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🌱 Patch AM: Diablo Range Named Official California Conservation Priority
And check out ECK Light and Sound Service on the Danville Patch calendar
Hello Danville! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- State elevates Diablo Range conservation status, spotlighting Mount Diablo's future
- See which Danville streets just logged multimillion-dollar home sales
- When could driverless Waymo rides start showing up in Danville?
Also on today's calendar: ECK Light and Sound Service and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.
- Saturday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 86, low: 57. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Periods of sun, with a high of 86 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Diablo Range Named Official California Conservation Priority (patch.com) — Danville-area residents are at the heart of a major conservation win as the California Legislature officially designates the Diablo Range, including Mount Diablo, as a statewide conservation priority supporting the 30x30 climate initiative. The move boosts protection efforts for local wildlife habitat and parkland while coming just as federal authorities reopen some mineral rights for potential oil and gas leasing elsewhere, keeping long-running drilling concerns around Mount Diablo in the background. 
2. Top 10 most expensive homes sold in Contra Costa County, reported in the week of July 13 (eastbaytimes.com) — Several Danville homes ranked among the priciest recent sales in Contra Costa County, including properties on Fremerey Court, Fieldcrest Court, and Verona Avenue closing between about $3.1 million and $3.45 million. If you're watching Danville's housing market, these sales highlight just how competitive and high-priced local single-family homes remain compared with neighboring towns.
3. Waymo Just Took a Crucial Step Toward Self-Driving Cars in the 925 Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com) — Danville is now officially on Waymo's expanded map, with state regulators clearing the company to offer paid, driverless rides in town once mapping and testing are complete. The approval covers most 925 cities, opening the door to future robotaxi trips around Contra Costa County and the Tri-Valley, though Waymo hasn't announced when service will actually launch locally.
4. 24 Freshmen Added to Cross Country and Track and Field Rosters (goseattleu.com) — Danville runner Mateo Cafaro is heading to Seattle University, where he'll compete in both cross country and track and field while majoring in biology. The NCS Tri-Valley 3,200-meter champion is one of 24 freshmen joining the Redhawks, giving local fans a new college athlete to follow as the 2026–27 season gets underway.
📸 Around Danville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Danville
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★ Featured events ★
- ECK Light and Sound Service →
5200 Case Ave, Pleasanton
11:00 am - Yin Yoga & Soundbath Journey →
YogaSix Walnut Creek, 1500 N California Blvd, Walnut Creek
3:00 pm
Sunday August 23
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Other local events
- Blackhawk Plaza Summer Concert →
3421 Blackhawk Plaza Cir, Danville
6:00 pm - Summer: Great Cookie Swap →
Canyon Club Brewery Danville, 206 Sycamore Valley Rd, Danville
6:30 am - Adventure Theater - Adventure in Space!
Danville Library 400 Front Street, Danville, CA 94526
4:00 pm - Family Story Hour
Danville Library 400 Front Street, Danville, CA 94526
11:15 am - Paws to Read
Danville Library 400 Front Street, Danville, CA 94526
4:00 pm - Senior Parents Counseling Presentation
San Ramon Valley Unified School District PAC
5:45 pm - Back to School Night
San Ramon Valley Unified School District Danville, CA 94526
6:30 pm - 2026 Pickleball Palooza →
Bay Club Crow Canyon, 711 Silver Lake Dr, Danville
9:00 am - Free Community Slow Flow Sundays at YogaSix Danville →
YogaSix Danville, 680 San Ramon Valley Blvd, Danville
4:00 pm - Autos of Alamo →
Alamo Plaza Shopping Center, 200 Alamo Plaza, Alamo
4:00 pm
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Sunday August 30
Thursday September 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- UPDATE: I Was Adopted Today
Ladies and Gentlemen I would like you to meet Musa's new family Valerie and Bram. I wanted to start out by gIvIng a Big Thank You to Bram and… (Nextdoor Fostoria Terrace) - For homeowners in the Greenbrook area who placed items out this past Tuesday for reuse pickup, are you aware a white garbage truck picked up everything & all the items were thrown in, crushed & destroyed destined for landfill?
I saw my neighbors 2 old style oak chairs & wicker basket in good condition demolished. Please consider posting items in usable condition on the… (Nextdoor Greenbrook)
- TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier Associate in Danville. Apply here.
- Belmont Village San Ramon posted a job opening for Server in San Ramon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Danville here.
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: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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