Danville - Placer Title Company

Danville
Relocation Guide
Walnut Creek Branch
1331 N. California Blvd., #100
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Phone: 925.946.1616
Fax: 925.939.9206
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The Placer Title Company Story
Placer Title Company was founded by Leo French in 1973. Leo’s vision
was to create a work environment that emphasized people. His dream:
“To bring together a group of people who really care about each other
and about their customers.” Leo believed that if this was accomplished,
success would follow. It did. Beginning with only two offices—one in
Roseville, California and the other in Auburn, California—Placer Title
Company has grown throughout Northern California and beyond.
At Placer Title Company, our people are dedicated to the industry
and are committed to giving exceptional service. Our staff’s longevity,
combined with the company’s commitment to retaining long-term client
relationships, has been the key to our success and is what makes us
who we are today. Backed by the strength of Mother Lode Holding
Company, we have been able to diversify our business by creating a
National Lender Service Division — PTC/National Closing Solutions and
a Short Sale Negotiation Service — Short Sale Advantage. Furthermore,
we have expanded our title and escrow services by adding North Idaho
Title, Montana Title and Escrow, Wyoming Title and Escrow, and Targhee
National Title to our family of companies. By expanding our services, we
can better serve our clients and offer solutions to all of their title and
escrow needs. At Placer Title Company, we care about each other and
our clients, and continually demonstrate why we are a proven leader in
the title and escrow industry.
Visit us on the web at www.PlacerTitle.com to locate one
of our nearly 50 Northern and Central California locations.
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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 EVOLVES
Churches, 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 CENTURY
The 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
1500 Bollinger Canyon, San Ramon
(925) 838- 6691
Fire District Business Office
(925) 838-6600
TOWN OF DANVILLE 510 La Gonda Way, Danville
www.ci.danville.ca.us
(925) 314-3388
Business Licenses
(925) 314-3326
Community Center, Park & Rec.
(925) 314-3400
420 Front Street, Danville
Library
400 Front Street (925) 837-4889
Veteran’s Hall(925) 314-3400
400 Hartz Avenue
Village Theatre
233 Front Street
(925) 314-3463
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 2305 Camino Ramon, San Ramon
(925) 866-8050
Bay Valley Medical Group
319 Diablo Road, Danville
(925) 314-0260
Public Health(925) 313-6710
PUBLICATIONS
California Automobile Association (AAA) (925) 830-9797
435 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon Contra Costa Times & San Ramon Valley Times
(925) 837-4267
Better Business Bureau
510 16th Street, Oakland
Danville Weekly
(925) 837-8300
Oakland Tribune
(510) 208-6300
San Francisco Chronicle
(800) 281-2476
San Ramon Valley Herald
(925) 734-8600
(510) 236-1000
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
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The Sentinel(925) 820-6047
Diablo Magazines
(925) 943-1199
Tri-Valley Magazine
(925) 600-0690
Utilities & Other Resources
UTILITIES
TRANSPORTATION
(925) 676-2278
Pacific Gas and Electric
(800) 743-5000
BART Police(510) 464-7000
Electrical Outages
(800) 743-5002
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) County Connection
(925) 676-1976
County Connection Info. (925) 676-7500
GARBAGE COLLECTION
Pleasant Hill Bayshore Disposal/
Solid Waste Authority
(925) 603-1144
CHILD CARE RESOURCES
www.cocokids.org
California Department of Social Services
Community Care Licensing Division (916) 445-6951
Central Contra Costa Solid
Waste Authority
Contra Costa Child-Care Council
Central Contra Costa County
(925) 676-KIDS
Resources for Family Development
(925) 455-5111
Valley Waste Management (925) 935-8900
2658 N. Main Street
Walnut Creek
Hazardous Waste Disposal (800) 646-1431
Trustline (background checks on childcare
providers exempt from licensing)
(800) 822-8490
(925) 906-1801
TELEPHONE (local services)
AT&T(800) 222-0300
(925) 335-8720
SBC billing inquires
(800) 310-2355
Danville Community Center for Seniors(925) 314-3476
SBC business inquiries (800) 750-2355
Senior Mini Bus
(925) 335-8720
Emergency repair
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
Business license
(925) 957-2890
Sheriff Administration
(925) 335-1500
Building Department
(925) 646-1600
SENIOR SERVICES
Senior Information and Referral
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
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Alamo Elementary School
100 Wilson Road
Alamo, CA 94507
Phone: (925) 938-0448
Greenbrook Elementary School
1475 Harlan Drive
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 855-5300
Bollinger Canyon Elementary School
2300 Talavera Drive
San Ramon, CA 94583
Phone: (925) 242-3200
Hidden Hills Elementary School
12995 Harcourt Way
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 479-3800
Country Club Elementary School
7534 Blue Fox Way
San Ramon, CA 94583
Phone: (925) 803-7430
John Baldwin Elementary School
741 Brookside Drive
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 855-5200
Coyote Creek Elementary School
8700 No. Gale Ridge Road
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 735-1183
Montair Elementary School
300 Quinterra Lane
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 855-5100
Golden View Elementary School
5025 Canyon Crest Drive
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 735-0555
Montevideo Elementary School
1300 Broadmoor Drive
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 803-7450
Green Valley Elementary School
1001 Diablo Road
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 552-5685
Neil Armstong Elementary School
2849 Calais Drive
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 479-1600
Quail Run Elementary School
4000 Golden Bay Avenue
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 560-4000
Rancho Romero Elementary School
180 Hemme Avenue
Alamo, CA 94507
(925) 552-5675
Sycamore Valley Elementary School
2200 Holbrook Drive
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 736-0102
Tassajara Hills Elementary School
Camino Tassajara Road
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 648-7150
Twin Creeks Elementary School
2785 Marsh Drive
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 552-5620
Vista Grande Elementary School
667 Diablo Road
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 314-1000
Walt Disney Elementary School
3250 Pine Valley Road
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 479-3900
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Charlotte Wood Middle School
600 El Capitan Drive
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 552-5600
Diablo Vista Middle School
4100 Camino Tassajara
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 648-8560
Iron Horse Middle School
12601 Alcosta Blvd.
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 824-2820
Los Cerros Middle School
968 Blemer Road
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 552-5620
Pine Valley Middle School
3000 Pine Valley Road
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 803-7420
Stone Valley Middle School
3001 Miranda Avenue
Alamo, CA 94507
(925) 552-5640
Windemere Ranch Middle School
11611 East Branch Parkway
San 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 School
9870 Broadmoor Drive
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 803-3200
Dougherty Valley High School
10550 Albion Road
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-6400
Monte Vista High School
3131 Stone Valley Road
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 552-5530
San Ramon Valley High School
140 Love Lane
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 552-5580
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Danville Parks
Diablo Vista Park
1000 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 Park
3005 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 Park
816 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 Park
2101 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 Park
1025 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 Center
Fostoria Way & Camino Ramon
Danville Livery & Mercantile
Corner of Sycamore and San Ramon Valley Blvd.
www.danvillelivery.com
Danville Railroad Center
Railroad Avenue between Prospect & Linda Mess
Danville Square
Railroad Avenue & Love Lane
Green Valley Center
Diablo Road East of 680
Iron Horse Plaza
Railroad Avenue
Sycamore Square
San Ramon Valley Blvd. & Sycamore
The Danville Hotel
Hartz Avenue
Town & Country Shopping Center
San Ramon Valley Blvd. & Town & Country
The Village
Town & Country Drive
www.danvillevillagemall.com
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Restaurants
Faz Restaurant
600 Hartz Avenue
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 838-1320
faxrestaurants.com
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
The Peasant & The Pear
267 Hartz Avenue
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 820-6611
ThePeasantAndThePear.com
Pasta Gondola
Forbes Mill Steakhouse
664=San Ramon Valley Blvd.
200
Sycamore
Valley
Road
West
$150,000
1 point
Danville, CA 94526
Danville, CA 94526
mortgage
$1,150
(925) 820-1144
(925) 552-0505
PastaGondola.com
ForbesMillSteakhouse.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
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
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
Blackhawk Country Club
599 Blackhawk Club Drive
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 736-6500
www.blackhawkcc.org
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 Drive
Danville, 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.
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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
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