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About The East Bay
While San Francisco is seen as the heart of the Bay Area, the East
Bay has put together a strong case for the title. San Francisco
suffers from persistent fog (even in the summer!), crowded streets
and a lack of parking whenever you need it; the East Bay gives you
that fabled California sun, wide avenues and abundant parking.
The highlight of the East Bay is its boundless cultural and environmental
diversity. In Oakland, you’ll find a city where over 81 languages
are spoken. California cuisine finds its roots in Berkeley’s
Gourmet Ghetto, the epicenter of the food revolution that brought
freshness and innovation to the American culinary scene. Mt. Diablo,
the highest peak in the Bay Area, is an ideal day or weekend getaway
for campers, outdoor enthusiasts or families - a mere 20 minutes
away. The East Bay park system is extensive and ubiquitous, found
everywhere from the water’s edge along the Bay to up and over
the East Bay Hills, and many points between.
Comprised of vibrant neighborhoods where a sense of history and
pride are evident, the East Bay offers the cultural richness of
urban living without sacrificing space. From urban lofts near Jack
London Square to beautiful turn-of-the-century Victorian homes nestled
in Piedmont, the East Bay is home for true California living.
Albany’s ambiance and location in a major metropolitan
area make it a great place to raise a family. Located on the
eastern shore of the San Francisco Bay, across from the Golden
Gate Bridge, Albany prides itself on being a safe, community-oriented
city with strong services and programs for youth, families and
the elderly. It is a city made up primarily of single-family
homes and small businesses.
Within Albany itself you will find Golden Gate Fields, one of
the largest thoroughbred racetracks in the States. Throughout
Albany there are sidewalk cafes, as well as numerous full-dining
establishments that offer everything from the simple to a variety
of international dishes. Solano Avenue features all the amenities
of a main street coupled with some of the finest dining in all
of the Bay Area.
Albany is often referred to as "kid town," with over
half of the population 35 years of age or younger. Albany’s
strong sense of family has led to its schools having an outstanding
reputation with student test scores among the highest in the
state.
With a low crime rate and a short commute to the freeway and
BART, Albany is a desirable place to live for many of those
who work and study in northern Alameda County and San Francisco
Population: 6,882 (’00)
County: Alameda
Avg. Temp: Jan 47°F, Jul 63°F
School District: Emery Unified
Area Code(s): 510
Central ZIP Code: 94706
US Representative: Barbara Lee
Mayor: Nora Davis
Avg HH Income: $61,100
House Median Price: $219,500
Median Income: $45,359
California Yacht Charters
Emeryville Marina
510-654-4707
Emeryville Sportfishing Center
3310 Powell Street
510-654-6040
Emeryville Marina
3100 Powell Street
510-594-3716
Emery Cove Marina
3300 Powell Street
510-428-0505
City of Oakland Parks and Recreation
www.oaklandnet.com/parks
East Bay Regional Parks
www.ebparks.org
Powell St. Plaza
I-80 at Powell Street
2700 Christie
East Bay Bridge Center
40th & Hollis St.
San Pablo Ave & MacArthur Blvd.
EmeryBay Public Market
5800 Shellmound
Bay Street
Bay Street and Powell
IKEA
4400 Shellmound
AC
Transit
817-1717
www.actransit.org
BART
465-2278
www.bart.gov
Bay Area Transit Info
www.transitinfo.org
Amtrak Station
5885 Landregan
450-1080
www.transitinfo.org/Amtrak
Emery Go-Round
www.transitinfo.org/EmeryGoRound
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City
Hall
1333 Park Ave., 94608
(510) 596-4300
Fax: (510) 658-8095
Web Site: www.ci.emeryville.ca.us
City Council
Phone: (510) 596-4375
Police Department
2449 Powell St.
(510) 596-3700
Fire Department
2333 Powell St.
(510) 596-3750
Post Office
1585 62nd St
Information: (800) 275-8777.
Water
East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD)
Tel: 510-287-1380
Electricity
Pacific Gas & Electric (P.G. & E.)
Tel: 800-743-5000
Garbage/Recycling
Oakland Public Works
Tel: 800-238-3961
Cable TV
A.T. & T.
Tel: 800-288-4622
Telephone
A.T. & T.
Tel: 866-346-1298
SBC
Tel: 800-310-BELL (2355)
Alta
Bates Summit Medical Center
www.altabates.com
Children's Hospital
www.childrenshospitaloakland.org
Kaiser Permanente
www.kaiserpermanente.org
Oakland
Tribune
www.oaklandtribune.com
East Bay Express
www.eastbayexpress.com
San Francisco Chronicle
www.sfgate.com
San Francisco Guardian
www.sfbg.com
Post Office
1585 62nd St
Information: (800) 275-8777
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While the perception of Berkeley will always be linked with the
1960s and liberal leanings, Berkeley has matured into a rich cultural
tapestry that embraces all that life has to offer. With the vistas
found in the Berkeley Hills on the east and the Marina lining
the San Francisco Bay to the west, Berkeley offers natural beauty
as well as cosmopolitan living.
Berkeley is the perfect canvas for living life however you like.
Perhaps hiking through Tilden Park in the morning followed by
lunch on Solano Avenue and world class shopping on Fourth Street
in the afternoon, and then finishing your day with dinner in the
famed Gourmet Ghetto. Or maybe your day starts in the Rose Garden,
then lunch and a stroll through the pleasant Rockridge neighborhood
followed by an art house movie downtown. Berkeley caters to all
whims, moods and tastes.
Tucked away from the cultural and commercial centers are quiet
neighborhoods where children play on tree-lined streets. Berkeley
offers the benefits of multi-cultural experience with a village-like
ambiance.
Home of the famed University of California and its superior educational
opportunities, Berkeley has an incredible array of neighborhoods,
cultural events, team sports, plentiful shopping and attractive
restaurants to please the most discriminating palates.
Population: 102,743 ('00)
County: Alameda
Avg. Temp: Jan 47°F, Jul 63°F
Elevation: 150 ft
Area Code(s): 510
Time Zone: Pacific
Central ZIP Code: 94701
Mayor: Tom Bates
US Representative: Barbara Lee
Avg HH Income $68,437
Median HH Income $44,485
Per Capita Income $30,477
Median Housing Value $292,500
Berkeley Historical Society
www.ci.berkeley.ca.us
Berkeley Farmer's Market
www.ecologycenter.org
Berkeley Restaurants
www-rnc.lbl.gov
Brewery
www.pyramidbrew.com
Lawrence Hall of Science
www.lhs.berkeley.edu
Claremont Resort and Spa
www.claremontresort.com
Berkeley Ballet Theatre
www.berkeleyballet.org
Berkeley Opera
www.berkeleyopera.com
Berkeley Repertory Theatre
www.berkeleyrep.org
Berkeley Symphony Orchestra
www.berkeleysymphony.org
East Bay Regional Parks
www.ebparks.org
Berkeley Parks and Recreation
www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/parks
Berkeley Marina
www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/marina
Rose Garden
www.bpfp.org/AdoptAParkGroups/RoseGarden
Tilden Park
www.ebparks.org/parks/tilden
Fourth
St.
www.sfgate.com
Solano Ave
www.sfgate.com
Downtown Berkeley
www.sfgate.com
Telegraph
www.sfgate.com
Gourmet Ghetto
www.sfgate.com
Rockridge
www.sfgate.com
Fourth
St.
www.sfgate.com
Solano Ave
www.sfgate.com
Downtown Berkeley
www.sfgate.com
Gilman St.
www.sfgate.com
Telegraph
www.sfgate.com
Gourmet Ghetto
www.sfgate.com
Rockridge
www.sfgate.com
Berkeley
Unified Schools
www.berkeley.k12.ca.us
Greatschools.net
www.greatschools.net
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City
of Berkeley - Central Administrative Offices
2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704
Tel: (510) 981-CITY
www.ci.berkeley.ca.us
Office of the Mayor
2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704
Tel: (510) 981-7100
www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/Mayor
Berkeley Fire Department
(510) 981-FIRE (510) 981-3473
Berkeley Police Department Administration
(510) 981-5970
Berkeley city services
www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/departments
Water
East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD)
Tel: 510-287-1380
Electricity
Pacific Gas & Electric (P.G. & E.)
Tel: 800-743-5000
Garbage/Recycling
Oakland Public Works
Tel: 800-238-3961
Cable TV
A.T. & T.
Tel: 800-288-4622
Telephone
A.T. & T.
Tel: 866-346-1298
SBC
Tel: 800-310-BELL (2355)
Library
Berkeley Public Library
www.ci.berkeley.ca.us
Alta
Bates
www.altabates.com
Children’s Hospital of Oakland
www.childrenshospitaloakland.org
Highland General Hospital
www.hghed.com
Alta Bates: Summit Campus
www.summitmed.com
Oakland
Tribune
www.oaklandtribune.com
East Bay Express
www.eastbayexpress.com
San Francisco Chronicle
www.sfgate.com
San Francisco Guardian
www.sfbg.com
Alston
Way Branch
510-649-3155
2070 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94704 2.
Berkeley Main Office
510-649-3155
2000 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94704 3.
North Berkeley
510-649-6763
1521 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94709
Sather Gate Station
510-649-6762
2515 1/2 Durant Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704 5.
Landscape Main Office Windows
510-649-6717
1831 Solano Ave
Berkeley, CA
BART
www.bart.gov
AC Transit
www.actransit.org
Schools:
Oakland Public Schools
www.ousd.k12.ca.us
Greatschools.net
www.greatschools.net
Libraries:
Lakeview Branch Library
www.oaklandlibrary.org
Asian Branch
www.oaklandlibrary.org
Piedmont Avenue Branch
www.oaklandlibrary.org
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El
Cerrito is a city blessed with a great location, pleasant climate,
stable residential neighborhoods, good transit, numerous parks
and involved residents.
Located just across the bay from San Francisco, El Cerrito offers
spectacular views of San Francisco and Marin. El Cerrito is conveniently
located along Interstate 80 and is less than 30 miles from two
major airports. Silicon Valley, Berkeley, and Sacramento are within
easy reach. Its extensive transportation system includes two Bay
Area Rapid Transit stations.
This 3.9-square-mile city boasts a pleasant climate year-round.
Its residents enjoy the 80-acre tree-lined Hillside Park open
space, as well as 45 acres of parks including the Ohlone Greenway,
a pleasantly landscaped area that runs along the BART right of
way the length of the city and is popular with walkers, runners
and bicyclists.
Population: 23,171 ('00)
County: Contra Costa
Avg. Temp: Jan 47°F, Jul 63°F
Elevation: 66 ft
School District: West Contra Costa Unified
Area Code: 510
Time Zone: Pacific
Central ZIP Code: 94530
US Representative: Miller
Avg HH Income: $73,419
Median HH Income: $57,253
Per Capita Income: $32,593
Housing Median Value: $241,000
Contra Costa Civic Theatre
http://www.ccct.org/
Parks
East Bay Parks
www.ebparks.org
El Cerrito Park System
www.el-cerrito.com/recreation/park
City of Oakland Parks and Recreation
www.oaklandnet.com/parks
East Bay Regional Parks
www.ebparks.org
El Cerrito Plaza
San Pablo Ave and Fairmount
AC
Transit
817-1717
www.actransit.org
BART
465-2278
www.bart.gov
Bay Area Transit Info
www.transitinfo.org
Amtrak Station
5885 Landregan
450-1080
www.transitinfo.org/Amtrak
Emery Go-Round
www.transitinfo.org/EmeryGoRound
Main
11135 San Pablo Ave.
(800) 275-8777
Fairmount Station
6324 Fairmount Ave.
(800) 275-8777
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City
Hall
10890 San Pablo Ave., 94530
(510) 215-4300
Fax: (510) 215-4319
Web site: www.ci.el-cerrito.ca.us
Police
10900 San Pablo Avenue
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 215-4400
City of El Cerrito Fire Department
10900 San Pablo Av
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 237-3231
West
Contra Costa Unified School District
www.wccusd.k12.ca.us
Contra Costa community colleges
www.contracosta.cc.ca.us
Greatschools.net
A national school resource site
www.greatschools.net
Library
Contra Costa County Library System
El Cerrito Branch
6510 Stockton Ave., 526-7512
www.contra-costa.lib.ca.us
Building Permits
(510) 215-4360
Pacific Gas & Electric
(800) 743-5000
Water - East Bay Municipal District
(510) 232-5051
East Bay Sanitary Company
(510) 237-4321
Bay View Refuse
(510) 237-4614
Recycling Information
(510) 215-4350
Cable TV
(510) 262-1800
Alta
Bates Summit Medical Center
www.altabates.com
Children's Hospital
www.childrenshospitaloakland.org
Kaiser Permanente
www.kaiserpermanente.org
Oakland Tribune
www.oaklandtribune.com
East Bay Express
www.eastbayexpress.com
San Francisco Chronicle
www.sfgate.com
San Francisco Guardian
www.sfbg.com
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 The
City of Emeryville |
The City of Emeryville is located in the center of the San Francisco
Bay Area. Nestled on the waterfront at the foot of the San Francisco
Bay Bridge, Emeryville has been a central part of Northern California
commerce for more than a century. Scenic bayside views enhance top
notch commercial and retail centers, and a young artisan scene is
rejuvenating this oft-overlooked town. Its strategic location makes
any commute a breeze with easy access to San Francisco and Oakland
via car, train or ferry. Emeryville's temperate climate, diverse
cultural attractions, excellent shopping, and world-class bayside
setting offer a quality of life that is unsurpassed.
Population: 6,882 (’00)
County: Alameda
Avg. Temp: Jan 47°F, Jul 63°F
School District: Emery Unified
Area Code(s): 510
Central ZIP Code: 94706
US Representative: Barbara Lee
Mayor: Nora Davis
Avg HH Income: $61,100
House Median Price: $219,500
Median Income: $45,359
California Yacht Charters
Emeryville Marina
510-654-4707
Emeryville Sportfishing Center
3310 Powell Street
510-654-6040
Emeryville Marina
3100 Powell Street
510-594-3716
Emery Cove Marina
3300 Powell Street
510-428-0505
City of Oakland Parks and Recreation
www.oaklandnet.com/parks
East Bay Regional Parks
www.ebparks.org
Powell St. Plaza
I-80 at Powell Street
2700 Christie
East Bay Bridge Center
40th & Hollis St.
San Pablo Ave & MacArthur Blvd.
EmeryBay Public Market
5800 Shellmound
Bay Street
Bay Street and Powell
IKEA
4400 Shellmound
AC
Transit
817-1717
www.actransit.org
BART
465-2278
www.bart.gov
Bay Area Transit Info
www.transitinfo.org
Amtrak Station
5885 Landregan
450-1080
www.transitinfo.org/Amtrak
Emery Go-Round
www.transitinfo.org/EmeryGoRound
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City
Hall
1333 Park Ave., 94608
(510) 596-4300
Fax: (510) 658-8095
Web Site: www.ci.emeryville.ca.us
City Council
Phone: (510) 596-4375
Police Department
2449 Powell St.
(510) 596-3700
Fire Department
2333 Powell St.
(510) 596-3750
Post Office
1585 62nd St
Information: (800) 275-8777.
Water
East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD)
Tel: 510-287-1380
Electricity
Pacific Gas & Electric (P.G. & E.)
Tel: 800-743-5000
Garbage/Recycling
Oakland Public Works
Tel: 800-238-3961
Cable TV
A.T. & T.
Tel: 800-288-4622
Telephone
A.T. & T.
Tel: 866-346-1298
SBC
Tel: 800-310-BELL (2355)
Alta
Bates Summit Medical Center
www.altabates.com
Children's Hospital
www.childrenshospitaloakland.org
Kaiser Permanente
www.kaiserpermanente.org
Oakland
Tribune
www.oaklandtribune.com
East Bay Express
www.eastbayexpress.com
San Francisco Chronicle
www.sfgate.com
San Francisco Guardian
www.sfbg.com
Post Office
1585 62nd St
Information: (800) 275-8777
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| The
City of Oakland |
Mayor
Jerry Brown called it “the best kept secret in the Bay Area.”
Hard to believe that a city of 400,000—the third largest
city in the Bay Area—can keep that reputation. But visitors
are always shocked and surprised to discover what Oakland has
to offer.
Nestled between the San Francisco Bay and the coastal hills, Oakland’s
balmy temperatures hover in the 60s for most of the year. The
great weather and openness make the city a beacon for rich cultural
diversity. Oakland is officially the most diverse city in the
nation with over 81 languages spoken. From world-class sports
teams to the highest number of artists per capita outside of New
York City, Oakland truly offers it all.
The crown jewel of the city, Lake Merritt, is also a cultural
magnet for the young and old alike. Your Saturday mornings could
start with a relaxing walk around the lake and finish up drooling
over fresh produce at the top-rated Farmer’s Market in the
East Bay. Take a handmade gondola out onto the lake or bring the
little ones to Children’s Fairyland, Walt Disney’s
inspiration for Disneyland.
Oakland’s secret has already been leaked to the press. Two
of Oakland’s neighborhoods, Rockridge and Montclair, were
voted top places to live in the country by Money Magazine, while
Forbes magazine ranked Oakland as the 8th best place to do business
in the country. Not surprising, considering that the American
Electronics Association 2001 survey said that Oakland has the
highest high-tech job growth in all of California.
While Oakland may have a reputation, preconceptions are quickly
forgotten after a visit to one of its wonderful neighborhoods.
The renaissance of Oakland has already begun.
Adams Point
Adams Point is a picturesque neighborhood by the lakeshore whose
name derives from the arrowhead shape of the land when it was
first purchased. Adams Point is centrally located; the lakeshore
borders one end, while downtown Oakland and the Grand/Lakeshore
area neighbor the two other sides. It offers an avenue of shopping
with views from the lake right across the street. Historically
speaking, Adams Point has a tradition of diversity, welcoming
people of all races since the ‘40s, when other areas had
restrictions.
To wake up everyday and see the lake is reason enough.
Grand/Lakeshore
Grand Avenue and Lakeshore Avenue are diagonal streets that create
a residential triangle in the middle with shopping areas on both
borders. The districts that run along Grand Avenue and Lakeshore
Avenue offer an eclectic mix of shops and eateries. An area where
mom-and-pop stores compete with brand name stores to attract walking
traffic. Anchored at the intersection of Grand and Lakeshore is
the Grand Lake Theater, a 1920s movie theater that still features
a Wurlitzer organ performance before movie showings on Friday
and Saturday nights. Whether it’s an intimate dinner with
friends or an afternoon with a cappuccino while you people-watch,
the Grand/Lakeshore area offers you all the pleasures of urban
living.
Montclair
Montclair Village lies at the base of the East Bay hills surrounded
by affluent hillside residences and the adjacent City of Piedmont.
Nestled in the hills amongst pine trees, Montclair provides a
refreshing respite from urban living, which some resident families
have enjoyed for generations. The sense of community and friendship
enjoyed by Montclair residents enhances the small town appeal
of the village. This inviting atmosphere makes it a treat to spend
the day shopping and sight seeing in Montclair.
Recently ranked by Money Magazine as one of the top neighborhoods
in the country, Montclair offers the perfect blend of convenience
and community, close to the urban centers of Oakland and San Francisco,
with the charm and security of a small town.
Montclair Village is clean and family oriented, yet exciting enough
for the active crowd that enjoys biking and hiking through the
hills. Proximity to many East Bay Regional parks makes it easy
to plan a day trip exploring the beautiful mountain scenery. Enjoy
an evening stroll through the village, browse the locally owned
shops and finish your night at a coffee house or sidewalk café.
Piedmont Avenue
The Piedmont Avenue neighborhood is a 40-block area bounded by
Broadway Avenue and Oakland Avenue to the west and east with Macarthur
Avenue to the south and the city of Piedmont to the north. Set
back from the bustle of the 580 freeway is Piedmont Avenue, the
main thoroughfare of the neighborhood. The locals are an eclectic
mix of art students, senior citizens and everything in between.
Residents co-mingle on Piedmont Avenue on their way to either
a cup of coffee at a one the local cafes, an independent movie
at the Piedmont Cinema or a beautiful meal at one of Oakland’s
top restaurants. Residents look to Piedmont Avenue for all their
needs, from a quick five-minute errand to window-shopping on a
free afternoon. Truth be told, Piedmont Avenue is the kind of
place you reminisce about.
Rockridge
Oakland's leading neighborhood, Rockridge, combines big city sophistication
with a relaxed casual environment. The name Rockridge is derived
from a 1911 land tract whose columns still dominate its entrance
on Broadway.
College Avenue is the vibrant commercial heart of Rockridge. The
main corridor of College Avenue boasts upscale, independently-owned
retail stores, cafes, coffee houses, a renowned gourmet market,
bookstores and flower shops, in addition to acclaimed restaurants
and art galleries. Rockridge Market Hall, the bustling cornerstone
of retail on College Avenue, is a European-style market place
with eight individual food and flower shops open to the sidewalk.
Retail stores in the Pleasant Valley Shopping Center, near the
junction of Broadway and College Avenue, provide shoppers with
additional choices in gift giving.
In addition to great shopping, Rockridge offers professional offices,
personal services and excellent restaurants. Families in this
diverse neighborhood of artists and professionals are served by
a number of excellent schools including the internationally recognized
California College of Arts and Crafts, a Jesuit seminary, two
elementary schools and a middle school. Surrounding the avenue
on tree-lined streets are one and two-family homes, ranging in
styles from Craftsman and Victorian to California Mediterranean
and ultra-modern.
Population 399,484
Land Size: 56 square miles
County: Alameda
Avg. Temp: Jan. 49°F, Jul. 62°F
Highest Elevation: 1700 ft
Lowest Elevation: Sea Level
Area Code(s): 510
Time Zone: Pacific
Central Zip Code: 94610
Mayor: Jerry Brown
US Representative: Rep. Barbara Lee
Median HH Income: $ 40,055
Median Housing Value: $254,000
Chabot Space and Science Center
10000 Skyline Blvd.
Oakland, CA
Tel: 510-336-7300
www.chabotspace.org
Children's Fairyland
699 Bellevue Avenue
Oakland, CA
Tel: 510-452-2259
www.fairyland.org
Chinatown
Bordered by Broadway, Alice,
13th, and 7th Streets
Oakland, CA
Gondola Servizio
568 Bellevue Avenue
Oakland, CA
Tel: 510-663-6603
www.gondolaservizio.com
Jack London Square
Broadway and Embarcadero
Oakland, CA
Tel: 510-814-6000
www.Jacklondonsquare.com
Joaquin Miller Park/Woodminster Amphitheater
Joaquin Miller Road
Oakland, CA
Amphitheater Tel: 510-531-9597
www.woodminster.com
Lake Merritt/Lakeside Park
Grand/Bellevue Avenue
Oakland, CA
Tel: 510-238-7275
Morcom Amphitheater of Roses
700 Jean Street
Oakland, CA
Tel: 510-597-5039
Oakland Museum
www.museumca.org
Oakland Heritage
www.oaklandheritage.org
Oakland Zoo
www.Oaklandzoo.org
Parks:
City of Oakland Parks and Recreation
www.oaklandnet.com
Lake Merritt/Lakeside Park
Grand and Bellevue Avenue
Oakland, CA
Tel: 510-238-7275
http://www.oaklandnet.com
City of Oakland Parks and Recreation
www.oaklandnet.com/parks
East Bay Regional Parks
www.ebparks.org
Grand
Avenue Shopping District
www.sfgate.com
Piedmont Ave. Shopping District
www.sfgate.com
College Ave./Rockridge Shopping District
www.sfgate.com
Montclair Village
www.montclairvillage.com
Downtown Oakland
www.sfgate.com
Jack London Square
www.sfgate.com
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Office
of the Mayor
Jerry Brown
One City Hall Plaza
Third Floor
Oakland, CA
Office: 510-238-3141
www.oaklandnet.com
Oakland Public Works
Tel: 510-238-3961
www.oaklandpw.com
Grand/Lakeshore Area
Chuck Johnston
Oakland Police Department
Neighborhood Services Coordinator
Grand Lake Neighborhood Center
530 Lake Park Avenue
Oakland, CA
Office: 510-238-2301
Fax: 510-238-2303
Piedmont Ave. Area
Angela Davis-Lincoln
Neighborhood Services Coordinator
Office: 510-615-5931
Cell 510-851-2152
Water
East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD)
Tel: 510-287-1380
Electricity
Pacific Gas & Electric (P.G. & E.)
Tel: 800-743-5000
Garbage/Recycling
Oakland Public Works
Tel: 800-238-3961
Cable TV
A.T. & T.
Tel: 800-288-4622
Telephone
A.T. & T.
Tel: 866-346-1298
SBC
Tel: 800-310-BELL (2355)
Alta
Bates
www.altabates.com
Children’s Hospital of Oakland
www.childrenshospitaloakland.org
Highland General Hospital
www.hghed.com
Alta Bates: Summit Campus
www.summitmed.com
Oakland
Tribune
www.oaklandtribune.com
East Bay Express
www.eastbayexpress.com
San Francisco Chronicle
www.sfgate.com
San Francisco Guardian
www.sfbg.com
Grand Lake Station
490 Lake Park Avenue
Oakland, CA 94610
Tel: 510-251-3103
Piedmont Avenue Branch
195 41st Street
Oakland, CA 94610
Tel: 510-251-3392
BART
www.bart.gov
AC Transit
www.actransit.org
Schools:
Oakland Public Schools
www.ousd.k12.ca.us
Greatschools.net
www.greatschools.net
Libraries:
Lakeview Branch Library
www.oaklandlibrary.org
Asian Branch
www.oaklandlibrary.org
Piedmont Avenue Branch
www.oaklandlibrary.org
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| The
City of Piedmont |
With
its name translating into, “at the foot of the mountain,”
Piedmont is tucked away at the base of the East Bay hills. Though
surrounded by Oakland, this enclave is its own city, incorporated
in 1907. But don’t let the size (1.8 square miles) or the
population (10,952) deceive you. Piedmont offers the quaintness
of a small town with easy access to all the cosmopolitan offerings
of San Francisco and the rest of the Bay Area.
Piedmont, like the rest of the Bay Area, enjoys moderate weather
year round, allowing its citizens to enjoy the outdoors to the
fullest; from nature hikes in the hills to quiet strolls down
the tree-lined streets. Many of the homes were built at the turn-of-the-century,
thus the variety of home architecture allows any walk-around-the-block
to be an exciting endeavor.
If it’s the city you prefer, Oakland and Berkeley neighbor
Piedmont and San Francisco is a mere 20-minute drive away. Its
centralized location is unmatched in all of the Bay Area, in fact,
according to census data, a majority of Piedmont’s commuters
drive less than 30 minutes to work, most commutes were no more
than ten to fifteen minutes.
Piedmont offers an idyllic haven for a family. The streets recall
halcyon days; the parks play home to a variety of sports and other
activities; and you can feel secure in the safety of your community.
The Piedmont Unified School District is one of the highest rated
districts in the Bay Area. Each of its schools, from elementary
to high school has scored a perfect ten on its overall score according
to the academic performance index.
Piedmont: the perfect suburb with everything in reach.
Population:
10,952 ('00)
Land Size: 1.8 square miles
County: Alameda
Avg. Temp: Jan. 48°F, Jul. 65°F
Elevation: 400 ft
Area Code(s): 510
Time Zone:Pacific
Pacific ZIP Code:
94602, 94610, 94611, 94618, 94620 US Representative: Rep.
Barbara Lee
Mayor: Valerie Matzger
Median HH Income: $134,270
Avgerage HH Income: $204,909
Median Housing Value: Over $500,000
Average Housing Value: $488,407
Piedmont Parks and Recreation
www.ci.piedmont.com
Piedmont
Park
Highland Avenue near Town Center
Dracena Park
Dracena Avenue
Linda Park
Between Linda and Oak
Hampton Field
Intersection of Hampton and La Salle
Crocker Park
Intersection of Crocker and Hampton
Morcom Rose Garden
Jean Street
www.oaklandnet.com
Lake Merritt
Activities
and directions
Piedmont Avenue Shopping District
www.sfgate.com
Grand Avenue Shopping District
www.sfgate.com
College Avenue/
Rockridge Shopping District
www.sfgate.com
Montclair Village
Downtown Oakland
www.sfgate.com
Jack London Square
www.sfgate.com
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Oakland
Museum
www.museumca.org
Oakland Heritage
www.oaklandheritage.org
Oakland Public Library
www.oaklandlibrary.org
Jack London Square
www.jacklondonsquare.com
Oakland Zoo
www.oaklandzoo.org
Piedmont Choirs
www.piedmontchoirs.org
The
Piedmont Post
Tel: 510-652-2051
The Piedmonter/ The Montclarion
Tel: 510-339-3939
Oakland Tribune
www.oaklandtribune.com
San Francisco Chronicle
www.sfgate.com
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Montclair
Station
1954 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94661
Tel: 510-251-3349
Grand Lake Station
490 Lake Park Avenue
Oakland, CA 94610
Tel: 510-251-3103
Piedmont Branch
195 41st Street
Oakland, CA 94611
Tel: 510-251-3392
City
of Piedmont
120 Vista Avenue
Piedmont, CA 94611
Tel:
510-420-3040
www.ci.piedmont.ca.us
Police Department
Chief John Moilan
403 Highland Avenue
Piedmont, CA 94611
General Business
Tel: 510-420-3000
www.ci.piedmont.ca.us
Fire
Department
Chief John C. Speakman
120 Vista Avenue
Piedmont, CA 94611
General Business
Tel: 510-420-3030
www.ci.piedmont.ca.us
Kaiser
Hospital
www.kaiserpermanente.org
Alta Bates
www.altabates.com
Montclair
Branch
1687 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94611
Tel: 510-482-7810
www.oaklandlibrary.org
Piedmont Avenue Branch
160 41st Street
Oakland, CA 94611
Tel: 510-597-5011
www.oaklandlibrary.org
Piedmont
Unified School District
Tel: 510-594-2600
www.piedmont.k12.ca.us
Greatschools.net
A national school resource site
www.greatschools.net
Water
East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD)
Tel: 510-287-1380
Electricity
Pacific Gas & Electric (P.G. & E.)
Tel: 800-743-5000
Garbage/Recycling
Republic Services
Tel: 925-447-0491
Cable TV
A.T. & T.
Tel: 800-288-4622
Telephone
A.T. & T.
Tel: 866-346-1298
SBC
Tel: 800-310-BELL (2355)
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