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  1. 1659564, 2411751. Website. cityofsacramento .gov. Sacramento ( Spanish for '' sacrament '') ( / ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ / SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of government of Sacramento County.

  2. Oct 9, 2019 · In 2012, Josh Nelson of the Selland Family Restaurants approached Visit Sacramento with the idea that the region should shine a light on its amazing food and agriculture and share it with the rest of the country. Soon after, the Sacramento region was declared America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital, and the world has been paying attention ever since.

  3. May 25, 2024 · Los Angeles is not the capital of California because Sacramento became the capital in the early 1850s, when Los Angeles was still considered to be on the outskirts of California. At that time, Sacramento had a larger population than Los Angeles and offered its courthouse to the state to be used as the capital.

  4. Nov 29, 2023 · The capital was then briefly moved to Benicia in 1853. Finally, in 1854, Sacramento was chosen as the permanent capital of California. The city’s location at the confluence of the Sacramento and American Rivers made it a key trade and transportation hub during the Gold Rush, which contributed to its selection. Sacramento offered the fledgling ...

  5. economic.saccounty.gov › Pages › WhySacramentoWhy Sacramento County

    Why Sacramento. Why Sacramento County . Sacramento County is home to the capital of California, the world's fifth largest economy. A diverse business mix, 1.5 million residents, world class universities and proximity to lawmakers make the County a premier location for new and expanding businesses. The Sacramento region is a leader in the 21st ...

  6. Feb 26, 2019 · It's a living museum dedicated to sharing California's past and working to build California's future. The grounds and building are open seven days a week for the public to explore. The Capitol building. Entering on the north side of the building (L Street side) you walk into the state's county exhibits. Each of the 58 counties has a display ...

  7. Sep 24, 2021 · The farmworkers who marched from Delano to Sacramento represented the large, seasonal labor force, composed overwhelmingly of people of color, whose labor made California’s thriving agricultural industry possible. Although their labor produced fortunes from the soil, they were subjected to poor wages and working conditions.

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