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Greetings Danville! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Car slams into Luna Loca, shaking Danville diners
  • See which Danville homes just sold for over $3 million
  • How Diablo Range's new status could shape nature access near Danville

Also on today's calendar: ECK Light and Sound Service and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 88 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 88, low: 58.
  • Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Car Crashes Into Danville Restaurant (patch.com) — Danville diners got a scare when a car crashed into Luna Loca on Sycamore Valley Road West, damaging two structural support beams. Fire crews stabilized the building and treated one person on scene, though no injuries or hospital transports were reported. Inspectors and the Urban Search and Rescue Team are assessing the restaurant's safety while authorities seek more details.
   

• Top 10 most expensive homes sold in Contra Costa County, reported in the week of July 13 (eastbaytimes.com) — Several Danville homes rank among the week's priciest Contra Costa County sales, including properties on Fremerey Court, Fieldcrest Court, and Verona Avenue closing between $3.1 and $3.45 million. The roundup details sale prices, sizes, and features of these luxury homes alongside top transactions in nearby towns.
   

• Diablo Range Named Official California Conservation Priority (patch.com) — Danville readers are at the center of a major conservation milestone as the Diablo Range, including nearby Mount Diablo, is now officially recognized as a California conservation priority. This designation supports the state's 30x30 land and coastal protection goals while local groups like Save Mount Diablo continue acquiring nearby properties to expand parks and wildlife habitat access.
   

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    I have bedding, blankets, towels, harnesses, belly bands, dog diapers, and other miscellaneous dog supplies. I'd like to donate everything directly… (Nextdoor Blackhawk)
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🗞 Nearby News

San Ramon

  • Sign Up Soon For San Ramon's 2026 Fall Recreation Programs! City of San Ramon (opgov.news)
  • S.F., Oakland men arrested for San Ramon armed robbery following pursuit, crash (contracostaherald.com)
  • Culinary Angels looking for new executive director (danvillesanramon.com)

San Miguel

  • SLO County has dozens of races with no candidates. What happens now? (sanluisobispo.com)

Pleasanton

  • 3,500+ Classic Cars Roll Into Pleasanton For Goodguys West Coast Nationals (patch.com)

Ok Danville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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