Danville Police to Host “Drug Takeback Day” October 24, 2020

Danville Police to Host “Drug Takeback Day”

Residents can drop off prescription drugs at October 24 event

Danville residents looking to dispose of unwanted, unused or expired prescription drugs will have the opportunity to do so October ...

October 23 Weekend Street Closure Cancelled

October 23 Weekend Street Closure Cancelled

Council to reexamine closures at Tuesday study session 

Following a weekend incident and continued concerns around violations of the county health order, the scheduled closure of Hartz Avenue for the week...

Red Flag Warning - Wednesday through Friday

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for East Bay Hills and Valleys which is in effect from 10:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 21 to 8:00 A.M. Friday, October 23. 

The continuation of gusty, dry offshore winds and low humidity, in...

Danville's Secure Ballot Drop Boxes are now available

The locations of the two secure Town Ballot Drop-Off Boxes are: 

• Sycamore Park & Ride:  located at the intersection of Camino Ramon and Sycamore Valley Road. 
• Maintenance Service Center:  located at 1000 Sherburne Hil...

Town COVID-19 Update 9/29/2020

Contra Costa County Moves to COVID-19 Tier 2

Contra Costa Health Services announced Tuesday another step forward in the effort to reopen as the county is moving from Tier 1 (purple) to Tier 2 (red) on the State of California’s COVID-19 reopening ...

Virtual Art Gallery - California Dreaming

CALIFORNIA DREAMING - FINDING BEAUTY IN MY OWN BACKYARD

The 10th Annual Juried Art Exhibition

Juror: Shelley Barry, Principal at Slate Contemporary Gallery

Exhibition Dates:

September 16 - December 11, 2020

View the exhibition online at: https://youtu.be/B0j8O...

New Fall 2020 / Winter 2021 Activity Guide!

Our Fall 2020 / Winter 2021 Activity Guide is now available to view online. Check out all the classes and events coming up this Fall. 

REGISTRATION DATES FOR FALL 2020

Incorporated Danville Residents: September 21, 2020 at 8:30 a.m.

Open Registratio...

Danville Business Directory Launched

Danville Business Directory Launched

CONNECTING BUSINESSES WITH THE COMMUNITY ONE CLICK AT A TIME

As Danville’s business community continues to be hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic it is more important than ever to support these small businesses that have b...

Garden Cottage ADU Program Begins

Beginning Monday, August 31, 2020, the Town of Danville has begun the Garden Cottage Program, which will allow residents access to free, pre-approved, permit-ready, printable, construction plans for the building of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU). ...

Nine Candidates File for Town Council Election.

With the closing of the nomination period, nine candidates have filed to run for three available seats on the Danville Town Council in the November 3, 2020 election. 

Two of the three incumbents have filed to run, along with seven other candidates...

2020 Census: Don't Forget To Complete Your Census - Deadline September 30

It’s not too late to respond to the Census! The Census deadline is now through September 30, 2020. Danville residents received invitations in March to participate in the 2020 Census from the U.S. Census Bureau. Mandated by the U.S. Constitution,...

Council Approves Changes to Weekend Street Closure

Council Approves Changes to Weekend Street Closure 

At a special meeting on July 29, 2020 on Zoom, the Danville Town Council voted to modify the area of the weekend closure of Hartz Avenue in the downtown.  

Council members received a brie...

Small Town, Big Hearts - Supporting Danville Businesses

Small Town, Big Hearts - Supporting Danville Businesses

Now, more than ever, our local businesses need your support. As we have all been adjusting to sheltering In place, our local businesses are adapting to protect employees and customers with new cleanin...

Covid-19 Testing now available to Contra Costa Residents

COVID-19 TESTING

Contra Costa County Health Services has announced that COVID-19 testing is now available to anyone, even those who are not displaying symptoms.

• COVID-19 TESTING COVID-19 testing available for Contra Costa County residents (Testing will be a...

Scaled back Farmers' Market to Reopen May 9

Scaled Back Farmers’ Market to Reopen May 9

After continued study on safety protocols and a modified plan for maintaining social distancing for customers was approved, a scaled back version of the Danville Farmers’ Market is scheduled t...

Unemployment Resources Available Online

The State of California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) program benefits are available to workers and employers whose earnings are impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

To find out more visit our Unemployment Resources webpage.

Support Local Restaurants - Restaurants provide takeout during shelter in place

The Town of Danville and the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce is focused on balancing the health and safety of the community with the economic impacts resulting from the Coronavirus and the disruption it is creating worldwide.  

Supporting a favo...

Fill It Up at the Hydration Station

Fill It Up at the Hydration Station

Water.  It’s a good thing, and people need it. For several decades people have met their on-the-go hydration needs and pursued healthy lifestyles by purchasing single-use plastic water bottles. &nb...

Parks and Sports Fields Go Organic

Parks and Sports Fields Go Organic 

Turf areas in the Town’s sports fields have shifted to the use of organic fertilizers to keep the fields green.  

In 2013, the organic fertilizing program began with soil testing of the sports ...

Recycling Costs Drive Waste Management Fee Increase

Recycling Costs Drive Waste Management Fee Increase

Major shifts in the way recyclables are bought and sold on the international market are being felt in California, and Danville residents will be seeing an increase to their solid waste and recycling fees ...

Replacing the La Gonda Way Bridge

Replacing the La Gonda Way Bridge 

One of Danville’s oldest bridges is nearing the end of its useful life and is slated for replacement.   

Town of Danville Engineering staff has begun the design work to replace the La G...

Reporting A Street Light Outage

Reporting A Street Light Outage 

 If you see a street light out in your neighborhood, do you know how to report it? There are a couple of ways: call the Town’s Maintenance Services Department at (925) 314-3450, use the Danville ...

Speed Leads to Rise in Traffic Accidents

Danville Police are asking residents to watch their speed and take their time, in order to get to their destinations safely, as an uptick in traffic accidents was seen in 2019. 

Many of the accidents occurred in the downtown and Camino Tassajara c...

Sprucing Up Hap Magee Ranch Park

Sprucing Up Hap Magee Ranch Park 

This spring look for a new and revitalized play area at Hap Magee Ranch Park.  The aging play structures at this wonderful town amenity will see major renovations from this project that kicked off in fall...

Summer Work to Improve San Ramon Valley Boulevard

Summer Work to Improve San Ramon Valley Boulevard

Motorists along San Ramon Valley Boulevard will see work crews this summer near the south end of town as a project gets underway to provide enhancements to the popular thoroughfare.  

Currently in t...

Sycamore Park and Ride Expansion

Sycamore Park and Ride Expansion  

With a rise in the number of commuters, more parking spaces are needed in commuter lots like the Sycamore Valley Road Park & Ride. An expansion project is currently under design by the Town to provide an addi...

Wet Weather Driving Tips

• Replace windshield wipers and tires before the rainy season.  
• If windshield wipers are on turn on headlights. It’s the law. 
• Slow Down and give yourself extra time to get to your destination 
• Beware of Hydroplaning (slid...

Tips To Improve Home Security – CPTED

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a crime prevention philosophy based on the idea that the proper design and effective use of the built environment can help prevent crime and increase quality of life.  Here are some simple ...

WHAT IS THE CAFR?

What is the CAFR?

Did you know that for 16 years in a row, the Town of Danville’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) has received a Certificate in Outstanding Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers’ Associati...

Emergency Preparedness – Are You Ready?

There are many different types of emergencies; from power outages to more serious incidents such as earthquakes, fires and chemical spills. Emergencies can be devastating and can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or be confined to your home. Familie...

Emergency Preparedness – Are You Ready?

There are many different types of emergencies; from power outages to more serious incidents such as earthquakes, fires and chemical spills. Emergencies can be devastating and can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or be confined to your home. Familie...

Live Locally!

Whether you are a resident or just visiting for the day, Live Locally with us! 

There are so many ways you can spend your time in Danville: take an enrichment class, discover a park, trail or the Eugene O’Neill National Historic site, en...

Street Sweeping Schedule Online

Residents uncertain about when their streets are swept, can now take a look at an online map which outlines the general plan for sweeping. 

Residential streets are swept once per month, major corridors twice per month, and the downtown each week.&...

Improvements to Bicycle Routes

With its expansive network of bicycle routes and trails, Danville has become an increasingly desirable riding destination for bicyclists.  Through its Capital Improvement Program, the Town continues to improve safety and enhance the bicyclist exp...

Residents Reminded of Danville Leash Ordinance

The Town of Danville is calling on residents to follow Town ordinances and keep their dogs on leash while out and about.   

A common complaint in Danville’s community parks and school parks is ...

Gas Tax and Fees Help Fund Local Road Repairs

In April 2017, the California Legislature passed Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) – the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. SB 1 is a statewide transportation infrastructure investment package that will generate $54 billion over the next decade to r...