Sitting at the confluence of the Sacramento and American rivers is Sacramento, the capital city of California. Steeped in history, filled with drama and beauty, politics and play, Sacramento truly has something for visitors and residents alike. Accented with trees, parks, rose gardens, monuments and museums of all types, this is where you’ll want to explore California’s beginnings. Spend the day in Old Town, or the California State Railroad Museum, the Crocker Art Museum, or one of the city’s many parks. Shop the various artist collaboratives or take the kids to the zoo. Grab lunch in one of the chic farm-to-fork eateries, or if you prefer more active pursuits, there’s kayaking, water skiing, fishing, sailing, and hiking. Photographer Steve Pate-Newberry focuses his love and his camera on his hometown with spectacular results. See the city through Steve’s lens in these pages and you will gain a new appreciation for this important city.