Maryam Mehran
Charlotte Garner
Charlotte Garner
Maryam has lived in Diablo since 1955. You may have admired the beautiful rose garden on her historic estate, Villa Valparaiso, on your way into & out of Diablo. Read her story here.
Charlotte Garner
Charlotte Garner
Charlotte Garner
Charlotte came to Diablo in 1961 and left Woody, the giant carved squirrel on Alameda Diablo, as her gift to our community. Read her story here.
Penny Adams
Charlotte Garner
Mary Lynn Peck
One of Penny‘s favorite things about Diablo is harvesting and pressing the 900lbs of olives from the 40 trees
on the grounds of her historic family home TilePile. Read her story here.
Mary Lynn Peck
Bob & Lyn Tiernan
Mary Lynn Peck
Mary Lynn enjoys sitting on the big front porch of her home historic home, Fern Banks, watching the passersby. She designed the unique red arched railings of her entry bridge. Read her story here.
Mary Fairman
Bob & Lyn Tiernan
Bob & Lyn Tiernan
Mary and her husband Val developed a special affinity for the Peregrine falcons - raising and releasing over 30 Peregrines into the wild, many right here in Diablo! Read her story here.
Bob & Lyn Tiernan
Bob & Lyn Tiernan
Bob & Lyn Tiernan
Bob and Lyn have been actively involved in the country club and the Diablo community since they arrived in 1963. Bob was a founding board member of the DCSD. Read their story here.
Harry Baggett
Mugs & Marsh Freeman
Mugs & Marsh Freeman
Harry has worn many hats from sportsman, winemaker, author, veteran, community leader, to bread maker and marble champion! Read his story here.
Mugs & Marsh Freeman
Mugs & Marsh Freeman
Mugs & Marsh Freeman
The Freemans have served Diablo in many ways... from President of the DPOA, Director of the DCSD to leading the charge to preserve and showcase Diablo’s historic homes. Read their story here
Shirley & John Osmer
Mugs & Marsh Freeman
Shirley & John Osmer
Moving to Diablo introduced the Osmer family to the world of tennis and the joys of cycling up Mt. Diablo. Shirley completed the 2021 Mt. Diablo Challenge, achieving the fastest time for women over 70 and she was the oldest finisher! More here...
Marlys Worden
Doug & Barbara Bradley
Shirley & John Osmer
Marlys and her husband Earl shared a lifelong passion for hiking and the outdoors, especially on Mt Diablo. Read her story here
Michael & Ute Medford
Doug & Barbara Bradley
Doug & Barbara Bradley
The Medford's home is on one of the most secluded and tree-filled lots in Diablo.There is so much shade that they live comfortably with no air conditioning. Find out more...
Doug & Barbara Bradley
Doug & Barbara Bradley
Doug & Barbara Bradley
The Bradley's discovered Diablo on a very hot day tour of the East Bay with a realtor. They knew when they saw the inviting, green oasis that it was the perfect place to raise their family. Read more...
Dolph & Nona Senasac
Dolph & Nona Senasac
Dolph & Nona Senasac
The Senasac's describe living in Diablo for 53 years like “Living in a private club.” Read more...
David & Lynn Kipp
Dolph & Nona Senasac
Dolph & Nona Senasac
The Kipp's miss the old days when there were horses and corrals in the yards of many Diablo homes. Read their story here...
Jack & Sue Bell
Dolph & Nona Senasac
Jack & Sue Bell
The Bell's live in one of the five original flat top homes that make up No Tree Ranch. Find out more...
Kay Batts
Sandy Hoffman
Jack & Sue Bell
Kay's Trail connecting Alameda Diablo to Mt. Diablo Scenic was named in honor of Kay Batts - an avid hiker and trail preservation advocate. Read her story...
Laurie Baine
Sandy Hoffman
Sandy Hoffman
Laurie moved to Diablo for the rural horse country. She loved riding her horse High Society to the post office. Find out more...
Sandy Hoffman
Sandy Hoffman
Sandy Hoffman
The Hoffmans moved here in 1972 so they could "wake up and see Mount Diablo every day". More about Sandy...