City of San Ramon News & Information Update
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Below Market Rate Home Ownership Opportunity: 2 Units at Iron Horse Village
Opportunity Drawing Deadline: Tue, Oct 6 at 5 p.m.
Two (2) new units reserved for low-income households have been released for purchase as part of San Ramon’s Below Market Rate (BMR) Home Ownership lottery program with HouseKeys at the Iron Horse Village development. These two are the first of six (6) total BMR units that will be available at Iron Horse Village.
The deadline to submit for this Opportunity Drawing is 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
> More Information
> Sign Up for BMR Home Ownership Email Notifications
San Ramon Performing Series presents
Niladri Kumaar with Agnelo Fernandes, Eric Harland, and Satyajit Talwalkar: Space Between the Notes Tour
Thursday, October 1 at 8 p.m.
Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center
Experience an unforgettable evening of music this Thursday, October 1 at Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center (10550 Albion Road, San Ramon, 94582)!
Sitar Maestro and Indian music icon Niladri Kumaar is hailed as one of the most compelling and innovative stars of today’s generation. A serious exponent of Indian Classical Music, Kumaar along with Agnelo Fernandes (keys), Eric Harland (drums), and Satyajit Talwalkar (tabla), fearlessly blend centuries-old tradition with creative modern innovation in the Space Between the Notes tour.
Learn more and book tickets at the link below.
> Niladri Kumaar Info & Tickets
Not So Spooky Critter Crawl
Saturday, October 3
4–6 p.m.
Forest Home Farms
$8(R) / $10(N)
“Crawl” from station to station learning about bats, spiders, bears, and more! Each station will have crafts, games, and hands-on activities to delight the senses.
The event is designed for ages 2 – 6, but all ages are welcome.
> Register for Not So Spooky Critter Crawl
San Ramon Library Foundation presents
Fall Jazz Series: Akira Tana and Friends from Osaka
Saturday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m.
San Ramon Library
Don't miss the first performance of this fall's Jazz Series at the San Ramon Library (100 Montgomery Street, San Ramon CA 94583) on Saturday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m., featuring Akira Tana and Friends from Osaka!
Don’t miss an electrifying, one-night-only performance by renowned drummer Akira Tana and Osaka friends award-winning Hammond B-3 organ master Atsuko Hashimoto and virtuoso guitarist Yataka Hashimoto, with special guest, sensational Grammy-winning vocalist Jamie Davis!
> More Info & Tickets
Last Chance to Provide Input: San Ramon Athletic Field Assessment
Survey Deadline: Sunday, October 4
Residents, athletes, parents, coaches, sports organizations, park users, and people who live near athletic fields are encouraged to participate in the City of San Ramon Athletic Field Utilization Study. Feedback is welcome from current athletic field users, as well as community members who may not currently participate in organized sports.
The Study will help the City better understand how athletic fields are currently being used, whether existing facilities are meeting community needs, and what opportunities may exist to improve field availability, access, scheduling, allocation, and long-term use.
The survey is open through Sunday, October 4.
> Respond to Athletic Fields Assessment
Spooktacular Youth Tennis Tournament
Saturday, October 17 & Sunday, October 18
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. (start times vary by division)
California High School & Dougherty Valley High School
Ages 7–18; Starting at $55 per player
Join us for a spooktacular Youth Tennis Tournament where ghosts, ghouls, and great players come together for thrills on the court!
This Halloween-themed event is packed with fun, friendly competition, and skill-building in a spirited atmosphere. Emphasizing fair play, learning, and positive sportsmanship, participants will have a fang-tastic opportunity to showcase their skills while enjoying a hauntingly good time. Put on your costumes for additional fun!
> Register for Youth Tennis Tournament
San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District presents
Personal Emergency Preparedness (PEP) Class
Thursday, October 22 (Family PEP – All Welcome)
What do you personally need in your Emergency Preparedness Kit? Have you wanted to start a kit or create an emergency plan, but have not found the motivation? It's time to find out what YOU need to be ready and respond in a disaster situation.
Personal Emergency Preparedness (PEP) classes are designed for individuals and families (ages 10–110) to learn the importance ofpersonal and homedisaster preparedness, and how to survive after a major emergency. This class will preparethe individual, their home and their familywith the information, supplies and skills needed to be self-sufficient for 7+ days in a disaster.
During thisFREEPEP Class, participants will learn:
- What to do before, during and after a major emergency
- Hazard Mitigation and Utility Control
- Personal and Family Emergency Supplies
- Staying Calm Amid Chaos
Upon completion of the program, participants will have the knowledge and resources to create a home emergency plan, build an emergency kit with supplies, and complete basic emergency response tasks in and around their home.
>Sign Up for a FREE PEP Class
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 – Arts
- Lifeguard I
- Police Officer
- Police Officer Trainee
- Program Specialist – Arts
- Program Specialist – Historic Properties
- Recreation Leader I/II - Teen Centers and Youth Sports
- Recreation Therapy Intern
- Seasonal Maintenance Worker
- Senior Civil Engineer
- Senior Lifeguard
- Signals – Maintenance Specialist
> More Information
Questions?
Call City Hall at (925) 973-2500 or email info@sanramon.ca.gov