History Danger Zone
NEAR-MISS BIKE VS VEHICLE INCIDENT
It is our understanding that the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has jurisdiction over the Danger Zone – Mt. Diablo Scenic Boulevard, not the Contra Costa County Sherriff or California State Park Rangers. Therefore, we are asking the CHP to patrol the road, especially on weekends, and to issue tickets or CHP Warning Letters to motorists as…
Read MoreSAFETY SIGNS – SILENT ANGELS OF SCENIC
The Silent Angels of Scenic have installed four safety message signs just before the entrance to South Gate Road, Mount Diablo State Park BICYCLES DESCENDING, DON’T BE INSANE, AVOID A CRASH, STAY IN YOUR LANE. These signs are known as ” Burma Shave ” signs. Thank You Silent Angels of Scenic! . .
Read MoreCALIFORNIA STATE PARKS – “STALL & DELAY” – DECEMBER 2019 TO PRESENT
Since the death of Maayan Jones (photo above) in 2019, the residents in the “Danger Zone” have attempted to engage Eddie Guaracha, Diablo Range District Superintendent, California State Parks; to improve the safety for All Park Visitors along this section of road. Please take a few minutes to become acquainted with the History of…
Read MoreTRAFFIC VOLUME SURVEY($32,500) – MT. DIABLO SCENIC BLVD
California State Parks Spend $32,500 on this Traffic Volume Survey according to a Public Records Act Request.
Read MoreDIABLO COMMUNITY SERVICE DISTRICT DANGER ZONE LETTER TO STATE PARKS
“Our Board supports the position taken by our residents and the community and requests that you prioritze evaluation of the conditions of this dangerous section of road along with the vehicular and cyclists traffic to determine what improvements can and must be made to safeguard all users of Mt. Diablo Scenic. We would also welcome…
Read MoreSILENT ANGELS OF SCENIC & LARGE PINE LOGS
Park Visitor Vehicles often park in the Danger Zone, thereby further narrowing the roads. Forcing Park visitor vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists into the path of vehicular traffic. Apparently, the “Silent Angels of Scenic” Flew thru the Danger Zone sprinkling large pine logs along the side of the road! We Support Bikers, Walkers & Joggers on…
Read MoreVideo Survey Danger Zone (Blind Curve #3) Solid Double Yellow Line
On July 17, 2021 (10am to 11am) a Video Survey was conducted of All Mount Diablo State Park Visitor Vehicles, Bicycles and Hikers traveling up/down at Blind Curve #3, Danger Zone, Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd. Where numerous Near-Miss Bike vs Vehicle and Actual Collisions have occurred. No Vehicle crossed over the Solid Double Yellow Line,…
Read MoreOn July 12, 2021 the “Silent Angels of Scenic” Installed a Solid Double Yellow Line in the “Danger Zone” on Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd.
Park Visitor Vehicles Parking in the Danger Zone: 20 Boy Scouts Hiking to the Summit of Mount Diablo State Park, July 11, 2021
2012 Permanent Fix Sought
1976 CA State Parks Installs Curve Warning and Speed Limit Signs
Directly across from 2421 Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd (South Gate Farm)
Photo taken November 14, 2020 (Original Sign: 45 yrs old)
STATE PARKS RESPONSE TO APRIL 19, 2021 LETTER
Response by Eddie Guaracha, Superintendent Diablo Range District. Red highlight added to emphasize his focus on “Road Maintenance” NOT Safety. Read the April 19, 2021 Letter to Understand how Eddie Guaracha Totally ignored the request to: “implement a safety plan to protect all park visitors traveling through the Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd Danger Zone.”
Read MoreTWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY “STATE PARKS HAS DONE NOTHING”
JUNE 26, 2021
Read More73 LETTERS KEEP PATH OPEN
VIDEO RADAR SPEED SURVEY
SAN RAMON HIGH SCHOOL MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB
San Ramon High School Mountain Bike Club: Pleasanton Weekly Newspaper
Read More2019 COMMENTS STAKEHOLDER MEETING
Diablo Property Owners Association (DPOA), Devils Advocate Newsletter. Comments by Kathy Urbelis, DCSD Vice President

2021 LETTER TO DIRECTOR CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS
2020 FEBRUARY STAKEHOLDERS MEETING
Eduardo (Eddie) Guaracha, Diablo Range District Superintendent scheduled the meeting and provided the Agenda below. Participants were Kathy Urbelis, Diablo Community Service District Board Member, Eric Niles, Head of The Athenian School, Allision Knapp, Deputy Director Contra Costa County Public Works, Chris Lau, Contra Costa County Assistant Public Works Director, Lidia Gutierrez, Diablo Ranch Estate (HOA Representative),Mt. Diablo Scenic Residents, Nicola Place and Hal Seibert. Apparently, nothing was accomplished. No other Stakeholder Meetings were scheduled.

2019 December Stakeholder Meeting
Eduardo (Eddie) Guaracha, Diablo Range District Superintendent scheduled the meeting and provided the Agenda below. Participants were Kathy Urbelis, Diablo Community Service District Board Member, Eric Niles, Head of The Athenian School, Allision Knapp, Deputy Director Contra Costa County Public Works, Chris Lau, Contra Costa County Assistant Public Works Director, Lidia Gutierrez, Diablo Ranch Estate (HOA Representative),Mt. Diablo Scenic Residents, Nicola Place and Hal Seibert. Apparently, nothing was accomplished, except to schedule another meeting.
Read MoreSTATE FAILING
2021: STATE FAILING
EAST BAY TIMES NEWSPAPER ARTICLE: CLICK THIS LINK https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2021/04/07/opinion-state-failing-to-maintain-deadly-mount-diablo-access-road-4/amp/
