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live locally TOWN OF DANVILLE Q U A RT E R LY N E W S L E T T E R
Message from the Town Council We love the summer days in Danville, surrounded by golden hills and blue skies, and we’d love to welcome you to the summer edition of our Live Locally Newsletter! We are happy to see so many events back to normal this year, and we have a new appreciation for sharing time with each other. Public safety is always a priority and, with that in mind, we introduce Zonehaven and how you can sign up for local notifications. Also, our Police Department shares a great neighbor story, and we talk about some programs provided by our Volunteers in Policing. Learn how our Maintenance Department is keeping Danville green for generations to come. We also discuss new legislation aimed at reducing plastic waste, and steps the Town is taking to help eliminate greenhouse gas emissions. Check on the latest progress on some Town-wide projects and, as we continue to move forward with the Town’s Housing Element Update, we recap where we are in the process of planning for a minimum of 2,241 new homes in Danville. Our business community continues to grow, we welcome several new businesses to Danville, and talk about some local award winners.
Trail Mixers on Mt. Diablo
WHAT'S INSIDE... Housing Plan Simulation Tool
Downtown Update
Danville 2022 #GameChangers
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The community pianos are back downtown. We have two new art exhibits this summer, as well as Music in the Park and lots more. With so much happening, we can’t wait to get started and hope that you’ll join us as we Live Locally!
The Town of Danville Needs You! Every year, the Town recruits for a number of commission and board positions. If volunteering for public service appeals to you, visit the Town website at www.danville.ca.gov/ Commission-Recruitment to learn more. Sign up to be notified of new openings at www.danville.ca.gov/notifyme. If you have questions, contact the City Clerk at cityclerk@danville.ca.gov.
November Municipal Election For Town Council Seats STAY SA F E IN EX T R E M E H E AT In an extreme heat event check the Town website www.danville.ca.gov and Town social media for “cooling center” locations and information. Find air-conditioning, if possible Cover windows with drapes or shades Check on family members and neighbors Wear light clothing Drink plenty of fluids Avoid strenuous activities It is NEVER safe to leave a child, adult or pet inside a car, even in the winter. If you have a toddler in your household, lock your cars, even in your own driveway.
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The Danville Town Council is comprised of five Councilmembers, elected at-large for four-year terms. Every two years, either two or three of the seats come up for re-election. In the next General Municipal Election, Tuesday, November 8, 2022, there will be two Town Councilmember positions on the ballot. To be eligible to run for Town Council, candidates must reside within the Town of Danville incorporated boundaries and be a registered voter at the time nomination papers are issued. Interested residents must make an appointment with the City Clerk to receive and submit campaign documents during the nomination period beginning July 18 through August 12, 2022. If an incumbent fails to file nominating papers by the August 12 deadline, the nomination period will be extended to 5:00 p.m. on August 17, 2022. Nomination papers are available by appointment only beginning July 18, 2022. For information on participating in the Danville Municipal Election, contact City Clerk Marie Sunseri at (925) 314-3401 or msunseri@danville.ca.gov.
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022 Where to Vote Voters can drop off their Vote By Mail ballot envelopes 24/7 during election time. The locations of the two secure Town ballot drop-off boxes are:
Voting FAQ How can I register to vote or check my status? www.registertovote.ca.gov
• Sycamore Park & Ride, located at the intersection of Camino Ramon and Sycamore Valley Road.
What is on my ballot? www.votersedge.org/ca
• Maintenance Service Center, located at 1000 Sherburne Hills Road. The secure ballot drop boxes are available 24/7 and will be open until 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. After 8:00 p.m., the boxes will be locked and unable to accept further ballots.
Where is my polling place? www.cocovote.us What can I do if I don’t receive my ballot? Email ballot@vote.cccounty.us or call (925) 335-7800 Voters can sign-up at WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov to receive notifications about their vote-by-mail ballots. Voters who sign up for the “Where’s My Ballot?” tool will receive automatic updates via text, email or phone call.
Volunteers In Policing
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
The Danville Police Department would like to remind the community about two services provided by our Volunteers In Policing. VACATION HOUSE CHECKS For some peace of mind while you are away, you can schedule a vacation house check where one of our volunteer officers will drive by your home periodically and make sure everything looks secure. COP CARS TO THE COMMUNITY This program allows residents to request a volunteer patrol car to visit for a special event like a birthday party. Cop Cars to the Community is a great program for kids of any age who want to know more about law enforcement or want to see the lights and hear the siren on a police car! Danville residents can access both of these programs at https://www.danville.ca.gov/171/ Community-Services.
H O ME IS W H ERE TH E H EART IS ! CLAUDIA RAY,
Maintenance Services Coordinator With the persistent threat of climate change looming ever larger, the Town of Danville continues to take steps to create a more sustainable future for all of us. The Town’s Maintenance Department works diligently to be sustainably responsible by implementing water-saving irrigation systems and landscaping with drought-tolerant plant material. It also ensures public landscape adheres to weed abatement mandates. Electric vehicles are now part of the Town’s fleet of vehicles and electrical charging stations can be found at various locations around Town. Residents can also refill water bottles at hydration stations at both the Danville Community Center and the Veterans Memorial Building as an alternative to single-use plastic bottles. These steps may not seem significant but are important to preserving Danville’s beauty. The Town of Danville was incorporated in 1982, and Town Planners have done an awesome job creating this “small town atmosphere and outstanding quality of life.” We are surrounded by communities with beautiful hills and clear views of Mount Diablo. Our parks—who doesn’t love them? Students visit the parks to take their prom photos, couples get engaged there, and families host reunions and celebrate birthdays. One of the main corridors, Camino Tassajara, is beautifully outlined with trees and mature landscaping. All of this contributes to making Danville a wonderful place to live and raise a family. As California remains in a drought and wildfire seasons lengthen, I know we all want Danville to remain lush and beautiful for generations to come. As the Maintenance Services Coordinator, I wish we could have eyes and hands on every aspect of the Town’s public areas. We rely on our community and appreciate it when residents let us know their concerns. There are so many ways to get in touch: email maintenance@danville.ca.gov, Danville Connect: www.danville.ca.gov/danvilleconnect, or simply by calling at (925) 314-3450. We can all help keep the Town of Danville on the right track and committed to taking steps toward a more sustainable future. Danville is a strong community with a unified love for where we live. Working together, we can’t lose!
Teen Centers Plan For Reopening
With summer in full swing, the new school year is approaching and the Town of Danville is getting ready to reopen Teen Centers at Charlotte Wood, Los Cerros, and Diablo Vista Middle Schools. Town staff maintains and monitors the centers to create a safe and exciting environment for after-school fun. Students can join the staff in games, activities, a snack, or simply sit down and enjoy a moment of peace after school, before starting homework. The Town’s Teen Centers follow the San Ramon Valley Unified School District calendar and are open from the last school bell until 5:30 p.m. In addition, they are open on minimum days. Registration is required. For more information or to register for the Teen Centers, go to www.danville.ca.gov/recguide or call the Danville Community Center at (925) 314-3400.
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Town Talks with the Mayor
Town Talks with the Mayor is a monthly live stream broadcast held on the first Friday of each month via Zoom. The Mayor invites guests to discuss a variety of topics of interest to Danville residents. Topics coming up in the next few months: August 5—Join the conversation as we provide updates on Danville’s unique public buildings that are available for rent and find out about some of the capital improvement projects happening around Town.
SI G N U P FO R THE 2 0 2 2 DA N VI L LE FAM I LY CA M P O UT Family Campout is back on Mt. Diablo! On August 6–7, spend quality time with your family while hiking, relaxing, stargazing and participating in campfire activities. Visit www. danville.ca.gov/recguide to register. Spots are limited.
September 2—Tune in as we introduce some new Danville businesses and discover more about the Town’s partnership with the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce and Visit Tri-Valley, and how our Economic Development team works with these partners to promote business vitality in Danville. October 7—As we begin to think about holiday shopping, we discuss the wonderful shopping opportunities in our local community and learn about upcoming Fall Community Events in Danville. All recordings are available on the Town Talks with the Mayor webpage, where you can also find all the information for this program, www.DanvilleTownTalks.org/town-talks-with-the-mayor. Participants can ask questions using the chat feature or email questions ahead of time to towntalks@danville.ca.gov. For more information on Town Talks with the Mayor, contact Public Information Officer Nicola Shihab at (925) 314-3336 or nshihab@danville.ca.gov.
DANVILLE’S EVACUATION ZONES ARE NOW LIVE VIA ZONEHAVEN WEBSITE Danville, Contra Costa County, and many other areas of the Bay Area and California use thirdparty software Zonehaven to divide communities into evacuation zones. Danville’s zones have been approved by the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District, Danville Police Department, and the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff. The zones are now live via the Zonehaven website at community.zonehaven.com. The evacuation zones are created using factors that include weather, traffic flows, street design, historical disaster data, geography, and more. The zones allow first responders to manage evacuation in the most effective way during an emergency. In the event of an emergency, additional data is fed into the software, such as fire location, wind speeds and direction. First responders use the program to guide decision-making around if, when, and where to order evacuations or evacuation warnings. Residents of affected zones are alerted using a variety of means, including the Contra Costa County Community Warning System, or CWS, Nixle local alerts, social media such as Twitter and Facebook, and old-fashioned doorto-door warnings. Zonehaven also interfaces with Waze, real-time GPS-guided traffic maps. • Learn Your Zone—Residents can view their zone by entering their address at community.zonehaven.com. It is a good idea to bookmark this page so that you can easily refer to it. • Sign up for CWS and Nixle—to receive emergency notifications.
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The Contra Costa County Community Warning System, or CWS, can alert residents and businesses within the county that are impacted by or are in danger of being impacted by an emergency. To register to receive these important emergency warnings, visit https://cwsalerts.com/. The Danville Police Department uses Nixle to send local emergency notifications. To sign-up, text your zip code to 888777 or sign-up at https://nixle.com/city/ca/danville/. To discover more ways to stay connected in an emergency, visit www.danville.ca.gov/ stayconnected.
Public Art Exhibit: Picture This Picture This is a temporary public art exhibit that will be featured in parks and picturesque areas throughout the Tri-Valley this summer. This exhibit was inspired by artist Carlos Campos and County Park Friends in Santa Cruz, who created a similar exhibit titled, Outside the Frame.
SUMMER BIKE CHALLENGE
The Town of Danville, City of Dublin, City of Livermore, City of Pleasanton and the City of San Ramon, have partnered together to bring this new exhibit to life. Each frame is 4 ft by 6 ft (frame opening will be 4 ft by 3 ft) and uniquely designed by local artists. The frames will be on display from July 16 to September 30. Be sure to take a selfie with your friends and try to visit all the frames! For more information and locations of each frame, visit www.danville.ca.gov/ picturethis.
Picture This frame ready to be painted by local artists
Diablo Road Trail Update
Design and environmental work on the long-anticipated Diablo Road Trail project has continued throughout 2022. With the environmental phase nearing completion and expected to wrap up by the end of the summer, work on the final design will continue through the fall. The design includes a crosswalk and pedestrian/bicycle crossing system that will connect the existing Diablo Road Trail (“Barbara Haile Trail”) along the north side of Diablo Road to the new trail segment that will run along the south side of Diablo Road. The crossing system will be located near the Diablo Road/Fairway Drive intersection. The project includes the construction of two trail segments. The Town will fund and build the western segment. Davidon Homes (developer of the Magee Preserve project) will build the eastern segment, which will connect to Blackhawk Road and traverse through the new Magee Preserve development. When completed, the Diablo Road Trail will be a contiguous paved multi-purpose path totaling 2.1 miles providing a scenic route for bicyclists and pedestrians along the Diablo Road corridor and improving access to popular destinations such as Mt. Diablo State Park. The Town has procured a total of $5.7 million to fully fund construction of the trail, with work expected to begin in the Spring/Summer of 2023. Please visit DanvilleTownTalks.org for ongoing updates and details on the project.
Explore the Town from the seat of a bike! The Summer Bike Challenge hosted by 511 Contra Costa has returned to Danville. To participate, sign up online at 511cc.org/go and download the Danville Bike Bingo Card. Bike to as many squares as you can between now and August 31 and collect prizes along the way. Featured family-friendly locations include Sycamore Valley Park, the Danville Farmers’ Market, Downtown, and more. Bike to the Town Library on July 7 between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. and look for the 511CC table to win a free gift card (while supplies last). Don’t forget to Bike Safe! • Ring or call out before passing • Be predictable • Obey signals • Ride on the right side • Protect your brain— wear a helmet
ANIMAL SERVICES Sick, injured, dead, aggressive, and lost animals in Danville are handled by Contra Costa Animal Services. Please be aware that they will pick-up deceased wildlife on public property only. You may report any of these situations by visiting their website at: https://www. contracosta.ca.gov/7396/ Report-an-Activity or by calling (925) 335-8300.
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Housing Element Update: Help Shape Danvill The State of California has declared a housing crisis, and Danville has been assigned the task of planning for a minimum of 2,241 units for the upcoming Housing Element Cycle 2023–2031—over four times the allocation of the previous cycle. It is important to note that the Town’s role is not to construct housing but to identify the most appropriate sites for potential construction by the private development market. As with prior Housing Element cycles, State law requires the Town to conduct a site-by-site inventory of land suitable for development of all housing types, including multi-family homes. During the second phase of community engagement in Spring 2022, the Town invited the community to identify and suggest sites they believe should be considered for housing development using an interactive Housing Site Suggestion Map. At the conclusion of the activity, community members had dropped 281 ‘pins’ or suggestions on 99 separate sites for the Town to consider. The Town evaluated all suggested sites against criteria established by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (State HCD). Sites that met State HCD criteria were deemed ‘viable’ and can be considered for designation as a housing site. The evaluation of all recommended sites can be found on the Housing Element Update project page at www.danvilletowntalks.org/housingelement.
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Housing Site Suggestion Map Results, Spring 2022
What’s Next? The Town is inviting community members back to use a Housing Plan Simulation tool to create and submit their own version of a housing element that achieves the 2,241-unit target (plus a buffer). The housing element simulation begins with an ‘imbalanced’ housing plan with ‘unassigned’ housing units. Users can ‘add’ what they believe is the appropriate number of units to each qualified potential site until all the units are assigned, and the housing plan is ‘balanced.’ Most of the sites identified on the map were identified by the community using the Housing Site Suggestion Map in Spring 2022.
e’s Future with a Housing Plan Simulation Housing Element Update Timeline
March–April 2022
May 2022
June–July 2022
Late Fall 2022
Winter 2023
August–November 2022
Community Engagement #1
It is an interactive way to explore where housing might go and how different housing densities on various sites can help the Town meet its housing assignment. Community-submitted housing plan simulations and other considerations will help inform the Planning Commission and Town Council’s decisions on which sites would be most appropriate to accommodate Danville’s housing assignment.
The Housing Plan Simulation tool is currently available at www.danvilletowntalks.org/ housingelement. Launched in late June 2022, it will be available until Friday, July 27, 2022. For more information or questions, contact Management Analyst Cat Bravo at (925) 314-3377 or cbravo@danville.ca.gov.
Photo by Karl Nielsen
Staff Analysis Evaluate suggestions against state criteria. Advance ‘suitable sites’ to next engagement phase for consideration.
Community Engagement #2
Initial State Review HDC reviews preliminary housing plan (90 days). Staff incorporates state comments (30 days).
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a self-contained living unit that is usually smaller than the main home on the same property. It contains a kitchen, bathroom, and a place to sleep. ADUs can be attached to the main home or a separate detached building. California ADU laws changed dramatically in 2020, expanding the areas and conditions under which ADUs can be built. In 2020 the Town issued 22 ADU permits. In 2021 the number more than doubled to 51. Many of the units being permitted are manufactured units prefabricated in one location, transported and placed on a homeowner’s lot. To incentivize the construction of quality units that meet Danville’s design and neighborhood compatibility standards, the Town launched the Danville Garden Cottage Program. The goal is to encourage construction of smaller living units in Danville that are affordable to a wider range of income levels, including elderly family members. The program also responds to increasing demand for these units from Danville residents with the term “ADU” frequently searched on the Town’s website. The program offers a selection of pre-approved, permit-ready ADU building plans that can be downloaded free of charge. Because these ADU plans have been pre-plan checked, they are eligible for expedited processing and lower building permit fees. The plans can be downloaded at www.danville.ca.gov/ADU and include studio, onebedroom, and two-bedroom designs. If you are thinking about building an accessory dwelling unit, this is a great option for homeowners and the neighborhood.
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DANVILLE is now 100% Carbon-Free with MCE DEEP GREEN Electricity! As part of Danville’s commitment to renewable energy, the Town increased participation in MCE’s DEEP GREEN program to include all streetlights. As of July 1, 2022, the Town has completed the transition to 100% carbon-free electricity to help eliminate greenhouse gas emissions. Deep Green service comes from California Wind and Solar Power and costs .01 per kilowatt-hour. Half of the Deep Green premium is invested in MCE’s Local Renewable Energy & Program Development Fund, helping to build renewable energy projects and install electric vehicle charging stations throughout the MCE service area. 90% of Danville residences power their homes with the MCE Light Green 60% renewable energy service. For less than $5 more a month for an average residential customer, you can opt up to DEEP GREEN 100% renewable energy service, eliminating electricity-based greenhouse gas emissions from your home! Let’s help make Danville Green! The Town encourages our community to OPT UP to DEEP GREEN 100% renewable energy. Go to https://www.mcecleanenergy.org/100-renewable/ to sign up.
NEW LAW REDUCES THE IMPACT OF SINGLE-USE PLASTICS
REDUCING FIRE RISK Each year, the Town undertakes the considerable task of performing weed and vegetation abatement on various Town-owned parcels and public right-of-way areas prior to the Fire Department’s May 31 deadline. These efforts significantly reduce the risk of fires and help keep our community safe. Property owners are ultimately responsible for managing their vegetation to meet Fire District requirements. To report a property that is out of compliance with Fire District standards, visit www.firedepartment.org.
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As California continues to work toward being more eco-friendly, residents are used to asking for single-use plastic straws. Now, since January 1, 2022, restaurants and food facilities also need customers to request any singleuse foodware accessory or standard condiment to reduce the amount of waste created from single-use items. Restaurants must not provide single-use food accessories or standard condiments with a meal unless customers request them. Remember to ask for the items you need. Single-use foodware accessories include forks, knives, spoons, sporks, chopsticks, straws, stirrers, condiment cups and packets, splash sticks, or cocktail sticks. “Standard condiment” means relishes, spices, sauces, confections, or seasonings that require no additional preparation and that are usually used on a food item after preparation, including ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, soy sauce, hot sauce, salsa, salt, pepper, sugar, and sugar substitutes.
Remember to ask for only the items you need— let’s all do our part!
Providing food and beverage accessories only upon request to customers and requiring reusable food service ware for specified on-site dining will significantly reduce unnecessary waste and save local businesses thousands of dollars per year. Great news for businesses and the environment! Why is this new law important? Single-use plastics contain chemicals and do not biodegrade. They break down into microparticles that contaminate the environment, pose a considerable risk to wildlife, and are extremely difficult to clean up. Single-use plastics are also made from natural gas and crude oil fossil fuels and account for over 15% of methane emissions. Learn more at www.danville.ca.gov/ab1276.
Community Outreach Results In Inspiring Input for Danville’s Downtown Future The outreach phase of the Downtown Master Plan Update took place in early 2022 and generated significant feedback from the community, business stakeholders, and Town Commissioners. This effort resulted in over 5,300 visitors to the project website, nearly 1,500 responses to the community survey, and active engagement at business interviews and pop-up events around Town. The overarching messages the Town heard from the community include a strong appreciation for: Danville’s smalltown charm. The walkability of the downtown area. The diverse local businesses. While the community enjoys outdoor dining, the feedback points to a desire for more public gathering spaces that are not necessarily associated with a dining establishment. There is interest in improving the connection between the Iron Horse Trail and San Ramon Creek, providing opportunities to enjoy the creek frontage and enhancing the Town Green on Front Street. The Town also heard concerns about the inconsistent visual character of the existing parklets and their impact on traffic safety and on-street parking. Lastly, the responses point to Hartz Avenue as the favorite area within the downtown, followed by the Town Green and Library as the second most favorite spots. The consultant, SWA, presented draft strategies and preliminary concepts to the Town Council and Commissions in late spring 2022. Town Council is expected to review a Draft Master Plan this summer. To stay informed about this project, please visit www.danvilletowntalks.org.
Sycamore Park & Ride Update Pedestrian and drainage improvements are scheduled for the Sycamore Valley Road Park & Ride later this summer. Although the planned expansion with additional parking is currently on hold, the Town will be constructing improvements to the northern section of the Park & Ride lot. The improvements include a pedestrian connection to the Iron Horse Regional Trail and a bioretention basin. The bioretention basin will contain landscaping features adapted to provide on-site treatment of stormwater runoff from the existing parking lot. Bioretention basins enhance stormwater quality through adsorption, filtration, evapotranspiration, nutrient uptake in plants, and enhanced infiltration and groundwater recharge.
ENJOYING THE TOWN’S WATER PLAY FEATURES The water features at Hap Magee Ranch and Sycamore Valley Parks are on for the season. These child-friendly water play features are useractivated and run from noon until 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekends. The Town’s water features typically run annually from April 1 to October 1. The water features at Diablo Vista and Oak Hill Park were switched off to conserve water as they are not user-activated, and the water would run continuously. Drought conditions this summer might mean that the Town will need to switch off the water features. Please check www.danville.ca.gov/ waterfeatures before planning your visit.
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New Art Exhibit: Modern Landscape COMMUNITY PIANOS RETURN TO DOWNTOWN! After a three-year, noticeably quiet absence, the Town of Danville is pleased to announce that the community pianos are back! This summer, pianos will be placed outside the Danville Senior Center, Danville Community Center, and the Village Theatre & Art Gallery for the public to share their musical stylings with residents and visitors alike. In May, the Town put a call out to middle and high school students to design artwork for the pianos. Don’t forget to take a look at the outstanding artistic skills of students from our SRVUSD community. For more information, contact Recreation Superintendent Jessica Wallner at (925) 314-3426 or jwallner@danville.ca.gov.
The Village Theatre Art Gallery will be hosting an exhibition curated by Marin County artist and prior Gallery Director Ellen Levine Dodd, titled Modern Landscape. Blinded by the Light, by Ellen Levine Dodd—
Visitors to the gallery will oil and cold wax with mixed media on canvas experience a modern take on the traditional landscape. Levine Dodd aims to demonstrate the symbiotic relations that exist between humans and the environment allowing viewers to consider how the landscape affects us and how we affect the landscape. The paintings she has selected for this exhibition represent a range of modern interpretations. Expect vibrant color palletes, bold brushstrokes, and dreamy depictions as a new way to look at familiar landscapes. The artists featured in this exhibition are John Karl Claes, Ellen Levine Dodd, Karen Olsen-Dunn, Brian Rutenberg, Jim Shay, and Liana Steinmetz. The exhibition will be at the Village Theatre Art Gallery, 233 Front Street in Danville, from August 27 to October 8, 2022. The art gallery will host a brunch reception on Saturday, August 27, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The artists’ reception is free and open to the public. Enjoy live music on the patio in front of the Village Theatre & Art Gallery and complimentary refreshments.
Two Resurfacing Projects Begin Late Summer Two of Danville’s major arterial streets, San Ramon Valley Boulevard and Camino Ramon, will receive much-anticipated repairs later this summer. Long-planned transportation system improvements for these streets include pavement overlay, slurry seal, roadway base repair, green bike lane markings, striping replacement, Americans with Disabilities Act curb ramp improvements, traffic detection, and signal upgrades. The project will use funds from the second round of the One Bay Area Grant (OBAG 2), a federal grant program intended to improve transportation infrastructure. Construction activity will occur during non-commute hours to reduce the impact on traffic. The work will require periodic closures of lanes. Motorists will be informed of the dates and times for closures prior to construction, and variable message signs will be placed well in advance of the detours to inform and guide motorists. For more information, contact City Engineer Steven Jones at sjones@danville.ca.gov.
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F IND YOUR FAVOR ITES W IT H TH E ONL IN E DAN VIL L E BU SINESS DIRECTORY
D A N V I L L E 2 0 2 2 # G A M EC H A N G E R S
Visit the online Danville Business Directory at www.danville.ca.gov/ businessdirectory to search for businesses and to explore all the other shops, restaurants, and services in Town.
Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group’s annual #GameChangers Awards recently celebrated 11 game-changing innovators, including two Danville companies, Crosschq and BoxMedia, who were honored for their local groundbreaking work, providing global solutions. Crosschq, a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider, uses predictive data to remove bias. Founded in Danville in 2018 by Michael Fitzsimmons and Peter Goettner, the company has exploded in recent years, having raised $36M in a recent funding round and quadrupling its office space in Danville. Co-Founder and CEO Michael Fitzsimmons said, “We are very proud to be in Danville. I remember the journey of selecting our Danville location. I stumbled upon this great office building called Prospector’s Square, located on Prospect Avenue, and I knew it was the one. All of us who are entrepreneurs are prospecting in our own ways.”
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Another Danville player is BoxMedia, an innovative workforce training tool using scientific data and cinematic storytelling to train and upskill talent. The company is on track to reach its ambitious goal of helping one billion people become more employable by 2030.
DISCOVER MORE
Congratulations to the Danville #GameChangers. For more information, visit www.innovationtrivalley.org.
NEW BUSINESSES TO SUPPORT: Amphora Olive Oil
401 HARTZ AVE #B • (Coming Soon)
East Bay Bakery
9000 CROW CANYON RD, STE C • (Coming Soon)
Gourmet Corner
301 HARTZ AVE, STE 104 • 208-1701
Republic of Cake
730 CAMINO RAMON, STE 196 • (Coming Soon)
Skin Envy Esthetics Sugaring Inc.
917 SAN RAMON VALLEY BLVD • (Coming Soon) 9000 CROW CANYON RD, STE D • 854-2986
Gourmet Corner
BEING A GOOD NEIGHBOR: “IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING” IN ACTION The Danville Police Department continues to reinforce the message “If you See Something, Say Something” as a reminder of the importance of working together in maintaining our safe community. On March 23, 2022, a Danville neighbor used that principle, and their quick thinking helped Danville PD apprehend two burglary suspects. The incident started in the morning when a neighboring police agency responded to a car burglary at a shopping center. One of the items stolen was a garage door opener for a home in Danville. Danville Officers were dispatched to the address, where they found the residence already burglarized. Luckily, a neighbor witnessed the burglary and provided an excellent description of the vehicle. Danville officers spotted the vehicle leaving the neighborhood. The suspects were eventually apprehended after a pursuit, and stolen property from both the auto burglary and the residential burglary was recovered. This case perfectly highlights the vital partnership between law enforcement and the community and how being a good neighbor, being alert, and reporting when something seems out of place can help keep our community safe and reduce crime.
Photo by Paige Green
EVENTS CALENDAR Several events will be returning this year, so visit the Community Calendar for the latest details and updates.
www.danville.ca.gov/ calendar
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UPCOMING COMMUNIT Y EVENTS Visit www.danville.ca.gov for more information. M O O N L I G H T M OV I ES
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Friday, July 15 and July 29 Crafts: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Movie: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Town Green
Tuesday, August 2, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Family-friendly films shown in a picturesque outdoor setting under the stars. Don’t forget your lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks!
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Saturday, July 9, July 23, and August 6 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Oak Hill Park / Town Green on August 6
An annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.
FA M I LY CA M P O U T Saturday, August 6 to Sunday, August 7,
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A RT I STS ’ O P E N I N G R EC E PT I O N Saturday, August 27, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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The free summer concert series offers a wonderful variety of live performances in the park.
More about this event on page 10.
Nixle (text your zip code to 888777)
W H E R E ’ S WA L D O I N DA N V I L L E
R E L I C S O N R A I L R OA D
Month of July
Pick up a passport at Rakestraw Books and discover local businesses in your search for Waldo.
4 T H O F J U LY PA R A D E 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Historic Downtown www.srvkiwanis.org/parade
Monday, September 5th, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Railroad Avenue Parking Lot
Discover treasures and unique pieces at this one-ofa-kind antique and upcycle market.
9/11 REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY Sunday, September 11, 5:30 p.m. Oak Hill Park
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Celebrate Independence Day at this hometown event that attracts a crowd of 40,000. Cheer on parade participants and enjoy community.
Pay tribute to those who heroically sacrificed their lives to save others, those lost, and those who helped in the rescue and recovery efforts.
T H E TOW N O F DA N V I L L E I S O N I N STAG R A M !
HOT SUMMER SUNDAYS CAR SHOWS
S E N I O R VA R I E T Y S H OW
Sunday, July 17 and August 21, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Historic Downtown www.dhsscs.com
Saturday, September 17, 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Village Theatre
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Friends and families can take in the sights of contemporary hot rods and classic automobiles while enjoying live entertainment, browsing local shops, and dining downtown.
H A R RY P OT T E R ’ S B I RT H DAY BA S H Saturday, July 30, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Town Green
Come celebrate the Boy Who Lived! All muggles, witches and wizards are welcome. Pre-registration is required.
Enjoy talented performers ages 50 years and older! Tickets available at www.danville.ca.gov/vtshows.
D E V I L M O U N TA I N R U N Sunday, September 18, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Historic Downtown
Get active with the whole family for a good cause. Choose 5K, 10k, 1 Mile Elite Run, or Kids’ Fun Run.
DA N V I L L E FA R M E R S ’ M A R K E T Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (rain or shine) Railroad Avenue Municipal Parking Lot
Support your local community market while enjoying fresh produce and unique artisan goods.