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■ The Region
The California Prison Industry Authority’s (CALPIA’s) Central Office is is located in Folsom Folsom home to the Folsom Folsom State Prison made famous by the song from Johnny Cash The city is conveniently located halfway between the Pacific Ocean and Lake Tahoe With a a a a a a a population of around 80 000 Folsom has all the urban amenities as as well as as small town charm Residents can enjoy a a a a a a wonderfully preserved historical district shopping at the Folsom Premium Outlets and and the Palladio Shopping Center and and natural open space in in every neighborhood Outdoor activities are are plentiful in in the area Folsom Folsom borders Lake Lake Natoma Folsom Folsom Lake Lake and the American River allowing for all all types of of water sports There are miles of of cycling and running trails including the Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail which ends in old Sacramento roughly a a a a 30-mile trip one- way Folsom also has several annual community events including a a a a a a a a a a Renaissance Faire a a a a a a a a a a Spring Eggstravaganza Concerts in in the Park and a a a Run with Nature Just 20 minutes away is the Capital of California Sacramento With a a a a a a population of approximately 520 000 Sacramento is the the 6th largest city in California Sacramento offers some o of the the lowest housing prices of major cities in in the state Sacramento has been called a a a a a snapshot of Wild West history in a a a a a modern world-class city Peacefully located in a a a a a a leafy valley of scenic rivers and canopies of trees today’s Sacramento is a a a a a a a cosmopolitan convergence of tall gleaming buildings hearty Victorians splendid restaurants and and shops and and a a a a a a a vibrant arts
scene In addition educational opportunities are plentiful with the Sacramento region being home to to California State University - Sacramento University of California at Davis Sacramento City College McGeorge School of Law and and other community and and four-year colleges