Danville City is located in San Ramon Valley in Contra Costa County, California. This is one of the municipalities incorporated in California that uses "city" in its name, not "city". The population is 42,039 in 2010.
Danville hosts the farmer's market every Saturday next to the San Ramon Valley Museum.
The Iron Horse Regional Trail crosses Danville. This is the first time a railroad has been converted into a 80-foot (24-m) wide bike corridor and climbing lanes and controlled intersections. It extends from Pleasanton to Concord, a walkway past Danville.
Danville is also home to the Village Theater and Art Gallery, organizing children's theaters, Broadway shows, and art discussions.
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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 Basin," Danville was first inhabited by Native Americans living next to a tributary and camping on Mount Diablo in the summer. Then it is part of the Mission San Jose grazing field and a Mexican land grant called Rancho San Ramon.
Originally an agricultural community, Danville City switched from wheat to fruits and nuts after the Southern Pacific Railroad built a spur line through the area in 1891. It was developed as a suburban housing starting in 1947 when the first major housing ducts were built and the population increased in the 1970s and 1980s.
The Danville Post Office was opened in 1860 with the owner of the Henry W. Harris hotel as the first postmaster. Harris reported in 1862 that there were 20 people living in the city, with 200 votes cast in the last election. Hearing stories of prosperity that can be found in California, people from the middle-west and east begin to settle in Danville and the surrounding valleys. Most of the new inhabitants are farmers and observe that fertile valley land and benign weather are all ideal places to settle. The 1869 census counted nearly 1800 people in the combined region of Danville and Lafayette. They acquire land from other owners and set up their own farms, farms and other businesses.
Settlers raise cattle and sheep and grow wheat, barley and onions. Later the farm produces straw, a variety of fruit crops (apples, plums, pears), walnuts, and almonds. In the 1800s horses and carts brought these products northward to the dock at Pacheco and Martinez, following Road No. 2, which by San Ramon Creek and almost can not be skipped in the rainy season.
Churches, schools, peasant unions and fraternal huts begin as communities evolve. The Union Academy, a private high school started by the Presbyterian Church of Cumberland, served the District from 1859 until 1868, when the city was burned down. Danville Presbyterian Church was ordained in 1875, after Protestants voted on what denominations should be. The new building is described as the most beautiful church building in the County by writers of the day.
In 1873, Danville Grange no. 85 hired by Charles Wood was elected as the first eligible Master. The Grange began as a union of family farmers and included all the "movers and movers" of the Valley. It serves as a focal point for social, educational, and political activities of the community over the years and still meets in its Hall on Diablo Road.
A large number of early Danville buildings remained today like the Boone family of homes, Osborn, Young, Spilker, Podva, Vecki, Root, Elliott and Hartz. The original Grange 1874 Hall also exists, and the original Danville Hotel remains in the city center and is currently being renovated in 2014. Many early pioneer names appear on the streets and schools, including Baldwin, Harlan, Wood, Love, Hemme, Boone, Bettencourt and Meese.
When the South Pacific Railroad came to the Valley in 1891, Danville changed dramatically. Farmers build warehouses and deliver crops in trains in all weather, and residents travel to and from Danville with the ease they have never experienced before.
John Hartz sold 8.65 hectares (3.50 ha) of land to Danville Depot and provided ground access to the station. He then divided and sold many places east of the station, shifting the city's focus from Front Street to Hartz Avenue. Finally, a bank, drug store, salon, doctor's office and Chinese laundry joined the houses lining the street. Danville Hotel initially sat opposite the station and moved to face Hartz Avenue in 1927.
The twentieth century found Danville affected by war, Spanish flu, depression and new immigrants. The valley became a fusion of Chinese, Portuguese, German, and Japanese immigrants. They often start working in straw fields or as cooks and gardeners, then become blacksmiths, landowners, teachers and shopkeepers.
Citizens work diligently to improve their communities. In 1910, a high school district was held and the San Ramon Valley College was built; the library supervised by Lillian Close was opened in 1913 with 104 books; St. Catholic Church Isidore was first established in Hartz and Linda Mesa in 1910; and the Improvement League pioneered the first streetlights and paved roads in 1915.
Danville continued to be an agricultural country until the 1940s. The entire Valley had 2,120 people in 1940, grew to 4,630 in 1950. Developments such as Montair and Cameo Acre were built, the water and sewer districts extended their borders, and the new I-680 highway that cut Danville in the mid-1960s changed Danville permanent.
The population of the Valley jumped from 12,700 in 1960 to 15,900 in 1970, to 21,100 in 1975 to 26,500 in 1980. The 1980 census showed that 82 percent of Danville 26,500 had arrived after 1970. In 2000, Danville's population reached 40,484. Many newly successful individuals especially from the booming Silicon Valley see the San Ramon Valley as a safe area with large schools, leading to a large increase of Danville residents.
In 1982, Danville residents chose to combine their communities.
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Geography
Adjoining town and city are San Ramon in the south, Diablo, and Alamo in the north. Walnut Creek is 9 miles (14 km) north, while Pleasanton is about 12 miles (19 km) south.
Interstate 680 serves as the primary means of transportation outside the city.
According to the US Census Bureau, the city has a total area of ​​18.0 square miles (47 km km), all land.
Danville is located in a narrow section of the San Ramon Valley with Las Trampas Ridge to the west and the Diablo Range to the east. The most prominent landmark of Danville is the background of Mount Diablo, which stands to the east at 3,849 feet (1,173 m) and provides a beautiful backdrop for Danville and its neighboring cities and towns. Sycamore Creek flows on several slopes of Mount Diablo and flows through Danville.
Climate
The extreme temperatures range from 115 ° F (46 ° C), recorded in 1950, to 18 ° F (-8 ° C), recorded in 1990.
Demographics
According to Business Insider , Danville's 94506 is the 14th richest postal code in America. Danville is one of the richest suburbs in Oakland and San Francisco.
2010
The US Census 2010 reported that Danville had a population of 42,039. Population density was 2,331.9 people per square mile (900.3/km ²). Danville's racial makeup is 34.942 (83.1%) White, 372 (0.9%) African American, 67 (0.2%) Native American, 4,417 (10.5%) Asian, 68 (0.2%) Pacific Islands, 509 (1.2%) of other races, and 1,664 (4.0%) of two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race is 2,879 people (6.8%).
The Census reported that 41.796 people (99.4% of the population) lived in households, 56 (0.1%) lived in unembienced groups, and 187 (0.4%) were institutionalized.
There were 15,420 households, of which 6,034 (39.1%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 10,389 (67.4%) were married couples, 1,140 (7.4%) had a single women without a husband now, 449 (2.9%) have a householder with no wife. There are 452 (2.9%) unmarried partners of the opposite sex, and 84 (0.5%) of the same married couple or partnership. 2,801 households (18.2%) consisted of individuals and 1,365 (8.9%) had someone living alone 65 or older. The average household size was 2.71. There were 11,978 families (77.7% of all households); the average family size is 3.10.
The population is spread by 11,196 people (26.6%) under the age of 18, 2,117 people (5.0%) aged 18 to 24, 8,050 persons (19.1%) aged 25 to 44, 14,628 persons (34.8%) aged 45 to 64 years. , and 6,048 people (14.4%) aged 65 years or older. The median age was 44.5 years. For every 100 women, there are 93.5 men. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there are 90.3 men.
There were 15,934 housing units with an average density of 883.8 per square mile (341.3/km²), of which 13,020 (84.4%) were occupied owners, and 2,400 (15.6%) were occupied by tenants. Homeowner vacancy rate is 0.8%; rental vacancy rate is 5.3%. 36,137 people (86.0% of the population) live in housing units occupied by the owner and 5,659 people (13.5%) live in rental housing units.
2000
In the 2000 census, there were 41,715 people, 14,816 households, and 11,867 families living in the city. Population density is 2,305.6 people per square mile (890.3/km ²). There are 15,130 housing units with an average density of 836.2 per square mile (322.9/km²). Racial makeup of the city is 86.30% White, 0.92% Black or African American, 0.21% Native American, 9.00% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Island, 0.91% of other races, and 2 , 55% of two or more races. 4.66% of the population is Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 14,816 households in which 42.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.7% of married couples are heterosexual living together, 7.1% have married women without a husband present, and 19.9% ​​are not family. 15.5% of all households are individuals and 5.6% have a self-sufficient 65 or older. The average household size is 2.78 and the average family size is 3.13.
In urban areas the population is spread by 28.6% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 29.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% 65-year-olds or more. The average age is 40 years. For every 100 women, there are 94.1 men. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there are 90.6 men.
The average income for households in the city is $ 129,515, and the average income for families is $ 148,013. Men have an average income of $ 120,203 compared to $ 75,706 for women. The per capita income for the city is $ 62,537. Approximately 2.4% of families and 3.6% of the population are below the poverty line, including 3.5% of those under the age of 18 and 4.3% of those aged 65 and older.
Politics
The city of Danville is by far the most Republican political subdivision in the very heavy Republic of Contra Costa County as well as the entire East Gulf. According to the California State Minister, as of 10 February 2017, Danville has 29,698 registered voters. Of those, 11,444 (38.5%) registered Republicans, 10,307 (34.7%) registered Democrats, and 6,763 (22.8%) have refused to declare political parties.
Danville is one of the few cities or towns left in the San Francisco Bay Area to have a select number of registered voters in the Republic. The others include the prosperous cities of Atherton and Hillsborough.
From merger to 2008, Danville is a Republican stronghold in the presidential election. It was just like Ron Reagan's Republican bastion took him 3-1 margin in 1984. However, Barack Obama broke his streak in 2008, becoming the first Democrat to win Danville. He won it again in 2012 with plurality. Hillary Clinton did so in 2016 with almost 24 points.
Government
The city of Danville is governed by a five-person City Council. The terms of the board members are four years. Every year, in December, the council elects a new mayor to take over the office in January. Currently (in 2018) the Mayor of Danville is Newell Arnerich.
Danville has its own police department, consisting of 42 full-time employees, including 30 Officers and 12 civilian support staff. In addition, he has 8 Reserve officers and 32 volunteers. Allen Shields is the current head.
The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District (SRVFPD) provides fire protection for Danville. A Special District, covering 155 square miles includes the following communities: Alamo, Blackhawk, Diablo, San Ramon City, the southern border of the Morgan Region and the Tassajara Valley, all located in Contra Costa County.
Destination
- Museums and historical sites Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site - Tao House .
- Parks
Education
- Public school
The Danville School is included in the San Ramon Valley United School District.
- Private school
- Christian Academy of San Ramon Valley (Christian)
- St. Isidore School (Roman Catholic)
- The Athenian School (non-denominational)
- Library
The Danville Library of the Contra Costa County Library is located in Danville.
Seasonal Events
- The Kiwanis Fourth of July parade attracts over 40,000 people annually
- Hot Summer Eve, held Thursday third on Hartz Avenue in Downtown Danville in July and August, features hundreds of pre-1960 antique cars on display with live music.
- The Fall Art Festival in late October attracts artisans and artists with their highest quality work.
- Annual Christmas Tree Lightings
Famous people
- Larry Allen - soccer player, 14-year NFL career, Super Bowl XXX Dallas Cowboys champion
- D'Arcy Carden - actress, The Good Place
- Leroy Chiao - astronaut
- E-40 - rapper
- Elizabeth Emken - politician
- Zach Ertz - a tight end to the NFL Philadelphia Eagles; attended Monte Vista High School
- Duane Kuiper - Baseball Baseball Player and broadcaster
- Jason Lucash - founder of Origaudio
- Mark Madsen - Players and NBA coaches; attended San Ramon Valley High School
- Judah Miller - screenwriter and producer
- Murray Miller - screenwriter and producer
- Sara Jane Moore - trying to kill President Gerald Ford
- Bob Myers - general manager of the NBA champion Golden State Warriors; born in Danville
- Vince Neil - Motley Crue's vocalist
- Jeff Newman - MLB All-Star baseball player and manager
- Evan O'Dorney - winner of 80 Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2007
- Eugene O'Neill - only American Nobel Prize-winning American drama writer; writing three dramas is now generally considered his best job while living in Tao House (now Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site) between 1937 and 1944
- Greg Papa - broadcaster for Oakland Raiders
- A. J. Puckett - baseball player for the Chicago White Sox; born in Danville
- Nate Schierholtz - baseball player for Washington citizens; attended San Ramon Valley High School
- Adam Schiff - US representative, attending Monte Vista High School
- Russell Simpson - the actor
- Gale Storm - actress, TV series star My Little Margie and The Gale Storm Show
- Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger - Flight pilot US Airways 1549 who made an emergency landing on the Hudson River and is credited with saving all 155 crew and passengers
- Nancy Tellem (born 1952), chief media officer and chief executive of Eko
- Christy Turlington - supermodel, attending Monte Vista High School
- Dana Vollmer - Olympic swimmer, 2004, 2012 and 2016 gold medalist
- Joey Wagman - baseball pitcher
- Andre Ward - professional boxer
- Randy Winn - MLB outfielder 1998-2010; attended San Ramon Valley High School
- Steve Wisniewski - Pro Bowl footballer 8 times for Oakland Raiders
- Chris Wondolowski - soccer player for San Jose Earthquakes and the United States men's national football team; born in Danville
- Kevin Woo - U-KISS band vocalist; born in Danville
- David Zuckerman - author, producer of Family Guy ; born in Danville
See also
References
Note
Source
- US. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Danville, California
External links
- Official website
- Danville Chamber of Commerce
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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