City of San Ramon News & Information Update
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Municipal Election 2026: Official Candidate List
The following candidates have qualified for the November 3, 2026 Municipal Election (listed below in order of the Secretary of State’s randomized alphabet drawing):
Mayor:
- Emma Chigbu
- Mark H. Armstrong
- Paschalis Ntatsos
City Council District 2:
- Chirag Kathrani
- Richard J. Adler
City Council District 4:
- Jeffrey Joh
- Marisol Rubio
> View Candidate Statements
Fall Recreation Guide Now Available
Registration Open to Residents
Registration Opens to Non-Residents Monday, August 24
San Ramon's 2026 Fall Recreation Guide is here, and registration is now open to residents!
Registration opens to non-residents on Monday, August 24.
Register online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at sanramonrecguide.com
Register 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.
> More Information & Registration
> View Online Recreation Guide
Questions?
Call (925) 973-3200 or email registration@sanramon.ca.gov.
Third Thursday Arts & Eats
Thursday, August 20, 5–9 p.m.
Dougherty Station Community Arts Center
All Ages; FREE
Join us on Thursday, August 20 at Dougherty Station Community Arts Center (17011 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA 94582) for Third Thursday Arts & Eats, a new monthly community gathering celebrating creativity, local artists, and great food!
Held on the third Thursday of each month from May through October, this evening event brings together art, food trucks, and community in a welcoming outdoor setting.
>Third Thursday Arts & Eats
Input Requested: 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 Field Assessment
Call for Artists: 2027 Gallery Shows
Application Deadline: Sunday, September 27
The City of San Ramon invites artists of all ages and stages of their artistic journey to apply for an exhibit in one the city's five galleries. Artists must meet the minimum required body of work (10 pieces), in order to apply to exhibit. This Call will furnish the City’s galleries with month long exhibits during the 2027 calendar year, with the exception of the San Ramon Library, which hosts exhibits on a bi-monthly schedule. There is no fee to apply, but there is an exhibit fee of $35-55/month if selected.
For more information and to submit an application, visit the link below. Applications are due no later than 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, September 27.
> Art Gallery Exhibits 2027
Niladri Kumaar with Agnelo Fernandes, Sambit Chatterjee, 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 on 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), Sambit Chatterjee (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
San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District presents
Personal Emergency Preparedness (PEP) Class
Tuesday, August 25(Ages 16+), 6–9 p.m.
Wednesday, September 23 (Ages 16+), 6–9 p.m.
San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is pleased to offer Personal Emergency Preparedness (PEP) Classes every month in 2026!
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.
PEP is designed for individuals and families (ages 10–110) to learn the importance ofpersonal and home disaster preparedness, and how to survive after a major emergency. This class will prepare the individual, their home and their family with the information, supplies and skills needed to be self-sufficient for 7+ days in a disaster.
During this FREE PEP 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
- Police Officer
- Recreation Leader I/II - Teen Centers and Youth Sports
- Recreation Therapy Intern
- Seasonal Maintenance Worker
- Signals – Maintenance Specialist
> More Information
Questions?
Call City Hall at (925) 973-2500 or email info@sanramon.ca.gov