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Concord, California

As the largest city in Contra Costa County, Concord, California has approximately 127,000 residents and covers 31 square miles. The city of Concord is committed to continually enhancing the safety, environment, quality of life and economic vitality of the community. Those moving to Concord will discover a varied geography, moderate climate and welcoming communities.

History:
The valleys north of Mount Diablo were inhabited by the Miwok people, who hunted elk and fished in the numerous streams flowing from the mountain into the San Francisco Bay. In 1772, Spanish explorers began to cross the area, but did not settle here. In 1834, the Mexican land grant Rancho Monte del Diablo at the base of Mount Diablo was granted to Salvio Pacheco (for whom the nearby town of Pacheco is named). Concord was founded under the name of Todos Santos ("all saints"; a name still borne by the central city plaza and park between Willow Pass Road and Salvio Street), on the initiative of Pacheco in 1869. It achieved prominence in the 19th century as a result of most residents of Pacheco relocating to Concord to avoid the devastation of fire and flood which crippled Pacheco's formerly booming economy. Concord was incorporated on February 5, 1905. The area around Concord in the surrounding Ygnacio and Clayton Valleys was a large agricultural area. Crops that were grown included grapes, walnuts, wheat, hay, and even tomatoes. The area to the east (site of the Concord Naval Weapons Station) was the site of a few enormous wheat ranches over 5,000 acres, and was almost a sea of wheat all the way to the marshes bordering Suisun Bay. During Prohibition, many vineyards were removed and replaced with walnut orchards. The town of Cowell now incorporated into Concord, produced cement.

Economy:
Concord has been primarily a bedroom community for San Francisco and Oakland over the last forty years, but during the last decades, jobs within the city have increased. Corporations with strong Bay Area regional ties, such as Chevron and Bank of America, have established extensive back-office operations there, diversifying the local economy. Concord also has a strong retail sector including the Sunvalley Mall, one of the 50 largest malls in the USA, auto dealerships, Costco, and Fry's Electronics. Prior to its dissolution, Atrivo was headquartered in Concord.

According to the city's 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city include Mount Diablo Unified School District, Bank of Americas, Wells Fargo, John Muir Health, Comcast, Macy’s and At&T.

Tourism:
Waterworld California is located Francisco in Concord. Northern California's biggest water park experience with more than 30 excellent waterslides and attractions. From the region's largest wave pool and longest lazy river to heart-pounding waterslides and kid-friendly water adventures, there is something for every member of the family to enjoy. Private poolside cabanas are also available for daily rental making Waterworld California the perfect family location that is affordable and close to home. For the golfer in the group, Diablo Creek Golf Course is a public 18-hole golf course at par 72 stretches 6,866 yards featuring five lakes, wide fairways and large, slow greens. The city’s historic downtown center known as Todos Santos Plaza, is a community gathering place offering more than 40 restaurants, various retail and services, convenient office space, easy access to BART, 14-screen Brenden Theatre, and free concerts and community events  throughout the year that draw more then one million visitors annually to the downtown. Some of the events include year-round Farmer's Market, live Concerts on Thursday nights in the summer, movie nights, Oktoberfest, car shows and Concord on the Green.

Colleges/Universities:

• Heald College
• Diablo Valley College
• University of California,- Berkley
• Contra Costa College

Intersting Facts:

• Some of the giant redwoods, native to California, are more than 2,000 years old, so no wonder it is the official state tree.
• This one should shock you - an estimated half-a-million seismic tremors occur in California each year.
• And here is one to note - the County Store in Baker, California, has sold more winning State Lottery tickets than any other outlet.
• Astonishing to some is the fact that more turkeys are raised in California than any other U.S. state.