Meadowview, Sacramento, California

[1] The area is approximately 34% Hispanic, 25% African American, 20% Asian, 12% White, 5% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and 4% of mixed race.

[1] 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.

The area retains traces of its agricultural past, with some remaining open fields and garden plots contributing to 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.

[5] 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.

[5] Notably, John Sutter, 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.

[8] 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.

[9] 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.

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.

[17][18][19][20] In 2020, during the George Floyd protests, residents of Meadowview invoked the image of Stephon Clark in the call for police reform and abolition.

These green spaces host soccer Sunday leagues that are particularly popular among immigrant adults, providing a recreational outlet and a chance to socialize.

The center offers various programs aimed at equipping students with the skills needed for careers in fields such as construction technology, carpentry, healthcare, and more.

[29] 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.

[31][11][32] 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.