Yolo County, California USENET FAQ Part 1 of 3
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The Yolo County, California USENET FAQ Part 1 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:Net...@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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Yolo County, California
(c) Copyright 1995 & 1996 by David F. Prenatt, Jr.
0) PREFATORY QUESTIONS
0.1) What is a FAQ?
A FAQ is an institution on the Internet, a file comprised of answers
to Frequently Asked Questions (abbreviated FAQ) that constitutes a
collective community memory.
0.2) Who wrote this FAQ and why?
This FAQ was written by me, David F. Prenatt, Jr., to provide answers
to the inquiries that I receive about Yolo County as a result of my
attendance at the University of California, Davis School of Law (U.C.
Davis, School of Law), popularly known as King Hall, from which I
graduated in 1995 and which is located in Yolo County. However, I do
not speak for U.C. Davis, King Hall, the administrators of the yolo.*
newsgroups or anyone else. My opinions are my own.
0.3) What information is contained in this FAQ?
This FAQ contains information on items of general interest at and
about Yolo County, California that I think might be useful to the
readers of this FAQ (i.e., "Things I'd Like to Share" or "TILTS").
However, I assume no obligation for anyone through the publication of
this FAQ.
0.4) How reliable is the information contained in this FAQ?
Caveat Emptor: The information contained in this FAQ is only as
reliable as I am. While I am usually willing to share my knowledge if
I am asked politely, I am under no obligation to save anyone from his
or her ignorance and I have no desire to do so. Specifically, if you
need legal advice, you should consult a licensed attorney.
0.5) Can I make copies of this FAQ?
Yes, for non-profit purposes, and I encourage you to do so. However,
to protect yourself from legal liability, you should notify me of any
use that you make of this FAQ, personal or otherwise. Specifically,
if you fail to notify me promptly of any use that you make of this FAQ
other than your own personal use, any permission that I may have given
to you to reproduce any version of this FAQ is expressly revoked.
This FAQ is my personal property and is protected by applicable
international copyright laws. All of my rights under those laws are
expressly reserved, and any permission that I may have given to anyone
to reproduce any information contained in any version of this FAQ can
be revoked at any time. If you have any doubts about whether your use
of this FAQ is legally permissible, you should consult an attorney.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Yolo County, California
(c) Copyright 1995 & 1996 by David F. Prenatt, Jr.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
My sincerest thanks to Computer Specialist Steve Langford at King Hall
(<mailto:sdlan...@ucdavis.edu >) for his help with my computer needs
during my tenure as a law student. In addition, the following individuals
helped make the Yolo County USENET FAQ possible:
* Robert Schulz, a scholar and a gentleman, who was kind enough to
share with me his extensive knowledge about the geography,
history, and demographics of Yolo County.
* Russ Hersch, author of FAQs about FAQs, who inspired me to write
my own FAQs (even though he probably has no idea who I am).
* My father, David F. Prenatt (1931-1984), commonly known as Dave
Prenatt (one of the most brilliant systems analysts of all time),
and my mother, Shirley Prenatt, who helped both my father and me
to cope with success and failure.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Yolo County, California
(c) Copyright 1995 & 1996 by David F. Prenatt, Jr.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
* Part One *
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0) PREFATORY QUESTIONS
0.1) What is a FAQ?
0.2) Who wrote this FAQ and why?
0.3) What information is contained in this FAQ?
0.4) How reliable is the information contained in this FAQ?
0.5) Can I make copies of this FAQ?
-- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
-- TABLE OF CONTENTS
1) ABOUT THIS FAQ.
1.1) Who wrote this FAQ and how can I reach him? [Rev]
1.2) What information is contained in this FAQ?
1.3) How is this FAQ organized?
1.4) How can I obtain this FAQ? [Rev]
1.5) Are there any other FAQs available by the author of this FAQ?
[Rev]
* Part Two *
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2) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT VISITING YOLO COUNTY. [Rev]
2.1) What reasons would someone have for visiting Yolo County?
2.2) Where is Yolo County and how do I get there?
2.3) Where can I get something to eat in Yolo County?
2.4) Where can I find lodging in Yolo County?
2.5) What sort of recreation and entertainment is available for
visitors to Yolo County?
2.6) What sort of commerce is there in Yolo County?
2.7) What sort of transportation services are available to and in
Yolo County?
2.7.1) How far is the Sacramento Metropolitan Airport from Yolo
County and how do I get there?
2.7.1.1) Where should I park at the Sacramento Metropolitan
Airport?
2.7.1.2) Is there an airport shuttle service from Yolo
County to the Sacramento Metropolitan Airport?
2.7.1.3) Where can I get more information about the
Sacramento Metropolitan Airport?
2.7.2) Amtrak. [New]
3) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT LIVING IN YOLO COUNTY.
3.1) HOUSING IN YOLO COUNTY.
3.1.1) Rental Housing.
3.1.2) Residential Real Estate.
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?
3.2.2) [Miscellaneous sections currently under construction.]
3.3) GOVERNMENT SERVICES IN YOLO COUNTY.
3.3.1) CITY GOVERNMENT SERVICES.
3.3.1.1) Davis.
3.3.1.2) West Sacramento.
3.3.1.3) Winters.
3.3.1.4) Woodland.
3.3.1.4.1) Library Services.
3.3.1.4.2) Parks and Recreation.
3.3.2) YOLO COUNTY GOVERNMENT SERVICES.
3.3.2.1) The Yolo County Library System.
3.3.2.2) Voter Registration.
3.3.3) CALIFORNIA STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES.
3.3.3.1) Where is the Department of Motor Vehicles located
in Yolo County and what are its hours of
operation?
3.3.3.2) Are there any other state government offices
located in Yolo County?
3.3.4) FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES. [Rev]
3.3.4.1) Where are the United States Post Offices in Yolo
County and what hours do they operate? [Rev]
3.3.4.2) Are there any other federal government offices
located in Yolo County? [Rev]
3.4) TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN AND AROUND YOLO COUNTY.
3.4.1) What transportation services are available in and around
Yolo County?
3.4.2) Are there any shuttle services for Yolo County commuters
to neighboring communities?
3.5) POLITICS IN YOLO COUNTY.
3.5.1) Who are the elected officials for Yolo County and how can
I reach them? [Rev]
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]
3.6) RECREATION AND ENTERTAINMENT IN YOLO COUNTY.
3.6.1) What kinds of recreation and entertainment are there in
Yolo County?
3.6.2) What kinds of restaurants are there in Yolo County? [Rev]
3.6.2.1) Davis.
3.6.2.2) West Sacramento.
3.6.2.3) Winters.
3.6.2.4) Woodland. [Rev]
3.6.2.5) Restaurants in Unincorporated Yolo County
Communities.
3.6.2.6) Recommendations from the Yolo County USENET.
3.7) EDUCATION IN YOLO COUNTY.
3.8) RELIGIOUS AND SECULAR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN YOLO COUNTY.
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4) THE HISTORY OF YOLO COUNTY.
4.1) The Aboriginal Inhabitants of Yolo County.
4.2) Spanish and Mexican Occupation.
4.3) The Gold Rush and the Advent of Agriculture.
5) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT COMPUTERS AND LIFE ON THE INTERNET
FROM MEMBERS OF THE YOLO COUNTY COMMUNITY.
5.1) BASIC QUESTIONS ABOUT COMPUTERS.
5.1.1) Why should I use a computer?
5.1.1.1) Do I really need to use a computer?
5.1.1.2) Isn't it difficult to learn how to use a computer?
5.1.1.3) How can I get the computer training that I need?
5.1.1.4) What practical uses would I have for a computer?
5.1.2) Do I need my own computer?
5.1.2.1) What kind of a computer should I buy?
5.1.2.1.1) What is the difference between a
Macintosh(r) and an IBM/IBM Clone (PC)?
5.1.2.1.2) What is an IBM/IBM clone (PC)?
5.1.2.2) What kind of features should I have on a computer?
5.1.2.3) What kind of accessories should I get on my
computer?
5.2) What is the Internet?
5.2.1) How can I obtain access to the Internet? [Rev]
5.2.1.1) How do I telnet from a computer system that has
telnet capabilities?
5.2.1.2) How do I obtain access to the Internet from my
home computer?
5.2.2) How do I communicate with other people on the Internet?
[Rev]
5.2.2.1) Are there any rules for using e-mail and the
USENET newsgroups.
5.2.2.2) What is the difference between e-mail and the
USENET newsgroups?
5.2.2.2.1) How do I use e-mail?
5.2.2.2.2) How do I use the USENET newsgroups?
5.2.2.2.2.1) How many USENET newsgroups are
there?
5.2.2.2.2.2) How do I figure out which newsgroups
I want to read?
5.2.2.2.2.3) What regional domains are available
from the Yolo County USENET?
5.2.2.2.2.4) What newsgroups are available on the
yolo.* USENET domain?
5.2.2.3) How do I use the IRC?
5.2.2.4) How do I access the World Wide Web?
5.2.2.4.1) How do I use lynx?
5.2.2.4.2) How do I use Netscape?
5.2.3) What resources are available over the Internet?
5.2.3.1) What is ftp and how does it work?
5.2.3.2) How do I use anonymous ftp?
5.2.3.3) How do I use privileged ftp?
5.2.3.4) How do I obtain ftp files by e-mail request?
5.2.3.5) How can I find out what information is available
via ftp?
5.2.3.6) What is a gopher?
5.2.3.7) Who (or what) is/are Veronica and Jughead?
5.2.3.8) Who (or what) is Archie?
5.2.3.9) How do I transfer files to and from my personal
computer and my Internet account? [New]
5.3) LOCAL LEGENDS ON THE YOLO COUNTY USENET.
6) REVISIONS FOR FUTURE VERSIONS OF THE YOLO COUNTY USENET FAQ.
6.1) CHANGES IN THIS VERSION OF THE YOLO COUNTY USENET FAQ FROM
PREVIOUS VERSIONS. [Rev]
6.2) CHANGES THAT WILL TAKE PLACE IN FUTURE VERSIONS OF THIS FAQ.
[Rev]
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The Yolo County, California USENET FAQ Part 1 of 3
Frequently Asked Questions about Yolo County, California
(c) Copyright 1995 & 1996 by David F. Prenatt, Jr.
1) ABOUT THIS FAQ.
1.1) Who wrote this FAQ and how can I reach him? [Rev]
This FAQ was written by me, David F. Prenatt, Jr. Until further
notice, you can reach me by my e-mail at the Davis Community Network
Net...@dcn.davis.ca.us (<mailto:Net...@dcn.davis.ca.us >)
or by snail-mail (i.e., U.S. Mail) at my Davis P.O. Box:
David F. Prenatt, Jr.
Internet Esquire(SM)
P.O. Box 74632
Davis, CA 95617-5632
or on the World Wide Web (<http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~netesq/ >).
1.2) What information is contained in this FAQ?
Anything that I, as the author of this FAQ, decided would be of
interest to people who are interested in the community of Yolo County,
California. See PREFATORY QUESTIONS (Section 0) for more information.
1.3) How is this FAQ organized?
This FAQ may be arbitrarily divided into unequal parts where I felt it
was convenient to do so. I did this for two reasons. The first
reason is that some readers of this FAQ may have specific questions
and may not want to read the entire FAQ. If this version of this FAQ
is comprised of more than one part, the first part will contain the
complete TABLE OF CONTENTS. Thus, readers may refer to the TABLE OF
CONTENTS to find out which part of the FAQ contains the specific
questions that they want answered. Second, some computer services and
applications are unable to handle extremely large computer files. If
this version of this FAQ is comprised of more than one part, no one
part will exceed 32k. See the TABLE OF CONTENTS in this FAQ for more
detailed information about how the contents of this version of this
FAQ are organized.
This FAQ uses standard Uniform Resource Locator (URL) protocol
references to accomodate readers with a web browser:
<ftp://[ftp site][directory][archive] > = file transfer protocol
<gopher://[gopher address] > = gopher protocol
<http://[World Wide Web address] > = hypertext transfer protocol
<mailto:[e-mail account]@[domain] > = SMTP e-mail protocol
<news:[newsgroup or article reference] > = USENET protocol
<telnet:[telnet site] > = IP telnet protocol
These URL references will act as hyptertext links for those using
Netscape to read this FAQ on the USENET newsgroups or are reading a
hypertext version of this FAQ.
1.4) How can I obtain this FAQ? [Rev]
This FAQ is archived at rtfm.mit.edu in the pub/usenet/news.answers
directory under the archive name yolo/faq/part* (where * = 1 through
6) and is available by anonymous ftp and e-mail request. See Section
5.2.3.1 for more information on ftp and e-mail request. This FAQ is
updated monthly and the most current version is posted to news.answers
(<news:news.answers >) and yolo.general (news:yolo.general); a
hypertext version of this FAQ is available at the USENET FAQ project:
<http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~netesq/USENET-FAQs/davis/faq.html >
Snail-mail requests for the most recent offline version of this
FAQ (Version 21Jun96) will be honored within the United States (U.S.),
if those requests are accompanied by $5.00 in U.S. funds, in the form
of a check or money order for each copy of this FAQ requested to cover
the cost of printing, shipping, and handling; volume discounts and
licensing agreements are available. At my discretion, I may ship a
more recent offline version of this FAQ unless you specify otherwise.
1.5) Are there any other FAQs available by the author of this FAQ? [Rev]
Yes. I have published five other FAQS similar to the one that you are
now reading:
The King Hall Law School USENET FAQ (King Hall USENET FAQ),
appearing on ucd.king-hall <news:ucd.king-hall >) and available by
anonymous ftp and e-mail request at the rtmf.mit.edu ftp server:
<ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/news.answers/ucdavis/king-hall-faq/part1 >
. . . [through] . . .
<ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/news.answers/ucdavis/king-hall-faq/part9 >
(see part 1 for a complete list of the TABLE OF CONTENTS)
with a hypertext version available at the USENET FAQ Project:
<http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~netesq/USENET-FAQs/king-hall/faq.html >
The U.C. Davis USENET FAQ, appearing on ucd.general
(<news:ucd.general >), and available by anonymous ftp and e-mail
request at the rtfm.mit.edu ftp server:
<ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/news.answers/ucdavis/faq/part1 >
. . . [through] . . .
<ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/news.answers/ucdavis/faq/part6 >
(see part 1 for a complete list of the TABLE OF CONTENTS)
with a hypertext version available at the USENET FAQ Project:
<http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~netesq/USENET-FAQs/ucdavis/faq.html >
The Davis, California USENET FAQ (Davis USENET FAQ), appearing on
davis.general (<news:davis.general >) and available by anonymous ftp
and e-mail request at the rtfm.mit.edu server:
<ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/news.answers/davis/faq/part1 >
. . . [through] . . .
<ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/news.answers/davis/faq/part6 >
(see part 1 for a complete list of the TABLE OF CONTENTS)
with a hypertext version available at the USENET FAQ Project:
<http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~netesq/USENET-FAQs/davis/faq.html >
The Sacramento, California USENET FAQ (Sacramento USENET FAQ),
appearing on sac.general (<news:sac.general >)and available by
anonymous ftp and e-mail request at the rtfm.mit.edu server:
<ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/news.answers/sac/faq/part1 >
. . . [through] . . .
<ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/news.answers/sac/faq/part6 >
(see part 1 for a complete list of the TABLE OF CONTENTS)
with a hypertext version available at the USENET FAQ Project:
<http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~netesq/USENET-FAQs/davis/faq.html >
The San Francisco Bay Area USENET FAQ (Bay Area USENET FAQ),
appearing on ba.general (<news:ba.general >)and available by anonymous
ftp and e-mail request at the rtfm.mit.edu server:
<ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/news.answers/sf-ba/faq/part1 >
. . . [through] . . .
<ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/news.answers/sf-ba/faq/part9 >
(see part 1 for a complete list of the TABLE OF CONTENTS)
with a hypertext version available at the USENET FAQ Project:
<http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~netesq/USENET-FAQs/sf-ba/faq.html >
These FAQs are updated once a month and the most current versions
are posted on news.answers (<news:news.answers >) and the appropriate
designated USENET newsgroup. Offline versions of the 21Jun96 releases
of these FAQs are available within the U.S. by snail-mail request, if
your request is accompanied by $5.00 U.S. currency in the form of a
check or money order for each copy of each FAQ that you order, to
cover the cost of printing, shipping, and handling; volume discounts
and licensing agreements are available. Including the FAQs that are
listed here, I have about a dozen FAQS currently under construction
and/or pending approval of the *.answers team.
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(c) Copyright 1995 & 1996
by
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P.O. Box 74632
Davis, CA 95617-5632
<http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~netesq/ >
<mailto:Net...@dcn.davis.ca.us >
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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:Net...@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.
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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:mi...@larry.utah.com > posting on ucd.life
(<news:ucd.life > Message-ID: <461k13$b...@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.J...@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.Ha...@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:sen...@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:Sen...@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:dca...@hr.house.gov >
The Honorable Bill Clinton (<mailto:pres...@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-pr...@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$i...@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$7...@mark.ucdavis.edu>). On December 11, 1994,
Frank Digenova recommended Noodle Express for Chinese food. And on
December 25, 1994 Lois Richter offered (Message-ID:
<3dkf71$n...@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$n...@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).
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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
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