Residents of the tiny East Bay town of Sunol, California like to say that it used to be a tight-knit community. Bordered by chaotic commuter roads, just over a hill from Silicon Valley, the census designated place (population 920) abuts a wilderness preserve and vibes like a rural haven.
Horse ranches dot the rolling hills; families join 4-H, and civic life revolves around the K-8 Sunol Glen School, the town’s lone school, with about 270 students.
