Sacramento, California

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The City of Sacramento 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.

Experience the gold rush in Downtown Sacramento. Enjoy museums, entertainment, restaurants, lots of interesting shops, the California State Capitol, and the 28-acre National Registered Landmark, Old Sacramento, on the river, in downtown Sacramento.

The Greater Sacramento Area has 177 elementary schools, 6 junior high schools, 29 intermediate schools and 28 high schools. There are also 83 private schools and 70 technical and trade schools in the four-county area. In addition, the area boasts of 4 Community Colleges and 2 Universities.

Sacramento International Airport offers visitor information at (916) 929-5411. Taxis, door-to-door van service, downtown shuttle vans and out-of-town van service can all be found outside the passenger terminals. For a free brochure listing prices, call (916) 648-0687. Sacramento has an excellent transit system to allow you to go almost anywhere you need to. For more information call Regional Transit at (916) 321-BUSS.

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