Concord, CA
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About Concord
- • Tom Hanks, a famous actor, attended Concord's Clayton Valley High School.
- • The popular Round Table Pizza restaurant chain was founded in Concord in 1959.
- • Its location as a transportation hub cemented Concord's early importance.
- • A drive-in movie theater once operated on Willow Pass Road, long since gone.
- • The 1950s saw a population boom fueled by suburban development.
- • Established in 1869, its name signifies harmony after a land dispute.
- • With 130,000 residents, the population is similar to that of Berkeley.
- • At 82 feet, its low elevation makes it prone to summertime heat.
- • Many residents work in professional, scientific, and technical services.
- • Concord feels like a blend of suburban calm and urban accessibility.
- • The nearby Golden State Warriors won the NBA championship in 2022.
- • De La Salle High School's football team had a record 151-game winning streak.