City of San Ramon News & Information Update
Thursday, April 3, 2025
FY26 Budget Workshop
Tuesday, April 16
San Ramon City Hall
The City of San Ramon has begun itsannual budget process. This process will develop the City’s operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), which begins onJuly 1, 2025 and ends on June 30, 2026.
The first Budget Workshop will take place on Tuesday, April 15 as part of a Special City Council Meeting at San Ramon City Hall (7000 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon CA, 94583).
This meeting is open to the public, and will include time for public comment.
The agenda with full details, including the time of the meeting, will be posted 72 hours ahead of the meeting at sanramon.ca.gov/meeting.
The meeting will also be streamed live on the City'sYouTube channel, and a recording will be available to watch afterward.
> Learn More
> Subscribe to Email Updates on the FY26 Budget Process
Traffic Advisory: City Hall Parking Lot Closure on Saturday, April 5
This Saturday, April 5, vehicle access to the City Hall parking lot will be closed from 7 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., along with the left turn lane from eastbound Bollinger Canyon Road into City Hall.
Bicycle and pedestrian access will not be impacted.
Other parking lots around Central Park will remain open to the public.
San Ramon Library Now Open on Mondays
As of Monday, March 31, the San Ramon Library has re-opened on Mondays from 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
These hours were previously reduced as part of budget-balancing measures for the 2024–25 fiscal year. With the passage of Measure N (a 1% local sales tax measure) in November 2024, additional revenue will offset the expenses associated with restoring these hours.
> Learn More
Splash Pads Now Open!
The children's participatory fountains (splash pads) at San Ramon Central Park (12501 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon, CA 94583) and Rancho San Ramon Community Park (1998 Rancho Park Loop, San Ramon, CA 94582) are now running!
For fountain status and operating hours, please visit the link below.
> Fountain Schedule
Voices of San Ramon Teen Open Mic
Friday, April 4 at 7 p.m.
Dougherty Station Community Arts Center
FREE; ages 14–18
Voices of San Ramon Teen Open Mic events give storytellers ages 14–18 a space to use their voice and explore our world’s oldest medium of language while expanding their craft and audience. This event takes place Friday, April 7 at 7 p.m. at the Front Row Theater at Dougherty Station Community Arts Center (17011 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA 94582), and will be facilitated by San Ramon Poet Laureate Jaz Sufi. We will be creating a safe, inclusive space for all who attend.
Attendance is free and sign-ups will be taken when you arrive.
> View Performer Information and Community Norms
Sign Up by April 10!
Adult Bocce League
Fridays, April 18–May 30 from 5–8 p.m.
Bishop Ranch Outdoor Bocce Courts
$240 Per Team
18+ years
Get ready to roll with friends, meet new people, and enjoy the classic Italian game of bocce!
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-time player, our league is the perfect place for fun, friendly competition, and socializing.
Register your team by April 10 at the link below!
> Register
Earth Quarter Expert Panel Discussion
Thursday, April 10 from 6–8 p.m.
San Ramon Community Center
FREE with required registration; All Ages
Join us Thursday, April 10 at 6 p.m. at the San Ramon Community Center (12501 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon, CA 94583) for an interactive panel series with experts to talk about high-impact solutions that everyday people can do to build a more sustainable and climate resilient future.
> Learn More & Register
One Week Away!
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Friday, April 11 at 8 p.m.
Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center
Tickets are now on sale for thePreservation Hall Jazz Band on Friday, April 11 at the Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center (10550 Albion Road, San Ramon, CA 94582). New Orleans Jazz lovers won’t want to miss this notable band coming to San Ramon for the first time!
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band has held the torch of New Orleans music aloft for more than 60 years, all the while carrying it enthusiastically forward as a reminder that the history they were founded to preserve is a vibrantly living history.
Come join us for this great night of music!
>More Information & Tickets
2025-26 Student Bus Pass Sales Begin April 14 & 15
Get ready for the 2025–26 school year—bus pass sales start soon!
- Cal High & San Ramon Valley High: April 14, 2025
- All Traffix-served Elementary & Middle Schools: April 15, 2025
Don’t miss out—secure your ride for the upcoming year!
> More Information
Quail Run Community Cricket Pitch Celebration
Friday, April 18 at 5:30 p.m.
Quail Run Elementary School Park
The City of San Ramon invites the community to the opening of the Quail Run Community Cricket Pitch at Quail Run Elementary School Park (400 Golden Bay Ave, San Ramon, CA 94582).
Enjoy speeches from local officials and recognition of San Ramon’s cricket community members.
San Ramon Senior Foundation presents
Derby Fashion Show & Tea
Saturday, May 3 from 2–4 p.m.
San Ramon Community Center
Register by April 17 for $30/person
Welcome the spring season with an afternoon of fashion, food and fun for all ages at the Derby Fashion Show & Tea!
Fabulous door prizes, silent auctions, opportunity drawings, and prizes for best hats will be included.
Proceeds benefit the San Ramon Senior Center Foundation to support many projects and programs in San Ramon.
All registrations must be made in-person at the Alcosta Senior and Community Center (9300 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon CA, 94583) by Wednesday, April 30.
Calling Local Artists!
Art Uncorked! Indoor/Outdoor Arts Market
Saturday, May 10 from 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Dougherty Station Community Arts Center
Get ready for Art Uncorked!, an indoor / outdoor market at the Dougherty Station Community Arts Center (17011 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon CA 94582) on Saturday, May 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
We’re inviting local artists to join us for a day of creativity, community, and fun under the sun. Whether you're a painter, sculptor, photographer, or crafter of any kind, we want YOU to showcase your talent and provide the opportunity for you to sell your work at this exciting event!
> Learn More & Apply
National Mental Health Hotline: Call, Text or Chat 988 for Emotional Support
Did you know? Anyone can call or text988or chat988lifeline.orgfor themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.
988 serves as a universal entry point so that no matter where you live in the United States, you can reach a caring, trained counselor who can help.
988 offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress. That could be:
- Thoughts of suicide
- Mental health or substance use crises
- Emotional distress
- And other reasons to connect
If you or someone you live needs emotional support, reach out to the national mental health hotline at 988.
> Learn More or Contact 988
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 and impacts to traffic flow.
Work Recently Completed Through 4/3/25:
- Completed anti-graffiti coating
- K-rail removal from roadway
Work Anticipated Through 4/9/25 (long duration tasks):
- Continue irrigation
- Continue electrical work - watch for lane closures
- Continue handrail / mesh delivery and installation
- Continue painting
- Begin north sidewalk removal and replacement in front of the construction staging area
- Begin installing benches
The anticipated completion date for the Overcrossing is Summer 2025.
> 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 - Teen Centers
- Assistant Activity Manager - Sports
- Building Attendant II
- Lifeguard I / II
- Pool Manager / Assistant Pool Manager
- Recreation Leader II - Adult Sports
- Recreation Therapy Intern
- Seasonal Maintenance Worker
- Senior Lifeguard
> More Information
Questions?
Call City Hall at (925) 973-2500 or email info@sanramon.ca.gov