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Canvas Tag Sale Studio is Danville’s newest addition to the downtown area and is helping to extend the mission of a popular local nonprofit group in reaching out with the spirit of giving... More
Located in the center of Danville’s downtown shopping area is an opportunity for residents and visitors to enjoy the very best of Northern California’s winemaking traditions... More
A fire that displaced an East Palo Alto family on Sunday afternoon appears to have started with the wiring in an illegal addition, a fire investigator said today.
The fire was reported at about 1:30 p.m. in the 2600 block of Fordham Street, fire investigator Jon Johnston said.
The fire had started in an illegal addition at the... » Read More
A 17-year-old boy was arrested Friday after leading police on a brief pursuit from El Cerrito to Albany and then crashing his car, police said today.
At 3:43 p.m. Friday, an El Cerrito police officer noticed a car speeding south on San Pablo Avenue. The officer tried to stop the vehicle, which entered westbound Interstate Highway 80 from... » Read More
A male victim was shot in the head in San Francisco's Bayview District this evening, according to police.
Officers responded at about 5 p.m. to the area of Egbert Avenue and Ingalls Street and found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the head, San Francisco police Officer Gordon Shyy said.
The victim was transported to San Francisco General Hospital... » Read More
A man was sentenced to more than 27 years in prison today for trying to abduct a 9-year-old girl out of a San Mateo school bathroom in 2012 as well as other molestation attempts, San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said.
Bradley Mrozek, 26, pleaded no contest last year to one count of kidnapping, two counts of committing a lewd... » Read More
San Rafael police are no longer actively searching for a 93-year-old man who disappeared after having dinner with his daughter on Feb. 26.
Robert Leslie Davis, of San Rafael, was last seen leaving Marin Joe's Restaurant at 1585 Casa Buena Drive in Corte Madera around 8 p.m. He was driving toward U.S. Highway 101 in a 2001 silver Toyota Camry... » Read More
A 22-year-old San Jose man was killed and three people were badly hurt early Sunday when the man's car crashed into a pole and tree while he raced another car on a major downtown thoroughfare, police said today.
San Jose police were called at 1:37 a.m. Sunday to the scene of a car accident in the area of East Santa Clara and 24th streets where... » Read More
Opponents of the Chinese occupation of Tibet gathered on the steps of San Francisco City Hall today to mark the 55th anniversary of the 1959 Tibetan uprising and subsequent exile of the Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama.
Today's anniversary comes on the heels of the Dalai Lama's visit to the Bay Area last month during which he made... » Read More
Two workers were hospitalized after sulfuric acid spilled on them while they were doing maintenance work at the Tesoro refinery in Martinez this morning, company and county officials said.
Contra Costa Health Services' division of hazardous materials received a report at 10:49 a.m. that two workers had been exposed to sulfuric acid at the refinery, located at 150 Solano Way... » Read More
A crash involving a paratransit bus and two other vehicles blocked lanes of southbound Interstate Highway 880 in San Lorenzo for about an hour today, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The collision was reported at 2:37 p.m. on southbound I-880 south of the Hesperian Boulevard on-ramp, CHP Officer Ron Simmons said. Read More
A Tuolomne County man faces life in prison after being convicted today of four counts of premeditated attempted murder of a peace officer for a shootout with California Highway Patrol offices on Interstate Highway 580 in Oakland in 2010.
Byron Williams, 48, of Groveland, who has two prior bank robbery convictions, was also convicted of three counts... » Read More
A 12-year-old boy who was abducted in Long Beach on Thursday, prompting the California Highway Patrol to issue an Amber Alert, has been found safe, Long Beach police said.
Sri Johnston, 49, allegedly abducted Nicholas Johnston and was reported to have been traveling in a tan four-door 1998 Saturn, according to the CHP.
A man who was fatally shot in unincorporated North Richmond on Saturday night has been identified by the Contra Costa County coroner's office as 23-year-old Nelson Earl Hamilton III.
Hamilton and three other people were shot at about 10 p.m. Saturday in front of a home in the 1600 block of First Street, Contra Costa County sheriff's... » Read More
The California Highway Patrol has issued an Amber Alert for a 12-year-old boy who was abducted in Long Beach on Thursday.
Sri Johnston, 49, allegedly abducted Nicholas Johnston and may be traveling in a tan four-door 1998 Saturn, according to the CHP. The car has a California license plate number of 4AUU679.
Petaluma police have released a photo of a driver who stole cash from a register at a McDonald's drive-thru window early this morning.
The driver, who appears to be a male in a checkered shirt, opened the drive-thru window at the McDonald's at 981 Lakeville St. in the Gateway Shopping Center around 2 a.m., Sgt. Ed Crosby said.
A 26-year-old Salinas man was found guilty on Friday of helping the Norteno criminal street gang sell drugs in Salinas in a case built with the help of legal wiretaps, a prosecutor said today.
A jury in Superior Court in Salinas convicted Omar Ramirez on Friday of conspiring to sell methamphetamine for the Norteno gang, possessing methamphetamine... » Read More
A man who died in a house fire in Oakland early Saturday morning has been identified by the Alameda County coroner's bureau as 22-year-old Vaughn Haynes.
Haynes, an Oakland resident, died following a fire reported shortly after 2 a.m. Saturday at a home in the 200 block of Santa Clara Avenue, a fire dispatcher said.
A pedestrian who was struck and killed by an SUV on northbound Interstate Highway 880 in Fremont on Saturday night has been identified by the Alameda County coroner's bureau as 54-year-old New Jersey resident Shukal Kumar.
Kumar, a resident of Hillsborough, N.J., was struck shortly after 10:30 p.m. Saturday just north of Mowry Avenue, according to... » Read More
A hiker who died after being found unresponsive on a Southern California trail on Sunday has been identified as an elderly Orinda man.
The Riverside County coroner's office identified 81-year-old Ulrich Luscher as the hiker who was found on Sunday afternoon on the San Jacinto Peak Trail near Palm Springs.
An officer who police initially said was shot in San Francisco's Mission District on Saturday afternoon by a suspect who later led police on a high-speed chase may actually have been wounded by a fellow officer, a police spokesman said today.
San Francisco police Officer Adam Shaw, 28, a six-year veteran of the force who works out of the... » Read More
Nine PG&E customers near the Sonoma County Fairgrounds remained without power this morning after a vehicle hit a power pole in east Santa Rosa, a PG&E spokeswoman said.
The vehicle struck the power pole and knocked down power lines at Bennett Valley Road and Brookwood Avenue around 5:35 a.m., spokeswoman Jana Morris said.
Two workers were hospitalized after sulfuric acid spilled on them at the Tesoro refinery in Martinez this morning, a Contra Costa County hazardous materials official said.
Contra Costa Health Services' division of hazardous materials received a report at 10:49 a.m. that two workers had been exposed to sulfuric acid at the refinery, located at 150 Solano Way, hazardous... » Read More
State Sen. Jerry Hill today announced legislation that he said would require utilities to develop security plans to prevent attacks like one that caused more than $15 million in damage to a PG&E substation near San Jose last April.
Hill, D-San Mateo, held a news conference this morning outside PG&E's Hunters Point substation in San Francisco... » Read More
Women selected from each California Assembly district are being honored today as part of a women's history month tradition started in 1987 by the state Legislative Women's Caucus.
Eighty women have been invited to the state Capitol in Sacramento to be honored for their wide-ranging accomplishments in a ceremony that was slated to start... » Read More
A Tuolomne County man who was involved in a shootout with California Highway Patrol officers on Interstate Highway 580 in Oakland in 2010 was convicted today of four counts of premeditated attempted murder of a peace officer.
Byron Williams, 48, of Groveland, who has two prior bank robbery convictions, was also convicted of three counts of being an ex-felon in possession of... » Read More
Police are trying to identify a man who hit another person in the head with a kerosene container on a San Francisco Municipal Railway light-rail vehicle in the city's Bayview District on Friday afternoon, police said.
The male victim had just gotten onto the T-Third train around 4:30 p.m. when a man in his 50s stuck his foot out and tripped... » Read More
A woman who was killed when a tree fell on her car as she was driving on Interstate Highway 80 in Vacaville on Sunday afternoon has been identified by the Solano County coroner's office as 22-year-old Kenneisha Dale.
Dale, an Oakland resident, was driving a 1997 Toyota Camry at about 65 mph on westbound Highway 80 east of Cherry Glen Road around... » Read More
A Tuolomne County man who was involved in a shootout with California Highway Patrol officers on Interstate Highway 580 in Oakland in 2010 was convicted today of four counts of premeditated attempted murder of a peace officer.
Byron Williams, 48, of Groveland, who has two prior bank robbery convictions, was also convicted of three counts of being an... » Read More
Investigators are still looking for a driver who ran away from the scene of a fatal crash on Interstate Highway 880 near the O.co Coliseum on Sunday, a California Highway Patrol officer said.
The two-vehicle crash was reported at 3:10 p.m. on northbound I-880 north of Hegenberger Road, according to the CHP.
Three one-alarm fires that burned in Fremont's Warm Springs neighborhood early this morning appear to have been set intentionally, fire officials said.
The first fire started at about 2:40 a.m. at a YMCA portable building adjacent to James Leitch Elementary School at 47100 Fernald St., Battalion Chief Ron McCormick said.
A man and woman were arrested in Petaluma early Friday morning after being found with stolen property, police said.
A resident who lives in the area of Photinia Place heard the dog barking, looked outside and saw someone looking through the resident's car, Sgt. Steven Nelson said.
When the resident turned on an outside light, the... » Read More
The California Highway Patrol has canceled a Sig-alert on westbound Interstate Highway 580 in Alameda County near the Livermore Valley after a big-rig fire this morning.
The fire was initially reported on westbound Highway 580 near Santa Rita Road in Pleasanton around 6 a.m., according to the CHP.
Firefighters battled three separate single-alarm fires within blocks of each other in Fremont's Warm Springs neighborhood this morning, a city fire battalion chief said.
There were no reported injuries or evacuations in all three fires that were all discovered shortly after 3 a.m., Battalion Chief Ron McCormick said.
The California Highway Patrol has issued a Sig-alert for one lane blocked on westbound Interstate Highway 580 in Pleasanton due to a big-rig on fire this morning.
The fire was reported on westbound Highway 580 near Santa Rita Road around 6 a.m., according to the CHP.
The CHP issued a Sig-alert around 6:10 a.m. and one right lane is blocked to motorists. 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
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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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Sunny, 67°F on Monday, March 10, 2014
