East Sacramento, Sacramento, California
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East Sacramento is a neighborhood in Sacramento, California that is east of downtown and midtown. East Sacramento is bounded by U.S. Hwy. 50 to the south, Alhambra Boulevard to the west, Elvas Ave. to the north and northeast, and California State University, Sacramento and the American River to the southeast. East Sacramento residential development began in the 1890s, and the area was annexed into Sacramento in 1911. East Sacramento was also home to the Alhambra Theatre. East Sacramento also includes McKinley Park and the "Fabulous Forties" neighborhood.
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[edit] McKinley Park
McKinley Park is a major 32 acre park located in East Sacramento. The park is bordered to the north by McKinley Boulevard, to the south by H Street, by Alhambra Boulevard to the West and 33rd Street to the East. There is also a smaller, adjacent park located across 33rd Street. A branch of the Sacramento Public Library is located in the north wing of the Clunie Clubhouse, a community center located at the park. The library which serves East Sacramento, Midtown, and River Park has 45,000 volumes. There is also a small lake and 8 tennis courts. The smaller park includes the Shepard Garden and Arts Center. The park is a popular place for runners and walkers.
[edit] St. Francis High School
St. Francis High School is a female only catholic high school located on Elvas Avenue in East Sacramento. The school has 998 students. The school was established in 1940. It serves Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, and Yolo counties.
[edit] SMUD
The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) has their headquarters at the very southern edge of East Sacramento right off of Highway 50 at 6201 S Street. SMUD provides all the utilites to Sacramento County and it is a major employer in the area with 2300 employees.
[edit] Fabulous Forties
The Fab Forties neighborhood is part of the East Sacramento district. Ronald Reagan lived at 1341 45th Street while serving in office.
[edit] Political Representation
- Mayor: Heather Fargo
- Councilmember: Steve Cohn
- Congress: Doris Matsui
- Assembly: Dave Jones
- State Senate: Darrell Steinberg
