About the District

California's 14th Congressional District

Located in the heart of the East Bay, California's 14th Congressional District is comprised of diverse communities filled with golden valleys, lush hills, and breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay and Silicon Valley.

The District's multicultural population, strong economy, impressive schools, and booming business districts make it a desirable location to work and reside.

Ideal Place to Live, Work and Play

The District's perfect blend of suburban and city life makes it an ideal place to do business, work, and live. The 14th District offers a variety of charming neighborhoods and abundant sports and recreational fields and community facilities.

The high-tech industry's presence is significant throughout the District and provides economic opportunities for many residents. The District is home to Northern Silicon Valley and many leading technology companies. It perfectly embodies the risk-taking and entrepreneurial culture of the region that continues to drive innovations. It is also the headquarters of major international companies such as Safeway, Workday, and Bank of the West.

The 14th District is also fittingly home to two national laboratories: Lawrence Livermore and Sandia. The cutting-edge research projects at the laboratories are critical to our country's national and energy security.

Schools, Hospitals, Libraries and the Arts

The 14th District offers many excellent, nationally-recognized educational institutions. James Logan High School in Union City was one of the first schools in the country to receive the National Blue Ribbon Awards for excellence in education. In 2015, Amador Valley High School and Foothill High School in Pleasanton were ranked among the top 100 high schools in California according to U.S. News & World Report.

The District is also home to several colleges.  Cal State University, East Bay  and  Chabot College  are located in Hayward, and  Las Positas College  is in Livermore. The District is in close proximity to world-renowned universities, such as Santa Clara University, Stanford University and the University of California, Berkeley that provide educational outreach to young students in the local communities.

There are many top-rated hospitals in the 14th District such as Eden Medical Center in Castro Valley, and the Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley system.

The District also has a robust network of both county and municipal libraries and recreation centers putting activities and access at the center of our community focus. A list of Alameda County libraries can be found here.

The 14th Congressional District boasts many performing arts venues. The Amador Theater, located in Pleasanton, features many plays. Pleasanton is also home to the  Firehouse Theater, a converted firehouse that brings performances in music, poetry, theater, comedy, film and more. Additionally, the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center located in Castro Valley, and the  Castro Valley Center for the Arts, offer music, theater, and dance from local and international artists alike.

Attractions

From historic downtowns and wineries to modern shopping centers and vibrant regional parks, California's 14th Congressional District provides a variety of attractions for residents and visitors. The temperate climate provides for an ideal growing environment for the prosperous  Livermore Valley wine region.  The region features over 45 wineries, which grow several award-winning and internationally-recognized wines.

Nestled in the 14th District are  numerous parks  filled with lakes for boating and fishing, popular hiking and biking trails, and views of the greater Bay Area region. The Pleasanton/Sunol Ridge, Coyote Hills Regional Park, Anthony Chabot Regional Park, San Antonio Reservoir, and Lake Del Valle State Recreational Area are just a few of the many parks around the area.

The  Alameda County Fair  is a beloved summertime activity for many 14th District residents. The annual fair features freestyle motocross shows, theme park-style roller coasters and rides, animal and livestock exhibitions, and carnival traditions including funnel cake and skeeball games.

Other yearly events in the 14th District include the  Livermore Rodeo  and the  Rowell Ranch Rodeo. Both offer fun for the whole family, and delicious barbecue and attract visitors from around the Bay Area and across the country.

The City of Dublin's Irish heritage is not missed each year when the town hosts its annual  St. Patrick's Day Celebration. The celebration includes a two-day festival, the Green & White Gala, a parade, pancake breakfast and Shamrock 5K fun run and walk.

Getting Around the East Bay

In less than an hour, commuters can access San Francisco and San Jose financial districts and the San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose International Airports. The  Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) and Amtrak serve constituents and visitors with multiple stations dispersed throughout the 14th District.

California's 14th Congressional District is at the crossroads of major interstate highways such as I-580, I-680, I-880 and regional bridge routes across the Bay.

Communities within the 14th Congressional District