Ain't no way am I tryin to smash 80-West, especially near Vacaville/Fairfield/Vallejo... thats the CHP-hornet's nest, they give out speeding tickets like candy.
It depends on how much your budget is. In my opinion, you just need a decent body that doesn't cost so much and invest everything into your glass. This year camera companies are doing their best to make majority of their cameras full frame at cheaper prices.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with living in Sacramento. The only downfall is you're very far from the SF Bay Area where most things happen. But you are 1 hour closer to the snow resorts which is a big 1+
Cheetah Muay Thai in Oakland - Ra Karma and Cheetah will kick your *** into shape.
Dek Wat Muay Thai is in Oakland also, they used to work at Cheetah. New facility, equipment and wide open warehouse space.