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Legislation that would require smartphones to come equipped with an anti-theft deterrent known as a "kill switch" failed to pass the state Senate today.
SB 962, co-authored by state Sen. Mark Leno, D-San Francisco and Assemblywoman Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, and strongly supported by law enforcement including San Francisco District... » Read More
Oakland police said today that they are partnering with the social media company Nextdoor to share information about neighborhood activities and help fight crime.
Speaking at a news conference at Mosswood Park, Oakland Police Chief Sean Whent said, "We will now be able to work together with residents on Nextdoor to improve safety and contribute to... » Read More
An 18-year-old San Ramon Valley High School graduate has been identified as the victim in a fatal car crash on Interstate Highway 680 in Danville earlier this month, a Contra Costa County coroner's deputy said today.
Margaret "Maggie" Daly of Alamo was fatally injured in a crash on southbound Highway 680 south of the Sycamore Valley Road exit... » Read More
A 52-year-old Oakland man was arrested on suspicion of possessing a stolen vehicle, hit-and-run and resisting arrest after being involved in an accident in San Leandro at about 3:15 p.m. today, police said.
Officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Doolittle Drive at about 3:12 p.m. to investigate a possible vehicle theft but after they ... » Read More
Jurors will resume deliberations Friday morning following closing statements in Sonoma County Supervisor Efren Carrillo's misdemeanor peeking trial.
Carrillo, 33, is charged with peeking into the door or window of his Brockhurst Drive neighbor, who has been identified only as Jane Doe, around 3:30 a.m. on July 13.
San Francisco police joined forces with the California Highway Patrol Wednesday to crack down on traffic violations on two busy traffic corridors, issuing 126 citations during commute hours.
The crackdown targeted Van Ness Avenue between Market and Geary streets between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. and again at 4 p.m. for the afternoon commute. Read More
A state appeals court has ruled that the city of San Francisco cannot regulate and require permits from tow truck companies that operate in the city but have their headquarters elsewhere.
A three-judge panel of the Court of Appeal issued a unanimous decision in San Francisco Wednesday in a lawsuit filed against the city by the California Tow... » Read More
An El Sobrante resident has been charged in connection with a 24-year-old man's murder at a Tara Hills home last month.
Kyle Navarro, 20, of El Sobrante, has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Nicholas Callen on March 31 at a home in the 2600 block of Cornelius Drive, according to the Contra Costa County District Attorney's... » Read More
A federal and local probe into a major Mexican drug cartel operating in Santa Clara County has led to 18 arrests and the seizure of drug labs, weapons, cash and $500,000 in illegal drugs, according to the District Attorney's Office.
"Mexican cartels are using Silicon Valley as a major artery for the flow of illegal drugs," District... » Read More
Two suspected gang members who are well known to Oakland police have been arrested and charged for the murder of pet sitter and dog lover Judy Salamon in her East Oakland neighborhood last July, police said today.
Oakland police Sgt. Mike Gantt said a lengthy police investigation indicates that Salamon was fatally... » Read More
Amtrak is continuing to investigate the circumstances that led to the death of a homeless man on the train tracks in Richmond on Monday evening, a spokeswoman said today.
Christopher Chisholm, 38, was found dead near a Bakersfield-bound train around 7:30 p.m. near Richmond Parkway, authorities said.
The attorney for the legal parents of teen suicide victim Audrie Pott today described a lawsuit filed Wednesday in San Jose by a man claiming to be the girl's biological father as "frivolous" and "a money grab."
Robert Allard, who represents Sheila and Lawrence Pott in their wrongful death case against the parents of four juveniles they said were ... » Read More
An elderly man who was arrested in connection with a shooting at a medical center in Daly City on Wednesday was a former patient who allegedly fired at one of the doctors working there, police said today.
Raymond Iwase, 84, was arrested following a report of a possible shooting at a medical office building at 1500 Southgate Ave. at about 1:30 ... » Read More
One of two men who filed suit against San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith and former 49er Delanie Walker alleging that he was shot and permanently injured at a unruly party at Smith's home near San Jose in 2012 has settled his case with the pair.
Aaron Reyes reached an out-of-court settlement in his lawsuit against Smith and Walker... » Read More
A former commander with the Pacific Grove Police Department has received a three-year prison sentence after entering guilty pleas today on three felony counts stemming from a year-long investigation, Monterey County prosecutors said.
John Nyunt, 51, was also ordered to pay $6,000 in restitution to victims after pleading guilty to dissuading a... » Read More
A Pacific Grove dog rescue organization is planning to bring a dog from Sochi, Russia to the Monterey Peninsula to go up for adoption.
Carie Broecker from the group Peace of Mind Dog Rescue said Cherry, a 22-pound, 5-year-old female mixed breed will be arriving in Pacific Grove on Tuesday.
Cherry was taken to an animal shelter in... » Read More
Berkeley's historic UC Theatre will reopen as a nonprofit live music venue next year, organizers said.
The 1,460-seat theater on University Avenue, which has been closed for 12 years, will undergo renovations starting this summer before reopening as a year-round live music venue managed by the nonprofit Berkeley Music Group, the group said... » Read More
An Oakland man was arrested after firing shots into the air from the passenger seat of a car in Richmond on Wednesday night and evading police, a police spokeswoman said.
An officer was near the intersection of A Street and Ripley Avenue around 8:45 p.m. when he saw a passenger in a passing car fire multiple gunshots out of the window, Richmond... » Read More
Bay Area residents should expect rainy weather to arrive tonight and continue through the weekend, bringing with it colder temperatures, according to a National Weather Service forecaster.
Light showers are expected to fall onto the region after sunset tonight as a weather system moves in from the north. The North Bay may get rain... » Read More
Two men have been arrested and charged for the murder of a pet sitter in her East Oakland neighborhood last July, authorities said today.
Oakland police said Judy Salamon, 66, was shot and killed at 1:24 p.m. on July 24 in the 2400 block of Fern Street, between Brookdale and Fairfax avenues. She crashed her car into a parked car after the shooting, ... » Read More
Music legend Paul McCartney will perform the final concert at San Francisco's soon-to-be-demolished Candlestick Park.
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee made the announcement on Twitter this morning about the Aug. 14 concert after McCartney added the Candlestick venue to his Out There 2014 tour.
According to a news release from McCartney's website, the newly added show... » Read More
Music legend Paul McCartney will perform the final concert at San Francisco's soon-to-be-demolished Candlestick Park.
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee made the announcement on Twitter this morning about the Aug. 14 concert after McCartney added the Candlestick venue to his Out There 2014 tour.
A man who was found dead of a suspected homicide in San Jose on Tuesday morning has been identified as 48-year-old Dat Nguyen, of Antioch, according to a police spokesman.
Police responding to a call at 8:04 a.m. Tuesday about a possible dead person lying on the ground in the 1900 block of Monterey Road found Nguyen there unconscious and not... » Read More
A Brentwood fifth-grader's essay about overcoming medical obstacles has earned him a trip to Minneapolis, Minn., where he'll get special recognition at the Major League Baseball All-Star Game this July.
Brentwood student Raymond Beasley, along with a ninth-grader from Arizona, won the grand prize in an essay contest entitled "Breaking Barriers: ... » Read More
The California Highway Patrol rescued a man who became unconscious while hiking with a group in Calistoga on Tuesday morning, a CHP officer said.
The hiker, who is approximately 70 years old, was six miles up Oat Hill Mine Trail in Calistoga in remote, rugged terrain, CHP Officer Anna Paulson said.
The Sonoma County coroner's office has identified a man who was found dead Wednesday at the Sonoma County Central Disposal Site as 39-year-old Matthew Dean Nashol.
Nashol's most recent residence is unknown, a coroner's office spokeswoman said.
Sonoma County sheriff's deputies were summoned to the disposal site at 500 Mecham... » Read More
An advisory warning people not to swim at Monterey Municipal Beach that was posted Tuesday has been lifted after bacteria levels in the water subsided to safe levels, Monterey County health officials said.
The county Health Department found unsafe levels of indicator bacteria in water samples taken at the beach Monday.
A person was critically injured in a shooting in North Oakland this morning, police said.
The shooting was reported at 6:02 a.m. in the 6100 block of San Pablo Avenue.
Officers arrived and found evidence of a shooting but no victim. Shortly afterward, the victim arrived at a hospital with gunshot wounds and is considered to be in... » Read More
A male was hospitalized with second-degree burns after escaping from his fiery apartment in downtown San Jose late Wednesday night, a fire captain said today.
Crews responded to a report of a fire at an apartment building in the 300 block of East William Street, near the San Jose State University campus, at about 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, San Jose... » Read More
The Oakland A's have rejected a proposal by the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Authority to extend their lease at the O.co Coliseum for 10 years, the baseball team said.
In a statement, the team didn't say why it is turning down the authority's offer, saying only that, "While the proposal was for 10 years, it did not address all of our issues" and "consequently, we cannot... » Read More
Mostly cloudy skies are likely in the Bay Area this morning. Highs are expected to be near 60, with westerly winds of up to 10 mph.
Partly cloudy skies are likely this evening, with a slight chance of rain. Lows are expected to be in the lower 50s, with westerly winds of up to 20 mph.
Mostly cloudy skies are likely Friday morning, with a chance of showers and... » Read More
One person was hospitalized in a blaze that crews were able to put out early this morning in the downtown area of San Jose, a dispatcher said.
Crews responded to the report of a fire at a structure in the 300 block of East William Street, near the San Jose State University campus, at about 11:30 p.m. Wednesday night, the dispatcher said. Read More
Firefighters in San Jose are currently battling a blaze tonight, a dispatcher said.
Crews responded to a report of the fire at a structure in the 300 block of East William Street, near the San Jose State University campus, according to the dispatcher.
A second alarm was called shortly after crews arrived at the scene, she said.
A man filed a lawsuit today in Santa Clara County Superior Court in San Jose declaring that he is the biological father of teen suicide victim Audrie Pott and should be included in a wrongful death lawsuit as a legal heir.
Michael Lazarin, 46, claims that Sheila and Lawrence Pott, the teen girl's legal parents, falsely claimed to be her sole heirs... » Read More
SAN RAMON - Schubros Brewery's much anticipated Branch Line double IPA returns this Thursday, Jan 30, at 5 pm at the Tap Room. The double IPA will be available for a limited time only so don't miss the train! » Read More
Maria Maria La Cantina Danville and Maria Maria La Cantina Walnut Creek are teaming up with Onewarmcoat.org! Clean out those closets and drop off your gently used coats, sweaters, scarves, gloves & hats at either location! With your help we can make a difference! Happy Holidays! » Read More
Sign up today for your FREE Danville.com email address and get a complete email package with all of the features, and add-ons that you’re used to from paid services. We’ll give you a generous 1GB of storage for your saved emails, your own personal calendar and address book, virus and spam protection and more – all with your own customized Name@Danville.com address for your... » Read More
Many interesting, important, and influential people have lived in Danville. From a famous American playwright, to an astronaut, numerous athletes, and even heroes, these folks were either born here or drawn to Danville’s beauty and small town atmosphere.
Larry Allen – A former American football guard who played in the NFL for fourteen seasons. He played for the Dallas... » Read More
For some cars are just a way to get from Point A to Point B, but at the Blackhawk Museum in Danville, they are “rolling sculptures”. The combination of beautiful classic car displays and educational enrichment make the museum the must-see destination for any automobile enthusiast, or anyone with a love of art, technology, culture and history.
In addition to the... » Read More
What once carried massive locomotives transporting people and produce, the Iron Horse Regional Trail is now the most popular way to bike, walk, run and rollerblade in and around downtown, or on to other East Bay destinations.
Danville townspeople use the 20-foot wide, paved trail daily as a way to exercise, walk their dogs, relax, and visit downtown shops and cafes. On weekends... » Read More
The decaying Danville Hotel Wild West buildings are facing the wrecking ball sometime in October 2013, to be replaced with 35,000 square feet of new retail, office, and residential spaces, according to city officials. Two important downtown historical buildings—the hotel itself and the adjoining McCauley House on Hartz Avenue—will be renovated as part of the plan.
The rest... » Read More
Danville, CA has a rich history stretching back to the pioneer and Gold Rush days of California’s infancy. Thanks to an ongoing civic pride in their community and the dedication of many history-minded residents, Danville now boasts an impressive and educational Historic Walking Tour in the downtown area that commemorates its past and the characters and institutions that have helped... » Read More
Nestled in the western hills above Danville is one of its more unique and distinguished landmarks, the Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site. The great American playwright Eugene O’Neill, winner of four Pulitzer Prizes and the Nobel Prize, and his wife, Carlotta, lived in their beloved Tao House on that site from 1937 to 1944.
The O’Neill’s built the home on 158... » Read More
The keeper of all things historical in Danville is the Museum of the San Ramon Valley, located in the restored Southern Pacific Railroad depot at the corner of Railroad and Prospect avenues in downtown Danville.
Residents devoted to preserving the area’s history incorporated the museum as a nonprofit organization in 1985. The group lovingly restored the depot in the... » Read More
Historically the center of Danville life since 1873, the building that houses The Village Theatre at 233 Front St. continues to serve as the heart of the community through performing arts, visual arts, and special events. The structure has gone through numerous iterations, starting as a one-story farmers’ hall, transforming into a two-story community center, and serving as a movie... » Read More
Then Danville is for you and your pup—the town has a reputation for being super dog friendly. From businesses that cater to pooches and their human companions, to the popular Canine Corral dog park, to an entire evening devoted to dogs called Doggie Night, Danville is perfect for our four-legged friends.
Dogs and their owners are a common sight throughout the downtown area... » Read More
Standing gracefully in the middle of Diablo Road is the town’s most iconic and beloved landmark, the Danville Old Oak Tree. The town’s official symbol is 65-feet tall and estimated to be 350-years-old.
Probably the most cherished event all year is the Lighting of the Old Oak Tree, held every November the Friday evening after Thanksgiving by the Town of Danville and the... » Read More
The Blackhawk Museum located in Danville, CA is a true must-see sight when you are in the East Bay area located just outside of San Francisco and Oakland.The museum spans 70,000 square feet and features automobiles from many different eras. The aim of the museum is to showcase the art, culture, history and technology behind these amazing vehicles.The Blackhawk Museum considers these to be...
Mt. Diablo State Park is a true treasure in California, and its located just outside of Danville, CA.Truly this is a wondrous place boasting the peak of Mt. Diablo that is 3,849 feet high. There...
One of the most popular regular events in Danville, CA is the weekly Farmers Market. This amazing event takes place near Railroad and Prospect streets in Danville.It takes place on Saturdays...
Danville, CA is Community Focused Set just outside of San Francisco in the East Bay area, Danville, CA is a charming community with many great things to do. As part of the San Ramon Valley, Danville is a community-oriented place with excellent schools and many good things for families to do. Danville, CA is also a great place to enjoy the outdoors. It's a community made for walking and riding your bike. It even features a trail that goes through the center of town called the Iron Horse Regional Trail. Parents and their children will love the many parks and playgrounds here. The homes of Danville are extremely enviable with a continually desirable area just outside both San Francisco and Oakland. Nearby public transportation on the BART makes getting into the Bay Area accessible. Children are a big priority in the community of Danville, CA. There are many events and things to do that cater to the likes of active children in Danville, California.
Excellent Schools & Great Family Activities in Danville Children are a big priority in the community of Danville, CA. There are many events and things to do that cater to the likes of active children in Danville, California. The schools of Danville part of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District ' are some of the most highly rated in the state of California. In terms of private schooling, there are a number of very good private and parochial schools located in Danville and nearby areas that will also appeal to the desires of parents.
Enjoy the Outdoors in Danville, CA You'll find wonderful things to do in the great outdoors in and around Danville, CA. If you like to bike, hike, walk, jog, camp or just enjoy the wonders of the outdoors, this area is a perfect spot for you and your family. Danville is located near Mt. Diablo State Park. This wonderful California State Park is perfect for everything from day hikes to overnight camping. Mt. Diablo is about 3,900 feet high and majestically graces the San Ramon Valley. It's also great for horseback riding. You'll see wonderful fields of wildflowers here and enjoy unique rock formations. There are many other great ways to enjoy the outdoors in Danville with its varied parks in the city.
Downtown Danville Packed With Fun Maybe you're more of a city person or maybe you like both the outdoors and the delights of being in town. Downtown Danville has many great things to do - including shopping, award-winning restaurants and great streetscapes perfect for strolling. Downtown Danville is home to the weekly farmer's market, which is incredibly popular and for good reason. You'll find great local products here from fruit to cheese to bread. There's always something new and fun to check out. Danville's downtown area is also where you can catch Hot Summer Nights, which is a car event showcasing classic vehicles during the warmer months. It's just one of the many good annual events you will find in Danville to enjoy with your whole family.
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