Quiz about the Tri-Valley, California Q – Who were the first-recorded occupants of the Tri-Valley? A – The Ohlone Indians. Q – Who first discovered the Amador-Livermore Valley in 1772? A – It was first sighted by a Spanish soldier, Captain Pedro Fages while on an expedition searching for new mission sites. […]
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What Do You Know About Livermore, CA?
City of Livermore, CA Quiz Q – Who were the original inhabitants of Livermore? A – Ohlone (or Costanoan) native people. Q – How many people live in Livermore today? A – It had an estimated 2014 population of 86,870 making it the most populous city in the Tri-Valley. […]
What Do You Know About Sunol, CA?
Sunol, California Quiz Q – Where is Sunol located? A – It is in Alameda County between the south San Francisco Bay and the Livermore Valley. Q – How big is Sunol? A – The total land area encompasses 86 square miles – about the same size as the […]
What Do You Know About Pleasanton, CA?
Pleasanton, CA Quiz Q – Who were the first-recorded occupants of the Tri-Valley? A – The Ohlone Indians Q – Who first discovered the Amador-Livermore Valley in 1772? A – It was first sighted by a Spanish soldier, Captain Pedro Fages while on an expedition searching for new mission sites. […]
What Do You Know About Dublin, CA?
City of Dublin, California Quiz Q – What is Dublin’s nickname? A – “Crossroads of the Bay Area” Q – Why is Dublin called this? A – Most people believe that it’s because Dublin sits at the crossroads of two major highways: Interstate 580 and Interstate 680. However, the significance of […]
What Do You Know About San Ramon, CA?
San Ramon City Quiz Q – Who were the first occupants of San Ramon? A – San Ramon was originally home to the Seunen Indians, Ohlone/Costanoans who lived next to the valley creeks. Q – How did San Ramon get its name? A – San Ramon Creek was named after an […]