August 24, 2022 | Issue # 16 | |
Fun facts about
Unincorporated Alameda County
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Did you know if Unincorporated Almeda County was a city, it would be the 4th most populous?
1. Oakland – 422,575
2. Fremont – 234,829
3. Hayward – 158,817
4. Unincorporated Alameda County – 149,986
*Source 2020 US Census Bureau
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Ranking Largest to Smallest
Unincorporated Community Population
1. Castro Valley | 64,392
2. San Lorenzo | 30,117
3. Ashland | 23,566
4. Cherryland | 15,976
5. Fairview | 10,834
6. Hayward Acres | 4,266
7. Sunol | 835
Total 149,986
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"Explore Unincorporated Alameda County"
we created videos highlighting great places to experience, unwind, dine, sip, play & visit! You'll also find fun facts you might not have known about our communities - Enjoy!
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In the 1930s, nurseries and greenhouses replaced most of the farms in the area.
Ashland developed in the 1940s. It was named for the Oregon ash tree that proliferated in the area
Ashland had its own automobile racetrack called the Oakland Speedway, situated where you can now find the Bayfair Mall.
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Ashland was the original shop location for the famous motorcycle builder Arlen Ness. He opened in the early 1970's from his garage shop, to a storefront at
15997 E 14th Street.
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In 1866, Redwood School was built, the first public school in the area.
During the 1940s and 1950s, Castro Valley was known for its chicken ranches.
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SEVERAL notable professional sports players and one well-known TV anchor have come from Castro Valley including...
Sebastian Janikowski, Polish-born football placekicker for Oakland Raiders
Brian Keyser, Major League Baseball player
Nick Lima, professional soccer player
Kevin Maas, Major League Baseball player
Miranda Nild, soccer player for Thailand women's national team
Ed Sprague Jr., Major League Baseball player, 2-time World Series champ
Greg Tabor, Major League Baseball player
Casey Wellman, professional ice hockey player
Rachel Maddow, anchor and political analyst on MSNBC's The Rachel Maddow Show
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Cherryland was largely made up of pioneer William Meek's subdivided orchards (2,200 acres).
Meek was often called the "first farmer" of Alameda County. He sold his holdings in Oregon in 1859 and relocated to Alameda County. By 1869 the Meek Mansion was built.
"Cherryland" was the name of one large subdivision of Meek's farm by his third-generation heirs in 1911.
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The first post office opened in San Lorenzo in 1854.
San Lorenzo was an important center of fruit and flowers growers, from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century.
In 1944, under contract to the U.S. Navy. David D. Bohannon Company began construction of San Lorenzo Village, homes for workers in the East Bay's war industries. San Lorenzo Village was one of the nation's first planned communities, with parcels designated for schools, churches, parks, and several retail centers.
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"Sunol" was changed to Sunolglen in 1871, however the name reverted to Sunol in 1920. The town's name is in honor of Antonio Suñol, first postmaster in nearby San Jose and part owner of the historical Rancho Valle de San Jose land grant that was once the site of the town. | |
The Sunol Water Temple is an unique Roman-inspired structure that marks the confluence of three sources of water that flow into the Sunol Valley.
A statue of Bosco, the dog elected mayor, sits in front of the Post Office. Bosco achieved a degree of international notoriety in 1990.
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During the Gold Rush (1848), Robert Livermore's ranch became a popular "first day" stopping point for prospectors and businessmen leaving San Francisco or San Jose and headed for Sacramento.
Carl H. Wente & James Concannon
founded the first wineries in the Livermore Valley in 1883.
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Business Resources | We are here to help! | |
Sometimes our unincorporated community boundaries can be confusing. When opening or relocating a business it is important to verify your location.
Check out the Community Locator below!
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Download Your Own
Business Welcome Packet
Your guide to doing business in Unincorporated Alameda County
Available in English, Spanish & Chinese!
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New Introduction | Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber Executive Director | |
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We are excited to introduce Gary Slate as the Executive Director for the Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce. We look forward to working with Gary and the Chamber to assist the business community in the unincorporated areas of Alameda County!
Welcome Gary!
"I am honored and excited that I was selected as the new ED for the Chamber to help our businesses survive and thrive. I can’t wait to meet each of you and bring additional business tools, systems, and resources to help your businesses excel. I greatly look forward to being a liaison with the County resources and our business community, as our Chamber also rebuilds our team and further support after this pandemic."
-Gary Slate
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Abandoned Vehicles On Private Property
(510) 670-5408
On Public Roads
(510) 667-7721
Building Inspections & Complaints
(510) 670-5440
Fire Prevention
(510) 670-5853
Graffiti Abatement
(510) 670-5500
Recycling Centers
(510) 670-2498
Shopping Cart Retrieval
(510) 670-5500
Street Light Malfunction
(510) 670-5266
Street Name Signs (damaged or missing)
(510) 670-5577
Street Sweeping
(510) 670-5500
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Alameda County Economic & Civic Development Department
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