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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