The 7th District
California’s Seventh Congressional District, nestled between the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, is centered in Sacramento, and includes the communities of Elk Grove, Galt, West Sacramento, Wilton, Rancho Murieta, Vineyard, Isleton, Walnut Grove, Herald, Clay, and the California Delta.
The Sacramento region combines the comforts of small town living with the amenities of a thriving cosmopolitan city. The cities of Elk Grove and West Sacramento are thriving communities that continue to grow due to their attractive neighborhoods and amenities. Rancho Murieta, Wilton, Isleton as well as other towns in the Delta are strong, tight-knit communities with rich histories.
As the heart of Northern California, Sacramento is both the capital of the Golden State and one of the fastest-growing areas in the nation. The 2020 United States Census ranked Sacramento as the thirty-fourth largest city in the United States, with a population of 524,943 in the city proper and roughly 1.5 million in the greater Sacramento area. With its dynamic and high-growth business sector, a new easy-to-use public transportation system, and a rich diversity of cultural, educational, and entertainment attractions, it is easy to see why Sacramento is an ideal place to live and do business.
GOVERNMENT
Sacramento became the state's capital city in 1854, four years after California was admitted into the Union. Since then it has served continuously as the center of government for what is now the world's fifth-largest economy. The State Capitol, made of granite and patterned after the national Capitol in Washington, D.C., was completed in 1874. Today, Sacramento is the workplace of Governor Gavin Newsom as well as the state's 80 Assembly Members and 40 Senators. In addition, many of the state's agencies and departments are headquartered in Sacramento, making the state government the largest employer in the region. The local government incorporates both a city and county government composed of locally-elected officials.
THINGS TO SEE AND DO
In addition to being enjoyed by local residents, the city of Sacramento has become a popular tourist destination in recent years. The stately California Capitol, historic Old Sacramento, the Crocker Art Museum, and the California State Railroad Museum are all enjoyable attractions. Sacramento also hosts numerous entertainment events each year, including the Memorial Day weekend Dixieland Jazz Jubilee and the California State Fair in August. Every month the city showcases its rich diversity with celebrations of the area's wide-ranging cultural heritage, such as the Highland Scottish Games and the Pacific Rim Street Festival.
Sacramento is also the premier historic destination in California. The Golden State Museum, the California State Archives, the Victorian-style former Governor's Mansion, McClellan Aviation Museum, and the well-known Sutter's Fort are just a sampling of the exciting learning destinations in the area. Sacramento's professional basketball team, the Sacramento Kings, call the River City home. The Kings enjoy tremendous community support. During the summer, Sacramento residents pack the beautiful Sutter Health Park to watch the River Cats, the city's Triple-A baseball affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. Beyond these main attractions, Sacramentans often turn to the city's many renowned museums, theater, opera, and ballet productions. However, perhaps one of Sacramento's greatest adventures is the 32-mile long, 7,000-acre American River Parkway. It is the first, and one of the few, riverside habitat preservations within a major urban center. The parkway was designated a natural preserve in 1960, and includes 20 recreation areas offering numerous opportunities for fishing, rafting, kayaking, hiking, and nature study.
The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area (Delta NHA), which Congress designated as California’s first National Heritage Area in 2019, extends from Sacramento to Stockton to Vallejo with the junction of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers. A wonderful mix of diversity and culture, nature and wildlife, and beautiful rural towns—the Delta is wonderful for anyone touring the Sacramento region.
The Delta is also the perfect place for fans of the outdoors—with a plethora of options for things to do including fishing, cycling, hiking, and bird watching. The Delta also has Legacy Communities that are the heart of the Delta and that are rich with history and culture—including Walnut Grove, Isleton, and Clarksburg.
The Old Town District in Elk Grove is one of the oldest western settlements in the Sacramento region with restaurants, entertainment, and shops that are the heart of Elk Grove. The Sacramento region has a vibrant art scene, and Elk Grove adds to this scene with their local art galleries, community events, and public works of art that permeate the city.
Nearby Elk Grove, Galt also has an Old Town that has great restaurants and dessert shops and Galt Market, an outdoor flea market that is fun to visit with friends or loved ones. Galt has a lot of parks and recreation centers to enjoy—including Galt Community Park, the Sports Complex, Chabolla Skate Park, and Gora Aquatic Center.