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Also on today's calendar: Up to 85% off wines- Labor Day Weekend sale at Lindbergh Warehouse and 13 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Burglars Break Into At Least 2 Danville Restaurants (patch.com) — Two restaurants at Danville's Crossroads Shopping Center area were broken into overnight, with windows smashed and about $300 stolen from Kibi's Cafe while Los Panchos reported a broken glass door. Both eateries remain open, nearby businesses say they were spared, and Danville police have been asked for more details as investigators review what happened.
2. Danville: An ideal day trip for foodies, history buffs and Mount Diablo fans (mercurynews.com) — Danville gets the spotlight as a full‑day destination, from award‑winning croissants at Maison Benoit and tiki cocktails at Kaia's Island Kitchen to historic stops like the Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site and the Museum of the San Ramon Valley. The story walks you through trails, museums, and new restaurants such as Taverna Sorrentina, giving locals and visitors fresh ideas for exploring town.
3. How a Hollywood star helped save Eugene O'Neill's Danville home 50 years ago (mercurynews.com) — Danville's Tao House, Eugene O'Neill's former home, is marking 50 years as a national historic site with tours and a September festival that still has tickets for a Village Theatre performance. Locals can explore the hilltop park's history, enjoy Mount Diablo views, and learn how community advocates and a Hollywood star helped preserve this literary landmark.
4. Daytime Full Closure Of El Cerro Boulevard On-Ramp to Southbound I-680 In Danville (ca.gov) — Drivers in Danville should prepare for full daytime closures of the El Cerro Boulevard on‑ramp to southbound I‑680 from September 9–18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays. Caltrans will replace soundwalls during this period and advises motorists to instead use nearby Stone Valley Road or Sycamore Valley Road on‑ramps, noting that the schedule may shift with weather.
5. Record Labor Day Gas Prices Projected: What Danville Motorists Should Know (patch.com) — Danville drivers heading out for Labor Day weekend face some of the highest holiday gas prices on record, with local stations around $5.15 a gallon. Analysts blame global conflicts and refinery disruptions, but say prices could ease later this fall if tensions cool and cheaper winter fuel blends arrive.
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