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History of Oakley
The growing community of Oakley traces its roots to 1897, when the town's first land owner, R. C. Marsh, came to the area and settled on what was thought to be infertile land. On September 7, 1898, Marsh as named the town's first postmaster and Oakley became a town. Nicknamed "Sand Lappers" by critics who said they'd never be able to grow crops in the sandy soil created by the nearby Sacrament-San Joaquin Delta, the early settlers proved otherwise by turning Oakley into a cornucopia of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Important Phone Numbers
| Non Emergency | |||
| Name | Chief/Email | Address | Phone # |
| Oakley Police | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 210 Ohara Ave | 925-625-8820 |
| Contra Costa County Sheriff | Warren E. Rupf | 651 Pine Street 7th floor, Martinez | 925-335-1500 |
| East Contra Costa Fire Protection | Hugh Henderson | 134 Oak Street Brentwood | 925-634-3400 |
| Station 93 | Hugh Henderson | 215 Second St | 925-634-3400 |
