"We've seen some pretty significant flooding in this region ... to be diverted into the Yolo Bypass and away from Downtown Sacramento. "That weir was over 100 years old," Matsui said.

The city is one of only two in California and four on the West Coast still operating a combined sewer system—a century-old ...

"I think, specifically in this area, we're trying to elevate the tourist-ness. I think this is going to be something good for the downtown area," said Alan Jimenez.