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39-605: Meadowview is located south of downtown Sacramento , bordered by Florin Road, the Watt/I-80–Downtown–Meadowview Light Rail Line, Delta Shores, and State Route 160 . Its proximity to Interstate Highway 5 (I-5) underscores its accessibility and development potential. The landscape of includes a mix of urban development and pockets of green spaces. The area retains traces of its agricultural past, with some remaining open fields and garden plots contributing to

78-531: A bachelor’s degree. The community is predominantly engaged in white-collar jobs, which make up 75.28% of employment for residents. The area boasts several parks which are hubs of activity, especially on weekends. These green spaces host soccer Sunday leagues that are particularly popular among immigrant adults, providing a recreational outlet and a chance to socialize . Food vendors of raspados , elotes , and magonadas can often be found nearby. The Samuel C. Pannell Community Center serves as

117-487: A few years. This exodus was fueled by racist fears of declining property values and potential increases in crime.By the late 1970s and 1980s, crime rates, fueled by the war on drugs , over policing and the Garden Blocc Crips , began to rise, impacting families, local businesses and overall community safety. Still, there was a tight-knit community with many families attending the same church congregations or sharing

156-853: A hub for various community activities and events. It provides residents with access to a gym , computer lab , and other facilities , fostering a sense of community and engagement among residents. More recently, the center has held farmers markets on weekends, as well as neighborhood walks . Churches in the area also play a vital role in community life, offering spiritual services and community support. They include but are not limited to: 1.New Hope Community Church 2.Progressive Church of God in Christ 3.Meadowview Baptist Church 4.Cathedral-Praise & Worship Center 5.City Church of Sacramento 6.Sacramento Southgate Seventh-day Adventist Church 7.Genesis Church Sacramento 8.South Sacramento Christian Center 9.Antioch Progressive Church While Meadowview

195-542: A large Century Theatres multiplex cinema . The Sacramento Community Center Theatre is located on 13th and L Streets, and has regular performances by Broadway Sacramento, Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra , the Sacramento Opera, and The Sacramento Ballet . The UC Davis Health Pavilion (known as the Wells Fargo Pavilion from 2003 to 2021 and Music Circus prior to 2003), located on 14th and H Streets, provides

234-496: A late African American city official, and other new developments have fostered community cohesion by offering various programs aimed at youth and families in addition to offering a gym , computer lab , and other tools . On March 18, 2018, an unarmed 22-year old by the name of Stephon Alonzo Clark was shot and killed by two Sacramento Police officers in Meadowview, sparking widespread condemnation and protest . In 2020, during

273-411: A prominent figure in early Californian history, held a vast tract of land which included parts of what would become the Meadowview area, influencing development patterns through his agricultural and trade activities. Post-war, the U.S. government required holders of Spanish and Mexican land grants to validate their claims through a newly established legal process, which led to numerous disputes and often

312-399: A safer environment and dispelling long-standing myths about the area's safety. Formerly known as Richfield Park, LeVar Burton Park was opened to the public on June 11, 2019, named after the esteemed actor and educator who was raised in the neighborhood. LeVar Burton was in attendance. Recently, Meadowview has seen a significant development with the acquisition of 102 acres from

351-521: A unique " theater in the round " live theater and musical experience. The historic Memorial Auditorium , at 16th and J Streets, holds many performances from comedy acts, traveling bands, and speakers. The Assembly Music Hall, located at 10th and K Streets, is a 200-seat venue, offering musical comedies in an upscale setting with table service. Brotha Lynch Hung Kevin Mann (born January 10, 1969), better known by his stage name Brotha Lynch Hung ,

390-524: Is an American rapper, songwriter and record producer from Sacramento, California who was described in 2005 as "the creator of horrorcore rap". He is also a former 24th Street Garden Blocc Crip gang member, which is a Crip -affiliated street gang based in Meadowview, Sacramento . Mann grew up in Sacramento. He became a fan of East Coast rappers such as Rakim and Slick Rick . He started rapping at

429-634: Is equivalent to 1st Street; Broadway, which is equivalent to Y Street, and Alhambra Boulevard, which is equivalent to 31st Street. Included within downtown is the California State Capitol building, the house of the California state government . The major retail and entertainment area is known as the Downtown Commons (DOCO), which includes Macy's , the Sawyer Hotel, Golden 1 Center (home of

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468-839: Is generally defined as the area south of the American River , east of the Sacramento River , north of Broadway, and west of 16th Street. The central business district is generally defined as north of R Street, south of H Street, east of the Sacramento River, and west of 16th Street. The streets in downtown Sacramento use a numbered and lettered grid system. These lettered streets run north and south, and numbered streets are oriented as west and east. The exceptions to this include Capitol Mall and Capitol Avenue, which are equivalent of M Street; Front Street located in Old Sacramento, which

507-463: Is home to around 5,095 households , with a significant percentage (68.66%) being family households. These households tend to have an average of four members each. While most housing units (59.94%) are owner-occupied , a substantial portion (40.06%) consists of renters . Education in Meadowview varies, with 33.9% of the population holding a high school degree, and 27.91% possessing a college certificate. A smaller percentage, 13.22%, have attained

546-475: Is less literally “horrorcore” and instead falls more directly under his own distinct category or sub-category of rap called rip gut, which specifically emphasizes (usually) graphic violence. The ripgut genre itself reportedly stemmed from his love of meat , but this lyrical style is also sometimes considered to be either associated with or connected to the common thoughts and feelings occasionally experienced during manic and/or violent states of mind brought on by

585-414: Is often more severe than the reality . Recent analyses show that violent crime rates in Meadowview are not significantly higher than in many other parts of Sacramento. In fact, over recent years, Meadowview has seen a decline in violent crimes due to factors like improved community engagement, increased government enforcement efforts, and economic improvements . These efforts have contributed to creating

624-785: Is part of the Sacramento Unified School District (SCUSD) , some students opt to attend schools in the Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) due to its relative proximity. The elementary schools serving the Meadowview area include John Bidwell Elementary School, Edward Kemble Elementary School, Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School, and Capitol Collegiate Academy. Middle school options in Meadowview feature Rosa Parks Middle School and Tecoy Porter College Prep. High school students in Meadowview typically attend Luther Burbank High School , John F. Kennedy High School , or Valley High School . Meadowview

663-474: Is represented at various levels of government as follows: City Council: District 8 of the Sacramento City Council , represented by Councilmember Mai Vang. State: California's 8th Senate District and the 10th Assembly District , represented by Senator Angelique V. Ashby and Assembly member Stephanie Nguyen . Federal: California's 7th Congressional District. The area is represented in

702-473: The Garden Blocc Crips and the Meadowview Bloods became engaged in a violent feud that resulted in a number of gang-related shootings . In the late evening of March 18, 2018, an unarmed Stephon Clark was shot and killed by two Sacramento Police officers in Meadowview, sparking widespread condemnation and protest . As of 2024, the family still seeks justice . Meadowview's crime perception

741-465: The George Floyd protests , residents of Meadowview invoked the image of Stephon Clark in the call for police reform and abolition. According to the 2021 American Community Survey by the U.S. Census Bureau , Meadowview’s population is approximately 34% Hispanic , 25% African American , 20% Asian , 12% White , 5% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander , and 4% of mixed race . The neighborhood

780-606: The Gold Line of RT's light rail. The return of streetcars to downtown is currently being evaluated in a joint effort by both Sacramento and West Sacramento . Interstate 80 Business (Capital City Freeway), California State Route 99 and U.S. Route 50 all converge into the downtown area, while Interstate 80 bypasses downtown to the north. Near the convention center are the Crest Theatre at 10th and K Streets, and an IMAX theater at 13th and K Streets. Downtown Commons also has

819-618: The Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association ), and a wide variety of dining establishments and retail shops. The recently renovated and expanded Sacramento City Hall is also located downtown. The Sacramento Convention Center Complex is a major events venue downtown. The recently renovated Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament located at 11th and K Streets. It is the largest historical cathedral west of

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858-546: The Sacramento River . Homeless Haven in the River District has a large homeless population. K Street , the city's former main shopping, dining, and entertainment street, was closed to all automobile traffic in 1969 as it was converted into a pedestrian mall. 42 years later on November 12, 2011, K Street was reopened to automobile traffic, but only for four blocks between 8th and 12th Streets. It remains off limits to vehicles between 7th and 8th Streets, 12th to 13th Streets, and

897-519: The Top R&;B/Hip-Hop Albums peaking at 55 and 78 respectively. In May 2009, Mann signed a contract with Strange Music . He released three albums on the label, Dinner and a Movie (2010), Coathanga Strangla (2011), and Mannibalector (2013). The label offered to extend his contract after the third album was released, but he decided to stay on his own label Madesicc Musicc. After leaving Strange Music, Mann released several independent EPs and

936-471: The U.S. Senate by Senators Laphonza Butler and Alex Padilla , and in the House of Representatives by Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui . The Sacramento Jobs Corp Center Building , located at 3100 Meadowview Road, is part of the national Job Corps program and provides free educational and vocational training for young people ages 16 to 24. The center offers various programs aimed at equipping students with

975-399: The age of 13. He became a member of the 24 Street Garden Blocc Crips by age 16 during the 1980s. He was once shot in the side after trying to break up a confrontation between a Crip and a Blood at a house party ; the bullet was never removed. Although often credited as being a major pioneer and even the main creator of the horrorcore rap genre, Mann himself has claimed that his style

1014-472: The alignment that runs through the present-day Downtown Commons. In November 2012, the K Street Mall was rebranded as "The Kay", and now functions as a shopping area. Two half-block long pedestrian malls still exist in downtown, on 11th Street between J-K Alley and The Kay, and from The Kay to K-L Alley. The Sacramento Regional Transit provides light rail and bus service through downtown. Interstate 5 separates Old Sacramento State Historic Park from

1053-453: The bond of migration. In the 90s, these issues continued, documented by artists like X-Raided , Brotha Lynch Hung , C-Bo , and Mr. Doctor who, through Black Market Records , released music that channeled street feuds to the masses . Since then, community initiatives like the Samuel C. Pannell Community Center have played a pivotal role in revitalizing Meadowview.This center, named after

1092-468: The cultivation of the region, primarily through cattle ranching and crop cultivation , crucial to the economy of Alta California during this period. The landscape of Meadowview and its surroundings underwent significant changes following the Mexican American War , a conflict precipitated by the U.S. annexation of Texas and the broader doctrine of Manifest Destiny . Notably, John Sutter ,

1131-449: The early 19th century, the area now known as Meadowview was a part of Mexico, largely characterized by its agrarian economy which was a part of the broader Central Valley . The land management practices were deeply influenced by the Mexican government's policy of granting large tracts of land to influential families, aimed at promoting agricultural development. These "ranchos" were pivotal in

1170-439: The federal government. This new land presents numerous possibilities for community development, which are outlined in recent reports . The options may include new housing developments , community spaces , or commercial areas . More recently, a sports complex has been floated. Downtown Sacramento Downtown Sacramento is the central business district of the city of Sacramento, California , United States. Downtown

1209-598: The label to complete unfinished songs. This practice continued with his next solo album The Virus in 2001, and three compilations, Appearances: Book 1 , Remains: Book II , and Book III , in 2002. Mann left Black Market in 2003 and had three releases on different record labels during the next few years. He released Lynch by Inch: Suicide Note in June 2003 under Madesicc Music. He then released The Ripgut Collection compilation on Madesicc in 2007 and Snuff Tapes "mix tape" in 2008 available on Siccness.net. Both releases enter

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1248-559: The loss of land for many original, Spanish-speaking landowners. In the 1960s, Meadowview was a suburb with an estimated 6,500 residents, almost all of them white. As the decade progressed, it attracted a diverse array of middle and working-class Mexican-American and African-American families from various regions including the Bay Area , the Deep South , and the Midwest . This period marked

1287-591: The neighborhood's green space. Before the United States or Mexico gained control, the land in the Meadowview area was occupied by the Maidu , Miwok and Nisenan people, with the communities having deep-rooted connections to the region. The arrival of European settlers and the subsequent Mexican era introduced new dynamics, including the establishment of ranchos , ushering in an era of displacement and genocide by extension for these indigenous communities. During

1326-443: The neighborhood's inception as a residential area , predominantly white in composition but gradually changing in racial composition. In the early 1970s, Meadowview underwent determinate demographic changes. The introduction of low-income loans altered the neighborhood's socioeconomic fabric, leading to a white flight that dramatically shifted the racial makeup from about 90% white to a majority African American population within

1365-430: The release of Mann's first and only starring role in a film, Now Eat , a horror comedy based on his music, while an album of the same name was released to coincide with the film. After Mann released his second LP, Loaded , he began a long-standing feud with label head Cedric Singleton over the rights to his back catalog. Singleton released Mann's next album EBK4 without Mann's permission, using other artists off

1404-478: The second busiest station in the SacRT network, Meadowview Light Rail Station facilitates approximately 5,400 riders daily and offers amenities such as parking and accessible bus connections. Ongoing modernization efforts by SacRT, including platform improvements and the introduction of new trains, aim to boost capacity and efficiency to meet the increasing demands of Sacramento’s public transportation users. In 1992 ,

1443-479: The skills needed for careers in fields such as construction technology , carpentry , healthcare , and more. The Meadowview Light Rail Station, located at 3501 Meadowview Road, is a part of the Sacramento Regional Transit District’s (SacRT) Blue Line . Since its inauguration on September 26, 2003, the station has provided efficient transit services to thousands of commuters daily. As

1482-543: The use of certain illicit drugs such as phencyclidine (PCP). In 1993, Mann signed to Black Market Records and released his debut EP, 24 Deep . followed by the album Season of da Siccness in 1995. 24 Deep reached No. 91 on Billboard' s R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and Season of da Siccness reached No. 26. Mann appeared on several No Limit Records 1997 releases such as West Coast Bad Boyz II , I'm Bout It , and Mr. Serv-On's Life Insurance . He wrote and produced all of his appearances. 2000 marked

1521-399: The western edge of downtown. 15th and 16th Streets borders the eastern edge of downtown on a pair of one-way surface streets, both of which were formerly part of California State Route 160 . The historic Sacramento Valley Amtrak Station is located just north of Downtown Commons, and is serviced by Amtrak Capitol Corridor and three other routes, in addition to being the western terminus of

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