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Oct 29th, 2008
Alameda County Alameda County is located east of San Francisco across the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. It is largely suburban and an important commercial and industrial area surrounded by rolling hills and numerous recreational parks. The Port of Oakland is the busiest on the Bay and the fourth-largest port on the West Coast. The University of California, Berkeley, is known for its innovations in business and technology as well as for its cultural contributions. The county is the seventh-largest in the state and Oakland is the county seat. For more information, visit Education There are 387 public and 33 charter schools within Alameda County with a total enrollment of 222,716 students supported by approximately 10,800 teachers. The county also supports three community college districts with an approximate student enrollment of 55,000. For more information, visit: Alameda County Office of Education 313 West Winton Ave. Community Colleges: Chabot College, Hayward 510-723-6605 Las Positas College, Livermore 925-373-5800 Ohlone College, Fremont 510-659-6000 Berkeley City College, Berkeley 510-981-2800 College of Alameda, Alameda 510-522-7221 Laney College, Oakland 510-834-5740 Merritt College, Oakland 510-531-4911 Vista College, Berkeley 510-981-2800 Largest Cities in Alameda County Oakland As a major shipping port, the city’s Port of Oakland loads and discharges more than 99 percent of the containerized goods moving through Northern California, the nation's fourth largest metropolitan area. Oakland's cargo volume makes it the fourth busiest container port in the United States, and ranks San Francisco Bay among the three principal Pacific Coast gateways for U.S. containerized cargos. Major employers in Oakland include Clorox, Kaiser Permanente, Cost Plus World Market, Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Ask.com, FedEx, Waste Management and PG&E, among numerous others. Oakland (population 397,067) has less expensive housing than San Francisco and easy access to BART for commuting to the city. Sports fans can enjoy a number of professional teams, including the NFL Raiders, baseball’s Oakland Athletics and the NBA’s Golden State Warriors. For fun and recreation there is Jack London Square, a favorite destination for residents and visitors alike that has restaurants, shops and a waterfront. At the nearby pier, you can take the ferry to San Francisco. Adjacent to downtown Oakland is Lake Merritt, a three-mile lagoon and bird sanctuary. The adjoining neighborhood offers a variety of housing options – from older apartment buildings, single-family homes and condos. Other popular areas in Oakland are the Montclair district, the Claremont Hills and Rockridge. For more information about Oakland, visit www.ci.oakland.ca.us or www.oaklandnet.com. Another community that is surrounded by Oakland but is a city in itself is Piedmont. As one of the wealthiest communities in the East Bay, it is only 1.8 square miles, consisting of mansions, larges estates and nice homes. In addition, it has an excellent school district that attracts families to the area. One thing you won’t find here are apartments as there are none. Find out more at www.ci.piedmont.ca.us. Berkeley While Berkeley (population 101,555) may remind some of the radical days of the 1960s, today the city has mellowed and is home to people from all walks of life, a majority of whom consider the city an excellent place to live. The University of California (UC Berkeley) and the Lawrence Livermore laboratory are the city’s largest employers. UC Berkeley, with more than 33,000 undergraduate and graduate students, was founded in 1868 and is located between the downtown area and the Berkeley hills. Thanks to student life, there are many cafes, hundreds of restaurants, more than 30 movie theaters and 50 bookstores. In the Berkeley hills, just north of the campus is Tilden Park. South Berkeley houses a mix of working-class and middle-income families and students who live in dorms, apartments, cooperatives and fraternity and sorority houses. Further south away from the campus is the neighborhood of Claremont, one of Berkeley’s grandest and most expensive areas. The Elmwood District is west of Claremont and is dotted with attractive family homes. North Berkeley is a comfortable enclave of shingled bungalows and low-rise apartments that boasts the shops and restaurants of the famed “Gourmet Ghetto.” For more information about Berkeley, visit Alameda The city of Alameda (population 70,699) is located south of Oakland and is mostly an island that sits alongside the East Bay. It connects to the mainland via a number of bridges and tunnels. In the late 1800s, Alameda was a popular resort for San Franciscans and Oaklanders who enjoyed the mild climate. The Alameda Naval Air Station was built during World War II and was an active base until it was decommissioned in 1997. The 800-acre site, now called Alameda Point, is undergoing a billion-dollar renovation, creating a mix of new residential neighborhoods, shopping areas, recreational facilities and business parks. For recreational fun, there is the mile-and-a-half Robert Crown Memorial Beach, and golfers enjoy the Chuck Corica Golf Complex on Harbor Bay Island. You’ll find the most beautifully restored Victorian homes in the Bay Area in Alameda. For more information about the city of Alameda, visit Contra Costa County Located on the eastern side of the East Bay hills is Contra Costa County, the ninth most populous county in California. The county is home to one of the fastest-growing workforces in the Bay Area region, driven primarily by the need to provide services to an increasing local population. Major employers headquartered in the county include Chevron, the county government, John Muir/Mt. Diablo Health System and Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. Education There are 258 public and five charter schools in Contra Costa County with 167,095 students supported by approximately 8,000 teachers. The student-to-teach ratio/class size is 20:9:1 and the average class consists of 26.4 students. For more information, contact: Contra Costa County Office of Education 77 Santa Barbara Rd. Community Colleges: Contra Costa College, San Pablo 510-235-7800 Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill 925-685-1230 San Ramon Valley Center, San Ramon 925-866-1822 Walnut Creek Center, Walnut Creek 925-906-9101 Los Medanos College, Pittsburg 925-439-2181 Largest Cities in Contra Costa County Concord Located 29 miles east of San Francisco, Concord (population 122,204) is adjacent to beautiful Mt. Diablo and is the largest city in Contra Costa County. In 2000, the city adopted the slogan "Concord, Where Families Come First" to bring attention to the many family-friendly events, activities, organizations and opportunities available in Concord. For more information, visit www.ci.concord.ca.us and Richmond As the second-largest city in the county, Richmond (population 102,120) is a residential suburb and is transitioning its economy from heavy industry toward service and commercial activities. Richmond almost surrounds the city of San Pablo and the unicorporated areas of North Richmond, El Sobrante and East Richmond Heights. Oil company Chevron operates the Richmond refinery, one of the largest and oldest refineries on the West Coast. For more information about Richmond, visit www.ci.richmond.ca.us. Walnut Creek Considered one of the most desirable cities in Contra Costa County, Walnut Creek (population 63,701) has a lot of amenities to offer families. Voted in 1989 by the National Conference of Mayors as “the most livable small city in the nation,” recent downtown renovations have made Walnut Creek even nicer. There are plenty of parks, public gardens, an equestrian center and the Boundary Oak Golf Course. For more information, visit San Ramon With a population of 49,859, San Ramon is located in an area of natural beauty, moments away from the hiking trails of San Diablo, the area’s highest peak at 3,849. Hikers from all over the Bay Area visit the area for hiking, camping and horseback riding. On a clear day, it’s possible to see 35 of California’s 58 counties. San Ramon shares services with a wider area of cities including Pleasanton, Livermore and Danville. Every March, the nearby city of Dublin celebrates the Bay Area’s largest St. Patrick’s Day celebration. For more information, visit www.ci.san-ramon.ca.us. Solano County Located north of Contra Costa County, Solano County is halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento. As an agricultural area, more than 70 different commodities are grown and produced, including fruits, nuts, vegetables, grains, seed, nursery stock and livestock. The county operates 177 acres of Lake Solano Park in northern Solano County, 36 acres of Sandy Beach Park in Rio Vista and 10 acres of Belden’s Landing Water Access Facility located southeast of Suisun. For entertainment, more than 80 festivals and events take place in five cities. Each year since 1949, the Solano County Fair takes place to celebrate the wide variety of resources and activities available to the diverse community. For more information, visit www.co.solano.ca.us. Education There are 103 public and five charter schools in Solano County with a total enrollment of 70,766 students supported by approximately 3,400 teachers. County-wide, the pupil-teacher ratio is 20.4. For more information, contact: Solano County Office of Education 5100 Business Center Dr. Community Colleges: Solano Community College, 707-864-7000; Vallejo Center, Vallejo 707-642-8188 Vacaville Center, Vacaville 707-446-2900 Largest Cities in Solano County Vallejo Vallejo (population 116,844), founded in 1844, originated as an important shipping and naval center. Today, it is the largest city in Solano County and is best known for being the home to Six Flags Marine World, an outdoor theme and animal park. The Mare Island Shipyards closed in 1996 and now the city is converting the 5,000 plus acres to civilian use. Just 35 minutes from San Francisco and 15 minutes from Napa and the Sonoma wine countries, Vallejo is considered the gateway to the wine country, a mere 15 minutes to the north. For more information, visit Fairfield In 2003, Fairfield (population 104,897) celebrated its 100th anniversary. The city’s location, natural amenities and affordable homes are some of the attributes that make Fairfield a great place to live. The city and surrounding areas are expected to continue to flourish as one of the most desirable urban growth centers in the Bay Area. For more information, visit Vacaville Considered by residents as a “small town at heart,” Vacaville is located in northern Solano County, midway between San Francisco and Sacramento. The city was incorporated in 1892 and currently comprises just under 27 square miles, has a beautiful setting bordered by rolling hillsides, fruit orchards and fertile farmland. The city’s rich history has transformed the community from a small agricultural town into a thriving and progressive city; now a diverse population of 96,735 residents call Vacaville home. For more information, visit Select Private Schools - Alameda Christian School 2226 Pacific Ave. Child Unique Montessori School 2226 Encinal Ave. Golden Gate Apple School 2050 Lincoln Ave. Peter Pan School 2100 Mariner Square Dr. Rising Star Montessori School 1421 High St. St. Barnabas School 1400 Sixth St. St. Joseph Elementary School 1910 San Antonio Ave. St. Joseph Notre Dame High School 1011 Chestnut St. St. Philip Neri School 1335 High St. Select Private Schools - Berkeley Archway School 1940 Virginia St. Berkeley Montessori School 1310 University Ave. Berkwood Hedge School 1809 Bancroft Way Black Pine Circle Day School 2027 7th St. Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley 1009 Heinz Ave. Maybeck High School 2362 Bancroft Way Montessori Family School 1850 Scenic Ave. St. Joseph the Worker School 2125 Jefferson Ave. St. Mary’s College High School 1294 Albina Ave., Peralta Park School of the Madeleine 1225 Milvia St. Shelton’s Primary Education Center 3339 Martin Luther Jr Way Shu Ren International School 2163 Meeker Ave., #149 The Abelian Group Math School 1250 Addison, Studio H The Academy School 2722 Benvenue Ave. The Crowden School and Music Center 1475 Rose St. Walden Center and School 2446 McKinley Ave. Select Private Schools - Alsion Montessori Middle/High School 155 Washington Blvd. An-Noor Islamic Institute 3330 Peace Terrace Christian Community School 39700 Mission Blvd. Creative Knowledge School 42969 Nido Ct. Fremont Christian School 4760 Thornton Ave. Holy Spirit School 3930 Parish Ave. Mission Hills SDA Christian School 225 Driscoll Rd. Mission Peak Baptist School 41354 Roberts Ave. Montessori School of Fremont 155 Washington Blvd. Our Lady of Guadalupe School 40374 Fremont Blvd. Prince of Peace Lutheran School 38451 Fremont Blvd. St. Joseph School 43222 Mission Blvd. Stratford School 5301 Curtis St. Select Private Schools - All Saints Catholic School 22870 Second St. American Heritage School 425 Gresel St. Bayside SDA School 26400 Gading Rd. Cornerstone Christian Academy 24150 Hesperian Blvd. Lea’s Christian School 26236 Adrian Ave. Moreau Catholic High School 27170 Mission Blvd. St. Bede School 26910 Patrick Ave. St. Clement School 790 Calhoun St. St. Joachim School 21250 Hesperian Blvd. Woodroe Woods School 22502 Woodroe Ave. Select Private Schools - Acts Christian Academy 1034 66th Ave. Archway School 250 41st St. ASA Academy and Community 2811 Adeline St. Aurora School 40 Dulwich Rd. Beacon School 2101 Livingston St. Bentley School 1 Hiller Dr. Bishop O’Dowd High School 9500 Stearns Ave. Clara Mohammed School 1652 47th Ave. College Preparatory School 6100 Broadway Escuela Bilingue Internacional 410 Alcatraz Ave. Golden Gate SDA Academy 3800 Mountain Blvd. Grand Lake Montessori School 466 Chetwood St. Head-Royce School 4315 Lincoln Ave. Holy Names High School 4660 Harbord Dr. Julia Morgan School for Girls 5000 MacArthur Blvd. Mills College Children’s School 5000 MacArthur Blvd. Oakland Hebrew Day School 5500 Redwood Rd. Park Day School 370 43rd St. Patten Academy of Christian Education 2433 Coolidge Ave. Redwood Day School 3245 Sheffield Ave. St. Elizabeth High School 1530 34th Ave. St. Lawrence O’Toole School 3695 High St. St. Paul’s Episcopal School 116b Montecito Ave. The Renaissance School 3668 Dimond Ave. Select Private Schools - Assumption School 1851 136th Ave. Chinese Christian Schools 750 Fargo Ave. Community Christian School 562 Lewelling Blvd. Montessori School of San Leandro 16492 Foothill Blvd. The Principled Academy 2305 A Washington Ave. St. Felicitas School 1650 Manor Blvd. St. Leander School 451 Davis St. Select Private Schools - Calvary Baptist Christian School 600 Gregory Lane Community United Methodist School 1875 Fairfield Ave. Holy Spirit School 1050 North Texas St. Solano Christian Academy 2200 Fairfield Ave. Trinity Lutheran School 2075 Dover Ave. Select Private Schools - Vacaville Faith Academy 490 Brown St. Vacaville Christian Schools 1117 Davis St. Select Private Schools - College Road Preparatory School 400 Contra Costa St. Hilltop Christian School 210 Locust Dr. Reignierd School 380 Contra Costa St. St. Basil School 1230 Nebraska St. St. Catherine of Siena School 3460 Tennessee St. St. Patrick St. Vincent High School 1500 Benicia Rd. 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