City of San Ramon News & Information Update
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Municipal Election 2024: Council Candidate Filing Period Open
File by Friday, August 9 at 5 p.m.
A Municipal Election will be held in the City of San Ramon on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the following City of San Ramon officers:
- Mayor
- Councilmember, District 1
- Councilmember, District 3
The nomination filing period closes at 5 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2024.
The nomination period will be extended to Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 5 p.m. if an incumbent does not file for re-election by Friday, August 9, 2024 at 5 p.m.
Candidates are required to make an appointment with the City Clerk's Office to obtain and file nomination papers.
To be eligible to run for office, a candidate must be a U.S. Citizen, be a registered voter, and must be registered in the political subdivision for which you are running. The office is nonpartisan.
To make an appointment to obtain and file nomination papers, or for questions, contact the City Clerk's Office at cityclerk@sanramon.ca.gov or (925) 973-2539.
For more details, please visit the link below.
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Summer Concert Series: Pride & Joy
Sunday, August 4 at 5:30 p.m.
San Ramon Central Park Amphitheater
This Sunday, August 4, join us for the final event of the San Ramon Summer Concert Series with Bay Area party band Pride & Joyat 5:30 p.m. at the Central Park Amphitheater (12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon CA 94583)
Bring a blanket or a low-back lawn chair and be ready to dance the night away!
Food will be available for purchase from the Food Truck Mafia trucks; wine, beer, and soda will be available to purchase from the San Ramon Arts Foundation.
Don't get stuck without parking—reserve your Summer Concert Parking for $20 at sanramon.ca.gov/events
Crow Canyon Gardens Speaker Series: Propagating Native Plants
Saturday, August 3, from noon–1:30 p.m.
Crow Canyon Gardens
Ages: 14 & up
Residents: $8 (FREE to garden clean-up volunteers)
Join us on Saturday, August 3 from noon to 1:30 p.m. for the next in oureducational speaker seriesatCrow Canyon Gardens(114 Park Place, San Ramon, CA 94583)!
Learn about propagating native plants in your garden from Las Positas Horticulture Technician Laura Cornette.
The educational speaker series events will be held after regularly scheduled garden clean-ups from 9 a.m. to noon, and are free to clean-up day volunteers.
> Register for the Clean-up and Speaker Event
> Register for the Speaker Event Only ($8 fee)
Call for Artists: 2025 Community Gallery Exhibits
Apply by Friday, August 9
The City of San Ramon is looking for talented artists to exhibit in our five community galleries in 2025.
Exhibits are open to solo and group shows of all ages, abilities, and media.
Apply by Friday, August 9 at the link below.
Youth Summer Showcase Concert
Saturday, August 10, 2–4 p.m.
Dougherty Station Community Arts Center
Join us for an afternoon of incredible performances at the Youth Summer Showcase Concert on Saturday, August 10 at 2 p.m. at Dougherty Station Community Arts Center (17011 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon CA 94582)!
San Ramon's finest young artists from four distinguished organizations will perform a medley of genres, including classical chamber music, rock favorites, musical theatre, and traditional Indian dance.
This enriching event is a testament to our commitment to nurturing growth through the arts.
Admission is free but space is limited—sign up at the link below to reserve your spot!
Donations are welcome, supporting our city's thriving music and dance education. We look forward to sharing this special occasion with our community!
> Sign Up
Summer Youth Bus Pass Available
$30 for Unlimited Rides through August
Ages 6–18
511 Contra Costa’s Summer Youth Pass offers unlimited bus rides for youth ages 6 to 18 on County Connection, Tri Delta Transit, and WestCAT buses from June through August.
Available at a great discount, you can purchase yours today for just $30.
Construction Update: Crow Canyon Widening
Construction Continues Between Alcosta Blvd & St. George Road
Work continues on the Crow Canyon Widening Project between Alcosta Boulevard and Crow Canyon Private (Cobblestone).
Work Recently Completed Through 8/1/24:
- Paving operations and roadway striping from Alcosta Blvd. through Crow Canyon Rd. at the intersection of Tahiti Dr. / El Capitan; Tahiti Dr.; and El Capitan southbound
- Comcast eastbound utility relocation work
- Excavation and concrete work between Barbados and Crow Canyon Private
- Completed eastbound paving operations
- Opened Barbados Drive
- Completed eastbound striping
- Began removal of pole bases east of Crow Canyon Private
- Poured concrete median tips
Work Planned Through 8/9/24:
- Continue eastbound landscape and mulch work
- Landscape and mulch installation – portions of the work will require the closure of two lanes in the eastbound direction during working hours. A minimum of one lane will always be open for vehicles and bikes.
- Continue westbound storm drain and grading work. This work requires closure of one westbound travel lane.
- Continue subgrade work for the northside path
- Install irrigation sleeves under northside path
- Site clean-up
- Saturday landscape maintenance work will take place on August 3. A minimum of one lane will always be open for vehicles and bikes.
> More Information on Crow Canyon Widening Project
Construction Update: Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing
Work continues on the Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing at Bollinger Canyon Road. Please see below for anticipated upcoming work.
Work Recently Completed Through 8/1/24:
- North MSE Wall structure substantially complete
- Poured Pier 3 Pile Cap
- Poured Pier 3 Pedestal
- Excavated for overcrossing stairs
- Poured foundation for overcrossing stairs
- Adjusted traffic signal indicators
- Held MSE wall coating demonstration
Work Anticipated Through 8/9/24:
- Continue demolition, excavation, and grading on the Iron Horse Trail
- Continue embankment grading
- Continue drainage
- Pedestrian sidewalk pour at south end of the project. Please watch for changes to the path.
> More Information on Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing
Job Opportunities with the City of San Ramon
The City of San Ramon is hiring! Current job opportunities include:
- Activity Manager / Assistant Activity Manager - Teen Centers
- Assistant Activity Manager - Sports
- Building Attendant I / II
- City / District Engineer –closes August 9 at 5 p.m. PST
- Engineering Inspector (Temp)
- Lifeguard I / II
- Senior Lifeguard
- Police Officer
- Recreation Therapy Intern
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Questions?
Call City Hall at (925) 973-2500 or email info@sanramon.ca.gov
