Discovery Bay

Discovery Bay was established in the early 1970’s as a mostly weekend and summer resort community. Today, Discovery Bay has evolved into a thriving year-round home for over 17,000 residents who enjoy small-town living against the backdrop of over 1200 miles of Delta waterway. Currently boasting a full-service marina, 3 public schools and 1 private […]

Hayward

In the early decades of the 20th Century, the Hayward Area became known as the “Heart of the Garden of Eden” because of its temperate climate and fertile soil. Everything – produce, chickens, cattle, flowers – grew in abundance. By 1950, Hayward, grown to a population of 14,000, had become the “Apricot City” and home […]

Walnut Creek

Big City Buzz with Mountain Views Mt. Diablo, Glam restaurants, power shopping, edgy art, cool theater and symphonic music – all in a small town jewel setting ringed by mountain views that deliver on their promise of outdoor recreational opportunities. Yes, you can have it all. And it’s all in Walnut Creek. Located in the […]

San Ramon

As with the entire Tri-Valley, agriculture was the basis for San Ramon economy until suburban development began. In 1966 the new Interstate 680 freeway was completed through San Ramon to Dublin. For years a sign “San Ramon Population 100” accurately reflected the number of people in the area, with the whole San Ramon Valley having […]

Oakland

Founded in 1852, Oakland, California has history that goes back much further than its 150 years. Native Americans lived in the region for over 5,000 years. The Spanish visited the area in the 1770’s, and came to settle about 50 years later. Asians, African Americans, and those of Northern European extraction came with the Gold […]

Vacaville

When William McDaniel purchased land from Manuel Vaca, he agreed that a one square mile area would be used to create a township. The land was recorded on Dec. 13, 1851, and the township was called “Vacaville.” In 1892 Vacaville was incorporated as a city. Vacaville has a rich past, tracing its roots to those […]

Antioch

Antioch – A Total CommunityThe Delta is a wonderful place to escape the fast pace of daily life. You can camp by the water in your tent or RV, swim, ski or float down the river on houseboats. Fishing is a major draw to the Delta. The waters in the Antioch area are some of […]

Pleasanton

Pleasanton is a community situated in the Tri-Valley Region of the Bay Area in Northern California. We are a family-oriented community and pride ourselves on our numerous parks, recreation facilities and programs. Pleasanton is also home to thriving business parks and the regional Stoneridge Mall. The Pleasanton Unified School District has been named a National […]

Newark

The City of Newark, located across the Dumbarton Bridge from Palo Alto at the southern end of San Francisco Bay, offers the comfort of a small community in the midst of the cosmopolitan San Francisco Bay Area. Industry and residents find the City an ideal place to work, play, and live a quality lifestyle. Industrial […]

Fairfield

Fairfield is a vibrant and diverse community with respect for its heritage and a vision for the future. You will find information in these pages about Fairfield’s history, demographics, traffic conditions, weather, and driving directions to City Hall from the surrounding freeways. Fairfield combines a prime commercial real estate location, room for growing businesses, and […]