Archive | The Danville Dispatch

Issue No. 21

Jul 9, 2026

Blackhawk Plaza hits the market, the e-bike ordinance is final, and the ducks are safe

Issue No. 20

Jul 2, 2026

The 4th of July parade turns 51, Blackhawk waits on its next chapter, and neighbors want the Clampers back

Issue No. 19

Jun 25, 2026

Blackhawk Plaza's bankruptcy clock has gone quiet, but a new manager is stepping in. Also this week: the old Danville Bowl lot finally has a name, Danville's two open council seats have a calendar, and a familiar face is leaving SRVUSD for the top job next door.

Issue No. 18

Jun 18, 2026

A 40-year-old paperwork dispute could decide what gets built at Blackhawk Plaza, Lucky's finally has a closing date, and Danville just put a speed limit on e-bikes.

Issue No. 17

Jun 11, 2026

Blackhawk Plaza has until Tuesday to show up with a plan. Meanwhile, the FBI paid a visit to the people who set your property taxes.

Issue No. 16

Jun 4, 2026

The Blackhawk deadline is twelve days away, Lucky's is closing this summer, and Sacramento is writing the budget that determines your kid's teacher.

Issue No. 15

May 28, 2026

SRV softball plays for an NCS title Thursday. Plus: 68 homes proposed near downtown Danville, Blackhawk's June 16 deadline, and Rancho Cantina heading to Hartz Ave.

Issue No. 14

May 21, 2026

AI is already running in SRVUSD classrooms. Plus: two wide-open council seats this fall, Monte Vista punches into the NCS quarterfinals, and a mountain lion on Blackhawk Road.

Issue No. 13

May 14, 2026

A Danville classroom takes on a $10 million conservation deadline, Monte Vista baseball sits atop the EBAL, and 77 neighbors weigh in on prime rib.

Issue No. 12

May 7, 2026

The vote that determines your kids' French teacher is Friday. Plus: Blackhawk Plaza has 40 days, and Nextdoor has a lot of opinions about what should replace it.