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Your Guide to Sacramento Basics

This is the place to find information about Sacramento’s neighborhoods, modes of transportation, resources, maps, and other services.

Sacramento City Holidays

Listing of official holidays observed by the City of Sacramento.

Sacramento Crime Summary for 2006

A brief summary of 2006 crime statistics for the City of Sacramento.

Sacramento Economic Profile

A brief rundown of Sacramento County economic profile, including labor force, occupation, industry, and income.

Sacramento County Population

A brief overview of Sacramento County's population, including data by gender, age and ethnicity.

Sacramento Average Weather

Sacramento weather, on average, is pleasant. Summer months can get hot and the winters can be frigid. Dense fog can also be found in the valley.

Sacramento Emergency and Non-Emergency Numbers

Here is a list of some emergency and non-emergency phone numbers for Sacramento.

Christmas Tree Recycling Programs in Sacramento County

Sacramento County residents can recycle Christmas trees easily by depositing a tree at a location or leaving it curbside.

Sacramento Regional Transit Fares

Find rate information and where to purchases tickets on Sacramento Regional Transit buses and light rail systems here.

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