Greg Wine lives with his husband Robert Zargaryan in Sacramento, California.They have been together for 26 years after meeting at the Los Angeles Gay Rodeo.   They moved to Sacramento 16 years ago from Los Angeles where Greg was a restaurant manager and a dietitian.   Greg is now a retired clinical dietitian from UC Davis Medical Center, where he was promoting healthy nutrition and preventing malnutrition in patients with Head and Neck Cancer.  In retirement, Greg assists his husband Robert, a Realtor, and his clients with design ideas to maximize potential in buying and selling real estate.  Together they live in an active 55+ resort community of 960 homes called Heritage Park, in Sacramento where they enjoy many amenities, including a 100+ member Rainbow Club.  Sacramento, CaliforniaCurrent population: 523,899 (2022)Geography: Sacramento is located in the Central Valley of California, at the confluence of the Sacramento and American rivers.Cost of living: The cost of living in Sacramento is slightly lower than the national average.Transportation: Sacramento is a relatively easy city to get around, with a variety of public transportation options available, including buses, light rail, and Amtrak.LGBTQ+ community: Sacramento has a thriving LGBTQ+ community, with a number of bars, clubs, and organizations that cater to the community.Crime and safety: Sacramento has a relatively low crime rate compared to other major cities in California.Here are some additional details about each of these points:Population: Sacramento is the capital of California and the sixth-most populous city in the state. The population has been growing steadily in recent years and is expected to continue to grow in the future.Geography: Sacramento is located in the Central Valley of California, at the confluence of the Sacramento and American rivers. The city is surrounded by rolling hills and agricultural land.Cost of living: The cost of living in Sacramento is slightly lower than the national average. The median home price is $450,000, and the median rent is $1,500 per month.Transportation: Sacramento is a relatively easy city to get around, with a variety of public transportation options available. The Sacramento Regional Transit District (RTD) operates buses, light rail, and a streetcar. Amtrak also offers service to Sacramento.LGBTQ+ community: Sacramento has a thriving LGBTQ+ community, with a number of bars, clubs, and organizations that cater to the community. The city hosts the annual Sacramento Pride Festival, which is one of the largest LGBTQ+ events in California.Crime and safety: Sacramento has a relatively low crime rate compared to other major cities in California. The violent crime rate is below the national average, and the property crime rate is slightly above the national average.Support the showIf you enjoy these podcasts, please make a donation by clicking the coffee cup on any page of our website www.wheredogaysretire.com. Each cup of coffee costs $5 and goes towards bringing you these podcasts in the future.If you or you know someone who is interested in being a guest on the podcast, please contact me at mark@wheredogaysretire.com. Thank you so much for listening!