SettingsPeople from Contra Costa County, California
Al Zampa
Alfred Zampa (March 12, 1905 in Selby, California – April 23, 2000) was a United States bridge worker who played an integral role in the construction of numerous San Francisco Bay Area bri...
Alfred Zampa (March 12, 1905 in Selby, California – April 23, 2000) was a United States bridge worker who played an integral role in the construction of numerous San Francisco Bay Area bri...
Alice Greczyn
Alice Hannah Meiqui Greczyn is an American actress and model.
Alice Hannah Meiqui Greczyn is an American actress and model.
Altie Taylor
Altie Taylor (September 29, 1947 – March 14, 2010) was an American football player.
Altie Taylor (September 29, 1947 – March 14, 2010) was an American football player.
Andrew Champion
Andrew "Champion" (born: Andrew Jennati Ataie on June 4, 1970) is a notable East Bay California vocalist who sang in such bands as Screw 32, Hopelifter, End Of The World, Shadowboxer, Highwire D...
Andrew "Champion" (born: Andrew Jennati Ataie on June 4, 1970) is a notable East Bay California vocalist who sang in such bands as Screw 32, Hopelifter, End Of The World, Shadowboxer, Highwire D...
Ann Trason
Ann Trason is an American ultramarathon runner from Kensington, California.
Ann Trason is an American ultramarathon runner from Kensington, California.
Anna McCune Harper
Anna McCune Harper (July 2, 1902 – June 14, 1999 in Moraga, California) was a female tennis player from the United States.
Anna McCune Harper (July 2, 1902 – June 14, 1999 in Moraga, California) was a female tennis player from the United States.
Bill Staley
William P. Staley (born September 9, 1946) is a former American football player.
William P. Staley (born September 9, 1946) is a former American football player.
Billie Joe Armstrong
Billie Joe Armstrong is an American rock musician and occasional actor, best known as the lead vocalist, main songwriter and lead guitarist for the American punk rock band Green Day.
Billie Joe Armstrong is an American rock musician and occasional actor, best known as the lead vocalist, main songwriter and lead guitarist for the American punk rock band Green Day.
Brooks Holder
Richard Brooks Holder (November 2, 1914 – June 7, 1986) was a Scotch-Irish American professional baseball player whose career spanned 17 seasons, all of which were spent in the minor leagues.
Richard Brooks Holder (November 2, 1914 – June 7, 1986) was a Scotch-Irish American professional baseball player whose career spanned 17 seasons, all of which were spent in the minor leagues.
Camilo Arenivar
Camilo Arenivar is the founder of LGBT Hip Hop website, OutHipHop.com.
Camilo Arenivar is the founder of LGBT Hip Hop website, OutHipHop.com.
Carl Ryanen-Grant
Carl Winslow Ryanen-Grant (November 7, 1975 – February 28, 2000) was the 1997 University Medalist at the University of California, Berkeley.
Carl Winslow Ryanen-Grant (November 7, 1975 – February 28, 2000) was the 1997 University Medalist at the University of California, Berkeley.
Carmen Dragon
Carmen Dragon (July 28, 1914 – March 28, 1984) was an American conductor, composer, and arranger who in addition to live performances and recording, worked in radio, film, and television.
Carmen Dragon (July 28, 1914 – March 28, 1984) was an American conductor, composer, and arranger who in addition to live performances and recording, worked in radio, film, and television.
Casey Wellman
Casey Jay Wellman is an American professional ice hockey center.
Casey Jay Wellman is an American professional ice hockey center.
Chesley Sullenberger
Chesley Burnett "Sully" Sullenberger III is an American airline transport pilot, safety expert, and accident investigator.
Chesley Burnett "Sully" Sullenberger III is an American airline transport pilot, safety expert, and accident investigator.
Chijioke Onyenegecha
Chijioke Onyenegecha (born March 15, 1983 in El Sobrante, California) is a defensive back for the Edmonton Eskimos in the Canadian Football League.
Chijioke Onyenegecha (born March 15, 1983 in El Sobrante, California) is a defensive back for the Edmonton Eskimos in the Canadian Football League.
Chris Bauer
Mark Christopher "Chris" Bauer is an American film and television actor.
Mark Christopher "Chris" Bauer is an American film and television actor.
Chris Rodd
Christopher Henry Trevor Rodd (born April 9, 1985 in Fremont, California) is an American professional soccer player.
Christopher Henry Trevor Rodd (born April 9, 1985 in Fremont, California) is an American professional soccer player.
Chris Wondolowski
Christopher Elliott Wondolowski is an American soccer player who currently plays for San Jose Earthquakes in Major League Soccer.
Christopher Elliott Wondolowski is an American soccer player who currently plays for San Jose Earthquakes in Major League Soccer.
Colby Buzzell
Colby Buzzell (b. July 18, 1976 in California) is an American author, blogger and former United States Army soldier.
Colby Buzzell (b. July 18, 1976 in California) is an American author, blogger and former United States Army soldier.
Cory Higgins
Cory Higgins (born June 14.
Cory Higgins (born June 14.
Craig C. Christensen
Craig Cloward Christensen (born March 18, 1956) has been a general authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) since 2002.
Craig Cloward Christensen (born March 18, 1956) has been a general authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) since 2002.
Dallas Hickman
Dallas Mark Hickman (born February 16, 1952 in Martinez, California) is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and the Baltimore Colts.
Dallas Mark Hickman (born February 16, 1952 in Martinez, California) is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and the Baltimore Colts.
Dan Fraga
Dan Fraga (born June 19, 1973) is a Director and former comic book artist.
Dan Fraga (born June 19, 1973) is a Director and former comic book artist.
Daniel E. Boatwright
Daniel E. Boatwright was a Democratic politician from the state of California.
Daniel E. Boatwright was a Democratic politician from the state of California.
Daniel I. Arnon
Daniel Israel Arnon (November 14, 1910 – December 20, 1994) was a Polish-born American plant physiologist whose research led to greater insights into the operation of photosynthesis in plants.
Daniel Israel Arnon (November 14, 1910 – December 20, 1994) was a Polish-born American plant physiologist whose research led to greater insights into the operation of photosynthesis in plants.
Danielle Gamba
Danielle Elizabeth Gamba is an American model, dancer, and former NFL Cheerleader of Italian and Spanish descent.
Danielle Elizabeth Gamba is an American model, dancer, and former NFL Cheerleader of Italian and Spanish descent.
Dante Basco
Danté Basco (born August 29, 1975) is an American actor, voice actor, poet, and dancer.
Danté Basco (born August 29, 1975) is an American actor, voice actor, poet, and dancer.
Demetrius Williams
Demetrius Terrell Williams (born March 28, 1983 in Concord, California) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent.
Demetrius Terrell Williams (born March 28, 1983 in Concord, California) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent.
Dion Basco
Dion Basco (born January 29, 1977 in Pittsburg, California) is an American film and television actor of Filipino heritage.
Dion Basco (born January 29, 1977 in Pittsburg, California) is an American film and television actor of Filipino heritage.
Eddie Hart (athlete)
Eddie Hart is a former American athlete, winner of the gold medal in 4 x 100 m relay race at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
Eddie Hart is a former American athlete, winner of the gold medal in 4 x 100 m relay race at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
Edwin Ramos
Edwin Ramos October 09, 1983gunpowder plot
Edwin Ramos October 09, 1983gunpowder plot
Ella Leffland
Ella Leffland (born November 25, 1931) is an American novelist and short story writer.
Ella Leffland (born November 25, 1931) is an American novelist and short story writer.
Erik Lee Preminger
Erik Lee Preminger is an American writer and actor.
Erik Lee Preminger is an American writer and actor.
Francis Xavier Williams
Francis Xavier Williams (6 August 1882, Martinez, California – 16 December 1967, Chula Vista, California) was an American entomologist.
Francis Xavier Williams (6 August 1882, Martinez, California – 16 December 1967, Chula Vista, California) was an American entomologist.
Gale Storm
Gale Storm (April 5, 1922—June 27, 2009) was an American actress and singer who starred in two popular television programs of the 1950s, My Little Margie and The Gale Storm Show.
Gale Storm (April 5, 1922—June 27, 2009) was an American actress and singer who starred in two popular television programs of the 1950s, My Little Margie and The Gale Storm Show.
Gene Romero
Gene Romero (born May 22, 1947 in Martinez, California) is a former motorcycle racer who won the 1970 A.M.A. Grand National Championship and the 1975 Daytona 200.
Gene Romero (born May 22, 1947 in Martinez, California) is a former motorcycle racer who won the 1970 A.M.A. Grand National Championship and the 1975 Daytona 200.
Harold K. Hoskins
Harold K. Hoskins was an American pilot and Tuskegee Airman who was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 2007.
Harold K. Hoskins was an American pilot and Tuskegee Airman who was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 2007.
Harpreet Sandhu
Harpreet Singh Sandhu is an Asian American politician and community activist from Richmond, California.
Harpreet Singh Sandhu is an Asian American politician and community activist from Richmond, California.
Holly Kinser
Holly Kinser (born 1965) is a Pennsylvania lobbyist, where she is the Executive Vice President of S. R. Wojdak & Associates.
Holly Kinser (born 1965) is a Pennsylvania lobbyist, where she is the Executive Vice President of S. R. Wojdak & Associates.
J. Bradford DeLong
James Bradford DeLong commonly known as Brad DeLong, is a professor of Economics and chair of the Political Economy major at the University of California, Berkeley.
James Bradford DeLong commonly known as Brad DeLong, is a professor of Economics and chair of the Political Economy major at the University of California, Berkeley.
James Rankin (lighthouse keeper)
James Rankin (1844 – January 5, 1921) was an American lighthouse keeper.
James Rankin (1844 – January 5, 1921) was an American lighthouse keeper.
Jeff Kopp
Jeffrey Blair "Jeff" Kopp (born July 8, 1971 in Danville, California) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League.
Jeffrey Blair "Jeff" Kopp (born July 8, 1971 in Danville, California) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League.
Jerome G. Cooper
Jerome Gary Cooper (b. 1936) is a former officer of the United States Marine Corps who served as Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) from 1989 to 1992, and as Unite...
Jerome Gary Cooper (b. 1936) is a former officer of the United States Marine Corps who served as Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) from 1989 to 1992, and as Unite...
Jessica Bowman
Jessica Robyn Bowman (born November 26, 1980) is an American actress perhaps best known for her role as Colleen Cooper on Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.
Jessica Robyn Bowman (born November 26, 1980) is an American actress perhaps best known for her role as Colleen Cooper on Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.
Jessica Steffens
Jessica Steffens (born April 7, 1987, in San Francisco, California) is an American water polo player.
Jessica Steffens (born April 7, 1987, in San Francisco, California) is an American water polo player.
Joan Buchanan
Joan T. Buchanan is a Democratic public official and former school board member from Alamo, California.
Joan T. Buchanan is a Democratic public official and former school board member from Alamo, California.
Joel Keller
Joel Keller is a Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Board of Directors member, representing District 2.
Joel Keller is a Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Board of Directors member, representing District 2.
John de Lancie (oboist)
John de Lancie (b. July 26, 1921, Berkeley, California – d. May 17, 2002) was an American musician who served as the principal oboist of the Philadelphia Orchestra for many years.
John de Lancie (b. July 26, 1921, Berkeley, California – d. May 17, 2002) was an American musician who served as the principal oboist of the Philadelphia Orchestra for many years.
John Fogerty
John Cameron Fogerty is an American rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist, best known for his time with the swamp rock/roots rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival and as a #1 solo recording artist.
John Cameron Fogerty is an American rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist, best known for his time with the swamp rock/roots rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival and as a #1 solo recording artist.
John Hampton (philanthropist)
John Hampton (May 24, 1907 – July 4, 2010) was an American retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel and former journalist.
John Hampton (May 24, 1907 – July 4, 2010) was an American retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel and former journalist.
John T. Reed
John T. Reed is a former real estate investor who has authored and self-published books on real estate investing, football coaching, baseball coaching, success, and self-publishing.
John T. Reed is a former real estate investor who has authored and self-published books on real estate investing, football coaching, baseball coaching, success, and self-publishing.
Johnny Lee Clary
Johnny Lee Clary (born June 18, 1959) is a former Ku Klux Klan leader who became a Pentecostal Christian and now travels around the globe preaching the gospel and teaching against racism and hat...
Johnny Lee Clary (born June 18, 1959) is a former Ku Klux Klan leader who became a Pentecostal Christian and now travels around the globe preaching the gospel and teaching against racism and hat...
Kevin Flanagan
Kevin Flanagan was a computer programmer who worked for The Bank of America in Concord, California, USA.
Kevin Flanagan was a computer programmer who worked for The Bank of America in Concord, California, USA.
Kim Gillan
Kim J. Gillan is a Democratic Party member of the Montana Senate, representing District 24 since 2004.
Kim J. Gillan is a Democratic Party member of the Montana Senate, representing District 24 since 2004.
Kirsten Costas
Kirsten Marina Costas was an American high school student who was murdered by her classmate, Bernadette Protti, in 1984.
Kirsten Marina Costas was an American high school student who was murdered by her classmate, Bernadette Protti, in 1984.
Kyle Davies (soccer)
Kyle Graham Davies is an American soccer player who currently plays for Orlando City in the USL Professional Division.
Kyle Graham Davies is an American soccer player who currently plays for Orlando City in the USL Professional Division.
Lani O'Grady
Lani O'Grady (October 2, 1954 – September 25, 2001) was an American actress and the sister of actor/musician Don Grady.
Lani O'Grady (October 2, 1954 – September 25, 2001) was an American actress and the sister of actor/musician Don Grady.
Larissa Kelly
Larissa Kelly is a Jeopardy! contestant who resides in El Cerrito, California.
Larissa Kelly is a Jeopardy! contestant who resides in El Cerrito, California.
Lefty Gomez
Vernon Louis "Lefty" Gomez (November 26, 1908 – February 17, 1989) was an American left-handed major league pitcher who played in the American League for the New York Yankees between 1930 and 1942.
Vernon Louis "Lefty" Gomez (November 26, 1908 – February 17, 1989) was an American left-handed major league pitcher who played in the American League for the New York Yankees between 1930 and 1942.
Leroy Chiao
Leroy Russel Chiao, is an American engineer, former NASA astronaut, entrepreneur, motivational speaker and engineering consultant.
Leroy Russel Chiao, is an American engineer, former NASA astronaut, entrepreneur, motivational speaker and engineering consultant.
Les Claypool
Leslie Edward "Les" Claypool is an American musician and writer, best known as the lead vocalist and bassist in the band Primus.
Leslie Edward "Les" Claypool is an American musician and writer, best known as the lead vocalist and bassist in the band Primus.
Lynne Leach
Lynne C. Leach (born January 8, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois) is a former California State Assemblywoman who served from 1996 until 2002.
Lynne C. Leach (born January 8, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois) is a former California State Assemblywoman who served from 1996 until 2002.
Manfred Moore
Manfred Moore is a former professional American football running back and, briefly, rugby league football player of the 1970s.
Manfred Moore is a former professional American football running back and, briefly, rugby league football player of the 1970s.
Mark Madsen
Mark Ellsworth "Mad Dog" Madsen (born January 28, 1976 in Walnut Creek, California) is an American assistant coach and former professional basketball player.
Mark Ellsworth "Mad Dog" Madsen (born January 28, 1976 in Walnut Creek, California) is an American assistant coach and former professional basketball player.
Mars (rapper)
Mars (Born Mario Delgado in 1980) is an American Horrorcore rapper from the San Francisco Bay Area.
Mars (Born Mario Delgado in 1980) is an American Horrorcore rapper from the San Francisco Bay Area.
Matt Gutierrez
Matthew Paul Gutierrez is an American football quarterback who is currently a member of the Arizona Rattlers.
Matthew Paul Gutierrez is an American football quarterback who is currently a member of the Arizona Rattlers.
Maurice Jones-Drew
Maurice Christopher Jones-Drew is a professional American football player who currently plays running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League.
Maurice Christopher Jones-Drew is a professional American football player who currently plays running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League.
Michael Gaston
Michael Gaston is an American film and television actor.
Michael Gaston is an American film and television actor.
Milton Wolff
Milton "Milt" Wolff (October 7, 1915 – January 14, 2008) was an American veteran of the Spanish Civil War, the last commander of the Lincoln Battalion of XV International Brigade, and a pr...
Milton "Milt" Wolff (October 7, 1915 – January 14, 2008) was an American veteran of the Spanish Civil War, the last commander of the Lincoln Battalion of XV International Brigade, and a pr...
Nicolle Wallace
Nicolle Wallace (née Devenish) (born 1972) is a best-selling author and political commentator.
Nicolle Wallace (née Devenish) (born 1972) is a best-selling author and political commentator.
Pat Hurst
Pat Hurst is an American professional golfer who plays on the U.S.-based LPGA Tour.
Pat Hurst is an American professional golfer who plays on the U.S.-based LPGA Tour.
Pat McNeil
Patrick Lamont McNeil is a former professional American football running back.
Patrick Lamont McNeil is a former professional American football running back.
Paul E. Koelliker
Paul Edward Koelliker has been a general authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since 2005.
Paul Edward Koelliker has been a general authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since 2005.
Phil Threshie
Phil Threshie (born April 12, 1953, Alamo, California), is a former driver in the USAC and CART Championship Car series.
Phil Threshie (born April 12, 1953, Alamo, California), is a former driver in the USAC and CART Championship Car series.
Phillip Craig Garrido
The kidnapping of Jaycee Lee Dugard occurred on June 10, 1991, when she was 11 years old.
The kidnapping of Jaycee Lee Dugard occurred on June 10, 1991, when she was 11 years old.
Preston E. Peden
Preston Elmer Peden (June 28, 1914 - June 27, 1985) was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.
Preston Elmer Peden (June 28, 1914 - June 27, 1985) was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.
Ra'Shon Harris
Ra'Shon Lamar "Sunny" Harris (born August 26, 1986 in Pittsburg, California) is an American football defensive end he is currently a member of the Houston Texans in the National Football League.
Ra'Shon Lamar "Sunny" Harris (born August 26, 1986 in Pittsburg, California) is an American football defensive end he is currently a member of the Houston Texans in the National Football League.
Robert J. Lang
Robert J. Lang is an American physicist who is also one of the foremost origami artists and theorists in the world.
Robert J. Lang is an American physicist who is also one of the foremost origami artists and theorists in the world.
Robert L. Leggett
Robert Louis Leggett was a U.S. Representative from California.
Robert Louis Leggett was a U.S. Representative from California.
Roy Helu, Jr.
Roy Helu, Jr. (born December 7, 1988) is an American football running back for the Washington Redskins.
Roy Helu, Jr. (born December 7, 1988) is an American football running back for the Washington Redskins.
Ryan Whalen
Ryan Whalen (born July 26, 1989) is an American football wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League.
Ryan Whalen (born July 26, 1989) is an American football wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League.
Sal Esquivel
Sal Esquivel (born May 19, 1948) is a Republican politician from the US state of Oregon.
Sal Esquivel (born May 19, 1948) is a Republican politician from the US state of Oregon.
Shaunard Harts
Shaunard Trudell Harts (born August 4, 1978) is a former American football safety in the National Football League (NFL).
Shaunard Trudell Harts (born August 4, 1978) is a former American football safety in the National Football League (NFL).
Stephen Wondolowski
Stephen Wondolowski is an American soccer defender.
Stephen Wondolowski is an American soccer defender.
Terrence Wheatley
Terrence Wheatley is an American football cornerback for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League.
Terrence Wheatley is an American football cornerback for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League.
Thomas DeCoud
Thomas DeCoud He is currently a Free agent of the National Football League.
Thomas DeCoud He is currently a Free agent of the National Football League.
Todd Huth
Todd Richard Huth (born March 13, 1963 in Pinole, California) is an American guitarist.
Todd Richard Huth (born March 13, 1963 in Pinole, California) is an American guitarist.
Tom Fogerty
Thomas Richard "Tom" Fogerty was a musician best known as the rhythm guitarist in Creedence Clearwater Revival and the elder brother of John Fogerty, the lead singer and lead guitar player in t...
Thomas Richard "Tom" Fogerty was a musician best known as the rhythm guitarist in Creedence Clearwater Revival and the elder brother of John Fogerty, the lead singer and lead guitar player in t...
Tom Parker (actor)
Tom Parker is (born July 23, 1977) is an American film and television actor.
Tom Parker is (born July 23, 1977) is an American film and television actor.
Tom Torlakson
Thomas A. "Tom" Torlakson (born July 19, 1949) is an American politician from California.
Thomas A. "Tom" Torlakson (born July 19, 1949) is an American politician from California.
Tony Teresa
Anthony Michael "Tony" Teresa (December 8, 1933October 16, 1984) was a professional American football halfback in the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL).
Anthony Michael "Tony" Teresa (December 8, 1933October 16, 1984) was a professional American football halfback in the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL).
Troy Dayak
Troy Dayak (born January 21, 1971 in Walnut Creek, California) is a former American soccer player who played as central defender.
Troy Dayak (born January 21, 1971 in Walnut Creek, California) is a former American soccer player who played as central defender.
William P. Baker
William Pond Baker (born June 14, 1940, in Oakland, California) is a former United States Congressman from California.
William Pond Baker (born June 14, 1940, in Oakland, California) is a former United States Congressman from California.
Ygnacio Martínez
Ygnacio Martínez (1774–1848), was an important figure in the development of Contra Costa County, California.
Ygnacio Martínez (1774–1848), was an important figure in the development of Contra Costa County, California.