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Danville, California Coordinates: 37°49′18″N 122°00′00″W / 37.82167°N 122°W / 37.82167; -122The Town of Danville is located in the San Ramon Valley in Contra Costa County, California. It is one of the incorporated municipalities in California that uses 'town' in its name instead of 'city'. The population was 41,715 in 2008. Danville is one of the wealthiest suburbs of Oakland and San Francisco.The town is home to numerous businesses including the headquarters of Aviva Energy Corp, an energy consulting firm as well as all major realtors, banks and investment firms.[citation needed]Every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Danville hosts a farmer's market, where merchants gather under makeshift tents and umbrellas to sell a wide variety of goods.[citation needed] One can buy all sorts of fresh goods from the market, from freshly grown fruits and vegetables, to kettle corn, to baking goods, to flowers, to drinks, to olive oil, to the services of a musician who usually entertains people passing by. The market can be found on a weekly basis next to the San Ramon Valley Museum.The Iron Horse Regional Trail runs through Danville. It was first a railroad that is now converted to a 80-foot (24 m) wide corridor of bike and hike trails as well as controlled intersections. Extending from Dublin to Concord, the trail passes through Danville. Walkers, bikers, skaters, and joggers usually find the Trail a source of outdoor recreation and exercise. Furthermore, the Trail is relatively isolated from the heavy traffic on the main roads, so it is a relatively safe path to travel on. The trail is also close to all the major bookstores, shops, cafes, and restaurants in Danville, so those who are doing a long trip often stop in Danville to eat or drink.The Danville Library hosts a number of community events, such as the annual Halloween activities for kids and book sales. The Museum of the San Ramon Valley is located in downtown Danville and hosts regional history exhibits and traveling shows in the converted railroad station adjacent to the Iron Horse Trail.Danville is home to two main public high schools: Monte Vista High School and San Ramon Valley High School, which both share a longstanding cross-town rivalry.[citation needed] There is a continuation high school called Del Amigo, which is stationed next to San Ramon Valley High. It is also home to The Athenian School, a private college preparatory school for grades 6-12 that is nestled in the foothills of Mount Diablo State Park.There is also a town theater called 'The Village Theater,' where productions of mostly Broadway shows are produced. History Danville is named, in part, after Daniel Inman, who bought 400 acres (1.6 km²) there in 1854 with his brother Andrew, using their Gold Rush earnings.[citation needed] They rejected the name 'Inmanville' and settled on Danville. However, 'According to the modest Dan, the name was chosen as much or more out of respect for Andrew's mother-in-law, who was born and raised near Danville, Ky.,' says one historical account.[clarification needed] It was initially a farming community, switching from wheat to fruits and nuts after the Southern Pacific Railroad built a spur line through the area in 1891. It developed as a residential suburb starting in 1947 when the first sizable housing tracts were constructed and its population boomed in the 1970s and 1980s.A post office opened in 1860. Geography Adjoining towns and cities are San Ramon to the south, Diablo, and Alamo to the north. Walnut Creek is 9 miles (14 km) north, while Pleasanton is about 12 miles (19 km) south.Interstate 680 serves as the main means of transport out of the town.According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 18.1 square miles (46.9 km²). All of it is land and none of it is covered by water.Danville is set in a narrow section of the San Ramon Valley with the Las Trampas Ridge to the west and the Diablo Range to the east. The most prominent landmark of Danville is the backdrop of Mount Diablo, which stands to the east at 3,849 feet (1,173 m) and provides a picturesque backdrop for Danville and neighboring towns and cities. Sycamore Creek drains some of the Mount Diablo slopes and flows through Danville. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 41,715 people, 14,816 households, and 11,867 families residing in the town. The population density was 2,305.6 people per square mile (890.3/km²). There were 15,130 housing units at an average density of 836.2/sq mi (322.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 86.30% White, 0.92% Black or African American, 0.21% Native American, 9.00% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 0.91% from other races, and 2.55% from two or more races. 4.66% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.There were 14,816 households out of which 42.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.7% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.9% were non-families. 15.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.13.In the town the population was spread out with 28.6% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 29.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $126,797, and the median income for a family was $147,101. Males had a median income of $93,953 versus $53,235 for females. The per capita income for the city was $50,773. About 1.3% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.6% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over. Population history of Danville 1960.....3,585 (X) 1970....14,059 (X,Z) 1980....26,446 (X) 1990....31,306 2000....41,715 (X): Census figures taken prior to incorporation.(Z): Area reported as Alamo-Danville during the 1970 census. (The separate communities of Alamo and Danville were not returned separately by the census.)Source: U.S. Census Bureau Seasonal events Spring:Devil Mountain 5K/10K run The Danville International Children's Film Festival, which has featured guests likeAlyson Stoner,Joey Travolta, andDaryl Sabara. Summer:TheFourth of Julyparade is popular, often drawing as many as 10,000 people[citation needed], as reflecting its former small town values and always draws the local and regional incumbent politicians, including usually the Eleventh Congressional District representative. Hot August Nightsheld every-other Thursday on Hartz Avenue in Downtown Danville in July and August features hundreds of vintage pre-1960s automobiles on display with live music. Fall:TheFall Arts Festivalin late October draws craftspeople and artists with their works of highest quality. Winter:Annual Christmas Tree lighting Notable residents Richard Nelson BollesAuthor ofWhat Color is Your Parachute?, honored by the Library of Congress as one of the 25 books that have most changed American people's lives. Kevin Woo(Woo Sung Hyun) A member of South Korean pop groupU-KISS. Chesley B. 'Sully' Sullenberger— Pilot ofUS Airways Flight 1549, who made an emergency water landing in the Hudson River and is credited with saving the lives of all 155 crew and passengers. Leroy Chiao— Astronaut Sara Jane Moore— Attempted to assassinate President Ford Bob Geren; current manager of theOakland Athletics E-40(Earl Stevens) - Bay Area rapper Christy Turlingtonfashion model Greg Sesteroactor Billy BeaneGeneral Manager for theOakland Athletics Rowan AtkinsonAcclaimed actor and comedian. Most famous forMr. Bean Jeff Tedfordcurrent head football coach at theUniversity of California, Berkeley Bill Callahan (American football)former head coach for theOakland RaidersandNebraska Cornhuskers Chris Mullinformer basketball player for theGolden State Warriors Duane KuiperComcast SportsNet broadcaster; former second baseman,Cleveland Indians,San Francisco Giants Terry McMillanauthor ofHow Stella Got Her Groove Back Matt Sosnick, theSan Francisco-based sports agent profiled inJerry Crasnick'sLicense to Deal. Brent Jones1987-98 49ers ALL-PRO Tight End, CBS Sports NFL Analyst 1998-2007, Managing Director Northgate Capital 2000-Current Nate Schierholtzoutfielder,San Francisco Giants Danforth Krasbeast extraordinaire Randy Winnformer outfielder,San Francisco Giants Chris WondolowskiandStephen Wondolowski, brothers and currentMajor League Soccerplayers Evan O'Dorney, winner of the80th Scripps National Spelling Beein 2007 Joe MorganformerCincinnati RedsSecond Baseman andESPNColor Commentator Economy A cargo airline, Asia Pacific Airlines, is headquartered in Danville. Top employers According to the Town's 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are: Museums and historic sites Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site-Tao House. Museum of the San Ramon Valley(located in the restored 1891 Southern Pacific depot) Parks Mount Diablo State Park Las Trampas Regional Wilderness Front Street Park Baldwin School Park Danville South Park Diablo Vista Park Green Valley School Park Greenbrook School Park Montair School Park Oak Hill Park Osage Station Park Sycamore Valley Park Hap Magee Ranch Park Education Danville Schools are included in the San Ramon Valley Unified School DistrictBaldwin (John) Elementary School Del Amigo High (Continuation) Diablo Vista Middle School Green Valley Elementary School Greenbrook Elementary School Los Cerros Middle School Montair Elementary School Monte Vista High School Sycamore Valley Elementary School Tassajara Hills Elementary School Vista Grande Elementary School Charlotte Wood Middle School San Ramon Valley High School Private schools include:San Ramon Valley Christian Academy (Christian) St. Isidore's School (Roman Catholic) The Athenian School (non-denominational) Public libraries The Danville Library of the Contra Costa County Library is located in Danville. In popular culture The Indian movie My Name is Khan is set in 'Banville,' a thinly veiled version of Danville. The protagonists move to Danville from San Francisco, but experience bias after the September 11 attacks.The Disney show Phineas and Ferb is set in Danville, in addition to the main villain,Dr Doofenshmertz refers to taking over the tri-state area. Although, it is not surely Danville, CA. The city is the only one with a size large enough to be the Danville in Phineas and Ferb, but it is not located in a Tri-state area, and the distance between Danville, CA and Mount Rushmore is much larger than stated in the series.In the movie 'Mrs. Doubtfire', starring Robin Williams, the family goes out to dinner at Bridges, a restaurant in downtown Danville.