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| The communities that we serve each have their own history, their own character and their own charm. That's why we've put together the profiles below - to help you better understand what living in each of these communities might be like for you and your family. |
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Alameda -
On December 27, 1884, the City of Alameda was formally organized and on January 18, 1885, the Official Seal was approved and adopted. Its Latin inscription "Prosperitas terra mari que", freely translates as: "Prosperity FROM the land and sea". The ... more |
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Alamo -
Alamo, which borders Danville's northern edge, is the second oldest township in Contra Costa County. Martinez, the county seat is the oldest. Named for the many poplar trees found in the community by Spanish settlers, Alamo had the San Ramon ... more |
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Blackhawk -
The unincorporated community of Blackhawk, noted for its elaborate houses and smattering of celebrities, is sequestered behind walls that line rolling hills east of Danville. The first group of Blackhawk homes were built in the early 1980's on land ... more |
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Castro Valley -
Businesses, residents and visitors find Castro Valley to be unique among Bay Area communities. Nestled in a valley against tree covered rolling hills, Castro Valley has a decidedly ?rural? atmosphere at the hub of California?s economical, cultural ... more |
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Concord -
Concord, California is located 29 miles east of San Francisco, adjacent to beautiful Mt. Diablo. The city covers 31.13 square miles. With a 2000 census count of 121,780 residents, it is the largest city in Contra Costa County.
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Danville -
Although Danville was incorporated as a city in 1982, it has been in existence since the gold rush days. Daniel and Andrew Inman bought 400 acres in what is now Old Town Danville with their mining earnings in 1854, and the town has flourished ever ... more |
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Dublin -
Dublin has long been known as the crossroads of the Bay Area. Dublin now sits at the crossroads of two major highways: Interstate 580 and Interstate-680. However, the significance of the "crossroads" dates back over two hundred years when Dublin ... more |
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Livermore -
Livermore, incorporated in 1876, is the oldest city in the Livermore Valley. William Mendenhall is credited as the city's founder. He helped spur the opening of the railroad through town in 1869 which transformed the area into an agricultural ... more |
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Pleasanton -
Revenues from our commercial and retail centers have helped the City fund many of the essential recreational and cultural services that set Pleasanton apart from other towns of like size in the Bay Area. Pleasanton, "the City of Planned Progress", ... more |
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Walnut Creek -
Walnut Creek entered its modern era of growth in 1951 with the opening of the Broadway Shopping Center, the first major retail center in Contra Costa County. Taxable sales skyrocketed from $9 million in 1950 to $20 million in 1955. The City's ... more |
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