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| East Bay |
— Fremont
Located on the southeast side of the San Francisco Bay, Fremont covers an area of 92 square miles. With a population of nearly 217,000, it is California’s 15th largest city. With its moderate climate and its proximity to major universities, shopping areas, employment centers, major airports and the BART system, Fremont captures metropolitan living at its best. Fremont attractions include the Aqua Adventure water park, numerous art galleries and public art installations, historic attractions, museums, farmers markets and three performing arts venues.
— Hayward
Known as the Heart of the Bay, Hayward is located centrally and conveniently in Alameda County. Hayward has a pedestrian-friendly downtown with a balanced mix of housing, retail shops, offices and restaurants. The new Civic Center serves as the focal point for this revitalization, and the city hosts several festivals throughout the year, including the Hayward/Russell City Blues Festival and the Hayward Zucchini Festival.
— Livermore
In California’s oldest wine region, Livermore’s arts, culture, western heritage and vibrant wine industry provide a unique blend to this special community where residents cherish a relaxed, less congested lifestyle. Home to renowned science and technology centers, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratory, Livermore also is a technological hub in an academically engaged community.
— Oakland
Oakland is a major port of the Bay Area and the administrative center of Alameda County. The last decade has seen the creation of major housing developments in the downtown area thanks to a citywide initiative to attract 10,000 residents to its diverse neighborhoods. The neighborhoods can be divided into the following sectors: Central Business District, Central East Oakland, Elmhurst, Fruitvale, Lake Merritt, Lower Hills District, Northwest Hills, Oakland North, San Antonio, Southeast Hills and West Oakland.
Almost a quarter of all residents use public transportation, which includes bus service by the Alameda and Contra Costa Transit District. BART provides service to the metropolitan area from eight stations in Oakland. The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge directly links the two cities, making it a car-friendly destination; an estimated 270,000 drivers use the bridge in their daily commute.
The health-care sector in Oakland also is known for its advanced research, record of service and quality health care. Medical centers in Oakland include Kaiser Permanente, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Alameda County Medical Center and the Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland.
Oakland also is the home of three professional sports teams: the Oakland Athletics (Major League Baseball), the Oakland Raiders (National Football League) and the Golden State Warriors (National Basketball Association). Both the Athletics and the Raiders share the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum as their venue while the Golden State Warriors play at the adjacent Oracle Arena.
Oakland is known for its comprehensive roster of education institutions at all levels of learning. The primary and secondary public schools are operated by the Oakland Unified District while the area’s major colleges and universities include the Peralta Community College District, California College of the Arts, Lincoln University, Patten University, Mills College and Samuel Merritt University. Also located in Oakland is the Bay Area Technology School (BayTech), which offers an inclusively technology- and science-based curriculum.
— San Leandro
San Leandro is a friendly and diverse city with a colorful heritage and amenities that include a 450-berth marina, two golf courses and a large community library. Famous for its delicious cherries, San Leandro celebrates its Cherry Festival every year. Also well known for its quiet, well-defined neighborhoods full of charming and unique older houses on tree-lined streets, San Leandro’s temperate weather makes it an excellent place for outdoor recreation.
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
Before this region was known as East Bay, the overall area was referred to as Contra Costa to indicate its place opposite the bay from San Francisco. Now Contra Costa specifically refers to this largely suburban county. Compared to Alameda County, Contra Costa County offers a more casual and insular lifestyle that is sure to appeal to prospective residents who want to raise their families in a more intimate suburban setting.
Major Communities (2011 Population): Antioch (104,044), Brentwood (52,326), Clayton (11,076), Concord (124,055), Danville (42,725), El Cerrito (23,549), Hercules (24,455), Lafayette (24,285), Pleasant Hill (33,689), Martinez (36,392), Moraga (16,250), Oakley (36,014), Orinda (17,932), Pinole (18,691), Pittsburg (64,294), Richmond (105,380), San Pablo (29,609), San Ramon (73,333) and Walnut Creek (65,211)
Demographics
Education
For more information, visit Contra Costa County’s website at www.co.contra-costa.ca.us. Following are the highlights of some of the largest communities in the county.
Located on the southeast side of the San Francisco Bay, Fremont covers an area of 92 square miles. With a population of nearly 217,000, it is California’s 15th largest city. With its moderate climate and its proximity to major universities, shopping areas, employment centers, major airports and the BART system, Fremont captures metropolitan living at its best. Fremont attractions include the Aqua Adventure water park, numerous art galleries and public art installations, historic attractions, museums, farmers markets and three performing arts venues.
— Hayward
Known as the Heart of the Bay, Hayward is located centrally and conveniently in Alameda County. Hayward has a pedestrian-friendly downtown with a balanced mix of housing, retail shops, offices and restaurants. The new Civic Center serves as the focal point for this revitalization, and the city hosts several festivals throughout the year, including the Hayward/Russell City Blues Festival and the Hayward Zucchini Festival.
— Livermore
In California’s oldest wine region, Livermore’s arts, culture, western heritage and vibrant wine industry provide a unique blend to this special community where residents cherish a relaxed, less congested lifestyle. Home to renowned science and technology centers, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratory, Livermore also is a technological hub in an academically engaged community.
— Oakland
Oakland is a major port of the Bay Area and the administrative center of Alameda County. The last decade has seen the creation of major housing developments in the downtown area thanks to a citywide initiative to attract 10,000 residents to its diverse neighborhoods. The neighborhoods can be divided into the following sectors: Central Business District, Central East Oakland, Elmhurst, Fruitvale, Lake Merritt, Lower Hills District, Northwest Hills, Oakland North, San Antonio, Southeast Hills and West Oakland.
Almost a quarter of all residents use public transportation, which includes bus service by the Alameda and Contra Costa Transit District. BART provides service to the metropolitan area from eight stations in Oakland. The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge directly links the two cities, making it a car-friendly destination; an estimated 270,000 drivers use the bridge in their daily commute.
The health-care sector in Oakland also is known for its advanced research, record of service and quality health care. Medical centers in Oakland include Kaiser Permanente, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Alameda County Medical Center and the Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland.
Oakland also is the home of three professional sports teams: the Oakland Athletics (Major League Baseball), the Oakland Raiders (National Football League) and the Golden State Warriors (National Basketball Association). Both the Athletics and the Raiders share the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum as their venue while the Golden State Warriors play at the adjacent Oracle Arena.
Oakland is known for its comprehensive roster of education institutions at all levels of learning. The primary and secondary public schools are operated by the Oakland Unified District while the area’s major colleges and universities include the Peralta Community College District, California College of the Arts, Lincoln University, Patten University, Mills College and Samuel Merritt University. Also located in Oakland is the Bay Area Technology School (BayTech), which offers an inclusively technology- and science-based curriculum.
— San Leandro
San Leandro is a friendly and diverse city with a colorful heritage and amenities that include a 450-berth marina, two golf courses and a large community library. Famous for its delicious cherries, San Leandro celebrates its Cherry Festival every year. Also well known for its quiet, well-defined neighborhoods full of charming and unique older houses on tree-lined streets, San Leandro’s temperate weather makes it an excellent place for outdoor recreation.
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
Before this region was known as East Bay, the overall area was referred to as Contra Costa to indicate its place opposite the bay from San Francisco. Now Contra Costa specifically refers to this largely suburban county. Compared to Alameda County, Contra Costa County offers a more casual and insular lifestyle that is sure to appeal to prospective residents who want to raise their families in a more intimate suburban setting.
Major Communities (2011 Population): Antioch (104,044), Brentwood (52,326), Clayton (11,076), Concord (124,055), Danville (42,725), El Cerrito (23,549), Hercules (24,455), Lafayette (24,285), Pleasant Hill (33,689), Martinez (36,392), Moraga (16,250), Oakley (36,014), Orinda (17,932), Pinole (18,691), Pittsburg (64,294), Richmond (105,380), San Pablo (29,609), San Ramon (73,333) and Walnut Creek (65,211)
Demographics
- Population................................................1,079,597
- Population Growth (2010–11)...............2.9%
- Persons Per Square Mile......................1,465.2
Education
- School Districts: Alcanes, Antioch, Brentwood, Byron, Canyon, John Swett, Knightsen, Lafayette, Liberty, Martinez, Moraga, Mt. Diablo, Oakley, Orinda, Pittsburg, San Ramon Valley, Walnut Creek and West Contra Costa
- Total Public School Enrollment (2011–12): 169,394
- Educational Attainment (adult population)
- High school diploma..........................88.4%
- College degrees.................................23.6%
For more information, visit Contra Costa County’s website at www.co.contra-costa.ca.us. Following are the highlights of some of the largest communities in the county.
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