Sacramento County is a county located in the U S state of California.
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12 Facts About Sacramento County
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Sacramento County is the central county of the Greater Sacramento metropolitan area.
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Sacramento County extends from the low delta lands between the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River, including Suisun Bay, north to about ten miles beyond the State Capitol and east into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
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Sacramento County was one of the original counties of California, which were created in 1850 at the time of statehood.
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Government of Sacramento County is defined and authorized under the California Constitution, California law, and the Charter of the County of Sacramento.
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Sacramento County Code is the codified law of Sacramento County in the form of local ordinances passed by the Board of Supervisors.
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Sacramento County Sheriff provides court protection and jail management for the entire county.
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Sacramento County was politically competitive in most presidential elections between 1976 and 2004, but now votes significantly in favor of the Democratic candidates.
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The city of Sacramento County is strongly Democratic, while rural areas are strongly Republican; suburban areas are more divided.
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In gubernatorial elections, Sacramento County is typically a bellwether, having voted for the winner every time since 1962 with the exception of 1970 and 2002.
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Sacramento County International Airport is a major, full-service airport with passenger flights.
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Sacramento County McClellan Airport, formerly McClellan Air Force Base, is a privately owned airport between North Highlands and Rio Linda.
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