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Danville Relocation Guide

Walnut Creek Branch1331 N. California Blvd., #100

Walnut Creek, CA 94596Phone: 925.946.1616

Fax: 925.939.9206

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Welcome to Danville

DANVILLE HISTORY

For over 130 years, Danville’s history has been one of change and growth. Often referred to as the “Heart of the San Ramon Valley,” Danville was first populated by Indians who lived next to the creeks and camped on Mount Diablo in the summer. Later it was part of Mission San Jose’s grazing land and a Mexican land grant called Rancho San Ramon.

Danville was settled and named by Americans drawn here by the California Gold Rush. Daniel and Andrew Inman bought 400 acres with their mining earnings in 1854. By 1858, the community boasted a blacksmith, hotel, wheelwright and a general store. But what should the community be called? In an article years later, Dan Inman said “quite a number of names were suggested,” but he and Andrew rejected “Inmanville” and finally settled on Danville. According to the modest Dan, the name was chosen out of respect for Andrew’s mother-in-law who was born and raised near Danville, Kentucky. Of course it also recognized Dan who later served as Alameda County Assemblyman and Supervisor.

The Danville Post Office opened in 1860 with hotel owner Henry W. Harris as the first postmaster. Harris reported in 1862 that there were 20 people living in the town proper, with 200 ballots cast in the last general election. Hearing stories of the prosperity to be found in California, people from the mid-west and east began to settle in Danville and the surrounding valleys. Most new residents had been farmers and observed that the valley land was fertile and the weather benign, altogether an ideal place to settle. The 1869 census counted nearly 1800 people in the combined Danville and Lafayette areas.

Settlers raised cattle and sheep and grew wheat, barley and onions. Later the farms produced hay, a wide variety of fruit crops (apples, plums, pears), walnuts and almonds. In the 1800s horses and wagons hauled the products north to the docks at Pacheco and Martinez, following Road No. 2, which wound by San Ramon Creek and was almost impassable in the rainy season.

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THE COMMUNITY EVOLVESChurches, schools, farmers unions and fraternal lodges began as the community evolved. The Union Academy, a private high school began by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, served the County from 1859 to 1868 until it burned down. The Danville Presbyterian Church was dedicated in 1875, following a vote of Protestants regarding what denomination it should be.

In 1873, Danville grange No. 85 was chartered with Charles Wood elected as the first Worthy Master. The Grange began as a family farmers union and included all the Valley “movers and shakers.” It served as the focal point for community social, educational and political activity for years and still meets at its hall on Diablo Road.

A remarkable number of early Danville buildings remain today including houses belonging to the Boone, Osborn, Young, Spilker, Podva, Vecki, Root, Elliott and Hartz families. The Danville Hotel and Original 1874 Grange Hall exist as well. Many of the early pioneer names appear on the street and schools, including Baldwin, Harlan, Wood, Love, Hemme, Boone, Bettencourt and Meese.

When the Southern Pacific Railroad came to the Valley in 1891, Danville changed dramatically. The farmers built warehouses and shipped crops by rail and the residents traveled to and from Danville with an ease they had not experienced before.

John Hartz sold 8.65 acres of his land for the Danville station and granted land access to the depot. He then subdivided and sold lots east of the station, shifting the town focus from Front Street to Hartz Avenue. Eventually, a bank, drug store, saloon, and doctor’s office joined the houses lining the street. The Danville Hotel originally sat across from the station and was moved to face Hartz avenue in 1927.

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THE TWENTIETH CENTURYThe twentieth century found Danville affected by the wars, the Spanish flu and the depression. The Valley became a melting pot of Chinese, Portuguese, German, and Japanese immigrants. They often began working in the hay fields or as cooks and gardeners, later becoming blacksmiths, landowners, teachers and storekeepers.

Residents worked diligently to improve their community. In 1910 a public high school district was organized and San Ramon Valley Union High School was built. A library supervised by Lillian Close opened in 1913 with 104 books. St. Isidore’s Catholic Church was first established at Hartz and Linda Mesa in 1910, and an improvement league spearheaded the first streetlights and paved roads in 1915.

Danville continued to be farm country well into the 1940s. The whole valley had 2,120 people in 1940, growing to 4,630 by 1950. Developments such as Montair and Cameo Acres were built, the water and sewer districts extended their boundaries, and the new I-680 freeway which sliced through Danville in the mid 1960s altered Danville permanently.

The Valley population leapt from 12,700 in 1960 to 25,900 in 1970, to 41,100 in 1975 to 57,300 in 1980. The 1980 census showed that 82 percent of Danville’s 26,500 had arrived after 1970. In 2000, Danville’s population was 41,715. The days when everyone knew everybody else were long gone. In 1982, Danville citizens showed their strong sense of identity by voting to incorporate their community, allowing themselves to shape future changes more directly.

After 130 years, the small settlement on the banks of the creek has grown from a blacksmith shop to a thriving community.

Written by Beverly Lane, with the assistance of Irma Dotson, Charlotte Wood, Wilson Close, and Marilyn Cozine.

www.ci.danville.ca.us

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Important Phone Numbers

EMERGENCY 911

Police Business Office (925) 314-3410

San Ramon Valley Fire District (925) 838- 6691 1500 Bollinger Canyon, San Ramon

Fire District Business Office (925) 838-6600

TOWN OF DANVILLE 510 La Gonda Way, Danville (925) 314-3388 www.ci.danville.ca.us

Business Licenses (925) 314-3326

Community Center, Park & Rec. (925) 314-3400 420 Front Street, Danville

Library (925) 837-4889 400 Front Street

Veteran’s Hall (925) 314-3400 400 Hartz Avenue

Village Theatre (925) 314-3463 233 Front Street

California Automobile Association (AAA) (925) 830-9797 435 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon

Better Business Bureau (510) 236-1000 510 16th Street, Oakland

DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES 6300 West Las Positas (925) 462-7042 Pleasanton

1910 N. Broadway (925) 635-4464 Walnut Creek

POST OFFICE (800) 277-8777 Main: 2605 Camino Tassajara, Danville Danville Square: 43 Railroad Avenue, Danville Diablo: 1701 El Nido, Diablo Alamo: Alamo Plaza, Alamo

VOTER REGISTRATION www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/depart/elect/vote

City Hall (925) 314-3401

County Elections Office (925) 646-4166

MEDICAL FACILITIES

John Muir Hospital (925) 939-9000 1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd., Walnut Creek

Kaiser Hospital (925) 295-4000 1425 S. Main Street, Walnut Creek

San Ramon Valley Medical Center (925) 275-9200 6001 Norris Canyon Road, San Ramon

John Muir Urgent Care (925) 866-8050 2305 Camino Ramon, San Ramon

Bay Valley Medical Group (925) 314-0260 319 Diablo Road, Danville

Public Health (925) 313-6710

PUBLICATIONS

Contra Costa Times & San Ramon Valley Times (925) 837-4267

Danville Weekly (925) 837-8300

Oakland Tribune (510) 208-6300

San Francisco Chronicle (800) 281-2476

San Ramon Valley Herald (925) 734-8600

The Sentinel (925) 820-6047

Diablo Magazines (925) 943-1199

Tri-Valley Magazine (925) 600-0690

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Utilities & Other Resources

TRANSPORTATION

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) (925) 676-2278

BART Police (510) 464-7000

County Connection (925) 676-1976

County Connection Info. (925) 676-7500

CHILD CARE RESOURCES www.cocokids.org

California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division (916) 445-6951

Contra Costa Child-Care Council Central Contra Costa County (925) 676-KIDS

Resources for Family Development (925) 455-5111

Trustline (background checks on childcare providers exempt from licensing) (800) 822-8490

SENIOR SERVICES

Senior Information and Referral (925) 335-8720

Danville Community Center for Seniors (925) 314-3476

Senior Mini Bus (925) 335-8720

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Business license (925) 957-2890

Sheriff Administration (925) 335-1500

Building Department (925) 646-1600

UTILITIES

Pacific Gas and Electric (800) 743-5000

Electrical Outages (800) 743-5002

GARBAGE COLLECTION

Pleasant Hill Bayshore Disposal/ Solid Waste Authority (925) 603-1144

Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority (925) 906-1801

Valley Waste Management (925) 935-8900 2658 N. Main Street Walnut Creek

Hazardous Waste Disposal (800) 646-1431

TELEPHONE (local services)

AT&T (800) 222-0300

SBC billing inquires (800) 310-2355

SBC business inquiries (800) 750-2355

Emergency repair 611

WATER

East Bay Municipal Utility District (866) 403-2683 3189 Danville Blvd.

CABLE TV

Comcast (800) 945-2288

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Public Schools

SAN RAMON VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 669 Old Orchard Drive | Danville

Phone: (925) 552-5500 | www.srvusd.k12.ca.us

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Alamo Elementary School100 Wilson Road Alamo, CA 94507 Phone: (925) 938-0448

Bollinger Canyon Elementary School2300 Talavera Drive San Ramon, CA 94583 Phone: (925) 242-3200

Country Club Elementary School7534 Blue Fox Way San Ramon, CA 94583 Phone: (925) 803-7430

Coyote Creek Elementary School8700 No. Gale Ridge Road San Ramon, CA 94583 (925) 735-1183

Golden View Elementary School5025 Canyon Crest Drive San Ramon, CA 94583 (925) 735-0555 Green Valley Elementary School1001 Diablo Road Danville, CA 94526 (925) 552-5685

Greenbrook Elementary School1475 Harlan Drive Danville, CA 94526(925) 855-5300

Hidden Hills Elementary School12995 Harcourt Way San Ramon, CA 94583(925) 479-3800

John Baldwin Elementary School741 Brookside Drive Danville, CA 94526 (925) 855-5200

Montair Elementary School300 Quinterra Lane Danville, CA 94526(925) 855-5100

Montevideo Elementary School1300 Broadmoor Drive San Ramon, CA 94583 (925) 803-7450

Neil Armstong Elementary School2849 Calais Drive San Ramon, CA 94583(925) 479-1600

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Quail Run Elementary School4000 Golden Bay Avenue San Ramon, CA 94582(925) 560-4000

Rancho Romero Elementary School180 Hemme Avenue Alamo, CA 94507(925) 552-5675

Sycamore Valley Elementary School2200 Holbrook Drive Danville, CA 94506(925) 736-0102

Tassajara Hills Elementary SchoolCamino Tassajara Road Danville, CA 94506 (925) 648-7150

Twin Creeks Elementary School2785 Marsh Drive San Ramon, CA 94583(925) 552-5620

Vista Grande Elementary School667 Diablo Road Danville, CA 94526(925) 314-1000

Walt Disney Elementary School3250 Pine Valley Road San Ramon, CA 94583(925) 479-3900

MIDDLE SCHOOLS

Charlotte Wood Middle School600 El Capitan DriveDanville, CA 94526 (925) 552-5600

Diablo Vista Middle School4100 Camino TassajaraDanville, CA 94506(925) 648-8560

Iron Horse Middle School12601 Alcosta Blvd. San Ramon, CA 94583(925) 824-2820

Los Cerros Middle School968 Blemer Road Danville, CA 94526(925) 552-5620

Pine Valley Middle School3000 Pine Valley Road San Ramon, CA 94583 (925) 803-7420

Stone Valley Middle School3001 Miranda Avenue Alamo, CA 94507 (925) 552-5640

Windemere Ranch Middle School11611 East Branch ParkwaySan Ramon, CA 94582(925) 479-7400

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Public High Schools

SAN RAMON VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 669 Old Orchard Drive | Danville

Phone: (925) 552-5500 | www.srvusd.k12.ca.us

California High School9870 Broadmoor DriveSan Ramon, CA 94583

(925) 803-3200

Dougherty Valley High School10550 Albion Road

San Ramon, CA 94582 (925) 479-6400

Monte Vista High School3131 Stone Valley Road

Danville, CA 94526(925) 552-5530

San Ramon Valley High School140 Love Lane

Danville, CA 94526(925) 552-5580

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Danville Parks

Diablo Vista Park1000 Tassajara Ranch Drive (at Crow Canyon Road)- 20 acre park with children’s play area and group picnic tables- Sand volleyball, basketball, lighted sports fields, tennis courts- Snack shack is available to rent

Oak Hill Park3005 Stone Valley Road- Features a small lake surrounded by mature trees, lawns and level pathways- Sand volleyball court with group picnic area includes seven tables and three barbeque pits

Osage Park816 Brookside Drive-35 acre park with memorial rose garden- Children’s play area and water feature with nearby group picnic area with barbeque pits- Tennis courts, baseball diamonds and soccer fields

Sycamore Valley Park2101 Holbrook Drive (at Camino Tassajara)- Children’s play area with recreational fountain- Reflection pond with waterfall- Jogging path that meanders through the park- Lighted synthetic sports fields

Hap Magee Ranch Park1025 La Gonda Way- Provides a classic country setting for weddings, parties, and other events- Large meadow with an ancient oak tree provides a lovely outdoor backdrop- Group picnic area with barbeque and play area

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Danville Shopping

Costco CenterFostoria Way & Camino Ramon

Danville Livery & MercantileCorner of Sycamore and San Ramon Valley Blvd.www.danvillelivery.com

Danville Railroad CenterRailroad Avenue between Prospect & Linda Mess

Danville SquareRailroad Avenue & Love Lane

Green Valley CenterDiablo Road East of 680

Iron Horse PlazaRailroad Avenue

Sycamore SquareSan Ramon Valley Blvd. & Sycamore

The Danville Hotel Hartz Avenue

Town & Country Shopping CenterSan Ramon Valley Blvd. & Town & Country

The VillageTown & Country Drivewww.danvillevillagemall.com

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$150,000 mortgage

1 point =$1,150

Restaurants

Amber Bistro 500 Hartz Avenue Danville, CA 94526 (925) 552-5238 amberbistro.com

Basil Leaf 501 Hartz Avenue Danville, CA 94526 (925) 831-2828 basilleafcafe.com

Blackhawk Grille 3540 Blackhawk Plaza Circle Danville, CA 94506 (925) 736-4295 blackhawkgrille.com

Bridges Restaurant 44 Church Street Danville, CA 94526 (925) 820-7200 bridgesdanville.com

The Crown 331 Hartz Avenue Danville, CA 94526 (925) 855-2185 crownpub.com

Danville Prime Rib & Steak 301 Hartz Avenue Danville, CA 94526 (925) 820-6996

Faz Restaurant 600 Hartz Avenue Danville, CA 94526 (925) 838-1320 faxrestaurants.com

Forbes Mill Steakhouse 200 Sycamore Valley Road West Danville, CA 94526 (925) 552-0505 ForbesMillSteakhouse.com

Kinders Deli Meats & BBQ 110 G Town & Country Danville, CA 94526 (925) 552-6328

La Ultima New Mexico Food 455 Hartz Avenue Danville, CA 94526 (925) 838-9705

Marcello’s Restaurant 515 San Ramon Valley Blvd. Danville, CA 94526 (925) 838-8144

Norms Place 356 Hartz Avenue Danville, CA 94526 (925) 552-NORM

The Peasant & The Pear 267 Hartz Avenue Danville, CA 94526 (925) 820-6611 ThePeasantAndThePear.com

Pasta Gondola 664 San Ramon Valley Blvd. Danville, CA 94526 (925) 820-1144 PastaGondola.com

Patrick David’s Café 440 Sycamore Valley Road West Danville, CA 94526 (925) 838-7611 patrickdavids.com

Piatti Restaurant 100 Sycamore Valley Road West Danville, CA 94526 (925) 838-2082 piatti.com

Strizzi’s Restaurant 3456 Camino Tassajara Danville, CA 94506 (925) 736-9292 strizzis.com

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Golf Courses

In the early 1900s the lush rolling foothill expanse of Mt. Diablo became known as Blackhawk Ranch, where prized thoroughbreds graced the land for decades. Years later, this natural splendor inspired a vision of luxury living, and in 1979, a new Blackhawk was born. Today, as you enter the peaceful world of Blackhawk Country Club, you will drive past lush landscaping and Luxurious homes to two magnificent golf courses and clubhouses.

Blackhawk Country Club membership is limited and by invitation only. Proprietary members have equity in the assets and property of the Club and enjoy reciprocal privileges at many private golf and country clubs. Blackhawk Country Club the ultimate social and recreational environment.

Crow Canyon Country Club 711 Silver Lake DriveDanville, CA 94526(925) 735-5700 www.crow-canyon.com

Nestled against the foothills of Mt. Diablo, Crow Canyon Country Club combines the unique spirit of the Bay Area with the finest Country Club traditions from around the world. It is a premier private Country Club offering challenging recreational facilities as well as the perfect ambiance for elegant social and business gatherings. Crow Canyon Country Club is a family oriented club with activities scheduled for the entire family. There’s golf, tennis, swimming, dining and more. Whatever you decide to do, you’ll be enjoying it in the beauty of the surrounding countryside.

Blackhawk Country Club599 Blackhawk Club DriveDanville, CA 94506(925) 736-6500www.blackhawkcc.org

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Golf Courses

Diablo Country Club 1700 Clubhouse Road Diablo, CA 94528 (925) 837-4221 www.diablocc.com

Diablo Country Club’s course, on over 120 acres of land, is recognized as one of the most desirable courses to play in the San Francisco Bay Area. Diablo is a welcoming and historic private club providing challenging golf, year-round recreation and social activities in a family-friendly environment.

Round Hill Country Club 3169 Round Hill Road Alamo, CA 94507 (925) 934-8211 www.rhcountryclub.com

Round Hill Country Club is a full service club featuring superior golf, tennis, dining, aquatic, fitness and social activities