Diablo Road Trail project
The town celebrated the start of construction on an extension of the Diablo Road Trail that is set to connect pedestrians and cyclists to other nearby trails, marking the culmination of a 30-year-plus vision for Danville.
The new Diablo Road Trail stretch will extend the existing half-mile Diablo Road Trail by 0.9 miles and connect it with the Barbara Hale Trail and the new 0.7 mile trail that was part of the Magee Preserve development.
“Over 36 years ago, we were standing here, envisioning this trail,” Danville Mayor Renee Morgan said Thursday. “Over the years, local leaders, residents, and partner organizations have worked together to turn that early idea into today’s reality. This trail represents connection, access, and preservation – values that define the Danville community and our County.”
The first phase of construction will consist of removing the old fencing in the area and installing construction fencing, with work on the project set to continue through the end of next year. Workers are set to take a pause from next month through March in order to avoid the rainy season.
Blue Ribbon award for Los Cerros
The San Ramon Valley Unified School District is celebrating Danville’s Los Cerros Middle School being named as 31 throughout the state to be recognized as a Blue Ribbon school by the U.S. Department of Education.
Principal Andy Briggs expressed his pride in the Los Cerros staff and students, noting the school’s strong culture of support and achievement. “This award represents the hard work, passion, and care that our teachers and students bring to learning each day,” Briggs said in a press release from the district Oct. 24.
“At Los Cerros, we are committed to ensuring that every student feels seen, supported, and challenged to reach their full potential. This recognition is a testament to that shared commitment,” Briggs added.
This year marks the first time since 2022 that an SRVUSD school has made the selective list. Los Cerros was the only Tri-Valley school to be named this year.
“This recognition is a reflection of the dedication, collaboration, and excellence that define Los Cerros and our entire SRVUSD community,” Superintendent CJ Cammack said in the district’s press release. “Our students, educators, and families work together every day to create schools where all learners can thrive, and we are so proud to see that commitment honored at the state level.”
Holiday boutique
The San Ramon Senior Center is inviting the community to get a head start on shopping for the winter holidays, with a holiday boutique set for Saturday (Nov. 1) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the San Ramon Community Center.
Shoppers will have the opportunity to peruse the offerings from more than 50 local artists and craftspeople, including handmade clothing for all ages and sizes, accessories, jewelry, ceramics, and holiday decorations. Proceeds will benefit the San Ramon Senior Center Foundation.
New COO at Trumark Homes
Danville-based developer Trumark Homes has announced a new chief operating officer, a new role at the company created to provide additional support for its “vision of becoming the dominant regional homebuilder in the Western U.S.”
Steve Kalmbach kicked off his tenure in the new position this week, which consists of providing executive oversight of Trumark’s merger and acquisition activity throughout its four divisions.
“Adding a Chief Operating Officer to our executive team at this moment in time is essential to drive growth and sustain operational excellence across the company,” said Gregg Nelson and Michael Maples, co-founders and co-CEOs of Trumark, in a press release Monday. “We are thrilled to have someone with Steve’s pedigree and passion to lead operations, and the vital M&A work we are pursuing for the future. We are pleased to welcome him to the team.”
Kalmbach comes to the role with more than 30 years of real estate experience, most recently as division president at the Georgia-based PulteGroup. He will be based at Trumark’s Southern California office.
“Joining Trumark Companies and working alongside this talented team is a dream opportunity at this stage of my career,” Kalmbach said in Monday’s press release. “Michael and Gregg have a remarkable reputation in this industry centered around integrity and values, and it is evident the company culture reflects their steady leadership. I look forward to contributing to Trumark’s continued success and helping to shape its future with the team.”
Change those clocks
Daylight Saving Time is ending for the year this weekend. Remember to set your clocks back one hour at 2 a.m. this Sunday (Nov. 2).
