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In article <CurEn5.4EI@freenet.carleton.ca>,
Lawrence Segal <am879@FreeNet.Carleton.CA> wrote:
>
>I'm considering a possible move to Sacramento to take up a
>job at CalEPA.  I've only visited Sacramento once (in 1988)
>and then only for a day.  I'd like more specific info about the
>city.  If you have answers to the following questions, please 
>e-mail me or post to this newsgroup.
>
>1.  What is the rough population of Sacramento?

It's pretty big. Ottawa metro area I would say.

>2.  How expensive is real estate in Sacramento, as compared
>with SF or LA?  How much would a two BR condo cost, for
>example (price range).  How much would it cost to rent a
>2 BR apartment (price range)?

Prices have been rising there, but are still about 50%-75% of LA/SF
levels.

>3.  What sort of cultural facilities exist in Sacramento?
>For example, concert halls, live theater, art galleries,
>museums, etc....

Except for the usual state capitol stuff, there really isn't much in
teh way of cultural facilities there. It's not THAT big. But SF is only
80 miles away. Sacto's got a dynamite railway museum, though.

>4.  What's the overall quality of life like?  For example,
>traffic congestion, pollution (air or water), crime rate,
>attractiveness of the city, parks etc...

I like Sacto. It's pretty clean and attractive. And it's located within
a half hour drive of the Sierra Nevada.

>5.  What are the best/worst things about Sacramento, in 
>your opinion?

It doesn't rain from about May Day to past Halloween. In fact, it is
located in a semi-desert (but there's lot's of water about). It gets
HOT in the summer. And it's real pleasant in the winter, except for the
tule fogs, which can be the thickest stuff you've ever seen. One time I
had to open the door and lean out to follow the yellow line down the
street in my car.



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