City of San Ramon News & Information Update
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Upcoming Full Closure of Bollinger Canyon Road
November 6–9
Bollinger Canyon Road will be completely closed between Camino Ramon and Market Place from Wednesday, November 6 through Saturday, November 9. Detours will be in place to direct traffic around the construction zone. City Hall and the Marketplace Shopping Center will be open with access from westbound Bollinger Canyon Road.
This roadway closure is required to conduct a critical phase of construction on the Iron Horse Trail Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing, where precast concrete deck panels will be set into the Overcrossing framework. Once this work is complete, the public will see the full Overcrossing base structure. However, the Overcrossing will not be fully completed or open until Summer 2025.
During the road closure period, construction activities will be taking place that require special safety measures, since workers will be using large cranes to lift heavy deck panels of the Overcrossing into place. It will not be safe for vehicles to drive under the over-roadway work.
Pedestrians and bicycles can continue to use the existing sidewalk detour route on the south side of Bollinger Canyon Road. Pedestrian scaffolding has been constructed for protection.
Questions? Please contact Acting Senior Civil Engineer Theresa Peterson at 925.973.2685 or email tpeterson@sanramon.ca.gov.
San Ramon's 24/7 Outdoor Ballot Drop Boxes Open
San Ramon has three secure outdoor ballot drop boxes, which are open 24/7 for ballot return until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5:
- San Ramon Community Center (12501 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon CA 94583)
- Dougherty Station Community Arts Center (17011 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon CA 94582)
- Alcosta Senior and Community Center (9300 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon CA 94583)
> View Ballot Box Maps
> Contra Costa County Voting Information
> San Ramon Voting Information
Learn more about voting by mail at secure-election.org/facts-voting and check your voter registration status or register to vote at contracostavote.gov.
November 2024 General Election: Key Dates
For answers to common questions, videos and fact sheets, visit secure-election.org.
Questions? Contact the Contra Costa County Elections Division at (925) 335-7800 or voter.services@vote.cccounty.us.
Spaces Still Available: New Traffix Service to Iron Horse Middle School
TRAFFIX is now offering limited bus service to Iron Horse Middle School (IHMS). This service will serve IHMS in the mornings only, with no return service for the afternoons.
Fifteen seats have been allocated on the CA17A route exclusively for IHMS students. The CA17A route is a newly established route servicing the eastern side of Crow Canyon Road and Alcosta Boulevard.
The designated bus stop at Alcosta Boulevard and Woodland Drive is adjacent to the IHMS gym, near the softball field.
The IHMS bus service will operate four (4) mornings a week, excluding Wednesdays, to help reduce traffic congestion. The first three rows of the bus will be reserved exclusively for IHMS students.
Passes for the remainder of the year are priced at $120.
Current CA17A Schedule:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday (excludes Wednesday)
Stop Name & Inbound Time:
Crow Canyon Road @ Cobblestone Community - 7:40 a.m.
Crow Canyon Road @ Canyon Crest Drive - 7:44 a.m.
Barbados Drive @ Tahiti Drive - 7:47 a.m.
Tahiti Drive @ Bahama Court - 7:49 a.m.
Tahiti Drive @ Java Drive - 7:50 a.m.
Alcosta Boulevard @ Woodland Drive - 7:56 a.m.
Alcosta Boulevard/Bollinger Canyon Road @ Central Park - 7:59 a.m.
Alcosta Boulevard/Summerwood Loop @ Bus Stop - 8:02 a.m.
Cal High Back Gate – 9925 Mangos Drive - 8:15 a.m.
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Souyen Park Tennis Court Repairs
Now–Friday, Oct 25
Souyen Park tennis court are closed through Friday, October 25 for maintenance repairs. A list of other tennis courts in San Ramon can be found at: https://cityofsanramon.info/tennis
San Ramon Library Foundation presents
Adventures in Jazz: Darrell Green Trio with Camille Thurman
Saturday, October 26 at 7:30 p.m.
San Ramon Library
Join the San Ramon Library Foundation on Saturday, October 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the San Ramon Library (100 Montgomery Street, San Ramon, CA 94583) for the Adventures in Jazz Series featuring Darrell Green Trio with Camille Thurman.
With a purity of voice (think Sarah Vaughn), Camille will enchant you with her vocals, and then surprise you when she picks up her sax—brilliantly paired with drummer Darrell Green and his trio, this will be a special event!
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San Ramon Symphonic Band presents
A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Wednesday, October 30 at 7 p.m.
Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center
All Ages
General Admission: $14.92; Children 12 & Under FREE
For more than three decades, the San Ramon Symphonic Band has been noted for making great music and delighting audiences of all ages under the direction of conductor, Larry Colon.
Wear a costume (if you dare) for this magical and spooktacular evening of live Halloween favorites brought to you by more than 40 immensely talented local musicians.
> More Information & Tickets
Apply Today: Culture in the Community
Cultural Booth Applications Due Friday, November 1
The 7th Annual Culture in the Community Celebration will take place on Sunday, January 26, from noon–4 p.m. at Dougherty Station Community Arts Center (17011 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA 94582).
Applications are currently being accepted for cultural booths through Friday, November 1.
> Learn More and Apply
Crow Canyon Gardens Speaker Series: Garden Preparation for Spring Vegetables
Saturday, November 2, noon–1:30 p.m.
Crow Canyon Gardens
Ages 14 & up
$8 (FREE to garden clean-up volunteers)
Join us on the first Saturday of the month for an educational speaker series at Crow Canyon Gardens. Stroll through the garden while learning about gardening, composting, California native plants, and more!
On Saturday, November 2, learn about winter garden bed preparation for spring vegetable planting from UC Master Gardener Greg Letts at Crow Canyon Gardens (address).
The educational speaker series events will be held from noon–1:30 p.m., following regularly-scheduled garden clean-ups (9 a.m.–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)
San Ramon Senior Center Foundation presents
Holiday Boutique
Saturday, November 2
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
San Ramon Community Center
FREE
Local crafters and artists come together for the San Ramon Senior Center Foundation’s Annual Holiday Boutique this Saturday, November 2 at the San Ramon Community Center (12501 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon, CA 94583).
More than 65 vendors will have goods for sale, including sewn and knitted clothing, blankets, jewelry, ceramics, home and holiday decorations, and much more!
All proceeds benefit the Alcosta Senior & Community Center.
Destination Weddings with Contra Costa County
San Ramon City Hall: November 15, 2024
The Contra Costa Clerk-Recorder and the City of San Ramon are partnering to offer a new event. Have your wedding ceremony at San Ramon City Hall (7000 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon CA 94583) on Friday, November 15!
Appointments are available between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Reserve your spot by calling the County Clerk-Recorder's Office at 925-335-7900.
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October is Fire Prevention Month
Take a Moment to Test Your Fire Alarms
- According to the National Fire Protection Association, almost three out of five home fire deaths were caused by fires in properties with no smoke alarms or smoke alarms that failed to operate.
- A working smoke alarms cuts the risk of dying in a house fire by almost half!
- Please make sure you test your smoke alarms to ensure that all of them are functioning properly.
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 10/24/24:
- Completed CMU wall footing work
- Completed curb and gutter
- El Capitan paved
- Westbound Crow Canyon Road partially paved
Work Planned Through 10/29/24:
The work listed below requires closure of one westbound travel lane.
- Continue irrigation work
- Continue westbound utility work
- Continue CMU wall work
- Grinding and paving operations
NOTE: Phased grinding and paving operations on Crow Canyon Road in the westbound direction between St. George and El Capitan Dr. will continue through November 1.
Please expect traffic control changes and delays. Watch for lane closures and changes to traffic control.
> 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.
Please expect lane changes on Bollinger Canyon Road as construction progresses.
Work Recently Completed Through 10/24/24:
- Deck panel delivery complete
- Began cable installation and cable stressing
- Completed North MSE coping panels
- Completed South MSE coping panels
Work Anticipated Through 10/29/24:
- Continue cable installation
- Earthwork
- Overcrossing survey work
- Painting as needed
- Continue constructing stairs
- Irrigation work
- Electrical work
Upcoming Road Closures:
- Nighttime work with lane closures will take place on Bollinger Canyon Road from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25. At least one lane will be open in each direction at all times.
- A full closure of Bollinger Canyon Road between Market Place and Camino Ramon will take place from 6 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6 through 11 p.m. on Saturday, November 9. Please follow detour signs.
> 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 - Forest Home Farms
- Activity Manager / Assistant Activity Manager - Teen Centers
- Assistant Activity Manager - Sports
- Building Attendant I / II
- Engineering Inspector (Temp)
- Lifeguard I / II
- Recreation Leader I / II - Sports
- Recreation Therapy Intern
> More Information
Questions?
Call City Hall at (925) 973-2500 or email info@sanramon.ca.gov