Description of name changes to well-known, major locations in Sacramento. How long before we get used to, and start to think and use, the “new” names? A person who left and returned to Sacramento after a few years (or less!) might become confused in a conversation with a Sacramentan who has stayed in place. For […]
William Land Golf Course
(UPDATED 9/17/2018) The William Land Golf Course is nestled in the 160 acre William Land Park. Built in 1924 by Perry Dye, William Land Golf Course is the oldest golf course in Sacramento. The 9-hole golf course is a par 34, and the par 3 third hole is the signature hole. My friends from the […]
Sacramento Ranks #43 for Regular Exercise
Sacramento ranks #43 out of 189 communities across the nation on a rate of regular exercise survey (2015/2016) conducted by Gallup and Sharecare. The report was published in September 2017. U.S. adults were asked – In the last seven days, on how many days did you exercise for 30 or more minutes? Regular exercise was […]
Sacramento Urban Cycling 101 Classes
(UPDATED 9/16/19) The City of Sacramento is conducting a series of free Urban Cycling 101 classes. I have been seriously considering getting a bike – so I signed up and attended a recent class held at Sacramento City Hall. I also felt, as a driver who encounters bicyclists on the road frequently, that it would […]
4th Annual McCormack Ranch Sheepdog Trial (Part 2 of 2)
At the start of each sheepdog trial you could see in the distance on the top of the next hill over the sheep to be herded – and the Border collie responsible for keeping them in place. At this point they are pretty much specks on the hill. Past the top of that hill there […]