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Posting-Frequency: monthly Last-modified: Jun. 25, 1996 Version: 21Jun96 [ASCII/Multipart] URL: <http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~netesq/USENET-FAQs/yolo/part2.html > Ebb: <http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~netesq/USENET-FAQs/yolo/part1.html > See reader questions & answers on this topic! - Help others by sharing your knowledge The Yolo County, California USENET FAQ Part 2 of 3 Frequently Asked Questions about Yolo County, California (c) Copyright 1995 & 1996 by David F. Prenatt, Jr. Internet Esquire(SM) P.O. Box 74632 Davis, CA 95617-5632 <http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~netesq/ > <mailto:NetEsq@dcn.davis.ca.us > The Yolo County, California USENET FAQ (Yolo County USENET FAQ) may be comprised of more than one part. If it is, please see the TABLE OF CONTENTS in Part One for a complete list of the questions that I have attempted to answer and for other important legal information. Caveat emptor: I assume no obligation for anyone through the publication of the Yolo County USENET FAQ. Furthermore, all versions of the Yolo County USENET FAQ are my personal property and are protected by applicable copyright laws. All rights are reserved except as follows: I hereby give my permission to anyone who has access to this version of the Yolo County USENET FAQ to reproduce the information contained herein for non-profit purposes, provided that proper credit is given to me as the author of this FAQ and that I am notified of any use other than personal use. Permission to reproduce any version of this FAQ may be revoked by me at any time. - - - - - The Yolo County, California USENET FAQ Part 2 of 3 Frequently Asked Questions about Yolo County, California (c) Copyright 1995 & 1996 by David F. Prenatt, Jr. 2) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT VISITING YOLO COUNTY. [Rev] Those visitors to Yolo County who intend to visit the City of Davis or U.C. Davis should refer to the Davis USENET FAQ and/or the U.C. Davis USENET FAQ (see Section 1.5 for more information on how to obtain these FAQs). Readers with a web browser may wish to visit the Yolo Online Home Page on the World Wide Web: <http://www.mother.com/yo/yolo1.htm > 2.1) What reasons would someone have for visiting Yolo County? Most people who visit Yolo County have friends, family, or business in the area, as Yolo County is a fairly obscure and sparsely populated region of Northern California, best known as the home of U.C. Davis. However, Yolo County also contains a number of other small communities and is the center of the multi-billion dollar California tomato industry. See Section 2.6 for more information about Yolo County commerce. 2.2) Where is Yolo County and how do I get there? Yolo County borders Sacramento County, which lies east of Yolo County. Depending upon where you begin your trip and what part of Yolo County you are trying to reach, you could take one of a number of highways. Interstates 5 (I-5), 80 (I-80), and 505 (I-505) form a triangle that bisects the borders of Yolo County, and Hwy 113 runs north and south connecting I-5 (which runs northwest and southeast) with I-80 (which runs east and west). 2.3) Where can I get something to eat in Yolo County? See Section 3.6.2 for a list of restaurants in Yolo County. 2.4) Where can I find lodging in Yolo County? Depending upon what part of Yolo County you plan to visit, you have a number of options for temporary lodging. If you are visiting Davis, you may wish to refer to the Davis USENET FAQ (see Section 1.5 for information on how to obtain the Davis USENET FAQ). 2.5) What sort of recreation and entertainment is available for visitors to Yolo County? [See Section 3.6.1 for more information about recreation and entertainment in Yolo County.] According to the erudite Robert Schulz, the Cache Creek Casino in Capay Valley is operated by the Wintun tribe, one of the all but extinct groups of "California Indians". According to my resource books, however, the Wintun is not properly considered a tribe, but rather a dialect group of the Penutian language family of aboriginal California. Speakers of the Wintun dialect include the closely related Wintu, Nomlaki, and Patwin. The Patwin were the most recent aboriginal inhabitants of Yolo County prior to the Gold Rush, but many of the remaining "California Indians" such as the Patwin have organized with other Native Americans and organized into larger political groups to preserve their sundry cultures and obtain greater influence (e.g., the aforementioned "Wintun tribe"). Gaming is one of the most profitable industries for groups on Indian reservations in California, as casino style gambling is not legal anywhere else in the state. To reach the Cache Creek Casino, drive west on Highway 16, which runs through the city of Woodland as Main Street and intersects I-5, Hwy 113, and I-505: Drive until you're sure you've hit the end of the world. Drive further still. There, you will find Cashe[sic] Creek. Can't miss it. Big, funky building in the middle of nowhere. Mike Lewis (<mailto:mike@larry.utah.com > posting on ucd.life (<news:ucd.life > Message-ID: <461k13$bd@larry.utah.com>). Driving along Hwy 16 West from Woodland, you will pass the towns of Madison, Esparto, and Capay west of I-505. On the outskirts of Capay, you will find the Cache Creek Casino. A Las Vegas casino it is not. It has bingo, slot machines, blackjack and other card games; it does not have craps, roulette, or complimentary cocktails. A quaint place to gamble in the middle of nowhere. 2.6) What sort of commerce is there in Yolo County? The multi-billion dollar California tomato industry, an agribusiness that dominates 90% of the national tomato market, is centered in Yolo County. There are also a number of small businesses that operate out of store front malls and a smattering of other larger commercial enterprises. Readers with a web browser may visit the Woodland Chamber of Commerce Home Page on the World Wide Web: <http://www.mother.com/yo/wcham/wcham1.htm > 2.7) What sort of transportation services are available to and in Yolo County? Yolobus provides bus service to and in Yolo County from the neighboring county of Sacramento and Citylink provides bus service from the neighboring town of Dixon. Contact Yolobus at 1-(800)-371- 2877; TDD 371-3077 or City Link at (707)428-7590 for more information. Greyhound and Amtrak also maintain stations in Yolo County. Ten commercial airlines also service the Sacramento Metropolitan Airport which borders Yolo County to the east. 2.7.1) How far is the Sacramento Metropolitan Airport from Yolo County and how do I get there? The Sacramento Metropolitan Airport is located about a mile from the border of Yolo County, on the outskirts of Sacramento County. Most of the populated regions of Yolo County are closer to the airport than are the populated regions of Sacramento County. Take I-5 South (which is actually eastbound) to the airport. You can't possibly miss the airport. 2.7.1.1) Where should I park at the Sacramento Metropolitan Airport? Short term parking is usually available near the terminal of your airline for 75 cent for the first half hour, $1.50 per hour to a maximum daily rate of $10; long term parking is $1.50 per hour up to a maximum daily rate of $5. Circle around the airport once before parking to make sure that you know where you are going once you park. 2.7.1.2) Is there an airport shuttle service from Yolo County to the Sacramento Metropolitan Airport? Yes. The Davis Airporter has 24 hour service to the Sacramento Airport from all areas in and around Yolo County (reservations are required). Contact the Davis Airporter at (916)756-6715 for more information. [Note: Other companies provide shuttle service to the Sacramento Airport, but I have not had occasion to use them.] 2.7.1.3) Where can I get more information about the Sacramento Metropolitan Airport? Call the Metro's BeeLine at (916)552-5252 or write: Department of Airports 6900 Airport Blvd Sacramento, CA 95837 Be sure to ask for the Bi-Monthly Flight Schedule. [Note: Readers with a web browser may wish to visit the Southwest Airlines Home Page on the World Wide Web (<http://www.iflyswa.com/ >)]. 2.7.2) Amtrak. [New] Readers with a web browser may visit Amtrak's Home Page on the World Wide Web (<http://www.amtrak.com/ >). Amtrak's Capitol Route is an affordable and pleasant way to reach the Bay Area, but the trains do not run on time. Make sure that you allow for plenty of time to reach your destination. 3) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT LIVING IN YOLO COUNTY. 3.1) HOUSING IN YOLO COUNTY. 3.1.1) Rental Housing. [This section is currently under construction.] 3.1.2) Residential Real Estate. Readers with a web browser may visit the following URLs on the World Wide Web for information on Yolo County Real Estate: * The Davis Real Estate Home Page <http://www.mother.com/yo/davisre/davrein.htm > * The Woodland Real Estate Home Page <http://www.mother.com/yo/woodre/wdrein.htm > 3.2) COMMERCIAL SERVICES FOR YOLO COUNTY RESIDENTS. 3.2.1) What kinds of retail establishments are there in Yolo County and where are they located? The vast majority of retail establishments in Yolo County are located in Woodland. While there are only a few major department stores in Woodland, there are many other retail establishments including a number of major grocery stores. See the phone book for more information. 3.2.2) [Miscellaneous sections currently under construction.] 3.3) GOVERNMENT SERVICES IN YOLO COUNTY. 3.3.1) CITY GOVERNMENT SERVICES. There are four incorporated cities in Yolo County: Davis, West Sacramento, Winters, and Woodland. 3.3.1.1) Davis. See the Davis USENET FAQ for information on Davis city government services (see Section 1.5 for information about how to obtain the Davis USENET FAQ). 3.3.1.2) West Sacramento. While West Sacramento is located in Yolo County, it is typically considered by outsiders to be a part of the Sacramento community and is not even listed in the Yolo County Phone Book; local residents, however, have pointed out to me that West Sacramento is a rural community that has much more in common with other communities in Yolo County than those in Sacramento. Contact West Sacramento City Hall for more information about West Sacramento city government services: West Sacramento City Hall 2101 Stone Blvd West Sacramento, CA 95691. (916)373-5800 3.3.1.3) Winters. Contact Winters City Hall at (916)795-4910 for information about Winters city government services. 3.3.1.4) Woodland. For Woodland city government services not listed below, check the phone book or call (916)661-5850. 3.3.1.4.1) Library Services. Contact the City of Woodland Library Information and Reference Desk at (916)661-5982. Readers with a web browser may visit the Woodland Public Library Home Page on the World Wide Web: <http://www.mother.com/yo/woodland/wlibmain.htm > 3.3.1.4.2) Parks and Recreation. Contact Parks, Recreation and Community Services for the City of Woodland at (916)661-5880. Readers with a web browser may visit the Woodland Parks and Recreation Home Page on the World Wide Web: <http://www.mother.com/yo/woodland/parksrec.htm > 3.3.2) YOLO COUNTY GOVERNMENT SERVICES. 3.3.2.1) The Yolo County Library System. Yolo County maintains four branch library collections. See the phone book or contact the business office at (916)666-8005 for more information. The City of Woodland also maintains a separate library; see Section 3.3.1.4.1 for more information. 3.3.2.2) Voter Registration. For information on voter registration in Yolo County, contact the Yolo County Registrar of Voters at (916)666-8133. 3.3.3) CALIFORNIA STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES. Readers with a web browser may visit the State of Californnia's Home Page on the World Wide Web (<http://www.ca.gov/ >). 3.3.3.1) Where is the Department of Motor Vehicles located in Yolo County and what are its hours of operation? The Department of Motor Vehicles has two locations in Yolo County. One in Davis at 505 Pole Line Rd. (for general information, call (916)753-6813; TTY 800-368-4327); the other is in Woodland at 825 East St, Suite 306 (for general information, call (916)662-4603; TTY 800- 368-4327). 3.3.3.2) Are there any other state government offices located in Yolo County? Most of the state government offices that serve Yolo County are located in Sacramento. For services that are not listed here, see the phone book. See also the Sacramento and/or California USENET FAQs (the latter is currently under construction; see Section 1.5 for information on how to obtain the Sacramento USENET FAQ). 3.3.4) FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES. [Rev] Readers with a web browser may visit the FedWorld Information Network Home Page on the World Wide Web (<http://www.fedworld.gov/ >). 3.3.4.1) Where are the United States Post Offices in Yolo County and what hours do they operate? [Rev] Call the branches below for information on hours of operation. * Davis Branches: Besides the main Davis location and the El Macero Contract Station, there is a P.O. Box location downtown, a location on the U.C. Davis campus, and several area merchants will offer postal services. Main Davis Branch (916)753-3496 2020 5th St (at Pole Line Rd), Davis, CA 95616 El Macero Contract Station (916)756-5115 44025 N. El Macero Rd (at Mace Blvd, CA 95618 * Dunnigan Branch (916)724-3420 3650 W. County Rd 99 (near Main St), Dunnigan, CA 95937 * Esparto Branch (916)787-3801 909 Yolo Av (at Capay St), Esparto, CA 95627 * Madison Branch (916)666-0666 29053 Main St (at Railroad Ave), Madison, CA 95653 * Winters (916)795-4544 510 Railroad Ave (at Baker St), Winters, CA 95694 * Woodland (916)662-5976 720 Court St (at 3rd St), Woodland, CA 95695 * Yolo (916)666-2378 14138 2nd St (at Washington St), Yolo, CA 95697 * Zamora (916)662-0406 9780 Blacks St (at 1st St), Zamora, CA 95698 3.3.4.2) Are there any other federal government offices located in Yolo County? [Rev] Most of the federal government offices that serve Yolo County are located in Sacramento or San Francisco. For services not listed here, see the phone book or visit the Federal Government Services Home Page on the World Wide Web (<http://www.fedworld.gov/ >). See also the Sacramento, Bay Area and/or California USENET FAQs ([the last FAQ is currently under construction] see Section 1.5 for information on how to obtain these FAQs). 3.4) TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN AND AROUND YOLO COUNTY. 3.4.1) What transportation services are available in and around Yolo County? Yolobus provides bus service in and around Yolo county. Contact Yolobus at 1-(800)-371-2877 [TDD (916)371-3077] for more information. 3.4.2) Are there any shuttle services for Yolo County commuters to neighboring communities? In conjunction with neighboring communities, Yolobus provides comprehensive transportation services for Yolo County commuters. 3.5) POLITICS IN YOLO COUNTY. Yolo is one of 58 counties in California. Like other California counties, Yolo is an administrative subdivision of the state government and is governed by a board of supervisors. Yolo County also contains four incorporated cities that have separate and distinct pluralistic political structures. 3.5.1) Who are the elected officials for Yolo County and how can I reach them? [Rev] The Yolo County Board of Supervisors is comprised of five districts. The county supervisors for each district are: First District: The Honorable Michael H. McGowan (916)375-0976 Second District: The Honorable Helen MacLeod Thompson (916)666-8620 Third District: The Honorable Tom Stallard (916)666-8195 Fourth District: The Honorable Dave Rosenberg Fifth District: The Honorable Lynnel Pollock The California State Government is comprised of the legislature (composed of the state senate and the state assembly) and the Office of the Governor. The state legislature representatives for the Yolo County area are: * The Honorable Maurice Johannessen, State Senator for the 4th District <http://www.sen.ca.gov/htbin/senator_profile/johannessen/ > DISTRICT OFFICE SACRAMENTO OFFICE 410 Hemsted Dr, Ste 200 State Capitol, Rm 4082 Redding, CA 96002 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916)458-4161 (916)445-3353 <mailto:Senator.Johannessen@sen.ca.gov > * The Honorable Thomas M. Hannigan, State Assembly Representative for the 8th District <http://www.assembly.ca.gov/district/a08/a08.htm > DISTRICT OFFICE SACRAMENTO OFFICE 844 Union Ave, Ste A State Capitol, Rm 3104 Fairfield, CA 94533 Sacramento, CA 94533 (707)429-2383 (916)445-8368 <mailto:Tom.Hannigan@assembly.ca.gov > The Honorable Pete Wilson, Governor of California can be reached at the State Capitol (<http://www.ca.gov/gov/governer.html> ): Office of Governor Wilson State Capitol Building Sacramento, CA 95814 (916)445-2841; FAX 445-4633 [What?! No e-mail address?!] Elected representatives in the federal government of the United States serve in the Congress (comprised of the United States Senate and the House of Representatives) and the Office of the President. The federal representatives for Davis, California in the United States Congress are: * The Honorable Diane Feinstein, United States Senator for the State of California (<http://www.senate.gov/~feinstein/ >) DISTRICT OFFICE WASHINGTON D.C. OFFICE 1700 Montgomery St., Ste 305 331 Hart Building San Francisco, CA 94111 Washington, DC 20510 (415)249-4777 (202)224-3841 <mailto:senator@feinstein.senate.gov > * The Honorable Barbara Boxer, United States Senator for the State of California (<http://www.senate.gov/~boxer/ >) DISTRICT OFFICE WASHINGTON D.C. OFFICE 1700 Montgomery St., Ste 240 112 Hart Building San Francisco, CA 94111 Washington, DC 20510 (415)403-0100 (202)224-3353 <mailto:Senator@Boxer.Senate.Gov > * The Honorable Vic Fazio, House Representative for the 3rd Congressional District of California DISTRICT OFFICE WASHINGTON D.C. OFFICE 772-B Main St. 2113 Rayburn Building Woodland, CA 95695 Washington, D.C. 20515 (916)666-5521;(800)324-3925 (202)225-5716 <mailto:dcaucus@hr.house.gov > The Honorable Bill Clinton (<mailto:president@whitehouse.gov >), President of the United States (whose present term expires in January of 1997 and who is eligible for re-election in November of 1996) can be reached at: 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20500 (202)456-1414 The Honorable Albert Gore (<mailto:vice-president@whitehouse.gov >), Vice-President of the United States (whose present term expires in January 1997 and who is eligible for re-election in November of 1996) can be reached at the same address and phone number as President Clinton. Readers with a web browser may visit the White House Home Page on the World Wide Web (<http://www.whitehouse.gov/ >) 3.5.2) Who are the elected representatives for the incorporated cities that are located in Yolo County and how can I reach them? [Rev] There are four incorporated cities in Yolo County: Davis, West Sacramento, Winters and Woodland. * Davis: See the Davis USENET FAQ for information on elected representatives in the City of Davis (see Section 1.5 for information on how to obtain the Davis USENET FAQ). Readers with a web browser may also visit the City of Davis Government Home Page on the World Wide Web (<http://www.city.davis.ca.us/ >). * West Sacramento: [This section is currently under construction.] The communities of Broderick, Bryte, and Southport were absorbed into West Sacramento. * Winters: For information on the Winters City Council, please visit the Yolo County Clerk Home Page on the World Wide Web (<http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~cntyclrk/ >). * Woodland: For information on th Woodland City Council, please visit the Yolo County Clerk Home Page on the World Wide Web (<http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~cntyclrk/ >). 3.6) RECREATION AND ENTERTAINMENT IN YOLO COUNTY. 3.6.1) What kinds of recreation and entertainment are there in Yolo County? [This section is currently under construction.] Readers with a web browser may visit the Woodland Opera House Home Page on the World Wide Web (<http://www.mother.com/yo/woh/woh1.htm >). See Section 2.5 for more information about Yolo County's Cache Creek Casino. 3.6.2) What kinds of restaurants are there in Yolo County? [Rev] For such an obscure rural county, Yolo has a surprisingly large number of very good restaurants. I have included a partial list here of the ones that I and/or my friends frequent and enjoy, but this list is far from exhaustive. See the phone book for a complete list or visit the following URL on the World Wide Web: <http://www.bizline.com/restauratns/area/area5.html > 3.6.2.1) Davis. See the Davis USENET FAQ for a list of restaurants located in Davis (see Section 1.5 for information on how to obtain the Davis USENET FAQ). 3.6.2.2) West Sacramento. I have received the following recommendations via e-mail for restaurants in West Sacramento: * Club Pheasant (916)371-9530: Known locally as the Pheasant Club. Jefferson Blvd West Sacramento 95691 * Vince's Italian Restaurant (916)371-6395 840 Harbor Blvd West Sacramento 95605 * Freddie's Gourmet (916)371-8945: "An excellent place for simple food in West Sac." 120 15th West Sacramento 95691 3.6.2.3) Winters. * The Buckhorn (916)795-4503: Your basic steakhouse; a local favorite. 210 Railroad Ave (at Main Street) Winters, CA 95694 [More listings are currently under construction.] 3.6.2.4) Woodland. [Rev] * The Krellenworks has reopened! (916)662-6722: A great place for coffee, espresso, and/or a bite to eat when appearing in traffic court across the street. 722 Main St Woodland, CA 95695 * Morrison's Upstairs (916)666-6176: Fine wine and dining; nightclub downstairs. 428 1/2 1st Street Woodland, CA 95695 3.6.2.5) Restaurants in Unincorporated Yolo County Communities. [This section is currently under construction: Rumsey, Guinda, Brooks, Capay, Esparto, Madison, Dunnigan, Zamora, Yolo, Knights Landing, El Macero, and Clarksburg.] 3.6.2.6) Recommendations from the Yolo County USENET. On November 24, 1994, Steve Cantrell began the thread, "Good Eats in Yolo County," on the yolo.life newsgroup (<news:yolo.life >), recommending (among others) two restaurants that I have not had a chance to sample (Message-ID: <3bfr27$ihs@mark.ucdavis.edu)>: * Best Mexican Food: Jody's (in Woodland) * Best French Food: The Crepe Bistro (Davis) On November 29, 1994, Cyndie Alvarez Necoechea stated, "You should also try Vincents on Main Street. Great Margaritas!!!" (Message-ID: <Pine.SOL.3.91.941129151455.28922A-100000@dale>). On December 2, 1994, Lisa Nishikawa recommended Osaka Sushi as the Best Japanese (Message-ID: <3bmkip$71u@mark.ucdavis.edu>). On December 11, 1994, Frank Digenova recommended Noodle Express for Chinese food. And on December 25, 1994 Lois Richter offered (Message-ID: <3dkf71$n78@pa.mother.com>): the only other place to come close to [Morrison's Upstairs] recently was the 'St Pauli Hotel' restaurant on Hiway50 (before Kyburz), which serves extremely good German-style food. In a separate post on the same day, Ms. Richter also offered the following recommendation (Message-ID: <3dkj40$nld@pa.mother.com>): [A]dd CHINA HOUSE (F st, near 3rd, Davis) for good all-around Chinese dishes and several great house specialties (my favorite is "China House Lettuce Chicken" -- sort of like mushu pork with lettuce instead of crepes and chicken instead of pork and a FINE plum sauce!) Please note that I have edited the information above so that it should only include recommendations that I have not personally sampled and/or from people for whose taste I cannot vouch. Also note that this information does not include cumulative recommendations or a tally of votes; noticeably missing from most of these recommendations are the addresses and phone numbers of the establishments. 3.7) EDUCATION IN YOLO COUNTY. U.C. Davis is the educational and intellectual hub of Yolo County. See the U.C. Davis USENET FAQ for more information about U.C. Davis; see also the Davis USENET FAQ for information on educational programs in the City of Davis (see Section 1.5 for information on how to obtain these FAQS). For information on other educational opportunities in Yolo County, contact the Woodland Literacy Council at (916)661-5987 or the Yolo County Office of Education at (916)668-6700. Yolonet Internet Access serves Yolo County students K-12, parents of those students, and Yolo County educators. Readers with a web browser may visit the Yolonet Internet Access Home Page on the World Wide Web (<http://www.yolo.k12.ca.us/ >). 3.8) RELIGIOUS AND SECULAR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN YOLO COUNTY. [This section is currently under construction.] See also the Davis USENET FAQ for information on religious and secular community organizations in the City of Davis (see Section 1.5 for information on how to obtain the Davis USENET FAQ). - - - - - End Document: The Yolo County, California USENET FAQ Part 2 of 3 Frequently Asked Questions about Yolo County, California (c) Copyright 1995 & 1996 by David F. Prenatt, Jr. Internet Esquire(SM) P.O. Box 74632 Davis, CA 95617-5632 <http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~netesq/ > <mailto:NetEsq@dcn.davis.ca.us > Next Document: <http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~netesq/USENET-FAQs/yolo/part3.hmtl > - - - - - User Contributions: |
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