Live Locally Quarterly Newsletter Summer 2021

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live locally TOWN OF DANVILLE Q U A RT E R LY N E W S L E T T E R

Message from the Town Council Happy Summer!

Thanks for reading the latest edition of the Live Locally Quarterly Newsletter. There is a lot happening here in Town and this newsletter is a great way to stay informed. Some of the things you’ll find inside include: The Town is heading into a challenging time as we begin the process of updating our 2022–30 Housing Element. Check out the center pages of the newsletter to get up to speed on what we are facing in the months ahead.

We want to hear from you, find out why it is important that our community participates in the update and how you can get involved. Fill out the survey attached to the center pages and tell us your experience of housing in Danville.

Summer is a time for vacations and outdoor activities. Our police department offers up some great advice on what to do to make sure your home stays safe while you enjoy your time away.

Meet our new Emergency Services Manager, Marcelle Indelicato, on page 3 as she provides a great overview of disaster preparedness and why it is so crucial to keeping your family safe.

Learn about the latest art exhibit at the Village Theatre Art Gallery and get a look at the newest public art project in Danville, Shrumen Lumen.

Photo by Paige Green

WHAT'S INSIDE...

Pool Safety

Update on Diablo Road Trail Project

2021 Public Art Exhibit

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Check in with Economic Development for the latest new businesses in Town and find out how you can stay cool in Danville.

All this and more awaits you inside. So take a look and see all that’s happening that makes Danville the place where you can Live Locally.

PICKLEBALL With pickleball becoming an increasingly popular sport, more and more members of the community have expressed an interest in having courts in Danville. As a result, the Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission considered options and made the decision to convert one tennis court at Osage Station Park into two pickleball courts.

BOCCE BALL Bocce is back! After a year of being closed to league play due to the pandemic, the eight freshly renovated courts at Sycamore Valley Park have re-opened for play. Senior leagues are already in full swing and nightly league play is getting underway. In addition to league play, the courts are open to the public, when they aren’t reserved, and are ready for you and your family to come enjoy them.

If you’re interested in signing up for a league or reserving a court, visit the website www.danville.ca.gov/214/Bocce-Courts or call the Recreation, Arts and Community Services Department at (925) 314-3400.

Following that decision, the Town was able to expedite the project and the court conversion was completed in April.

Eager pickleball players were waiting for the gates to be unlocked on the day the courts were opened and pickle ballers have been putting them to good use ever since.

The courts are open for recreational use, so come on out and play!

The State Legislature is Set to Eliminate Single Family Zoning in California with SB 9 CHANGES TO SINGLE FAMILY ZONING IN CALIFORNIA

To deal with the State of California’s “housing supply crisis” a number of new state laws have been designed to spur housing construction by streamlining housing approval processes and loosening zoning restrictions.

One such bill, SB 9, is currently making its way through the California State Legislature. SB 9 would have a significant impact on lots with Single Family Zoning. SB 9 adds Govt Code section 65852.21, allowing two units on a single parcel in a single-family residential zone and Govt Code 66411.7, a single-family lot split provision.

The state’s objective is to unlock land for development. The Department of Housing and Community Development estimates that 65% of zoning in California is single family. The state is focused on solving the housing crisis by creating density infill, spurring housing development and driving down home prices to create affordability.

What does this mean?

To read the bill, go to: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov and search for SB9.

SB 9 would allow: a) Two residential units on a single lot, in a single-family residential zone. b) Furthermore, the bill’s “lot-split provision” allows a single-family lot to be split into two lots of equal size, so potentially, four units could be built on a single-family residential lot, where one now stands. c) An application to do either or both are by right, and applications are processed ministerially (a checklist style of approval). d) There is no requirement for affordable housing and no California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review.

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The Danville Town Council, together with other Tri-valley cities, has opposed this bill. We are also asking residents to contact the elected officials who represent Danville to voice your opinion: Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan: (925) 328-1515 Senator Steve Glazer: (925) 258-1176 For further information, contact Assistant to the Town Manager Diane Friedmann at (925) 314-3378 or dfriedmann@danville.ca.gov.

NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT MARCELLE INDELICATO Emergency Services Manager When is the last time you talked about, thought about and/ or physically checked your disaster kit or emergency plan?

Unfortunately, the last couple of years brought us a variety of disasters to help us remember how important it is to prepare.

Whether it is a utility failure, wildfire, earthquake, severe weather or pandemic, we are all consistently reminded how crucial it is to be aware of our hazards and how imperative it is to know what resources are available and how to access them.

As your new Emergency Services Manager, I am here to help guide you on your road to disaster readiness. Some helpful tools for staying connected are registering your cell phone with the Community Warning System at www.cococws.us for real time alerts, or staying in touch with changing weather conditions through www.weather.gov, or finding out which hazards the state has identified per your work or home address by logging into www.myhazards.caloes.ca.gov.

In addition to having a kit and plan, stay informed through local media outlets, or take a CERT class to be able to rely on each other.

Building a support system is vital to coping with and responding to any disaster that may come your way.

One of my all-time favorite sayings is, do not put off until tomorrow what can reasonably be done today. So, what are you waiting for?

Be the best emergency planning role model you can be!

More information on Emergency Preparedness can be found on our website at www.danville.ca.gov/ emergencypreparedness.

Pool Safety Summer is here and with so many people heading outside for recreation and fitness, safety is more important than ever. Drowning is the number one cause of unintentional death among children ages 1–4. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), on average, 379 children drown in pools and spas annually. Drownings happen quickly and often they are silent. Simple steps can save lives, and parents and kids should follow these additional safety steps: Environmental Design: Keep your pool space safe by surrounding it with fencing and a self-closing and locking gate.

Designate a Water Watcher: Supervision is one of the most important steps you can take to keep children safer in and around the water. The Water Watcher should be an adult, whose only job is to watch children when they’re in the pool.

Teach Kids to Swim: While supervision is critical, it is also important for children to learn how to swim. Kids who can’t swim face a much higher risk of drowning, so sign your children up for swimming lessons.

Learn CPR: When your children are learning how to swim, it is important for you to learn CPR. In case of an emergency, bystander CPR can often make a real difference while you’re waiting for first responders to arrive.

Check Drain Covers: Finally, regardless of whether you’re swimming in your home pool, or visiting a public pool, be sure that all drain covers are not loose or broken. For more information and resources for pool and spa safety, visit www.PoolSafely.gov.

LANDSCAPE RENOVATION PROJECTS Over the course of the past year, Maintenance Services staff has focused efforts to eliminate unnecessary grass and rejuvenate plant material in our parks and along our streets. Grass—which requires a lot of water—and older plant material that was no longer flourishing either due to age, pests or the most recent drought have been replaced with new, drought-tolerant plants and trees that are not only much more attractive in appearance but will also be better equipped to handle the current and future droughts.

Managing water resources has never been more important and these renovation projects will help the Town conserve water. Additionally, the Town is taking advantage of technological improvements to promote increasingly efficient watering, which will help keep the plant material alive and thriving while simultaneously reducing water usage and costs. Bark mulch is also being replenished at the sites, allowing the soil to retain more moisture. This multifaceted approach will help the Town continue to protect environmental resources while keeping our parks and roadways beautiful.

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THINGS TO DO AT HOME BEFORE LEAVING ON VACATION

Danville Streets Go ‘Green’ with Recycled Overlay The Town of Danville is constantly working to keep streets in the best possible shape, and now with the help of a grant from CalRecycle those efforts are more environmentally friendly.

Each year the Town works to maintain approximately 324 lane miles of paved streets, with an estimated budget of $1.9 million. This year, several Danville neighborhoods will receive a thin maintenance overlay of a recycled tire rubber product known as rubber cape seal.

Rubber cape seal is a cost-effective preventative maintenance technique designed to extend the life of existing pavements by installing a new thin surface layer and filling existing cracks and voids. It provides a smooth surface with a uniform appearance and increased durability. Danville applied for and received grant funding from CalRecycle to cover a portion of the cost of the new treatment.

Rubber cape seal is used to help maintain streets in moderate condition and allow them to last up to ten years longer before needing a full rehabilitation. It’s a less intensive and more economical way of keeping Danville’s streets in good condition for a longer period.

For more information on rubber cape seal, contact Associate Civil Engineer Nader Salama at (925) 314-3348 or nsalama@danville.ca.gov.

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Have a trusted friend stay at your home or visit regularly to pick up mail or packages

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Consider installing a security camera or system that can be monitored remotely

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Register your alarm system with the Town of Danville Police Department to be sure all your emergency contact info is on file: danvilleca.citysupport.org

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Lock all doors and windows and ensure side gates and garages are closed and secure

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Complete all yardwork one last time so grass and shrubs don’t become overgrown

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Stow away all garbage cans behind locked fences

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Park and lock any cars that will be left behind in the driveway or the garage

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Remove “hide-a-keys” and provide one key to a trusted local contact in case of emergency

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Turn thermostat to “vacation” or “eco” mode

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Check all appliances to make sure they are off; turn down water heater temperature

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Set up a few lights on timers so it appears people are still inside the home

Update on Diablo Road Trail Project Since 1987, the Town has envisioned establishing a continuous pedestrian and bicycle path along the Diablo Road corridor to provide a safe, nonmotorized connection to the neighborhoods in north and east Danville, to Mt. Diablo State Park, and to the communities of Diablo and Blackhawk.

With the 2018 approval of the Magee Preserve Development, this highly-desired project was finally able to move forward. A feasibility study was completed in 2018 that analyzed potential alignments and challenges of building the new onemile trail that will parallel the south side of Diablo Road spanning from the intersection of Diablo Road/Fairway Drive (to the west) to the access road just west of the intersection of Diablo Road/Avenida Nueva (to the east).

In 2020, the Town moved forward with work on the preliminary design of the trail and is currently working with a consultant on the environmental phase of the project. Work has also begun on the design of a trail crossing/crosswalk on Diablo Road that will be located near Fairway Drive and eventually connect the new trail segment with the existing 0.5-mile Diablo Road Trail (aka “Barbara Haile” Trail) that parallels the north side of Diablo Road. The Town was awarded a Transportation

Development Act grant in 2020 that will fund the construction of the roadway crossing.

Final design and environmental work for the trail is expected to be completed in winter 2022, with construction later in 2022. In the meantime, the Town will continue to pursue funding opportunities to fully fund the construction phase.

For more information on the Diablo Road Trail Project, contact Transportation Manager Andy Dillard at (925) 314-3384 or adillard@danville.ca.gov.

Information and updates on the project can also be found on the Town’s website at www.danville.ca.gov/DiabloRoadTrail.

Future Diablo Road Trail

DANVILLE BIKE ROUTES EXISTING BIKEWAYS DANVILLE BICYCLE MASTER PLAN

Existing Bikeways

Class I Shared-Use Path

Class II Bicycle Lane

Class III Bicycle Route

Features

Post Office

School

Park & Ride

Parks and Open Space

Town Boundary

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Housing Element UPDATE

The Town of Danville is

WHAT IS A HOUSING ELEMENT?

preparing an update to

The Housing Element is a state-mandated policy document included in the Town of Danville General Plan.

It identifies policies and programs to meet existing and projected future housing needs for all income groups.

its Housing Element for the 2022–2030 planning period, in compliance with state housing law.

Increasingly, state laws govern how cities must review and approve housing developments as well as what must be incorporated in their housing plans.

WHY IT MATTERS The State of California has declared a housing supply crisis and holds all local governments accountable for accommodating an assigned housing target, regardless of available land capacity.

WHAT IS RHNA? The foundation for the Housing Element is the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) process, in which the State projects housing needs for all income groups in each region of California.

For the upcoming eight-year period between 2022–2030, the State has determined that the San Francisco Bay Area must plan for an additional 441,176 new homes. Of this total, the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), in its role as the region’s Council of Governments, has assigned Danville a minimum target of 2,241 new homes.

As prescribed by state law, the Housing Element must identify locations—specific land parcels—that must accommodate this projected housing growth by income category:

Photo by Paige Green

Income Category

% of Area Median Income (AMI)

Contra Costa Household Income1 (maximum)

RHNA Housing Assignment (minimum)

Very Low

≤ 50%

$65,250

652 units

Low

51–80%

$104,400

376 units

Median Income

100%

$119,200

{reference point}

Moderate

81–120%

$143,050

338 units

Above Moderate

>120%

>$143,050

875 units

Minimum Total:

2,241 units

Maximum income is based on an Area Median Income (AMI) of $119,200 for a family of four in Contra Costa County 2020, as determined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

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Photo by Karl Nielsen

Housing Element Update Timeline L AUN CH Winter 2021

IMPORTANCE OF UPDATING THE HOUSING ELEMENT Recent state laws have been enacted to spur housing construction and to hold all local communities accountable for accommodating their assigned housing target, regardless of available land capacity.

While local control over housing growth has eroded, state law does allow cities and counties to decide where housing development should be located.

Consequently, updating the Housing Element: • Allows Danville to identify the most appropriate housing locations • Allows eligibility for State grants and funding • Addresses local housing needs • Ensures that Danville complies with state housing law Penalties for non-compliance with state housing law include court-imposed fines of up to $600,000 per month and potential lawsuits with consequences that include: • Court mandated compliance • Court approval of housing development • Suspension of ability to issue building permits

WHY YOUR PARTICIPATION MATTERS Participation is essential to creating a plan that reflects Danville’s core planning values in a manner that is consistent with state law and meets the assigned housing target.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE • Subscribe to our newsfeed for updates

IN FORM Spring 2021

• Learn about housing, its challenges and governing legislation • Ask questions and take surveys at www.DanvilleTownTalks.org • Engage in the update process and register for one of the Housing 101 Workshops: Events were held on: • Saturday, June 12 • Tuesday, June 29 • Thursday, July 8 Upcoming events: • Thursday, August 19, 6:00 p.m.

• Tuesday, August 31, 6:00 p.m.

• Saturday, September 18, 10:00 a.m.

Register at www.DanvilleTownTalks.org

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES www.danville.ca.gov/housingelement www.DanvilleTownTalks.org

E N GAGE Summer–Fall 2021

D RA F T Spring–Summer 2022

FI N A L Fall 2022–2023

INTERESTED IN STATE LEGISLATION? Contact your state legislators: Senator Steve Glazer, District 7 Orinda Office: (925) 258-1176 • https://sd07.senate.ca.gov/ Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, District 16 District Office: (925) 328-1515 • https://a16.asmdc.org/

Scan this code to participate in the housing element update.

The State of California has declared a “housing supply crisis” and recent new state laws have been enacted to spur housing construction by streamlining housing approval processes and loosening zoning restrictions.

Page 2 includes a summary of a bill that will eliminate single family zoning in California.

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A Look At Senior Transportation Options Danville’s suburban community has many active transportation options due to its wealth of trails, paths, sidewalks and bicycle facilities.

However, getting to and from the Town, or to destinations within the Town to run errands, get to appointments, or take care of essential needs, can be challenging for anyone who may not have access to a car or the ability to drive. Public transportation options in Danville and the San Ramon Valley are limited when compared with more urban cities that have better access to high-frequency public transit such as buses and BART. This is particularly an issue for the community’s senior population, or for those with mobility challenges.

More Crosswalk Safety Improvements On the Way Over the last several years, the Town has focused on replacing aging crosswalk warning systems and installing new systems in the downtown and along the Iron Horse Trail. There has been a steady increase in walkers and bicyclists on the Town’s trails and streets as the community has sought to get outside and remain active during the pandemic. The increased activity has reinforced the need to enhance crosswalk safety. Since 2018, the Town has either added or replaced crosswalk warning systems at 12 locations throughout Town. This summer, the Town will begin design on crossing systems at four new locations that include Iron Horse Trail crossings at Love Lane, Linda Mesa Avenue and Del Amigo Road. A new system will also be installed on Stone Valley Road at the entrance to Monte Vista High School. The new systems are funded by a grant the Town received through the State of California’s Highway Safety Improvement Program.

As with the other recently installed systems, these new systems will consist of pedestrian and bicyclist-activated warning lights called Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (or “RRFBs”), which have become the standard for crosswalk warning systems. In addition, flashing red LED stop signs will be included along the trail to reinforce the message to trail users that they are required to stop at intersections before proceeding to cross the street. Lastly, the new systems will include crosswalk illumination systems that will improve driver-visibility of trail users crossing at nighttime.

For more information, contact Traffic Engineering Associate Majid Hafezieh at (925) 314-3375 or mhafezieh@danville.ca.gov.

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To address the County’s accessible transportation needs, including those in Danville and the San Ramon Valley, Contra Costa County and the Contra Costa Transportation Authority recently completed the Countywide Accessible Transportation Strategic Plan (ATSP). The plan will serve as a blueprint for improving accessible transportation needs for older adults and those with disabilities throughout the County.

Current local public transit services and programs available to the Danville community include County Connection’s transit bus lines and LINK bus services, the Mobility Matters program which provides door-todoor ride matching services for seniors and those with disabilities throughout all of Contra Costa, and the County’s Way to Go, Contra Costa! transportation resource guide that provides a comprehensive listing of available services by town and city.

For more information on the County’s ATSP and other accessible transportation programs and service options available to the Danville community, please visit the Town’s website at www.danville.ca.gov/172/Transportation, or call the Town’s Transportation Department at (925) 314-3310.

Teen Drinking and the Social Host Law After a long year of distance learning and quarantining, teens in our community are ready to have fun.

Unfortunately, when teens and alcohol combine there is a high risk of tragic outcomes. Law enforcement officers consistently see a spike in alcohol related incidents and emergencies for youth in the months leading up to and during the summer.

While most people know that providing alcohol to a minor is against the law, many do not understand that there can also be legal consequences if something happens to the person they purchased the alcohol for.

Under the Town of Danville’s Social Host Ordinance adults can be held criminally and/or civilly liable for hosting a party where minors are consuming alcohol or marijuana. Under the ordinance, adults don’t even have to be home to be found responsible. Violators can be cited and face fines of up to $1000.

So how do we keep our youth safe this summer?

• Talk with them—even if you have had the conversation a hundred times, have it again so it is fresh in their minds.

• Remember—be the parent and not the friend.

• Ask questions—you’re not being over-protective, you’re being proactive in keeping kids safe.

• Talk with other parents—check that parties they may be hosting are safe and alcohol-free.

• Don’t be afraid to call for help—if an alcohol related emergency arises contact 911 immediately.

Let’s work together as a community to keep our youth safe, healthy and making good choices this summer and all year round.

Altered & Reimagined NEW ART GALLERY EXHIBITION FEATURES 10 BAY AREA ARTISTS Use your imagination! The Town of Danville’s Village Theatre Art Gallery is pleased to present Altered & Reimagined, an art exhibit comprised of the creative, delightful, and very imaginative work of 10 Bay Area artists whose focus is on creating artwork out of repurposed objects—things old and new—into one-of-a-kind collages and sculptures.

Artists included in this exhibition are: Marsha Balian, Dyanna Dimick, Tom Franco, Dianne Hoffman, Diana Krevsky, Sarah Lee, Kim Smith, Mary Southall, Karen Stanton and Kathryn Wills. This exhibition will run from June 19–August 6, 2021.

The Art Gallery is open Wednesday–Friday 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. and Saturday 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Please check the gallery’s webpage for most up to date information www.danville.ca.gov/vtart.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARRY POTTER! On Saturday, July 31, join the Recreation, Arts & Community Services Department as we celebrate the Boy Who Lived! Birthday festivities will include magical tutorials to help you get ready for the big day, a sock hunt to help Dobby find his socks in Downtown Danville and a craft pick-up so you can make your very own Harry Potter themed crafts at home.

Look out for that Hogwarts acceptance letter! For more information, visit www.danville.ca.gov/ findthefun.

ANIMAL SERVICES

Left: Dianne Hoffman, The Sentence Right: Tom Franco, Tiger on Top

Sick, injured, dead, and loose animals in Danville are handled by Contra Costa Animal Services.

You may report any of these situations by visiting their website at: www.contracosta.ca.gov/7396/ Report-an-Activity or by calling (925) 335-8300.

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HYBRID EVENTS IN SUMMER 2021 This summer, the Town of Danville is proud to bring back both Music in the Park and Moonlight Movies. Music in the Park will be held at Oak Hill Park as a live in-person, limitedseating event. It will also be live streamed. Moonlight Movies will be held on the Town Green and will be an in-person, limited-seating event.

Music in the Park Schedule: July 24: Britnee Kellogg (Country Singer) August 7: The Sun Kings (The Beatles Tribute band) Moonlight Movies Schedule: July 16: Lion King (1994) July 30: Onward For more information or to register, visit www.danville.ca.gov/recguide.

Danville’s Summer of 2021 Public Art Exhibit

SHRUMEN LUMEN WILL LIGHT UP DANVILLE SUMMER NIGHTS

This summer, Danville will light up the night with its outdoor public art exhibition Shrumen Lumen. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, two larger than life mushroom sculptures will be on display: one on the patio in front of the Village Theatre & Art Gallery, 233 Front Street, and one at the Town Green in between the Danville Community Center and Library, 420 Front Street. These magical mushrooms will captivate viewers as the mushroom caps expand and contract, appearing to gently breathe, while the LED lights whirl through a rainbow of colors. The kinetic, light-up sculptures were created by members of the FoldHaus Art Collective, a Bay Area group comprised of artists and engineers.

Originally designed as a garden of five origami mushrooms, Danville was lucky enough to procure two of these wondrous fungi works to grace downtown. In the daylight the mushrooms are an ethereal white, while at night they magically transform with 1,600 embedded LEDs that glow through the translucent outer skin to bring the installation to life. Residents and visitors are invited to experience the glow of lights under the night sky.

These public art pieces have been shown from as far away as Dubai and Hong Kong to the Oakland Museum of California to the iconic Burning Man Festival.

Now Danville, California will be added to the list of places on the map proud to host these gentle giant, kinetic, light-up sculptures.

For more information visit www.danville.ca.gov/publicart.

SIGNS OF HEAT EXHAUSTION AND HEAT STROKE As the summer approaches and the weather gets warmer, it is always a good idea to review the signs of and treatments for heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Heat exhaustion is less severe than heat stroke and can come on suddenly or gradually.

Signs of heat exhaustion include: • headaches, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, weakness and restlessness • feeling thirsty, anxious, have poor coordination and a weak or rapid pulse • sweating heavily and an increased body temperature To treat this, lie the person down in shade or inside someplace with air conditioning. Place a cool compress on their forehead, and back of their neck. You can give them small sips of water or a hydrating drink.

The signs of heat stroke are similar but more severe. Heat stroke is a life-threatening illness.

A person experiencing heat stroke might have the following signs: • severe headache, nausea and vomiting, rapid pulse, extreme thirst, and a dry or swollen tongue • may be disoriented, dizzy or delirious • may even experience convulsions, seizures or lose consciousness • their skin can feel deceptively cool to the touch and they may not be sweating anymore If you suspect someone is suffering from heat stroke, you should immediately call 911 for help.

Stay hydrated this summer and remember to take breaks in the shade or a cool area and wear a hat and sunscreen to be safe in the heat.

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live locally KEEPIN’ IT COOL

Local spots have ice cream indulgences to keep you cool this summer.

When the sun is shining and temperatures rise, we often turn to treats of the frozen variety to cool us off and make us smile. Create a treat trail of your own, or participate in Visit Tri-Valley’s Ice Cream Trail to earn a free ice cream scooper. Details can be found at visittrivalley.com, search for Ice Cream Trail.

Either way, stay cool as you #BeatTheHeat #SurviveTheSwelter and #supportlocal.

Cold Stone Creamery 412 SYCAMORE VALLEY RD W • 837-4080 Fosters Freeze

180 HARTZ AVE • 837-3426

Hartz Café

370 HARTZ AVE • 854-2179

Lottie’s Creamery* Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery* Sweet Street Yersen Gelato* Yogurt Shack

145 E PROSPECT • 725-4739 95 RAILROAD AVE • 965-0333 301 HARTZ AVE • 837-9338 9000 CROW CANYON RD • 989-3379 290 HARTZ AVE • 837-2222

If you’re lactose intolerant, or you don’t feel like screaming for ice cream, there are other fun experiences waiting for you on the Caffeine Trail, Beer Trail or Wine Trail. For more details, go to: www.visittrivalley.com

*Ice Cream Trail Participating Business

WHATEVER TRAIL OUTING YOU CHOOSE, WE INVITE YOU TO ALSO DINE, SHOP OR GET PAMPERED AT SOME OF THE NEW BUSINESSES IN TOWN: Ayutherapy Ayurveda Wellness Center

111 TOWN AND COUNTRY, STE C • 575-8700

Goat Racer Coffee Co.

281 HARTZ AVE • (888) 874-6264

Good Life Spa

158 W LINDA MESA • 406-2865

Hazy BBQ

200 HARTZ AVE • 272-0445

Hen House

110 HARTZ AVE • 718-5180

Hopstone

F IND YOUR FAVOR IT ES WITH TH E ON L IN E DAN VIL L E BU SIN ESS DIRECTORY Visit the online Danville Business Directory at www.danville.ca.gov/businessdirectory to search for businesses and to explore all the other shops, restaurants, and services in Town.

405 RAILROAD AVE • 263-2339

Pure Barre

600 SYCAMORE VALLEY RD • 587-6727

Space Hair Studio

816 SYCAMORE VALLEY RD • 208-1421

SPENGA Danville

200 HARTZ AVE • 718-6820

Rad Boards Shop

181 HARTZ AVE • 768-1263

Taco Bell Cantina

420 DIABLO RD • 406-0184

Scan the code with your camera to connect to the Business Directory

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Presorted Standard US Postage Paid Danville, CA Permit 71

Town of Danville 510 La Gonda Way Danville, CA 94526-1740

Postal Customer

DANVILLE TOWN COUNCIL Mayor Renee Morgan rmorgan@danville.ca.gov Vice Mayor Newell Arnerich narnerich@danville.ca.gov Councilmember David Fong dfong@danville.ca.gov Councilmember Karen Stepper kstepper@danville.ca.gov

COMMUNIT Y EVENTS To stay up to date on events in Danville and the latest news and topics, make sure to visit the Town’s website at www.danville.ca.gov.

The community calendar on the homepage has details of all upcoming events.

Visit www.danville.ca.gov/agendas for details of all Town Meetings and how you can participate.

And finally, www.danville.ca.gov/stayconnected for more ways to follow what is happening in and around Danville.

Councilmember Robert Storer rstorer@danville.ca.gov

STAY CONNECTED VISIT US

danville.ca.gov facebook.com/ DanvilleCA @TownofDanvilleCA @DanvilleINFO nextdoor.com/ danville--ca Nixle (text your zip code to 888777)

Photo by Paige Green

M U S EU M O F T H E SA N R A M O N VA L L E Y S E E K I N G STO R I ES TELL YOUR STORY: LIFE DURING THE TIME OF COVID-19 The mission of the Museum of the San Ramon Valley is to collect and preserve the history of this place we all call home. We are living through historic times and it is important to all of us that the story of these times—including your own story—gets captured and told to future generations.

The thoughts and experiences we have all had during the COVID-19 global pandemic will give valuable insights to future generations. The museum is creating a collection to document life in the San Ramon Valley during this unique and challenging time. We invite you to share your stories, photographs, art, or poetry you’ve created related to your life during the pandemic.

#LiveLocallyDanville

If you would like to share your COVID-19 story or find out more about this important effort, go to the museum website museumsrv.org/share-your-story-covid-19-pandemic/ to access the questionnaire and upload photos or documents you have that bring your story to life.