Sacramento Is Flawed But Still Wonderful
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10/3/2021
It is easy to say negative things about Sacramento as we have many problems that are common throughout California. Crime & homelessness rates are high here. Housing is expensive. Summers are very hot indeed.
But there are also positives about Sacramento. The winters are very mild. No ice or snow. Being originally from Missouri it is a relief to escape the cold winters as well as heavy rain and tornadoes.
There is a rich cultural history here. It is the Capital of California. Sacramento is one of the first cities established after California became a state. So there are numerous homes from the 1800s downtown. The Capitol building is exceptional with beautiful grounds. Sacramento has many health care facilities and educational opportunities. Our roads and transportation system is generally good. We are centrally located from San Francisco to the west and Lake Tahoe/Reno to the east. There are many good restaurants and places of entertainment. It is easy to drive out to the countryside which I really appreciate.
We are growing from an influx of people from the Bay Area and it pushes our housing costs up quite a bit. Sometimes I think about leaving California but realize we are a progressive state and that matters a lot to me. In spite of its faults I love Sacramento and will keep living here!
Jamie | Antelope, CA