Personal Essay: 10 Things To Know About Sacramento

Nashville is the capital of Tennessee and the seat of Davidson County. The city is also called the Nashville-Davidson city and is known as one of the 15 best cities in the United States for work and family. The area combines southern America charm with a contemporary urban metropolis. It is the centre of an urbanized area that also embraces parts of seven surrounding counties. The city of Nashville features the topography of rolling hills and lush vegetation, while the downtown urban core is a combination of skyscrapers, renovated historic buildings, and is known for its steady economic climate. Major industries of the area range from healthcare based companies and goods production

It was April of 1999. My family was at home. Children were running outside. The asphalt was burning. Cars rolled up to the entrance of the apartments and BANG. I grew up in Stockton, California. Surprisingly, as a minority, I wasn’t really a minority. There were, in fact, a large and diverse population of Asian-Americans. But, Stockton is not the ideal place to live. It was hot and dry, almost to the point of a drought. Stockton was also ranked as the one of the top 5 most dangerous cities in California. So, having a nice and safe family is kind of difficult. Eventually, my family decided to move to Crescent City, California when my dad retired. It was a world of difference. There were trees, plentiful water, and a nice cool temperature. This

The ‘Fort’ also known as Sutter's fort was built by a Swiss immigrant named John Sutter more than 100 years ago in California at the time 1839. He became a Mexican citizen and then received a land grant of about 50,000 acres in the Sacramento Valley.

December 9,1938 Sutter sailed to ship “Columbia” where he reached Honolulu. He presented himself as a successful former captain in the swiss guards when in fact he wasn't. He became popular with high influencing business people that helped him be very successful. He sailed to California leaving with nine Hawaiians and borrowed money and supplies to California. In Sacramento river, he encountered Indians who didn't like him but because of his skills at diplomacy and the fear of cannons they established a friendship. He soon let his workers in setting camps and building and enhancing it by building tents. Sutter became a Mexican citizen so he could qualify for land grant. June 18 he received title for 18 acres of Sobrante Land grant from governor Alvarado. He received a grant of land he called new Helvetia after his homeland. He started to build his fort in 1840 to protect New Helvetia. The Mexicans, Hawaiians and 350 California Nisenan and Miwok indians were employed to guard the fort. Eventually flour mill , bakery, blacksmith shop, carpenter shop were all there and his tone was becoming bigger. His fort was well completed by

Joan Didion 's article “Notes From A Native Daughter” and Ernesto Galarza 's piece “Barrio Boy” both talk a lot about how life was like in Sacramento while they were growing up. In Ernesto Galarza 's article, he writes about living in lower Sacramento and Didion 's essay, talks about life in a different area of Sacramento, California. Ernesto Galarza 's Sacramento is filled with a lot of Mexicans and other Latin American people living in a particular area of the city. Barrio Boy 's Sacramento took place in around the 1910s-1920s which was the early 20th century. Joan Didion 's Sacramento was at a later time, which was 1940s-1950s and was also a time when World War II took place. Since these stories both take place in Sacramento,

He was a European born pioneer who came to California in 1839 and received land from the back then Mexican governor close to the Sacramento River. He established a new colony and built Sutter’s Fort which today is Sacramento the capital of California. Why Sutter is one of the first guys that is mentioned when talking about the Gold Rush is because it was on Sutter’s Mill, a water-powered sawmill, that James Wilson Marshall found the first gold flakes in the American River. Sutter’s colony which was called Nueva Helvetica which meant New Switzerland where his roots where from. Located at a junction between the Sacramento River and the American River at the bottom of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, it was a perfect spot for finding gold. The finding of the gold was on January 24, 1848, just a couple of days before the signing of the treaty in which California became U.S territory. This timing was perfect, the word of a new state in the West could now be written about together with gold findings. The rush was on.

The community that I will be describing is the city of Long Beach. In this city there are many people of age and ethnicity. This city is very diverse in having many people of different cultures and backgrounds. Downtown Long Beach is where people go to eat, have fun and hang out near the Pike. At the Pike is where you’ll find a lot of young people going to the movies or shopping. In this city it is filled with young adults and they are the majority of the community. A lot of the young adults have jobs and there are some that are going to school. Younger adults are more prone to trying new things which sometimes can lead into a health issue. In this city I will be discussing a main health problem that might be relatable to other cities. The health problem that will be discussed is the use of tobacco products in young adults. Some products are cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vapes, chewing tobacco, and hookah. These products are used daily by young adults in this community.

At the moment of its waking Sacramento lost…its character…” (Didion 173). In other words, Didion is pointing out how Sacramento is becoming more immoral as urbanization and industrialization occur. However, what is most interesting is how Didion expresses Sacramento’s loss of character through her own experiences. For instance, Didion describes her wonderful memories basking in the Californian sun, rivers, fields and valleys as a child, showcasing the real natural Sacramento. However, later on as a n adult when she returns to Sacramento, Didion finds that the Sacramento she has been seeking is no longer there, as a result of industrial development:

First and foremost, there were two men responsible for creating history. Their names were John Sutter (Original name: Johann Augustus Sutter) and James Wilson Marshal. An emigrant from Switzerland but originally from Kandern, Baden, Germany, John Sutter was born in 1803 to Johann Jakob Suter and Christina Wilhelmina Stober Suter. Once moving to Switzerland and finishing school, he enlisted in the Swiss army and eventually became captain of the artillery. Around his early twenties, his heart was captured and became a newlywed to a woman named Anna Duebeld Sutter who he thought would complete his life; but as time wore on he soon discovered that his mounting debts and warrant for his arrest was too much to enjoy life. So with a firm heart and steady decision, he left his wife and children and immigrated to America, the land filled with promise and prosperity. Skipping ahead to his time in California, John became a Mexican citizen in order to perchance around one hundred, fifteen thousand acres that would allow him to build to his hearts desirer. And build he did. What is known as Sutter’s Fort along the Sacramento River and New Helvetia a mile from his actual structure, Sutter had grown his dream from the roots up. Sutter used Native Americans as a workforce to help make his dream of building a

In Temecula there is many tours you can take. Especially tours of wineries. They have other tours like the scuba center,

People always wonder why the City of Angels is different from other cities. This paper will answer this question and explain the uniqueness that makes L.A., “L.A.” Los Angeles, since its birth as an embryonic city, has become one of the most diverse metropolises, offering to the public what no other city can. This paper will emphasize the relationship between the federal government and the western United States. It will also illustrate how capitalism has flourished because of the prevalent 19th century Laissez Faire ideology. It will describe how the free market prevailed and expanded Los Angeles outward, while cultivating new public institutions and private enterprises.

Have an interest in jobs in Sacramento? The top employers in Sacramento are the State, the County and healthcare providers. The city is also home to major corporations that provide agricultural marketing, rocket engines, construction materials manufacturing and publishing services. [1] For job hunters interested in Sacramento jobs, the area is rich with career sets. [1] The Sacramento population consists of almost half a million residents and is the sixth largest city in the state. [1] It is also the 27th largest city in the United States. [1] Due to the fact that Sacramento is the state capitol, it is the ideal city for those interested in a career in government or politics.

We all know the big city that everyone loves to talk about and be a part of the experience of a lifetime which is Los Angeles, also known as L.A. It is one of the most known cities in California and around the world where people’s dreams come true. L.A. is best known for its beaches, entertainment, amusements, and the people around the city. It’s also known as “The City of Angels”, which is the spanish word for “Angeles”. It is the second most populous city in the United States after New York. I’ve always known L.A. as a big part of my life, being born in the city of luxury and fame. Growing up, I never knew how much of a big deal LA was until I was in high school. Being around so much popularity and seeing the opportunities that LA has brought to people was amazing to me. From the sports games, to the concerts, to the famous celebrities walking the red carpets brung so much excitement to me and I was glad to experience all of it.

My first time there, I was astonished at all the things Los Angeles had going on. I really enjoyed Universal Studios, Holly Wood walk of fame, Disney Land and the Los Angeles Museum.

Linyi is my hometown, and I am deeply in love with my hometown. Linyi is a beautiful place. There are flowers, grass, mountain, water, fresh air. The people here are sincere, hardworking, simple and kind. Always working for the city and work hard. Linyi is a prefecture-level city in Shandong Province, which is the largest and most populous city in Shandong Province. It is located in the southeast of Shandong Province, near the Yellow Sea, east of sunshine, west Zaozhuang, Jining, Tai 'an, north Zibo, Weifang, south of Jiangsu. Prefecture-level Linyi City jurisdiction Lanshan, Luo Zhuang, Hedong 3 District and Tancheng, Lanling, Junan, Yishui, Yinan, Pingyi, Fei County, Mengyin, Linshu 9 counties. My family in Yishui county.