopies of trees. Sacramento is nicknamed River City because of its watery geography along the Sacramento and American Rivers. The City has a deepwater port connected to the San Francisco Bay by a channel through Suisun Bay and the Sacramento River Delta southwest of Sacramento.

Much of the land to the west of the city (in Yolo County) is a flood control basin and part of the Sacramento River Delta. As a result, the greater Sacramento metropolitan area etends only four miles west of downtown (as West Sacramento, California) but 30 miles northeast and east, into the Sierra Nevada foothills, and 10 miles to the south into valley farmland. The nearby towns that fan out to the east of Sacramento include, Florin, Carmichael, Arden-Arcade, Rosemont, La Riveria, North Highlands, Rio Linda, and Citrus Heights.

Just east of Sacramento, in the scenic pine covered foothills, snow accumulation is an annual occurrence. Further east into the mountains, the Lake Tahoe recreation area is home to a number of world famous ski areas which have snow accumulations greater than 90" nearly every year during the peak season. Sacramento’s watershed in the Sierra Nevada mountains annually receives the most snowfall of any spot in the lower 48 states, and the mountain range's immense snowpack is a vital source of water for the entire state.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Sacramento has a total area of 257.0 km² (99.2 mi²). 251.6 km² (97.2 mi²) of it is land and 5.4 km² (2.1 mi²) of it is water; 2.1% of the area is water. Sacramento’s elevation is 17 feet.

Sacramento is easily accessible from all directions. Interstate 80 and US Highway 50 run east/west; Interstate 5 and US Highway 99 run north/south. Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is served by virtually all major airlines with 150+ flights per day.

Distance to 3 closest major cities

Sacramento is located 90 miles northeast of San Francisco, and about 68 miles from Vallejo in the North Bay. Sacramento is 383 miles north of Los Angeles. Stockton is about 50 miles south of Sacramento, and Yuba City lies about 43 miles to the north.

Many northern California attractions are within a brief travel time from Sacramento. Lake Tahoe Ski Area & Truckee is an hour and a half to two hours away. Napa/Sonoma Wine Country is an hour or so away. Travel time to Reno, Nevada is two hours. The Sierra Nevada Foothill Wineries are located within an hour’s drive from Sacramento. Towns like Walnut Grove and Locke in the Delta are about half an hour away. Yosemite National Park is approximately three and a half hours away.

Jobs

The driving economic industries in the Sacramento region are agriculture and food processing, electronics manufacturing, government, health care, information services and tourism.

California remains the nation's tech leader in employment, wages, exports and venture capital investments, according to an annual survey by the American Electronics Association.

In fact, California cemented its status as the nation's high-tech colossus, leading nearly every category in the "Cyberstates 2006" report, which tracks the technology industry in all 50 states, plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.

Sacramento has a major role in the California’s high-tech industry. For instance, companies in the Sacramento area are furthering technology to fuel the massive solar power initiatives in California. Also, Sacramento has created a progressive and high tech minded 501(c)(3) organization called the Sacramento Area Regional Technology Alliance (SARTA) to build the region’s technology assets. SARTA is at the center of a rapidly developing network of enterprises and individuals focused on growing Sacramento's technology sector and attracting capital and talent to the region. SARTA helps to raise awareness of the Sacramento region's already cutting-edge technology industries and in fostering entrepreneurial growth.

Sacramento is the Capitol City of the State of California, and the dome of the Capitol Building represents a robust political and governmental presence in the City. In fact, state bureaucracy remains by far Sacramento's largest employer. The City of Sacramento expends considerable effort to keep state agencies from moving outside the city limits. In addition, many federal agencies have offices in Sacramento.

Sacramento is the shipping and rail center for the Sacramento Valley, fruit, vegetables, rice, wheat, dairy goods and beef. Food processing is among the major industries in the area.

Sacramento's neighborhoods are also anchored by employment opportunities at the many educational facilities in the region including UC Davis, California State University Sacramento and the McGeorge School of Law.

Sacramento International Airport is a public airport located 10 miles northwest of the city of Sacramento in Sacramento County, California. Sacramento International Airport provides non-stop and direct flights from 52 cities, including Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Minneapolis, and St. Louis, to name a few.

Capitalizing on the strength of the Sacramento region’s diverse workforce and economy, and cooperating with its neighboring counties through carefully coordinated strategic investments, the entire Sacramento region is moving into an economic future that looks as exciting and prosperous as the prosperous Gold Rush days of its past.

Housing

Sacramento, California offers an enormous range of housing options, from country living to high-rise condos or anything thing in between. The area includes a wide variety of new housing and commercial developments, including both newer planned communities and older neighborhoods undergoing economic redevelopment.

Sacramento is filled with vibrant and diverse neighborhoods that attract people of all backgrounds, colors, religions and economic status. This multi-cultural neighborhood vitality can be traced to affordable real estate for middle-class households as well as abundant state-government agencies, community organizations and college campuses sprinkled throughout the city that provide stable, well-paid, equal-opportunity employment and support systems. The schools in the Sacramento Region are among the best in California and many institutions of higher education are nearby, including community colleges, technical schools and California State University, Sacramento.

Sacramento experienced massive population growth in the 1990s and early 2000s. One of the primary sources of growth has been people migrating from the San Francisco Bay Area seeking lower housing costs.

The City of Sacramento is divided into four geographic areas for the purpose of delivering Neighborhood Services, such as pool maintenance, neighborhood enhancement and preservation, economic development, arts and culture expansion, open space protection, urban forest stewardship, and parks and recreation development.

Area 1 covers the central and eastern regions of the City of Sacramento. The major neighborhoods that are included are Richards Boulevard, Central City, Downtown, Midtown, East Sacramento, River Park, Campus Commons, and Sierra Oaks.

Area 2 includes neighborhoods located in the southwestern section of the City. It is generally bounded by the Sacramento River on the west; the Capital City Freeway (Business 80) on the north; Freeport Blvd., 24th Street, Franklin Blvd. and California Highway 99 on the east; and the Sacramento City line on the south. The major neighborhoods that are included are Land Park, South Land Park, Freeport Manor, the Pocket, Greenhaven, Airport, Meadowview, Valley Hi, and North Laguna. Area 2 is close to the Sacramento Marina, Sacramento Zoo, and William Land Golf Course.

Area 3 covers the southeast region of the City of Sacramento. The major neighborhoods that are included are Oak Park, Tahoe Park, Curtis Park, Avondale, Glen Elder, Elmhurst, Colonial Heights, Colonial Village, Tallac Village, Hollywood Park and Lawrence Park. Neighborhoods in nearby Oak Park have seen many older, rehabilitated houses re-enter the market.

Area 4 covers the northern region of the City of Sacramento, north of the American River. The major neighborhoods that are included are Natomas (north, south, west), Valley View Acres, Gardenland, Northgate, Woodlake, North Sacramento, Terrace Manor, Hagginwood, Del Paso Heights, Robla, McClellan Heights West, Ben Ali, and Swanston Estates. Tremendous new growth is still taking place in the Natomas areas.

In North Sacramento, Del Paso Heights and Robla are two historic communities that date back to the early 1920's. McClellan Park (the former McClellan Air Force Base) is now a unique Corporate Community and the largest master planned community in the area. Del Paso Heights is also home to Del Paso Nuevo - the region's largest infill smart growth master-planned community. The North Sacramento communities offer studio lofts in which artists both live and work, galleries and venues for performing and visual arts.

North Sacramento is very close to all of the amenities of downtown Sacramento, and it is situated right on the light rail line. The typical commute time for a North Sacramento resident to downtown Sacramento is about 10 minutes. Shopping is also convenient at shops in North Sacramento and at the Arden Fair Mall. The Uptown District in North Sacramento is a hip reinvestment area that used to be the main street (Del Paso Boulevard) and downtown of the former City of North Sacramento (which has been absorbed by Sacramento). Uptown is a destination point for its artsy and unique businesses, as well as its small town charm.

Sacramento is a thriving city located close to everything, including excellent schools, shopping, transportation, employment, and recreation. Folsom Lake and the Sacramento and American rivers provide recreational opportunities, as do the many parks in the Sacramento area. The Pacific Ocean, Reno, Lake Tahoe and San Francisco are also within easy reach.

The Sacramento area has many micro-real estate markets. Homes are priced from about $250,000 to more than $1,000,000+. Sacramento's median price is approximately $388,000. Overall, property values are increasing, and Sacramento has a very healthy housing market. First-time homebuyers and buyers looking for million-dollar, luxury properties can find what they are looking for here. Sellers are well positioned to make solid financial gains and get their asking prices.

The City of West Sacramento is located across the historic Tower Bridge from downtown Sacramento. Bounded by the Sacramento River and the Deep Water Ship Channel, West Sacramento is essentially a peninsula. Located on the natural floodplain of the Sacramento River, the area is reclaimed land protected by levees and is characterized by a pattern of canals. The West Sacramento area is an incredibly rich delta with soil deposited over the centuries by the Sacramento and the American Rivers. California’s Central Valley is recognized as one of the premiere agricultural areas of the world.

As Sacramento grew into a major city, West Sacramento, which was separated by the Sacramento River and a county line, retained its small town character and industrial base. Today, West Sacramento features its own deepwater port, two interstate highways, major North/South and East/West rail lines and a commercial airport nearby. West Sacramento offers something that can no longer be found in many of California’s cities - affordable land and housing. The average home cost is less than half of what a comparable home costs in metropolitan areas as little as 80 miles away. There is a small town atmosphere in West Sacramento, with traditional values and a healthy respect for business and industry. West Sacramento features riverfront office and housing sites, Master-planned, affordable new home communities, and rich recreational opportunities. Progressive smart growth planning combined with forward thinking policies are creating a cutting edge atmosphere. Recently, home prices in West Sacramento have ranged from about $263,800 to $950,000+.

To the Northeast of Sacramento, along Interstate-80 as it climbs into the Sierra Mountains, are numerous bustling communities. Fifteen miles from California's capital, in the rolling hills, is Citrus Heights, home to 89,000 residents. Citrus Heights began its emergence as a regionally important retail destination in the 1970s with the opening of the Sunrise Mall and Birdcage Walk shopping centers. After existing as an unincorporated area of northeastern Sacramento County for nearly 100 years, Citrus Heights became an independent city in January 1997. Conveniently located between downtown Sacramento and Roseville, Citrus Heights is an easy commute to everything in the greater Sacramento area. The Citrus Heights community is family friendly with great schools, beautiful parks, a wide offering of youth programs and many community events, in addition to a variety of nearby shops and restaurants. Recently, Citrus Heights has seen home prices ranging from about $259,900 to $650,000.

The City of Auburn, California, further east along Interstate 80, is the county seat of Placer County. Auburn is geographically located about 35 miles from Sacramento and about 68 miles southwest of Lake Tahoe. The town is nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range at a comfortable 1,300 feet elevation. Auburn is situated on the edge of the Auburn State Recreation Area and overlooks the beautiful American River Canyon, which offers an abundance of outdoor recreational activities. The City of Auburn has 12,500 residents within the city limits and an estimated 44,000 population in the greater Auburn area. There are many one-of-a-kind shopping and dining experiences in the commercial business districts of Downtown, Old Town, Auburn Town Center, and Highway 49. The combined business districts have close to 50 great restaurants to satisfy diverse appetites, specialty clothing and gift stores, antique stores, art galleries, bookstores, museums, and wineries and wine tasting.

Folsom is located 20 miles east of Sacramento along Highway 50. Folsom is considered the gateway to the Sierra, and it has miles of preserved wetlands and creeks, also developed trails, rolling hills, and an abundance of beautiful views. Folsom is bordered on the north by Folsom Lake, an 18,000-acre, man-made lake. The town also is intersected by a wide stretch of the American River called Lake Natoma, which is ringed by walking, biking, and equestrian trails. Both bodies of water are places to sail a boat, catch a fish, or find a quiet, sandy spot to swim or sunbathe.

Folsom is just minutes away from the foothill county of El Dorado, famous for its wineries and apple orchards; South Lake Tahoe, with its gambling casinos, winter ski resorts, and summer recreation. Folsom is steeped in a rich and colorful history. The Historic District, called Old Town, consists of fine homes and historic landmarks from the gold mining era, as well as the city's original downtown, now an eclectic collection of antique stores, gift shops, art galleries, and restaurants.

Folsom has an excellent public school system and an exceedingly low crime rate. Regional Transit’s light rail extension to Folsom is now in service. Folsom has three light rail stations along Folsom Boulevard at Iron Point Road, Glenn Drive and Historic Folsom. These components have resulted in Folsom becoming one of the fastest-growing cities in the state, with the population increasing from approximately 12,000 residents in the early 1980s to over 60,000 residents today.

The Sacramento area has been named “One of the Top Ten Places to Live” by CNN Money Magazine in 2005. Also, it has been voted one of America’s most “Livable City’s”. The City’s mild weather, clean air, healthy economy, diversity, affordable housing and natural beauty make it a highly desirable location.

Parks/Sports/Recreation/Golf

In a city bound by two rivers, the American and the Sacramento, water recreation tops the list for outdoor activities in the Sacramento area. Salmon and steelhead fishing, river rafting, and boating can be done on the 1000 miles of waterways around Sacramento and the Delta. The Sacramento River is popular with many boaters, who can make day trips to nearby sloughs or continue along the Delta to the Bay Area and San Francisco.

The "Jewel of Sacramento," is none other than the 23-mile American River Parkway. More than 5 million visitors enjoy this unique wildlife and recreation area each year. Fishing, boating and rafting opportunities attract water enthusiasts. Picnic sites, golfing, guided natural and historic tours and much more are just steps away from paved trails. Access to the Parkway is available at various points off of Highway 50. For a great summertime day adventure, a self-guided rafting trip on the American River is hard to top. Take a relaxing three-hour drift down the Lower American River to Goethe Park. The raft rental season runs from mid-April through September.

Just minutes from the city of Sacramento, the Sacramento River Delta feels about a million miles away from busy city life. Stretching and meandering throughout the southern portion of Sacramento County, the Delta is rich in history and folklore. Scenic Highway 160 weaves through the Delta. Many people spend afternoons exploring islands, fishing, swimming or enjoying a picnic with the family. The pace of life slows within this beautiful and majestic world. From fall through spring, it is a quiet getaway for people in search of back-road adventures and small towns that haven't changed in 50 years. In the summertime, the Delta’s waterways become full of people enjoying boating, waterskiing, and windsurfing.

Sacramento County's large Parks and Open Space system offers a wide range of activities including: hiking, cycling, rafting, kayaking, windsurfing, horseback riding, running, fishing and much more. Residents and visitors enjoy over 14,000 acres of fabulous open space and recreation habitat.

Sacramento maintains more than 160 developed public parks totaling more than 2,000 acres. This includes neighborhood, community, and regional parks with playgrounds, play equipment, picnic areas, sports fields, basketball courts, boat launch ramps, restrooms, community centers and other special facilities. Many miles of parkways, waterways and off-street bikeways are also maintained by the City’s Park Services. Sacramento residents play softball more than any city except Detroit, Michigan.

Sacramento also has a thriving sports community. Professional sports are represented by the Sacramento Kings of the NBA, the Sacramento Monarchs of the WNBA and the Sacramento River Cats, a Triple-A baseball team. Thirteen Sacramento public golf courses provide the surrounding community with thousands of acres of quality fairways and greens. The Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course, nestled against the banks of the Sacramento River in the quaint town of Freeport, has a gorgeous gazebo course and a gazebo in the area adjacent to the 18th green that's perfect for holding special events. The Bing Maloney Golf Course is one of first golf courses in the area. The trees lining most fairways are fully grown and beautiful. Furthermore, there are more than 50 golf courses in the greater Sacramento area.

Not far from Sacramento are Folsom Lake and Lake Natoma, which offer sailing and windsurfing. Folsom Lake State Recreation Area is the most popular multi-use, year round unit in the California State Park System. Each year visitors come to the 18,000-acre park to fish, hike, camp, picnic, ride horseback, water ski, boat, swim and study nature. Two-third of the park's surface area is water. Folsom Lake, the larger of the area's two lakes, is formed behind Folsom Dam and has 120 miles of shoreline. Hike, bike or ride on more than 80 miles of nature trails, or fish for trout, catfish, bass, perch and kokanee with a valid California fishing license. Stables, beaches and marinas are also available.

The wilderness of the Auburn State Recreation Area, and especially the American River Canyon, offers an abundance of outdoor experiences, such as horseback riding trails, challenging running trails, scenic trail hiking, nature trail hikes guided by the Canyon Keepers, Audubon Outings, white water rafting and kayaking, lake boating, river and lake fishing, mountain biking, and camping. Close to Sacramento, Auburn is home to the Western States Trail Foundation that prides itself in organizing the grueling Western States Endurance Run/UltraMarathon and the equally challenging Western States Endurance Ride/Tevis Cup each year.

Special Attractions/Events

Sacramento offers a wide variety of different art and cultural attractions. The City is home to professional ballet, opera and theatre companies, performing arts, music, theaters and galleries galore. Sacramento has over 32 theaters, galleries and museums. Night time entertainment ranges from quiet piano bars to folk and pop bands, and from country western to rock and roll. The waterfront is enjoying a resurgence with a Public Market, new public docks, excursion cruises, a water taxi, a waterfront hotel and two new restaurants. Some of Sacramento's best restaurants are offered on the riverfront, as are its museums.

The major theater venues for Sacramento include the Sacramento Convention Center which governs the Community Center Theatre and the Memorial Auditorium. The Sacramento Ballet performs in the Community Center Theatre. The Russian-American Music Academy of Roseville, CA regularly offers community productions of operas and operettas.

Visiting Old Sacramento is like experiencing Sacramento at a time of the Gold Rush. Old Sacramento is a Historic Park, on the river, in downtown Sacramento. Old Sacramento features museums, entertainment, restaurants, interesting shops, and plenty of great places to stay. Today, with 53 historic buildings, Old Sacramento probably has more buildings of historic value condensed into its 28 acres than any area of similar size in the west. Old Sacramento is a National Landmark. Old Sacramento attracts over 5 million visitors annually. For locals, it is a favorite getaway and has been voted the best place for a first date. Old Sacramento proudly offers a full year-round event calendar and is home of one of the largest jazz festivals in the world.

Sacramento has a reputation as a center for jazz, because of the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee which is held every Memorial Day weekend in the Old Sacramento district. The four-day celebration attracts more than 100,000 visitors each year who enjoy over 125 bands. Although traditional jazz is the central focus of the Jubilee, bands from across the world, as far away as Guatemala and Poland, will bring the melodious sounds of all jazz styles to the streets of Old Sacramento including British Traditional, Chicago, Hot Dance, New Orleans, Dixieland and West Coast Revival. The Jubilee’s musical styles have expanded over the years to include Barbershop, Blues, Gospel, Latin Jazz, Ragtime, Swing, and Zydeco.

Sacramento has a plethora of shopping centers, boutiques and malls. The Downtown Plaza, on the K Street Mall between 3rd and 7th streets, has many restaurants, and 150 boutiques and specialty shops in addition to Macy's. A huge expansion project, completed in 1993, added a multi-screen cinema. Another well-stocked shopping center in Sacramento include Arden Fair, located at the Capital City Freeway and Arden Way. Arden Fair contains Nordstrom, Sears, Macy's and JC Penney, in addition to 150 specialty shops, restaurants, a multi-screen cinema and a food court. At Pavilions you'll find cosmopolitan shopping and fine dining. Located on Fair Oaks Boulevard, east of Howe Avenue. Sunrise Mall at Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane in Citrus Heights, has 1.1 million square feet of shopping space and a theater. More than 110 stores include Macy's, JC Penney, Sears and many specialty shops and restaurants. Town and Country Village, the oldest shopping center in Sacramento, was built in 1946 to accommodate the new homes in the area. The ranch-style center at Fulton and Marconi avenues has 55 shops on its 22-acre lot. Florin Mall, east of Interstate 5 on Florin Road, is 960,000 square feet and contains a theater, Sears, JC Penney as well as 100 boutiques and restaurants. The Florin mall plans to unveil a new outdoor design in 2007.

Sacramento is also home to the Sacramento French Film Festival, a cultural event held every year July that continues to grow in scope and popularity. The California State Fair is held in Sacramento each year at the end of the summer, ending on Labor Day. Over one million people attend this fair.

Other annual events in Sacramento include: CA International Marathon, Summerfest, Festival de la Familia, Pacific Rim, Winterfest, Mardi Gras, Free Museum Day, Juneteenth Celebration, Bridge to Bridge Waterfront Festival, Pan Pacific Masters Games, Gold Rush Days, Grape Escape, Salmon Festival, New Year's Eve Sky Concert and Holiday of Lights.

Further out, but still day-trip accessible are other classic California attractions. Northwest of Sacramento is the Napa Valley’s world famous wine country. East of Sacramento is the Sierra Mountains and Lake Tahoe.

Interesting Facts/Historic Buildings and Places

On August 13, 1839, John Sutter landed on the shore of the American River near its confluence with the Sacramento River. Sutter and his landing party established Sutter's Fort. As the settlement grew and became permanent, it attracted other businessmen looking for opportunities. When the Mexican government and Governor Alvarado granted 48,000 acres of land to Sutter, they did not realize that they had given away a literal goldmine.

On an icy cold morning early in 1848, James Wilson Marshall, a carpenter from New Jersey, picked up a few nuggets of gold from the American River at the site of a sawmill he was building for John Sutter near Coloma. By August, the hills above the river were strewn with wood huts and tents as the first of 4,000 miners lured by the gold discovery scrambled to strike it rich. Prospectors, from the East sailed around Cape Horn. Some hiked across the Isthmus of Panama, and by 1849, about 40,000 came to San Franciso by sea alone. Nearly $2,000,000,000 in gold was taken from the earth before mining became dormant.

During the gold rush, Sacramento was a major distribution point, a commercial and agricultural center, and a terminus for wagon trains, stagecoaches, riverboats, the telegraph, the Pony Express and the First Transcontinental Railroad. Sacramento’s embarcadero flourished and was the prime trading center for miners outfitting themselves for the gold fields. The City of Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, was founded in 1849, and is the oldest incorporated city in California.

But the new city also experienced flooding and fires. In 1853 a mammoth project was proposed to raise the city above the flood. The ambitious and expensive proposal was not totally accepted until another devastating flood swept through the city in 1862. Within a few years, thousands of cubic yards of earth were brought in on wagons and the daring project to raise the street level can be seen throughout Old Sacramento under the boardwalks and in its basements. Eventually downtown Sacramento was moved more to the east, where it stands today. Since then, Sacramento has grown primarily toward the higher country to its east.

Today, the pioneer spirit of the Old West and a reverence for history are alive in Sacramento. The City has a long history of being a rich, beautiful, and pleasant place to live and work.

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LOCALWEATHER

Sacramento has a Mediterranean climate that is characterized by mild winters and dry summers with an abundance of sunshine. The area usually has low humidity. Rain generally falls only between November and March, with the rainy season tapering off almost completely by the end of April. Average yearly precipitation is 17.4" (442 mm), with almost no rain during the summer months, to an average rainfall of 3.7" (94 mm) in January. The great weather in the Sacramento Valley is a very big attraction.

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