Vacaville, CA
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About Vacaville
- • Jeremy Lin, the NBA point guard who sparked "Linsanity," was born in Vacaville.
- • Peet's Coffee, a popular coffee chain, was founded in Vacaville in 1966.
- • Fruit growing and shipping put Vacaville on the map in the late 19th century.
- • Downtown Vacaville's Town Square hosts free summer concerts every Thursday evening.
- • The Great Depression devastated Vacaville's agricultural economy in the 1930s.
- • It's named after Juan Manuel Vaca and was incorporated in 1850.
- • With around 103,000 residents, it's larger than Napa, CA.
- • Sitting at 174 feet, it's higher than sea-level San Francisco.
- • Many residents work in biotechnology, healthcare, and government sectors.
- • Vacaville feels like a blend of small-town charm and suburban convenience.
- • The Sacramento Kings, NBA team, are about 35 miles away.
- • Vacaville High School football team won the Sac-Joaquin Section championship in 2018.