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39-592: On November 6, 2007, Measure B was passed by voters to merge the Grant Joint Union High School district with the local elementary school districts, including Rio Linda, North Sacramento and Del Paso Heights. On July 1, 2008, they formed the Twin Rivers Unified School District that now serves about a total of 30,000 students. The dream of creating a new district to serve the students in the territory north of

78-498: A large livestock industry that operated on the land. The Swanston Ranch area included a dairy, cattle ranch, and meat packing plant situated next to the railroad tracks near Arden Way. Sheep grazed on the land now belonging to Cal Expo . The Sears, Roebuck & Co. acquired a portion of the land along Arden Way in the early 1950s and for many years was the main store in the area that would eventually become Arden Fair Mall (Sears eventually shuttered its store in 2021). Swanston Estates

117-598: A majority of the city, became part of Twin Rivers Unified School District in a 2007 merger. The area also has numerous community and civic organizations with the old city name (the North Sacramento Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1923). The retail life of the community relied substantially upon the road traffic of Del Paso Boulevard and El Camino Avenue (which carried U.S. Route 40 in the pre-freeway days) during its heyday as

156-462: A separate city. North Sacramento is also the home of Sacramento's central U.S. Postal Service facility. The North Sacramento Freeway was completed in the late 1950s, originally carrying U.S. 40 and renumbered in 1964 as Highway 160 (the portion west of Arden Way ). This area is also known as Old North Sacramento. A significant issue, in the debate over the merger of the City of North Sacramento with

195-488: Is a neighborhood located in North Sacramento. Its boundaries are North Avenue, South Avenue, Grand Avenue, and Marysville Boulevard. West Del Paso Heights is located along Norwood Avenue. Del Paso Heights is home to Michael J. Castori Elementary School and Grant Union High School . The Strawberry Manor/Fairbanks neighborhood is a neighborhood situated within North Sacramento. There are only four ways in and out of

234-573: Is a very diverse neighborhood with a rich history. Founding residents Nicholas and Henrietta Gosselink established the Hope Community Church on Ethan Way. The population continues to include several original residents including Gay Babcock, whose uncle contributed the land for D.W. Babcock Elementary School and park. Linda Fowler, Twin Rivers Unified School District Board of Education Trustee resides in

273-504: Is a well-established community that is part of the city of Sacramento, California , United States. It was a city from its incorporation in 1924 until it was merged (in a bitter election decided by 6 votes) in 1964 into the City of Sacramento. Incorporation was led by the North Sacramento Chamber of Commerce , incorporated the year before, in 1923. From its time of incorporation in 1924 to its disincorporation in 1964,

312-399: Is an established neighborhood with older homes with great character, mature oak trees, and oversized private lots. It is informally known as one of the city's hidden gems. European Americans and African Americans usually populate this neighborhood. Elevated crime and lower property values still affect this area. The boundaries of South Hagginwood are: Arcade Creek to the north, Eleanor Avenue to

351-491: Is full of Art Deco architecture, and is classified by the city as a redevelopment area. This neighborhood is walking distance to the Arden/Del Paso RT light rail station and adjacent bus stops. There are many fast food chains and mom and pop shops on this boulevard and nearby El Camino Avenue. Wills Acres is a neighborhood situated in North Sacramento. Its boundaries are Arcade Creek to the north, Eleanor Avenue to

390-537: Is mostly inhabited by career professionals; it is often cited in Sacramento publications as one of Sacramento's most desired neighborhoods. Like parts of East Sacramento and Land Park, the neighborhood employs private security. Several prominent Sacramentans live in Woodlake, including former state assemblyman and county supervisor Roger Dickinson , former City Councilman Rob Kerth, business leader Terry Sidie, and

429-406: The 1986 floods . Woodlake is a stately 1930s and 1940s neighborhood situated within North Sacramento. The boundaries of Woodlake are: Arden Way to the north, North Sacramento Freeway (Highway 160) to the south, Royal Oaks Drive to the east and Del Paso Boulevard (Uptown Art District) to the west. Woodlake is a neighborhood of mostly older homes with great character and value. This neighborhood

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468-788: The American River on the south, property lines and the Natomas East Drainage Canal (now Steelhead Creek) on the west, Main Avenue on the north, and the Sacramento Northern Railroad (now a bike trail) on the east until its junction with Lampasas Avenue, continuing east and south on Evergreen Street, east on El Camino Avenue (with variations), and southeast on the Southern Pacific (now Union Pacific ) railroad line to its crossing of

507-751: The Twin Rivers Unified School District . Twin Rivers Unified School District Twin Rivers Unified School District is a school district in McClellan, California, United States. The district office is located at 5115 Dudley Boulevard, McClellan, California. Twin Rivers operates the cleanest school bus fleet in the country, with 25 battery electric buses and ten more on order. It also has 35 buses that run on compressed natural gas and 60 on renewable diesel . The district

546-405: The 37,000 students in the four merging districts on July 1, 2008. Frank Porter has announced his retirement as of June 30, 2012 after four and a half years as the district's superintendent. Rob Ball served about three months as acting superintendent and Joe Williams served 10 months as the interim superintendent. Effective July 1, 2013, Dr. Steven Martinez, previously of Fresno Unified now serves as

585-912: The American River began in 1931, when voters approved plans for the district with an overwhelming 750–25 vote. A bond, promoted through door-to-door canvassing by a citizen named William Rutherford, was passed by the taxpayers and the Grant Joint Union High School District was formed. The first classes were held in the Hotel North Sacramento at the corner of Del Paso Boulevard and Arden. The enduring "can-do" spirit of Grant District and North Area neighborhoods has created educational programs, facilities and community resources that have continued to serve students families and communities, from building an Olympic-size community swimming pool in 1934, to starting

624-439: The American River. All of these boundaries were also the boundaries of the surrounding city of Sacramento, except for the communities of Hagginwood and Ben Ali, which were not yet annexed to either city. The merger election with Sacramento was a bitter contest that took two elections and only passed by 6 votes. The NO campaign signs showcased a large fish swallowing a small fish. The North Sacramento School District, which served

663-683: The Boys' Basketball State Championship. 2002 - Vista Nueva Career and Technology High School (Continuation), formerly Pacific West High School, opens. 2002 – Grant Union High School's Criminal Justice Academy wins a Golden Bell Award from the California School Boards Association, in the School to Career category. 2003 – Grant District teacher Virginia Avila is named one of the California Teachers of

702-467: The City of Sacramento, was the sale of fresh meat after 6 pm. At the time, there were laws that forbade the sale of fresh meat after 6 pm. In North Sacramento, no such restrictions existed. Women, working in the downtown area of Sacramento and required to work past the time that would allow them to go to Sacramento markets in time to buy meat for their families on the way home in the City of Sacramento, would drive in to North Sacramento to buy fresh meat for

741-521: The Slobe family. Woodlake is home to the Woodlake Swim Club, and Iceland, a seasonal ice skating rink. The headquarters of Sacramento News & Review , Sacramento's alternative newspaper, is in Woodlake. Noralto is a neighborhood situated within North Sacramento. The boundaries of Noralto are Las Palmas Avenue to the north, Altos Avenue to the south, Sacramento Northern Bike Trail to

780-695: The Year and goes on to represent the state in the 2003 National Teacher of the Year competition. 2003 - Foothill High School wins its second Boys' Basketball State Championship. 2004 – The new Foothill High School stadium opens. 2005 – Grant District Superintendent Dr. Larry Buchanan is named California's Superintendent of the Year by the Association of California School Administrators. 2006 – The Rio Linda High School Aquatic Complex opens. 2007 - Measure B passes, merging Grant with Rio Linda, North Sacramento and Del Paso Heights school districts to form

819-458: The beginning of its long decline. After the merger of North Sacramento with the City of Sacramento and 1960s freeway construction that bypassed business districts on Marysville, Rio Linda, and Del Paso Boulevards, North Sacramento began a gradual decline. The tax base lessened and local representation in city government has historically been lacking. For the next fifty five years, city funding would be provided to maintain popular old neighborhoods in

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858-468: The city of North Sacramento was distinctive for being the only incorporated city immediately adjacent to Sacramento. Sacramento would go 23 years without an adjacent incorporated city until the incorporation of West Sacramento in Yolo County in 1987. The primary ZIP code for North Sacramento is 95815. At the time of its 1964 merger with Sacramento, the boundaries of North Sacramento consisted of

897-413: The dinner table. This particular bone of contention was not resolved until the City of Sacramento relented, and allowed the sale of meat after 6 pm in North Sacramento, and eventually in Sacramento in general. The result was the absorption of the City of North Sacramento into the City of Sacramento. That final alteration in the law removed a substantial economic basis for shopping in North Sacramento, thus

936-737: The district superintendent. Five of the district's assistant superintendents have become superintendents - Debra LaVoi, Ed.D., became the superintendent at Woodland Joint Unified in July 2009 until her retirement in July 2014, Ramona Bishop, Ed.D.,became the superintendent at Vallejo City Unified in April 2011, Gloria Hernandez-Goff, Ed.D., became the Superintendent of the Ravenswood School District in May 2013, and Rusty Clark became

975-577: The district, with portions for grades K-12, and others for grades 7-12. North Sacramento and Del Paso Heights Norte Del Rio High School also served this area until its closure in the 1980s. Three of Sacramento's westside suburbs are served by Twin Rivers Schools: Other territories within TRUSD include portions of Elverta (for grades 9-12) and portions of McClellan Park (for grades 7-12). The district takes students in grades 7-12 from

1014-456: The downtown and mid-town areas and to build infrastructure in emerging new communities, while North Sacramento was relegated to a position of forgotten status. Also, because of the diverse population and large area covered, North Sacramento has suffered from an identity crisis. Recently, awareness and community action have increased and the new motto of the community is "North Sac is Back"! Del Paso Heights (also known colloquially as "The Heights")

1053-414: The east, and Steelhead Creek to the west. Homes in this area range from the late 1930s to the 1980s. It is also represented by Sacramento City Council 2nd District, Sean Loloee. Richardson Village project is a neighborhood situated within North Sacramento. The boundaries of Richardson Village are Arcade Creek to the north, Las Palmas Avenue to the south, Norwood Avenue to the west, and Rio Linda Boulevard to

1092-427: The east. Homes in this area were originally built in the 1950s. Many examples of California ranch architecture still remain. This one-time middle-class neighborhood has seen an increase in working poor residents over the past forty years, and has endured rising crime rates and decreased property values as rental units and city neglect have increased. South Hagginwood is a neighborhood situated within North Sacramento. It

1131-626: The horse-racing heritage of the area. 1939 – The Grant Wurlitzer organ is heard on-air for the first time, played by Grant alumnus George Wright , who will go on to become the most famous theatre organist of the modern era. 1955 - Norte Del Rio High School opens. 1958 – Highlands High School opens. 1962 – Rio Linda High School opens. 1965 – Foothill High School opens. 1969 – Grant Special Education Center opens. 1980 - Pacific Career and Technology High School (Continuation), formerly Aero Haven High School (Continuation), opens. 1994 - Foothill High School's boys' basketball Team wins

1170-476: The nation's first school-run radio program in 1940, to establishing a resident school for Aeronautical Training (Grant Tech), which later became American River College. 1931 – The district name "Grant" is chosen in honor of the Ben Ali Haggin land grant, at a time when the famous racing stables were located in the area. 1932 – Grant Union High School opens, adopting the team name "Pacers" in honor of

1209-440: The neighborhood, as well as several small business owners and other professionals. D.W. Babcock Elementary School has many successful alumni, including NFL star Donté Stallworth . The neighborhood also has many rentals and historically has provided some of the city's most affordable housing, leading to a diverse working-class population. Dixieanne is a neighborhood situated in North Sacramento. Its boundaries are El Camino Avenue to

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1248-498: The neighborhood. The boundaries are: Silver Eagle Road to the north, Arcade Creek to the south, Norwood Avenue to the east, and Steelhead Creek to the west. Strawberry Manor is an old rural area historically known for African-American small farmers, sharecroppers, and farm workers. In the 1960s and 1970s, modest single family homes were built on land known to regularly flood, and this housing became inhabited mainly by low-income persons of color. The neighborhood suffered extensive damage in

1287-508: The north, Arden Way to the south, Evergreen Street to the east, and Del Paso Boulevard to the North/West. This neighborhood is home to the recently renovated Dixieanne Park, which includes, a new skate park. A unique neighborhood with hidden charm, due to the fact, that it is very close to the original Del Paso Boulevard; which was completely revamped from four to two lanes, with parallel parking transitioning to diagonal parking. The boulevard

1326-470: The south, Ethan Way to the east, and Business 80 to the west. This small neighborhood was built in the mid-1950s and was the first suburban housing tract built in the area, although older neighborhoods had developed previously in Woodlake and along the Rancho Del Paso arcade (now Marysville, Del Paso, and Arcade Boulevards). The neighborhood is named after C.S. Swanston & Son, original owners of

1365-577: The south, Sacramento Northern bike trail to the west, and Del Paso Boulevard/Arcade Boulevard-Marconi Avenue to the east. This neighborhood is near the Marconi/Arcade RT light rail station, and the Regional Transit Light Rail Metro Headquarters. Swanston Estates is a neighborhood situated in North Sacramento. The boundaries of Swanston Estates are El Camino Avenue to the north, Arden Way to

1404-780: The superintendent of the Pleasant Ridge School District near Grass Valley in June 2013. June 2020 Andy Weather Director of Special Projects became Superintendent of the Grass Valley School District. Dr. Shelly Holt, secondary curriculum director for the district when it first started is now in the Fontana Unified School District in Southern California. A portion of the City of Sacramento is within

1443-565: The territory of Robla Elementary School District , while it takes students in grades 9-12 from the territory of Elverta Joint Elementary School District .. The trustees are: There have been several students and staff members of the schools that are within the Twin Rivers USD. Susan Peters, Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Alumni who came back to serve on the Board of Trustees North Sacramento North Sacramento

1482-825: Was created as a result of the November 2007 approval of Measure B, a proposal to merge the four North Sacramento area school districts: the North Sacramento School District, the Del Paso Heights School District, the Rio Linda Union School District, and the Grant Joint Union High School District . Originally referred to as New North Area Unified School District after Measure B passed, the name Twin Rivers

1521-649: Was selected from among 300 submitted by community members during a three-week naming contest. On December 4, 2007, the trustees selected Frank Porter to serve as Twin Rivers USD Interim Superintendent. Porter, who had been the superintendent of the Rio Linda Union School District was selected for the job over Ramona Bishop, the superintendent of the Del Paso Heights Elementary School District. The new district assumed operational responsibility for

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