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The Dog Park at Hap Magee Ranch Park is closed for the winter moratorium.
The Dog Park will reopen on February 28, 2026, weather permitting.
Danville Invites Youth Artists to Enter Summer Activity Guide Cover Art Contest
The Town of Danville invites young artists to showcase their creativity in the 2026 Summer Activity Guide Cover Art Contest. The contest theme is “Coloring Outside the Lines,” and artists should use colored pencil to depict a summer scene in Danville. The selected artwork will be featured on the cover of the Danville Summer Activity Guide, a publication mailed to every household in Danville.
The contest offers children and teens age 11-17 a unique opportunity to express themselves through art while representing the community they call home. Creating a cover design gives young artists a chance to share their perspective, celebrate what they love about Danville, and see their creativity recognized beyond the classroom or home. The winning artist will receive public recognition and the exciting opportunity to have their artwork featured prominently on a guide that connects residents with Danville’s summer programs, events, and activities.
Artwork must be vertical and sized 8.5” x 11”. Submissions should be fully colored by hand with colored pencils and artwork must be original. To enter, participants must email a photo of their illustration to Megan Eddings at meddings@danville.ca.gov by March 11, 2026. After a winner is selected, the original artwork will be used to create a high-resolution image for the cover.
For more information about the contest, including eligibility and submission details, visit danville.ca.gov/findthefun.
SafeWise annual report analyzes FBI crime data to provide a nationwide safety snapshot.
Danville has earned the top spot in the SafeWise “California’s Safest Cities of 2026” report. After being ranked No. 2 last year, a decline in both violent crime and property crime contributed to Danville returning to the No. 1 ranking. The independent safety research organization has been analyzing FBI-reported data and creating a list of safest cities by state since 2015.
“We are extremely proud of our community policing approach — built on thoughtful planning, strong public safety services, and a genuine partnership with our residents — which continues to make Danville a safe and welcoming place to live,” said Mayor Newell Arnerich. “With the support of the Town Council and under the leadership of Police Chief Thomas Rossberg, our Police Department works hand-in-hand with the community to educate, prevent, and enforce in the interest of public safety. This shared commitment is a key reason Danville has been recognized by SafeWise as California’s safest city for six of the past nine years.”
The annual rankings provide a data-driven snapshot of reported crime trends to illustrate relative risk among cities, with results adjusted for population to allow for fair comparison of both large and small cities. The only other Bay Area city in the top 10 is San Ramon at No. 9. Rankings are based on violent and property crime rates, calculated per 1,000 residents, and California’s top 10 safest cities have populations of 35,000 to 122,000. SafeWise reports the following averages for 2026:
SafeWise relies on reported crime data from the FBI to determine rankings along with national trends. Danville ranked No. 1 from 2018 to 2022. Although changes in state and county reporting procedures led to lack of data for 2023 and 2024, Danville’s statistics for those years were similar to other top-ranked cities and Danville ranked No. 2 in 2025.
The full report is available at safewise.com/blog. For more information, contact Jenn Starnes, Public Information Officer, at 925-314-3336 or jstarnes@danville.ca.gov.
Volunteers Needed for Annual ‘Lend a Hand Day’ April 25
The Town of Danville is calling for volunteers to make a difference in the lives of local seniors during the upcoming Lend a Hand Day Saturday, April 25. This rewarding community event offers an opportunity to provide yardwork assistance to seniors in need, fostering connections and lending a helping hand to those who could use a little extra support.
Volunteers can choose between three shifts: a partial day from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.; a full day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and volunteers age 25 and older can register as a Project Manager for the full day. Tasks include raking, weeding, spreading mulch, and other general yard maintenance duties.
Participants must be 16 years or older, while volunteers age 12 to 15 are welcome to join with adult supervision. This event is a great chance for families, friends, and community groups to come together and make a meaningful impact. Join us by signing up at danville.ca.gov/volunteer.
Danville seniors who would like to be considered for yard assistance are encouraged to submit a request form at danville.ca.gov/seniors. Only a limited number of homes can be serviced, and availability is not guaranteed.
For more information, please contact the Danville Senior Center at 925-314-3430 or at seniors@danville.ca.gov. To sign up as a volunteer, visit danville.ca.gov/volunteer.
The Town of Danville Natural Grass Sports Fields are closed for the winter moratorium.
Fields will reopen on February 28, 2026, weather permitting.
Natural Grass Fields are CLOSED. Artificial Turf Fields are OPEN.
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