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Capay Valley
There
are many beautiful coastal mountain valleys in California and the Capay Valley
along HWY 16 can be included as exceptional. Cache Creek winds along some very
rich farmland with the rolling hills, waving grasses and oak trees as a backdrop.
 There are crops of almonds, walnuts, fruits, vegetables, grapes and lavender.
The “locals” go back four and five generations to about 1846. They
work to keep the valley rural and close-knit as it was back then. Their brand
of “Capay Valley Grown” is gaining success and notoriety.
Capay Valley was first home even earlier to Native American Indians. Cache
Creek Rancheria is a recent successful development which sports the casino,
a 5 star hotel, theater, and newly opened golf course.
Rafters, birdwatchers, hikers and campers enjoy the pleasures of this valley
nearly year round. Visit http://www.capayvalley.com or http://www.capayvalleyvision.org
to learn more about this region.
Davis
Davis is a
university-oriented city with a progressive, vigorous community noted for its
small-town style, energy conservation, environmental programs, parks, preservation
of trees, red double-decker London buses, bicycles, and the quality of its educational
institutions.
 Founded in 1868, it was originally named Davisville for Jerome C. Davis, a
prominent local farmer. The Davisville post office shortened the town name in
1907 and the change was official when the city incorporated in March 1917.
From its beginnings as an agricultural community, Davis is now recognized internationally
for its contributions to life sciences, agriculture, veterinary medicine, biotechnology,
medical technology and engineering.
Closely tied to the community’s history is the University of California
at Davis. UC Davis was established in 1908 as the “University Farm School”.
The School of Veterinary Medicine was formed in 1948. The colleges of Letters
and Science, Engineering, Law, Medicine, the Division of Biological Science,
and the Graduate School of Management were later added and now expand the breadth
of educational opportunities for students.
Winters
The landscape
begins as the rich row crop of the valley fed by the Putah Creek and rises gradually
with the waving grasses and oaks of the coastal hills to the more mountainous
terrain, which separatesthe valley from the coast. Winters, established in 1875,
is the heart of this area. This special climate has yielded many wonderful vegetables,
fruits, nuts, wines and meats for many years. The railroad has played an important
role in Winters economy throughout the years.
 In Winters there are award winning restaurants, unique shops, two theaters,
and art shops--all
of this with the homey feel of a small town with folks who have been neighbors
for several generations. Winters has the advantage of being a small town that
is within 15 miles of many cultural, recreational, and shopping opportunities.
The University of California and its Mondavi Center, shopping at the Vacaville
outlet stores, and recreational opportunities at Lake Solano and Lake Berryessa
are all nearby. Daytrips from Winters to San Francisco and the Napa Valley are
possible.
There are so many things to do and see. Please come for a visit!
Woodland
 Woodland
was incorporated as a city in 1871, and is the county seat of Yolo County. Woodland
is located 20 miles northwest of Sacramento at the intersection of Interstate
5 and State Route 113. To the south is the City of Davis, with its University
of California campus. The Sacramento International Airport is eight miles to
the east.
Woodland's agricultural setting is largely responsible for the community's
distinct identity and plays an important economic role in Woodland. Due to its
proximity to major transportation nodes, Woodland has also become increasingly
important as a manufacturing and distribution center.
 Woodland is a community growing into the future while still preserving its
historic heritage. Woodland has an impressive stock of historic buildings in
its downtown area and surrounding neighborhoods. The Woodland Opera House, built
in 1896, has been designated as a State Historic Park and remains a venue for
plays, musical, and concerts. Every year the “Stroll Through History”
gives the public an opportunity to tour some of the historic homes in downtown
Woodland. In recent years there has been considerable growth with a variety
of newer homes and shopping opportunities available to residents.
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