Message-ID: <yolo/faq/part2_1051088495@rtfm.mit.edu> Supersedes: <yolo/faq/part2_1047894896@rtfm.mit.edu> Expires: 4 Jun 2003 09:01:35 GMT References: <yolo/faq/part1_1051088495@rtfm.mit.edu> X-Last-Updated: 1996/06/25 From: Internet Esquire <netesq@dcn.davis.ca.us> Organization: Internet Esquire(SM) Newsgroups: yolo.general,news.answers Subject: Yolo County, California USENET FAQ Part 2 of 3 Followup-To: poster Summary: This article is Part Two of a Multipart compilation of information on items of interest to readers of the yolo.* newsgroups and other parties interested in Yolo County, California. Date: 23 Apr 2003 09:03:20 GMT X-Trace: 1051088600 senator-bedfellow.mit.edu 3927 18.181.0.29 Archive-name: yolo/faq/part2 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 > 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