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Hood Community Council

Hood Community Council

The Sacramento River Delta with its fertile soil and abundance of wildlife, was first home to the Miwok people. They were the first ones to know the beauty that is life on the Delta. They lived freely on the land until Spanish missionaries and settlers came. They continue to be our neighbors. The closest tribal office is the Wilton Ranche

The Sacramento River Delta with its fertile soil and abundance of wildlife, was first home to the Miwok people. They were the first ones to know the beauty that is life on the Delta. They lived freely on the land until Spanish missionaries and settlers came. They continue to be our neighbors. The closest tribal office is the Wilton Rancheria in Elk Grove. After the Gold Rush, many people began to settle in the Greater Sacramento Area. Several of our farming families had ancestors settle here at this time.

Hood, California had its humble beginnings in the 1860's as the small shipping town of Richland. Richland was a Sacramento River shipping point for local grain and produce. With the advancement of the railroads, the population and activity in town began to fade away.

In the early 1900's, the Southern Pacific Railroad came to the area. They became interested in the North Delta and wanted to create a route for shipping goods from Northern California to the Bay Area. Within a few years, the area that is now Hood, was rebranded as "The Netherlands of the Americas." Richland was renamed Hood after Southern Pacific's Chief Engineer, William Hood. The once sleepy shipping town was to become a Dutch themed vacation spot.

With the onset of World War I, things began to die down in Hood, as many of the local men went off to war. The town remained the home to camps of migrant Mexican, Chinese and Japanese railroad and farm workers, much like many of our neighboring Delta Towns.

The community of Hood that we currently know and love began in the post World War II era. In the late 1940's and early 1950's several families from the Southern Colorado area of the San Luis Valley, came to make their home in Hood. After the war many of the young men from La Jara and Alamosa, Colorado were looking for places to live and work where they could support their families. The aftermath of the Great Depression and WWII left the San Luis Valley with very few jobs, and little means to raise a family. A couple of the men had heard from old military buddies, that there were jobs out in California. Coming from long lines of farmers and ranchers, these young men were in search of agriculture jobs. A couple of the men came to check things out, and when they found the Delta, they went back to bring their families to start a new life. They didn't just bring their wives and children. They brought brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins, parents, grand parents, nieces, and nephews. Somehow they all ended up in Hood. If you've ever wondered why Hood seems like one big family, it's because we are! Many of these large families still reside in Hood. It has been our home for several generations. As many as 5 generations of family members have lived in Hood.

We are currently seeing a new boom of economic development and home buying in town. This has brought new neighbors and friends, as well as visitors. We are all excited to see what the future has in store for our historic and well beloved little town.

Hood Community Council

Hood Community Council

Hood Community Council

The Hood Community Council was formed to serve the best interests of the community of Hood and it's residents. Our mission is to make Hood a safe and friendly place to live, visit, and do business. Our community council meets the second Thursday of every even numbered month (February, April, June, August, October, and December). We invite

The Hood Community Council was formed to serve the best interests of the community of Hood and it's residents. Our mission is to make Hood a safe and friendly place to live, visit, and do business. Our community council meets the second Thursday of every even numbered month (February, April, June, August, October, and December). We invite all that are invested in Hood and it's future to attend. Please check our calendar for meeting info and other town events.

Chairman - Mario Moreno

Vice Chair & Economic Development - Donis Whaley

Secretary - Allie Costi

Sgt. at Arms & Public Safety Representative - Patrick Santiago

Treasurer - Harry Saberin

Social Media & Historical Representative - Gia Moreno

Parks Representative - Linda Escobar

Beautification Committee - Loree Saberin & Allie Costi