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Settled in Contra Costa County, Pittsburg is an industrial suburb along the southern banks of the Suisun Bay, just before the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers meet. As part of the East Bay, Pittsburg enjoys easy access to the attracti...

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9 things you should know about Pittsburg

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Pittsburg, CA is an exciting and vibrant city with a rich history and plenty of interesting facts. Here are...

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Pittsburg was founded in 1839 and was named after Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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The city is known as the "Gateway to the Delta" due to its position at the entrance of the Sacramento-San...

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Pittsburg is home to the Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve, a protected area that preserves the site of...

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The city was once called the New York of the Pacific because of its prominence during the Gold Rush.

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Pittsburg is home to the Contra Costa Canal, a waterway built in the late 1800s that supplies water to the...

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The city is home to the Pittsburg Marina, a popular destination for fishing, boating, and other recreational...

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Pittsburg is known for its annual Crawdad Festival, which celebrates the city's seafood industry and culture.

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The city is home to the Pittsburg Unified School District, which serves more than 18,000 students.

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