Just spent over an hour on the phone with one of the State Board of Equalization representatives…read moretrying to help me correctly file a monthly state tax return. The representative was knowledgeable, super patient (technology was involved) and provided the best customer service, private and public sectors included. It is experiences like these that make me feel my tax $$ are going to good use. Thank you, State of California for making a tedious task actually enjoyable! :D

This State Board isn't trying to close anyone down. I don't think that's their "business". They are…read moredoing their best to keep businesses in Sacramento open, and they deserve a well placed review by me, for just that.

Very fun free hour tour. You NEED TO try to get Joe as your guide. He makes things interesting and…read moremakes you act out as a senator, teaches you how to point like one (gesticulate), and has many stories. The capitol museum is part of the Sacramento Badge Pass. I didn't realize it until I left that I could've received a discount for showing my event badge. Parking kind of sucked. I didn't know where to park so I parked in a structure on 13th and P. If you're visiting when they're still doing the construction for the expansion of the capitol building, then I would suggest parking on the western side of 11th or 12th street. You can only access the building on L or N streets through a security checkpoint on either the north side or south side of the building. The front side (from 10th street) is not an entrance. However, that's the best place to take pictures. I would've explored the garden, but it was way too hot to venture outside of the a/c for too long. I visited on early August where the temperature was 100-104.

I have lived in California my whole live but had never been to the State Capital so when I had a…read morechance to check it out I did not want to miss the opportunity. The building is impressive and grand! They offer free tours every hour and I would highly recommend as it only takes about 30-45 minutes to complete and after that you are still welcome to wander around at your leisure. State congress was in session so I was able to watch for a few minutes to see how it is done.

Instead of mailing it, I went to the Sac County Assessor's Office to file our Homestead Exemption…read moreand had a great experience. The office was empty when we arrived, so we were seen right away. Iris, the clerk who helped us, was friendly and efficient. She stamped our form, made a copy, and we were done in less than 5 minutes! So glad we came early. The office is a nice suite and the location is easy to get to. Quick, smooth, and stress free process. Highly recommend if you need to take care of business in person.

This office is great! Parking is located in front and behind the building which is very plentiful…read more The entrance lobby and the office is very welcoming and bright. The customer service is consistently exceptional. You are greeted as soon as you enter. The individual at the information window answers your questions and guides you thru your request(s). I spent approximately 20 mins here from the time I entered, filled out my request (on the provided computers) and received the certified copies I requested. Kuddos to all of the public employees that work here! They are all knowledgeable, professional and very personable. Overall, excellent customer service.

I really enjoyed attending a medical conference at this facility this morning. It appears to be a…read morecivic center with meeting rooms and a senior center. The space we met in was very open, well lit, and modern. This is a great asset to the community.

I recently hosted a party with friends here. We ended up using this covered picnic area that is…read moreadjacent to the restroom, playground, as well as the outdoor workout area. I had my partner call in to ask if we could reserve the picnic area, since we were pretty set in hosting our party there. They told us there was no need for reservation, as it was first-come-first served, which is cool, but also made us nervous at the same time because we had to ensure that we got there early enough to claim the area. We went there on a Sunday morning at 7 am, and it was available for us. We took several weeks to scope it out. The covered area has 6 picnic tables, as well as trash/recycle bins, BBQ area, and an electrical outlet box towards the main walkway. The outlet was very helpful for us to have our speakers. There is light inside of the box so you can see what you're plugging into. Something to note is that the tables are kind of dirty looking, so you may want to get some table cloths to cover them. The surface area of the tables are about 32 inches wide and 92 inches long. I would recommend definitely getting table cloths bigger than this surface area size, and also bring tape! It is also totally possible to hang banners at the top of the covering, but make sure you have someone tall enough to reach the beams. As for the bathrooms, they are fairly clean for a park and are spacious. There is a lot of nature which makes this park so unique. There is a lot of duck poop in certain areas, so beware! This park gets pretty busy in the evenings during the summer. The other features of District56 is that there is plenty of free parking, lots of field space, and there is essentially a senior community center with a cafe, and a recreational swimming area. As for the workout area, it is pretty nice because the have structures in which they provide guidance on how to use it, and also different level platforms. The recreational swimming area/aquatic center--you can host parties here, but it is limited in the hours you can reserve. Admission prices are pretty reasonable. On the day we went, there was a party earlier in the day, and they opened to the public around 1 pm. There was a line already forming about half an hour before opening time (lots of families), which was surprising. We perused the area, and it seems pretty nice, as there are lots of lounging areas under umbrellas. The thing that is kind of unfortunate is that the senior community center is closed on the weekends. This is important because if you're looking for a public restroom, you won't get access to that or the aquatic center unless you pay admission. Therefore, you have to walk all the way back to the park for a public restroom. I wished they put a public restroom right i between the community center and the aquatic center. All things considered, this is probably one of the nicest parks in Elk Grove!

And just like that ... jury duty is completed…read more I know most people bemoan having to show up for jury duty, let alone serve for jury duty. This was an amazing exceptional experience. The pool of juror's checks in and waits in the juror's lounge, while being entertained with quick films about the process. They were actually informative, despite my snarky comment. The Federal Court only brings in a selected pool of people, so you're not sitting with countless others waiting and waiting. Once inside the courtroom, after everyone is sworn in, and jury selection happens, the judge is very clear about conduct, breaks, and length of service. The court's clerks and staff are extremely nice, helpful, and go out of their way to make the jurors feel at ease. Parking at a selected lot is validated, and they gladly provide a letter for your employer. It was a great experience, and I would gladly go back to serve again.

Beautiful building…read more Awesome views of downtown Sacramento. Very clean and organized. The building is aesthetically gorgeous. Security is top notch. Administration is deliberate and easy.

I went to Jermone D. Barry Park today. It wasn't listed on Yelp, but it's located in West…read moreSacramento by the railroad tracks and Sutter Health Park. It's a nice park. It has all the features you'd love in a park minus the public restroom which is a deterrent for me when picking a good park. What it does have is lots of benches to rest your weary feet on the walk over. Picnic benches with tables and metal chairs so you can bring your lunch. 2 play structures. A gazebo with picnic benches under it. They also have a bbq stand. You just need to bring your own charcoal. Parking is convienent there. There is lots of street parking. Yesterday I went to Carol's, it's an institution. It started in 1988. Carol's father, George O'Campo helped her open Carol's. This isn't the original location of Carol's. They opened their first location just down the road from its present location. Carol is from a family of restaurnnteers. Her great grandfather was a cook for Charlie Chaplin. Carol has since retired. She dedicated 20 years of her life to Carol's and now her son Ray, runs the business. I'm new to Carol's and I think Ray is doing a fabulous time. I went to Carol's with a party of 10 and they handled us like champs. We started with 6 people and as the people poured in they put another table to ours and we ended at 10. We ordered in waves and they kept up. We were all eating about the same time. Those Chefs are really on the ball. Another gem of West Sacramento is the RiverCats. We love going to their games. They are such a family friendly venue. If you want to pass on fees, just walk up to the window and buy tickets on the spot. I'm not sure how you buy tickets in advance as there is no parking near the box office. We always go day of and buy tickets. Unless you go to the Giants vs the RiverCats the games are rarely sold out. They have their own private lot and there is a charge for parking. They have a few places you can buy groceries. My go to place is Raley's. They also have a Nugget, it's' really nice, but too high end for me. You can also buy groceries at Target and Walmart. I love Raley's they have everything I need. I have a love hate relationship their discount system. You have to sign up on line and then clip their coupons each week. You don't need a smart phone to use there system which is good. All you have to do is sign in to their website, clip coupons on line and link it to your phone number. Then you can go shopping and enter your phone number at check out to get the discounts. I dislike this system as there is no spur of the moment shopping, you always have to plan ahead and remember to clip the coupons. I can go on and on about the perks of West Sacramento.

this council, dies do almost nothing for our community, i said almost nothing bec maybe they did…read moresomething for someone. i called asking for programs for projects for seniors an all are either in sacramento or davis. not eve rat control that other cities are able to handle, hee is none. No programs for seniors to stay safe at home. the council, few times i contacted them did cero. are they paid to do something?

What's not to love about Sacramento?!?! It's got everything you'll need in a decent sized…read morepopulation!! It's known for the "City of Trees" and now "America's Farm to Fork Capital"!!! It's the capital of California! In the Gold Rush era, the birthplace of trains and a Pony Express hub!! The Capital, Old Town Sacramento, Museums, and sports!! It's central living! It has affordable housing compared to Los Angeles! If you're into snow and love skiing, it only a couple of hours away to enjoy! If you love the City of San Francisco and its attractions and amenities, that, too, is about a couple of hours away. The same for Napa Valley and the beautiful scenery of grapes and wine tastings. Hiking and camping, too. Let's circle back to Sacramento! We have many choices of eateries! We have mom and pop's, farm to fork, many cuisines to choose from, popular chains types, bar foodies, food trucks, to Michelin-Starred restaurants!! We have many grocery store options at our fingertips. We have hospitals and clinics. We have many churches and schools. We have quite a bit compared to some very small towns. I think we all take the every day amenities for granted. Overall, it's a beautiful city!! It is not perfect. Nowhere is perfect. Let's count our blessings that we live in a beautiful city with amenities!!

5/16/2026: I was truly surprised discovering Lam Kwong Market located at 2031 12th Street isn't…read moretoo far from the State Capitol! Aside, I had to buy a VAST assortment of Dim Sum In order, I may enjoy a picnic at the State Capitol's footsteps. Backstory . . . November 28, 2017: I took a couple of photos during the holidays. Fast forward to May 2026: I still enjoy a picnic lunch here is the best. Elated romping on a gorgeous day visiting Sacramento's State Capitol--again.

Very kind and helpful staff at this BLM office…read more Here, you can find information about BLM lands. You can purchase the America the Beautiful annual pass, the$80 lifetime senior pass, or the $20 Annual Senior pass. (Note you must bring a valid ID card, like a driver's license or passport. Payment must be by credit card.) They have free posters for several national monuments like the San Juan Islands, the Corrizo Plain, and Fort Ord National Monument. Some pretty enameled lapel pins, as well.

Twelve calls in to Sacramento; one unhelpful call back so far. Reminds me of the famous…read morepresidential quote, "the public be damned." Wonder how many calls it will take to handle a simple matter of filing a form?