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Sacramento is the home of the state Capitol,
the State Fair and the
Sacramento Kings basketball team. There's plenty to do and see here --
from cycling on the American River trail to visiting historic Old
Sacramento to enjoying a day on Folsom Lake. The county also has many
parks, historical sites and museums. Some of the cities and towns here
include Antelope, Arden-Arcade, Carmichael, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove,
Fair Oaks, Florin, Folsom, Foothill Farms, Galt, Gold River, Isleton,
La Riviera, Laguna, Laguna West-Lakeside, North Highlands, Orangevale,
Parkway-South Sacramento, Rancho Cordova, Rancho Murieta, Rio Linda,
Rosemont, Vineyard, Walnut Grove and Wilton. The county's neighbors are
Yolo, Sutter, Placer, El Dorado, Amador, San Joaquin, Contra Costa and
Solano counties.
Sacramento is home to the world's largest tree nut processing company -
Blue Diamond Growers. The Blue Diamond Growers Visitors Center offers
visitors a glimpse into California's almond industry. While tours are
no longer available, a 20-minute video detailing the processing of
almonds from tree to tabletop is available for viewing. Almonds and a
variety of candy, wine and other specialty food items are on sale in
the center's gift shop
The 336-acre Brannan Island State Recreation Area is located on the
lower peninsula of Brannan Island on Highway 160, just south of Rio
Vista, Calif. It is surrounded by the Sacramento River, Three Mile
Slough and Seven Mile Slough. It offers a six-lane boat launch ramp,
more than 140 campsites and areas for swimming and picnics. It also
offers some of the area's best fishing. Other park activities include
exhibits and programs, guided tours, hiking, biking, wildlife viewing
and windsurfing.
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For a great site
with detailed information on Sacramento visit www.sacbee.com
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Sacramento region and beyond can now dial one
easy-to-remember telephone number for complete, comprehensive traveler
information: 511.
511 provides access to information about all modes
of travel:
traffic conditions for commuters, bus and light rail information for
more than 20 transit agencies, Paratransit services for the elderly and
disabled, ridesharing information and information on commuting by bike.
The telephone service is available in English and Spanish.
The
Sacramento region, which includes El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento,
Sutter, Yolo and Yuba counties, is the primary service area for the
phone service. The number also links callers to 511 services in the Bay
Area, Nevada and Oregon, as well as Butte and Glenn counties.
In
conjunction with the phone service, this Web site can help users plan
their daily commute, access transit providers, find a carpool partner,
and learn about bicycling as a commute option. With the traffic
information on this site, you can check your commute options and know
the road before you go. Once behind the wheel, you can call 511 for
traffic updates.
511 is a joint project between the
Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG), and Caltrans and other
partners. For more information about the 511 service, visit the About 511 section
or the FAQs.
Remember, want to know about traffic, transit,
rideshare, and bicycling, call 511 or visit www.sacregion511.org.
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About the
City of Sacramento
The City of Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, was founded in
1849, and is the oldest incorporated city in California. In 1920,
Sacramento City voters adopted a City Charter
(municipal constitution) and a City Council-City
Manager form of government, which are still used today.
The City Council
consists of a Mayor elected by all City voters, and Councilmembers
elected to represent the eight separate Council districts in the City.
Each district is a separate geographical area with a population of
about 51,000 residents. Each Councilmember must be a registered voter
and live in the district they represent. Elected members serve 4 year
terms and elections are staggered every two years in even numbered
years. (Council
District Information, including summary report of population and
racial statistics).
The Council establishes City policies, ordinances,
and land uses; approves the City's annual budget,
contracts, and agreements; hears appeals of decisions made by City
staff or citizen advisory groups; and appoints four Charter Officers, a
City
Manager, City
Attorney, City
Treasurer, and City
Clerk. Councilmembers serve on several working committees, such as
Law and Legislation, and Personnel and Public Employees. In 2002, City
voters amended the City Charter and established a Compensation
Commission to set the compensation for the Mayor, Council members
and public members of City boards and commissions. This Charter
Amendment also established the Mayor's position as a full-time job.
The City Council holds public meetings most Tuesday afternoons and
evenings (at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. respectively) in the City Council
Chamber on the second floor of City Hall, 915 I Street in downtown
Sacramento. The Council also holds special meetings and committee
meetings which are open to the public. Agendas for City Council and
Council committee meetings are available online and in the City Clerk's
Office, Room 211 of City Hall.
The City also has a Legislative
Affairs Unit; it's primary purpose is to advocate, coordinate and
advance the City's legislative agenda to enhance the City's
ability to govern and provide essential municipal and community
services.
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