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Pleasanton
Strategically located at the junction of Interstates 580 and 680, Pleasanton is proximate to major business markets including Silicon Valley, San Francisco, and the Central Valley.
Pleasanton is notable for a small town ambience accented with a sophisticated metropolitan edge that is reflected in its highly educated population and workforce. It is also home to a diverse array of more than 4,000 companies that include both Fortune 500 members such as Safeway and Applied Biosystems and innovative smaller businesses that are gaining recognition.
One of California’s premier business centers, the Hacienda Business Park, includes 850 acres of versatile space and wired infrastructure. Linking the workforce to the region are two BART stations, the Altamont Corridor Express commuter train, and the WHEELS regional bus service. Residents and workers benefit from the city’s convenient access to jobs, shopping, parks, entertainment and more. Pleasanton’s preeminent school system is ranked among the Top 10 in California.

More than 1,200 acres are dedicated to 42 beautifully groomed parks and 22-miles of trails offer spectacular vistas of the Bay Area from locations along hillside peaks, the Iron Horse Regional Trail, and the Callippe Preserve Golf Course.
Main Street in downtown Pleasanton is widely recognized as one of the most charming historic retail destinations in the region, featuring a mix of unique shops and restaurants. Nearby Stoneridge Mall features more than 165 specialty stores and restaurants including P.F. Chang’s and The Cheesecake Factory.
A free summer concert series, a weekly downtown Farmer’s Market, and coming soon, an intimate arts center for the performing and fine arts are among the many amenities that contribute to Pleasanton’s distinctive appeal.
LOCATION:
Pleasanton is located along the I-580 and I-680 corridors between Oakland and San Jose. The city is also easily accessible via public transit with Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) and the Altamont Commuter Express (ACE).
Location on East Bay Map Back to Community Profiles City of Pleasanton on City-Data.com
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Source: http://www.city-data.com/city/Pleasanton-California.html
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| Source: California Retail Survey 2009 | Source: http://www.city-data.com/city/Richmond-California.html |
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MAJOR EMPLOYERS 2009
| Manufacturing Employers | Number of Employees | Type of Business/Organization |
| Cooper Co's Inc | 4000 | Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing |
| Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc | 300 | Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing |
| Tyco Healthcare U K Ltd | 250 | Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing |
| Alcatel-Lucent USA Inc | 235 | Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing |
| SpectraLink Corp | 229 | Radio & Television Broadcasting & Wireless Communications |
| RMC Pacific Materials Inc | 200 | Cement Manufacturing |
| Hanson Aggregates Mid-Pacific | 200 | Cut Stone & Stone Product Manufacturing |
| Non-Manufacturing Employers | Number of Employees | Type of Business/Organization |
| Oracle Systems Corp | 2000 | Software Publishers |
| Quality Auto Craft Inc | 1614 | General Automotive Repair |
| Ross Stores Inc | 1500 | Shoe Stores |
| Documentum Inc | 1155 | Software Publishers |
| John Laing Homes | 1040 | New Single-Family Housing Construction (Except Operative Builders) |
| Safeway Stores 46 Inc | 1000 | Supermarkets & Other Grocery (Except Convenience) Stores |
| Robert Half International Inc | 900 | Employment Placement Agencies |
| E-Loan Inc | 850 | Mortgage & Other Loan Brok |
| TOP EIGHT COMPANIES IN THE CITY 2009 |
| Rank | Company | Primary Naics Description | Employment |
| 1 | Cooper Co's Inc | Manufacturing | 4000 |
| 2 | Oracle Systems Corp | Information | 2000 |
| 3 | Quality Auto Craft Inc | Other Services | 1614 |
| 4 | Ross Stores Inc | Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 1500 |
| 5 | Documentum Inc | Information | 1155 |
| 6 | John Laing Homes | Construction | 1040 |
| 7 | Safeway Stores 46 Inc | Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 1000 |
| 8 | Robert Half International Inc | Professional and Business Services | 900 |
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Structure: Mayor: Council: Meetings City Manager: |
Mayor-Council Two-year term, elected at large. Serves as 5th City Council member. 5 members, four-year term, elected at large in even years. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7 pm, City Hall Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue. Appointed by City Council. |
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| Power: Members: Meetings: Staff Contact: |
Approval or denial of: • zoning variances • design review • subdivision maps • conditional use permits Recommendations to the City Council on: • conditional use permits • changes to the zoning ordinance • changes to subdivision ordinance • general plan amendments 5 members (1 alternate), appointed by the City Council for a maximum of two 4-year terms. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 7 pm, City Council Chambers, 200 Old Bernal Avenue. Jerry Iserson, Director of Planning and Community Development, (925) 931-5600. |
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COMMUNITY FACILITIES
| EDUCATION: |
Pleasanton Unified School District: Please call (925) 462-5500 or visit www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us for more information. |
| HEALTH: | Pleasanton has 2 hospitals with 67 beds. |
| CULTURAL: | There are 37 places of religious worship, 1 library, and 29 parks. Additionally, there are a variety of regional assets which include: 4 newspapers, 18 television channels, 1 cable TV system, a regional park system, and the San Francisco Bay. |



