City of San Ramon News & Information Update
Friday, December 1, 2023
This Weekend: Bah Humbug! 5K Fun Run / Walk & Kids’ Dash
Saturday, December 2 at the San Ramon Community Center
5K Run / Walk
The 2023 Bah Humbug! 5K Fun Run / Walk and Kids’ Dash, presented by the City of San Ramon and Chevron, is a great way to kick off the holiday season!
The Bah Humbug! 5K starts at 8:30 a.m. and is a chip-timed race, which begins and ends at the San Ramon Community Center (12501 Alcosta). Participants will receive a long-sleeved holiday shirt and the famous Bah Humbug! ornament.
This event is great for families and children!
Kids’ Dash
The Kids’ Dash is for children 4–9 years old, and begins at 8 a.m. The course is approximately 1K and will start and end at the main finish line on Alcosta Blvd, in front of the San Ramon Community Center (12501 Alcosta Blvd). The Kids’ Dash is a non-timed event. There will be a clock at the finish line for participants to see their personal results.
Registration Fees
5K Adult (ages 19 & over)
$50 October 1–December 1
$55 on Race Day
5K Youth (ages 18 & under)
$40 October 1–December 1
$45 on Race Day
Kids Dash (ages 4-9)
$35 October 1–December 1
$40 on Race Day
Kids Dash + 5K Youth (ages 4-9)
$45 October 1–December 1
$50 on Race Day
Bibs and Shirts
If you are already registered for the race, bibs and shirts will be available for pick up at Sports Basement (1041 Market Place) this Friday, December 1 from 2–6 p.m. New registrations are also welcome during this time.
> More Information and Registration
Community Tree Lighting
Saturday, December 2 from 4–6 p.m.
San Ramon City Hall Rotunda & Central Park Meadow
Join the City of San Ramon for the annual Community Tree Lighting Ceremony! This free, family-friendly event will feature holiday-themed crafts, tasty treats, and festive live entertainment in and around City Hall.
The highlight of the event will be the countdown and lighting of the Holiday Tree in the Central Park Meadow.
> More Information
Share Your Thoughts: Crow Canyon Bridge Design Survey
The design phase of a new bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing project will begin in San Ramon in 2024. The future overcrossing will be constructed along the Iron Horse Trail over Crow Canyon Road.
Staff and the City’s consultants have developed three design options based on previous input from the public and the City Council. The City Council has requested input from residents on these design options, which include two arch bridges and a traditional railroad-style bridge.
Please click the link below to review the design renderings and share your preferences in a short survey by 9 a.m. on Thursday, December 7.
> Respond to Survey
Toys for Tots Holiday Toy Drive
Drop Off Donations at Four City Locations through Wed, Dec 13
Brighten a child’s holiday season by supporting the Toys for Tots holiday toy drive, now through Wednesday, December 13!
The City of San Ramon is accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys for ages 0–12 at the following locations:
- San Ramon City Hall
7000 Bollinger Canyon Road
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. - San Ramon Community Center
12501 Alcosta Blvd
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. - Alcosta Senior and Community Center
9300 Alcosta Blvd
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. - San Ramon Service Center
5000 Crow Canyon Road
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
In addition, toy donations can be made at the Community Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 2 from 4–6 p.m. at the City Hall Rotunda (7000 Bollinger Canyon Road) & Central Park Meadow.
> More Information
Holiday on the Farm
Saturday, December 9
11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Forest Home Farms
FREE for All Ages
Enjoy an old-fashioned holiday gathering at Forest Home Farms Historic Park (19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd.) on Saturday, December 9 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Have a traditional holiday family experience including visits with Santa, a special Holiday Tour of the Glass House Museum, old-fashioned ornament making, a puppet show, holiday entertainment and light refreshments.
The event is free for all ages!
> More Information
San Ramon Library Foundation Holiday Book Sale
Saturday, December 9
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
San Ramon Library
Attention book lovers! The San Ramon Library Foundation is hosting the annual Holiday Book Sale on Saturday, December 9, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at the San Ramon Library (100 Montgomery Street). Come to the sale for a great selection of books, CDs and DVDs available for your holiday shopping.
Prices generally range from $1–5. Proceeds benefit the San Ramon libraries.
To learn more about the Library Foundation, and to join, please visit the link below.
> San Ramon Library Foundation
Call for Artists: 2024 Art & Wind Festival Featured Artwork
Apply by Monday, December 11 at noon
The City of San Ramon is pleased to invite qualified artists to participate in the City’s Art & Wind Festival by creating a featured artwork piece for the May 26–27, 2024 event.
The Art & Wind Festival has commissioned artists to design artwork that has been used for posters and other marketing materials since 1995. The designs have varied from watercolor paintings to mosaics to children’s artwork. All the pieces have depicted the art and wind themes in some way, using items such as kites, balloons, windsocks, paint palettes, brushes, pinwheels, etc. to show elements of the annual event.
The selected artist will receive a stipend of $750 to assist with the cost of materials and to compensate the artist for their time. In addition, the artist will receive free gallery space to exhibit for the month of May at the Lindsay Dirkx Brown Gallery at the San Ramon Community Center during the Art & Wind Festival.
See the Call for Artists for additional information and the application. The deadline to apply is Monday, December 11 at noon.
If you have any questions, please contact Adam Chow at [email protected] or (925) 973-3321.
Crow Canyon Widening Update
Construction Continues Between Alcosta Blvd & Crow Canyon Private (Cobblestone)
Work continues on the Crow Canyon Widening Project between Alcosta Boulevard and Crow Canyon Private (Cobblestone). See below for a summary of recent and planned upcoming work.
Work Completed Through 11/24/23:
- Completed soil bench excavation (removal of additional soil that was added for equipment to drive on)
- Completed retaining wall installation
- Completed traffic signal switchover work at the intersection of Crow Canyon Road and Tahiti Drive/El Capitan Drive
- Completed Job walk with 3rd party utility companies (Barbados Drive to Crow Canyon Private)
Work Planned Through 12/15/23 (Weather Dependent):
- Continue traffic signal work at the intersection of Crow Canyon Road and Tahiti Drive/El Capitan Drive to remove existing right turn lane closure in mid-December
- Continue drainage inlet work
- Continue electrical work at Barbados for traffic signal
- Continue 3rd party utility relocation/adjustment work (Barbados Drive to Crow Canyon Private)
- Continue irrigation installation (Barbados to Crow Canyon Private)
- Continue sidewalk, curb, and gutter grading and installation
- Install colored stain on retaining wall
- Anticipated December 5 traffic signal switchover at the Crow Canyon Road at Barbados Drive intersection pending PG&E availability – Expect delays and watch for flaggers – use another route to avoid delays
- Remove Barbados Drive Road closure in mid-December
> More Information on Crow Canyon Widening Project
Construction Update: Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing
Potential Night Work on December 6
Work continues on the Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing at Bollinger Canyon Road. Please see below for anticipated upcoming work and impacts to traffic flow.
Work Completed Through 11/29/23:
- Completed CIDH (cast in drilled hole) pile work on the North and South Trail
- Completed traffic signal switchover to temporary system
- Completed equipment mobilization to the median
Work Anticipated Through 12/15/23 (Weather Dependent):
- Continue demolition, excavation and MSE wall work on the Trail
- Continue electrical work for the traffic signal at the intersection of Bollinger Canyon Road at BR1E
- Begin Median CIDH (cast in drilled hole) pile work
- Potential night work on Wednesday, December 6 to mobilize equipment from the median to the Trail
> More Information on Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing
Winter 2024 Rec Guide: Registration Now Open to All
The Winter 2024 San Ramon Rec Guide is here! This edition is packed with adult fitness programs, holiday special events, and visual & performing arts programs from January–March, and registration is now open to all!
> View Winter 2024 Rec Guide
> Register Online
Registration is also available in person at the following locations:
San Ramon Community Center (12501 Alcosta Blvd)
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Alcosta Senior & Community Center (9300 Alcosta Blvd)
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Questions? Call (925) 973-3200 or email [email protected].
Job Opportunities with the City of San Ramon
The City of San Ramon is hiring! Current job opportunities include:
- Contract Coordinator – New!
- Permit Specialist – Limited Duration – New!
- Activity Manager / Assistant Activity Manager – Teen Centers
- Assistant Activity Manager – Adult Sports
- Building Attendant I / II
- Engineering Inspector (Temp)
- Lifeguard I / II
- Nutrition Program Assistant
- Police Officer
- Recreation Therapy Intern
- Seasonal Maintenance Worker
> More Information
Questions?
Call City Hall at (925) 973-2500 or email [email protected]