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Tracy, California

Located in San Joaquin County, California, Tracy was established in 1878. Tracy is one of the most affordable Bay Area commuter cities via the Altamont Pass. Grew from 56,000 in 2000 to nearly 97,000 today.
Founded 1878 | Population 97,000 | Peak 97,000 (2024) | County San Joaquin County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Tracy, California

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1878 Railroad Town: Central Pacific Railroad creates community.
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1942 Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Tracy's identity and economy.
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2000 Bay Area Commuter Growth: Affordable housing draws SF/Oakland commuters.
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2018 ACE Train Service: Altamont Corridor Express connects to Bay Area.
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Latest News in Tracy

Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Contestant Misses Out On $61,000 Over This Tough Puzzle
A Wheel of Fortune contestant saw $61,000 slip away in the Bonus Round last week, leaving fans stunned over what many called one o…
Jan 1, 1970
Dead or Missing Scientists Pose “National Security Threat,” Top House Republican Warns as Oversight Committee Launches Probe
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has declared a series of deaths and disappearances involving at least 11 Am…
Jan 1, 1970
Trump’s Psychedelic Pivot: Executive Order Accelerates Review of Mind-Altering Drugs for Mental Health Crisis
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday directing federal agencies to fast-track the review and potential app…
Jan 1, 1970
White House Signals Review of Mysterious Deaths and Disappearances Among U.S. Scientists in Sensitive Fields
The Trump administration has indicated it will examine a cluster of unexplained deaths and disappearances involving at least 10 Am…
Jan 1, 1970
California’s “Stop Nick Shirley Act”: Privacy Measure or Assault on Investigative Journalism?
California lawmakers advanced a controversial bill Monday that critics have dubbed the “Stop Nick Shirley Act,” raising sharp …
Jan 1, 1970
Sexual Assault Probe and Staff Revolt Threaten to End Congressman’s California Gubernatorial Bid
Rep. Eric Swalwell’s once-promising campaign for California governor has unraveled with breathtaking speed. In little more than …

Complete Historical Timeline

1878 Transport
Railroad Town
1942 Government
Military Presence
2000 Business
Bay Area Commuter Growth
2018 Transport
ACE Train Service

Did You Know?

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Tracy is one of the most affordable Bay Area commuter cities via the Altamont Pass.
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Grew from 56,000 in 2000 to nearly 97,000 today.
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Known for its hot summers in the Central Valley.
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Tracy is located in San Joaquin County, California.
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Tracy was founded in 1878.

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