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Answered: Where locals want affordable housing, according to our readers
You told us which empty buildings could be converted into affordable housing.
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What is Sacramento’s cost of living really like?
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Sacramento moves to densify single-family neighborhoods
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Guide to seasonal watering rules in Sacramento
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Transform your vacant property into a farm
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