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Sections: Introduction, School History, Historical Background, Statistics, Entertainment, Services, Education, Community Service, Shopping, Transportation.

PLEASE NOTE: Any information below regarding commercial entities is provided solely for research purposes and does NOT imply endorsement of any products or services by this school district.

INTRODUCTION

Wheatland (see map), one of only two incorporated cities in Yuba County, is nestled at the northeastern edge of California's vast central Sacramento Valley. It is located 34 miles north of Sacramento, 107 miles north of San Francisco and 417 miles north of Los Angeles. Wheatland is home to many Beale Air Force Base personnel. There are many exciting festivals and events throughout the year (see the local Entertainment Section for more information).

The future looks good for the ever growing community of Wheatland.  With increased personnel planned for Beale Air Force Base, the area's booming housing market, and planned economic development in Yuba County and within Wheatland itself, our community is a great place to live, work, and play.

Review the Wheatland General Plan.  See an aerial view of Wheatland (from TerraServerUSA, circa 1993).

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School History

Review the History of WHS.  Take a Campus Tour.

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HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

Wheatland is located at the gateway of California's "Mother Lode" gold rush country and has a vast and colorful history.

The first settlement reached in California by emigrant wagon trains using the Overland Emigrant Trail (now know as the Donner Trail), this area was an original part of the 1844 Don Pablo Gutiérrez land grant. It was sold at auction to William Johnson in 1845.

The survivors of the ill-fated Donner Party were brought to the Johnson Ranch after being rescued in 1846 (Historical Marker #799-3).

In 1849 part of the ranch was set aside as a government reserve-Camp Far West. In 1866, the town of Wheatland was laid out on a portion of the grant.

In 1888, Edward P. Duplex was elected Mayor, the first black man to be elected mayor of a Western United States City. His original barbershop stands today on Main street.


Wheatland Hop Kilns
(click on picture for larger image)

One of the earliest labor disputes in the history of the United States occurred at the Durst Ranch, on August 3, 1913 when I. W. W. workers rebelled against a hop grower resulting in the deaths of two Yuba County officials and two workers. (Historical Marker #1003 Durst Hop Ranch, intersection of South A St and 6th St.)

To learn more about this area's history, check out these sites:

bulletWheatland Historical Society
bulletYuba County USGenWeb Project
bulletYuba County Library - California Room
bulletYubaRoots - Genealogy & History
bulletThe Sutter Buttes - The Smallest Mountain Range in the World
bulletThe Sutter County Museum
bulletCemeteries of Yuba County
bulletGold Rush History


The Yuba No. 14 dredger at Hammonton, Yuba County, circa 1907
(click on picture for larger image)

Read more about Wheatland High School history.

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STATISTICS

Population (year 2000): 2,275; estimated in July 2006 to be 3,580 (+57.4% change).
Land area
: 0.8 square miles... yes, it IS a small town!  <grin!>
Elevation
: 87 feet
County
: Yuba (Pop. 60,219)
Area code
: 530
Zip code
: 95692

From U.S. Census Bureau (click this link for additional demographic data).

Industries providing employment: Educational, health and social services (18.9%), Retail trade (16.3%).  Wheatland is primarily a "bedroom community" for Beale AFB and the Sacramento Metropolitan Area.

Crime in Wheatland (2005):

0 murders
2 rapes
0 robberies
7 assaults
24 burglaries
59 thefts
15 auto thefts
0 arsons
City-data.com crime index = 245.2 (higher means more crime, US average = 325.2)

Average weather in Wheatland
Based on data reported by The Weather Channel (view the current conditions).

Nearest cities:

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Beale AFB, CA (8.7 miles )

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Olivehurst, CA (9.9 miles )

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Linda, CA (12.3 miles )

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Lincoln, CA (12.4 miles )

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Marysville, CA (14.5 miles )

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Yuba City, CA (16.2 miles )

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Rocklin, CA (19.1 miles )

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ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION

Wheatland Little League

Wheatland Youth Football

Also, check out our local Entertainment Section.  Also, check out the Wheatland Citizen, The (our local newspaper), Appeal-Democrat's Community Calendar and KUBA 1600AM's Local Events.

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SERVICES

Banks:

Umpqua Bank - 114 D Street (a.k.a. Hwy 65, 530-790-2180
Bank of America (ATM Only) - Located in front of Del Norte Clinic

Restaurants:

Bill's Place - 417 Fourth Street, 530-633-2117
City Grill - 205 D Street (a.k.a. Hwy 65), 530-633-0140
Elkin's Frosty - 415 D Street (a.k.a. Hwy 65), 530-633-2813
PrimeTime Pizza - 1920 Hwy 65 Suite 170, 530-633-4488
Roberto's Mexican Restaurant 200 D Street (a.k.a. Hwy 65), 530-633-2474
Subway - Opening Soon!!
T.J.'s Deli - 201 McDivitt Drive (corner of McDivitt & Hwy 65), 530-633-9330

Gas/Groceries:

Big Al's Market - 422 Main Street, 530-633-2779
Chevron - 530-633-0456
Raj's Mini Mart - 100 D Street (a.k.a. Hwy 65), 530-633-2192
Wheatland Food Market - 415 Fourth Street, 530-633-2808

Hardware/Building Supplies

Stineman's ACE Hardware

Media:

Wheatland Citizen, The (our local newspaper)
Appeal-Democrat Newspaper

Medical Centers, Urgent Care, and Hospitals near Wheatland:

Del Norte Clinic - Wheatland Family Health Center
Wheatland Dental Care
Sutter North Urgent Care
(about 16 miles; Yuba City, CA)
Rideout Memorial Hospital (about 13 miles; Marysville, CA)
Fremont Medical Center (about 17 miles; Yuba City, CA)
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
(about 25 miles; Roseville, CA)
Kaiser Permanente (about 25 miles; Roseville, CA)

Bear River Veterinary Clinic (6998 Eric Ln, 530-633-2957)

Real Estate and Insurance

California Dept. of Insurance
California Dept. of Real Estate

Residential & Business Services:

AT&T (telephone service provider)
California, State of 
California Department of Motor Vehicles

Cell Phone Reception in Wheatland (search by ZIP code: 95692) 
Comcast Cable
(cable and broadband provider)
Pacific Gas & Electric
(power utility)
RePlanet (recycling program)
        Located by the loading dock area behind Big Al's Market; open Tues-Sat, 10:00am to 4:30pm
Wheatland Driving Academy
Wheatland ("City Of...")
        City Hall (530-633-2761)
            313 Main Street, Wheatland, CA 95692
        Fire Dept (911 or 530-633-0861)
            313 Main Street, Wheatland, CA 95692
        Police Dept (911 or 530-633-2821)
            413 2nd Street, Wheatland, CA 95692
        24-hour water-sewer (530-633-0926)
Wheatland Laundromat (530-633-0366)
    413 6th Street, Wheatland, CA 95692
Wheatland's US Post Office (530-633-4003)
    404 4th Street, Wheatland, CA 95692
Yuba County
Yuba County Library (530-749-7380)
        The Book Buggy stops in Wheatland every Wednesday
        from 12:30-2:30pm on the corner of Main and C Streets
        and 3:00-5:00pm at the corner of Spruce and Evergreen.
Yuba County Superior Court 
Yuba-Sutter Disposal, Inc. (garbage service)

Additional Resources

YubaSutter.com
Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce

Yuba-Sutter Tourism Board

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EDUCATION

Public high schools in Wheatland:

Wheatland Union High School (2006-07 Students: 737; Grades: 09 - 12)
Academy for Career Education (Charter) (2006-07 Students: 53; Grades: 09 - 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Wheatland:

Wheatland School District
Bear River Elementary
(Students: 609; Grades: 6 - 8)
Lone Tree Elementary (Students: 464; Grades: K - 3)
California Montessori Project
Far West Elementary (Students: 302; Grades: 4 - 5)
Wheatland Elementary (Students: 404; Grades: K - 5)
Wheatland Charter Academy

Colleges/Universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wheatland:

To the north:

Yuba Community College (about 13 miles; Marysville, CA)
Butte Community College (about 50 miles; Oroville, CA)
California State University - Chico (about 63 miles; Chico, CA)

To the South:

Sierra Community College (about 21 miles; Rocklin, CA)
American River College (about 25 miles; Sacramento, CA)
California State University -Sacramento (about 31 miles; Sacramento, CA)
Sacramento City College (about 35 miles; Sacramento, CA)
Cosumnes River College (about 37 miles; Sacramento, CA)
University of California at Davis (about 47 miles; Davis, CA)

  A list of all colleges in California is available at our Career Cove

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COMMUNITY SERVICE CLUBS

Wheatland Lions Club (of District 4C-1)
P.O. Box 756
Wheatland, CA 95692-0756
Meets:
    September - May: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays (7:30pm) at the City Grill, 205 D Street (a.k.a. Hwy 65)
    June - August: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays (7:30pm) at the Wheatland Senior Center, 705 3rd Street

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SHOPPING

In addition to the many local businesses in Wheatland (see SERVICES above), Wheatland is a short drive (less than 30 miles) from Rocklin, Roseville, Sacramento, Yuba City and Marysville.

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TRANSPORTATION

Airports:

Certified for carrier operations nearest to Wheatland:

Sacramento International Airport (about 26 miles; Sacramento, CA; ID: SMF)
Chico MUNI (about 61 miles; Chico, CA; ID: CIC)

Other public-use airports nearest to Wheatland:

Beale Air Force Base (about 5 miles; Marysville, CA; ID: KBAB)
Lincoln Regional/Karl Harder Field (about 10 miles; Lincoln, CA; ID: KLHM)
Yuba County Airport, I-5 (about 11 miles; Marysville, CA; ID: KMYV)
    1364 Sky Harbor Drive, Marysville 95901, 530-741-6248
Brownsville Airport, C-9 (about 45 miles; Brownsville, CA; ID: P49, 530-675-2795)
Sutter County, H-5 (about 15 miles; Yuba City, CA; ID: O52)
    100 Airport Road, Yuba City 95991, 530-822-7450

Rail: Amtrak (Marysville Amtrak Bus Stop)

Bus: Yuba-Sutter Transit (2100 B Street, Marysville 95901, 530-742-2877) and Greyhound (Marysville terminal)

Taxi & Rental Car:

Diamond Cab Company
700 Plumas Street, Yuba City 95991, (530) 673-1300

Style Taxi
598 Garden Hwy, Yuba City 95991, (530) 821-0303

Yellow Cab Company
5311 4th Street, Marysville 95901, (530) 743-4661

Airport Rent-A-Car
1489 Sky Harbor Drive, Marysville 95901. (530) 743-8156

Discount Auto Rental
670 Garden Hwy, Yuba City 95991, (530) 755-9888

Enterprise Car Rental
338 Garden Hwy, Yuba City 95991, (530) 751-8440
911 Gray Ave., Yuba City 95991, (530) 673-7711

Hertz Rent-A-Car
832 Gray Avenue, Yuba City 95991, (530) 671-8470

Highways: State Highway 65 - which bisects Wheatland (also referenced as D Street) - starts at State Highway 70 in Marysville (11 miles north) and ends at Interstate 80 (I-80) in Roseville (21 miles south).  Check the current Road Conditions for the following: Hwy 65, 70, 99, 20, and I-80, I-5.  For maps and driving instructions, check the Directions page.

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Special Thanks to the Wheatland City Hall and the Wheatland Historical Society for much of the information contained in the HOMETOWN section.

 

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