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Vacaville is represented by California Assembly District 11 - [[Lori Wilson (California politician)]], California State Senate District 3 - [[Bill Dodd (California politician)]], and primarily by Congressional District 4 - [[Mike Thompson (California politician)]], however, a small portion in the east and southeast portion of the city is represented by Congressional District 8 - [[John Garamendi]].


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==Economy==

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Vacaville, California
City of Vacaville
Flag of Vacaville, California
Location in Solano County and the state of California
Location in Solano County and the state of California
Vacaville is located in California
Vacaville
Vacaville
Location in California
Vacaville is located in the United States
Vacaville
Vacaville
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 38°21′14″N 121°58′22″W / 38.35389°N 121.97278°W / 38.35389; -121.97278
Country United States
State California
CountySolano
IncorporatedAugust 9, 1892[1]
Named forJuan Manuel Cabeza Vaca
Government
 • MayorJohn Carli[2]
 • State SenatorChristopher Cabaldon (D)[3]
 • AssemblymemberLori Wilson (D)[3]
 • U. S. Rep.John Garamendi (D)[4]
Area
 • Total
29.42 sq mi (76.19 km2)
 • Land29.19 sq mi (75.59 km2)
 • Water0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2)  0.74%
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Highest elevation300 ft (90 m)
Lowest elevation90 ft (30 m)
Population
 • Total
102,386
 • Rank75th in California
314th in the United States
 • Density3,449.14/sq mi (1,331.73/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
ZIP codes
95687, 95688, 95696
Area code707
FIPS code06-81554
GNIS feature IDs277624, 2412139
WebsiteOfficial website

Vacaville is a city located in Solano County in California, United States. Sitting about 35 miles (56 km) from Sacramento and 55 miles (89 km) from San Francisco, it is within the Sacramento Valley in Northern California. As of the 2020 census, Vacaville had a population of 102,386, making it the third-largest city in Solano County.[9]

History

Vacaville is named after Juan Manuel Vaca, who along with Juan Felipe Peña, owned Rancho Los Putos, which included the region from Vacaville to Davis.

Prior to European contact, the indigenous Patwin tribe lived in the area with the Ululato tribelet establishing a chiefdom around the Ululato village in what is now downtown Vacaville along the Ulatis Creek.[10]

The early settler pioneers of the land were Juan Manuel Cabeza Vaca and Juan Felipe Peña, who were awarded a 44,000-acre (18,000 ha) Mexican land grant in 1842.[11][12] The same year, Vaca and Peña's families settled in the area of Lagoon Valley.[12] Peña's Adobe home is the oldest standing building, built in 1842.[12]

Discussions for the sale of a portion of land to William McDaniel began in August 1850.[13] A written agreement was signed on December 13, 1851, forming a township, nine square miles of land were deeded to William McDaniel for $3,000, and the original city plans were laid out from that.[11][13] In the agreement, McDaniel's would name the new town after Juan Manuel Cabeza Vaca.[12]

Juan Felipe Peña (left) built the Peña Adobe (right) in 1842, making it the oldest building in Vacaville.

In 1880, Leonard Buck created the California Fruit Shipping Association, and the L.W. and F.H. Buck Company, an early company auctioning fruit in the state,[12][14] and Vacaville was soon home to many large produce companies and local farms, which flourished due to the Vaca Valley's rich soil.

It officially became a city in 1892.[12]

In 1885, the first grade school built was Ulatis School. In 1898, the town's first high school was built, Vacaville Union High School.[12]

In 1968, the Vacaville Heritage Council was established.

In August 2020, parts of Vacaville were evacuated due to the Hennessey Fire, which resulted in the burning of over 315,000 acres (127,476 ha) in five counties, including in Vacaville, where farms and homes were destroyed.[15]

On August 29, 2022, a truck transporting tomatoes crashed on Interstate 80 in Vacaville, injuring four, splattering over 150,000 of the tomatoes onto the eastbound section of the freeway, and significantly delaying eastbound traffic for hours. The peculiarity of the freeway accident subsequently resulted in international news coverage. [16]

Geography

A number of rare and endangered species occur in the Vacaville area. Endangered plants, which have historically occurred in the vernal pool areas in and around Vacaville include Legenre limosa, Plagiobothrys hystriculus, Downingia humilis, Contra Costa goldfields (Lasthenia conjugens), and showy Indian clover (Trifolium amoenum).[17] To this day Trifolium amoenum can still be found in Lagoon Valley Regional Park.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.6 square miles (74 km2), of which 0.74% is covered by water. Excluding the Putah South Canal and minor local creeks, the only significant body of water within the city is the 105-acre (0.42 km2) Lagoon Valley Lake.

The unincorporated communities of Allendale and Elmira are generally considered to be part of "greater" Vacaville.

Climate

Vacaville has a typical Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa) with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. Characteristic of inland California, summers can get quite hot. Autumns are warm in the early part, but quickly cool down as the wet season approaches. Winters can be cool, and often foggy, but are mild compared to other regions. Spring is a rather pleasant season with fairly mild temperatures and not so much rain. The greater majority of precipitation falls in the autumn, winter, and spring, little to none in summer.

According to National Weather Service records, average January temperatures in Vacaville are a maximum of 55.4 °F (13.0 °C) and a minimum of 36.7 °F (2.6 °C). Average July temperatures are a maximum of 95.2 °F (35.1 °C) and a minimum of 56.1 °F (13.4 °C). On average, 87.7 days have highs of 90 °F (32 °C) or higher. On average, 30.7 days have lows of 32 °F (0 °C) or lower. The record high temperature was 116 °F (47 °C) on July 23, 2006. The record low temperature was 14 °F (−10 °C) on December 26, 1924.

Average annual precipitation is 24.55 inches (624 mm). An average of 57 days have measurable precipitation. The wettest year was 1983 with 48.9 inches (1,240 mm) and the driest year was 2012 with 5.0 inches. The most precipitation in one month was 19.83 inches (504 mm) in January 1916. The most precipitation in 24 hours was 6.10 inches (155 mm) on February 27, 1940. Snowfall is rare in Vacaville, but light measurable amounts have occurred, including 2.2 inches (56 mm) in January 1907 and 2.0 inches (51 mm) in December 1988.[18]

Climate data for Vacaville, California
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 81
(27)
82
(28)
91
(33)
99
(37)
105
(41)
115
(46)
116
(47)
114
(46)
115
(46)
105
(41)
91
(33)
78
(26)
116
(47)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 56
(13)
62
(17)
68
(20)
74
(23)
82
(28)
90
(32)
96
(36)
95
(35)
91
(33)
80
(27)
66
(19)
56
(13)
76
(25)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 39
(4)
42
(6)
45
(7)
47
(8)
52
(11)
57
(14)
60
(16)
59
(15)
57
(14)
52
(11)
44
(7)
39
(4)
49
(10)
Record low °F (°C) 18
(−8)
16
(−9)
26
(−3)
29
(−2)
32
(0)
36
(2)
40
(4)
39
(4)
39
(4)
31
(−1)
22
(−6)
17
(−8)
16
(−9)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 5.33
(135)
5.41
(137)
3.53
(90)
1.30
(33)
0.74
(19)
0.10
(2.5)
0
(0)
0.06
(1.5)
0.27
(6.9)
1.20
(30)
3.13
(80)
5.23
(133)
26.3
(667.9)
Source: [19]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1870343
18803615.2%
1890725100.8%
19001,22068.3%
19101,177−3.5%
19201,2546.5%
19301,55624.1%
19401,6143.7%
19503,16996.3%
196010,898243.9%
197021,69099.0%
198043,36799.9%
199071,47964.8%
200088,62524.0%
201092,4284.3%
2020102,38610.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[20] 2020 U.S. Census [21]

2020

According to the 2020 United States Census, Vacaville had a population of 102,386.[9] During the period 2015-2019, on average, 2.81 people lived in a household.[9] The American Community Survey estimated the population identified as 50.5% non-Hispanic White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, 10.1% Black or African-American, 8.1% of two or more races, 7.8% Asian, 0.9% native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, and 0.7% American Indian or Alaska Native.[9] The same survey estimated that 22.7% of the population was under 18 and 14% was over 65 years old.[9]

2010

The 2010 United States Census[22] reported that Vacaville had a population of 92,428. The population density was 3,233.5 inhabitants per square mile (1,248.5/km2). The racial makeup of Vacaville was 66.3% White, 10.3% African American, 0.9% Native American, 6.1% Asia]] (3.3% Filipino, 0.7% Chinese, 0.6% Indian, 0.5% Japanese, 0.3% Vietnamese, 0.3% Korean), 0.6% Pacific Islander, 8.8% from other races, and 7.0%from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 22.9% of the population (17.0% of Mexican, 0.9% Puerto Rican, 0.5% Salvadoran, 0.3% Nicaraguan, 0.2% Guatemalan, and 0.2% Peruvian descent).

The census reported that 91.3% of the population lived in households and 8.6% were institutionalized.

Of the 31,092 households, 37.8% had children under 18 living in them, 52.6% were opposite-sex married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, 6.1% were unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 0.7% were same-sex married couples or partnerships; 7,053 households (22.7%) were made up of individuals, and 2,689 (8.6%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.71. The city had 22,101 families (71.1% of all households); the average family size was 3.19.

The age distribution was23.3%) under 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 or older. The median age was 37.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.5 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 115.1 males.

The 32,814 housing units had an average density of 1,148.0 per square mile (443.2/km2), of which 63.4% were owner-occupied and 36.6% were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.1%; the rental vacancy rate was 6.8%. About 59.0% of the population lived in owner-occupied housing units and 32.3% lived in rental housing units.

2000

As of the 2000 census[23] 88,625 people were living in the city. The population density was 1,263.6/km2 (3,272.3/mi2). The 28,696 housing units had an average density of 409.1/km2 (1,059.5/mi2). The racial makeup of the city was 72.11% White, 10.02% African American, 0.97% Native American, 4.18% Asian, 0.45% Pacific Islander, 6.74% from other races, and 5.53% from two or more races. About 17.9% of the population were Hispanics or |Latinos of any race.

Of the 28,105 households, 20,966 were families, 41.4% had children under 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were not families.About 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.83, and the average family size was 3.24.

The median age was 34 years, and the age distribution of the population was 27.0% under 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 35.4% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females, there were 118.4 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 124.7 males.

Vacaville Hills during summer

Government

Vacaville is governed by a seven member City Council with six elected by District, and one Mayor elected at large. Each serving four year terms. Current alignment is Presidential Election: District 1, 3, 5. Gubernatorial Election: Mayor and District 2, 4, 6.

Government effective as of January 2023:

  • Mayor - John Carli (Elected 2022)
  • District 1 - Roy Stockton (Elected 2020)
  • District 2 - Gregory Ritchie II (Elected 2021, Special)
  • District 3 - Michael Silva (Elected 2020)
  • District 4 - Sarah Chapman (Elected 2022)
  • District 5 - Jason Roberts (Elected 2020)
  • District 6 - Jeanette Wylie (Elected 2020, Special/partial)


Vacaville is represented by California Assembly District 11 - Lori Wilson (California politician), California State Senate District 3 - Bill Dodd (California politician), and primarily by Congressional District 4 - Mike Thompson (California politician), however, a small portion in the east and southeast portion of the city is represented by Congressional District 8 - John Garamendi.

Economy

Personal income

According to the city of Vacaville, in 2019/2020, median household income was $82,513, which was 39% above the national average and 19% higher than the state average.

In 2007, the median income for a family was $63,950. Also in 2007, males had a median income of $43,527 versus $31,748 for females and per capita income for the city was $21,557. About 6.1% of the population and 4.3% of families lived below the poverty line. Of the total population, 7.4% of those under 18 and 4.8% of those 65 and older lived below the poverty line.[24]

Industry

Biotechnology/pharmaceutical facilities are operated by Genentech, ALZA Corporation, Kaiser Permanente, and Novartis International AG. On May 14, 2014, ICON Aircraft announced they would consolidate all company functions in a new 140,000-square-foot facility in Vacaville.[25] Two state prisons are located in Vacaville: California State Prison, Solano and California Medical Facility. The latter houses inmates undergoing medical treatments.

Top employers

According to the city's 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[26] the top employers in the city are:

# Employer # of Employees
1 California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation 2,915
2 Vacaville Unified School District 1,273
3 Genentech 875
4 City of Vacaville 820
5 Alza 750
6 State Compensation Insurance Fund 670
7 Kaiser Permanente (Kaiser Vacaville) 600
8 NorthBay Healthcare (NorthBay VacaValley Hospital) 470
9 M&G DuraVent 350
10 Travis Credit Union 311

Arts and culture

Nut Tree Plaza in Vacaville

Between 1992 and 1995, local artist Guillermo Wagner Granizo installed 20 outdoor ceramic-tile murals, set into three freestanding walls near City Hall, entitled, "Vacaville Centennial".[27][12] The murals depict various aspects of the history of the city of Vacaville, including the early pioneers Juan Manuel Vaca, Juan Felipe Peña, and William McDaniel, the early fruit industry, the first schools, Peña Adobe Park, the Nut Tree (a 1920s roadside fruit and nut stand), various parades, the annual tree lighting ceremony, "Hamburger Hill", and the factory outlet stores, among others.[12]

The city includes several historic buildings and places, including Peña Adobe, Will H. Buck House, Pleasants Ranch, and Vacaville Town Hall.

Tourism

Nut Tree chessboard

The city holds annual Vacaville Fiesta Days downtown, including a parade that features the public-school marching bands, gymnasts, and an electric car showcase, among other things.[28] Other sites for tourists include the Vacaville Premium Outlets and the Nut Tree, which is home to a train for children, a carousel, and even a life-size chessboard, as well as numerous stores and dining establishments. Every Friday during the summer the city holds the Creek Walk in Down Town Vacaville. Every December, the city holds a Festival of Trees in the ice skating rink and the Tree Lighting Ceremony, in which residents of Vacaville gather downtown to see a 50-foot (15 m) tree illuminate and enjoy festive music played by the Jepson Band, hot chocolate, and horse-drawn carriage rides. The Jimmy Doolittle Center at the Nut Tree Airport displays aircraft from as early as 1912 and is home to the Jimmy Doolittle Shell Lockheed Vega. Displays also include personal items of General Doolittle and items related to the Doolittle Raid of 1942.

Education

Aerial view of Vacaville

The city has two unified public school districts, a community college district, private schools and colleges.

Public elementary and secondary schools

The Vacaville Unified School District includes the following campuses:

Elementary schools

  • Ace Program
  • Alamo Elementary
  • Browns Valley Elementary
  • Cambridge Elementary School[29]
  • Edwin Markham Elementary
  • Eugene Padan Elementary
  • Fairmont Charter Elementary
  • Cooper Elementary
  • Orchard Elementary
  • Hemlock Elementary
  • Jean Callison Elementary
  • Sierra Vista K-8
  • Ernest Kimme Academy for Independent Learners (K-12)
  • Kairos Public Schools Vacaville Academy (K-8)

Middle schools

  • Vaca Pena Middle School
  • Willis Jepson Middle School
  • Sierra Vista K-8
  • Ernest Kimme Academy for Independent Learners (K-12)
  • Kairos Public Schools Vacaville Academy

High schools

Travis Unified School District

The Travis Unified School District campuses include:

Its campuses serving Vacaville secondary students are:

Private schools

Private institutions with campuses in Vacaville are:

  • Bethany Lutheran Preschool and Elementary School
  • Faith Academy (Independent)
  • Notre Dame Parochial School
  • Vacaville Adventist (Seventh-day Adventist)
  • Vacaville Christian Schools (pre-school through 12th grade)
  • The Academy of 21st Century Learning

Colleges and universities

The town has a district supporting the Solano Community College. Among others, it offers an associate degree in biotechnology, which could lead to employment with local industries.

Other colleges and universities include:

Infrastructure

The city includes two hospitals, NorthBay VacaValley Hospital, a 50-bed facility whose campus also includes the NorthBay Cancer Center and HealthSpring Fitness Center, and the Kaiser Permanente Vacaville Medical Center, a hospital and trauma center.[citation needed]

Notable people

(B) denotes that the person was born in Vacaville.

See also

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