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Latest Updates: Orchards Public Hearing 2 · Dance Night with Lady K and the Kings of Swing · Culture in the Community · Government 101 Spring Session · SRPD Community Academy Spring Session · Sustainability Advisory Committee Recruitment · Teen Council Applications · Street Sweeping · Contra Costa Food Security Survey · Personal Emergency Preparedness (PEP) Class · City of San Ramon Job Openings

The second public hearing on The Orchards proposed development (the site of the former Chevron Park property) took place at the Planning Commission Meeting on Tuesday, January 20. A recording of the meeting is now available to view.

Applications are now open for the spring 2026 session of the San Ramon Police Department's free 14-week Community Academy. Learn more and apply by Wednesday, January 28.

San Ramon's FREE Government 101 program is a dynamic, seven-week civic education course designed to give residents an in-depth understanding of how the City operates. Learn more and apply for the Spring 2026 session by Friday, January 30.

The City of San Ramon is hiring! Current job opportunities include: Activity Manager - Teen Centers • Administrative Coordinator - City Clerk's Office • Building Attendant I/II • Engineering Inspector • Recreation Therapy Intern • Seasonal Maintenance Worker

The January–March Encore! Newsletter is now available to view online. Learn about Superbowl Bingo, Senior Mindfulness, the Boutique Workshop and much more!

​The City of San Ramon maintains an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), which includes detailed protocols for earthquake response, recovery, and coordination with regional partners.

The first public hearing on The Orchards proposed development (the site of the former Chevron Park property) took place at the Planning Commission Meeting on Tuesday, December 16.

As any incoming storms take shape in the fall of each year, the City of San Ramon is prepared to respond. Sandbag supplies are made available for public use.

The City received its first Measure N data in October 2025 for the period April 1 – June 30, 2025 (the final quarter of the 2024/25 fiscal year). Measure N generated $3.45m in revenue for the quarter, very close to the $3.5m estimated by the City’s sales tax consultant.

Captain Becky Chestnut has been selected as the City of San Ramon's next Chief of Police.

Megan O'Donoghue has been selected as the City of San Ramon's first Director of Human Resources.

San Ramon Police Chief Denton Carlson has announced his retirement, concluding a distinguished career in law enforcement that spans more than 27 years, including more than two decades of service dedicated to the San Ramon community.

Lauren Barr has been appointed as the City of San Ramon's next Director of Community Development, effective August 25, 2025.

The Iron Horse Trail Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing at Bollinger Canyon Road officially opened to the public on Saturday, July 19, 2025.

The City of San Ramon's annual budget process is complete, and PDFs of the FY26 Adopted Budget and FY26 Budget at a Glance are now available.

On June 24, 2025, Sunset Development filed a Preliminary Housing Development application and rescinded their applications to amend the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance for The Orchards.

San Ramon's updated Climate Action Plan was adopted by the City Council on June 10, 2025.

The City of San Ramon has been ranked #1 in quality of life nationally on the Social Progress Map, a tool measuring outcomes that directly impact daily life, including safety, health, education, and access to opportunity.

The Golden State Grizzlies have announced their new partnership with the City of San Ramon and the San Ramon Cricket Association (SRCA). The franchise will now compete under the name San Ramon Grizzlies, and the City of San Ramon will host two official Grizzlies home games during the upcoming Minor League Cricket (MiLC) season.

The City of San Ramon's annual budget process is complete. The final step in the FY26 Budget process took place at the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 27.

On Wednesday, March 5, Mayor Mark Armstrong shared the State of the City 2025 address, with updates on the City's financial outlook, parks, transportation, housing, and more. Click here to watch the recording.

Sunset Development Company has submitted formal applications for The Orchards Development Project (formerly Chevron Park). The applications are currently under review by the City for completeness. Once the applications are deemed complete, a public review process will begin. There will be multiple opportunities for Public Comment throughout the public review process.

At the November 12, 2024 City Council meeting, the City Council adopted Objective Design and Development Standards for the Review of Qualifying Multi-Family and Residential Mixed-Use Developments (ODDS). Objective standards allow applicants to know what City design and development criteria apply to their project before they begin their design.

On February 27, 2023, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) found the City of San Ramon’s revised Adopted 2023–2031 Housing Element to be in substantial compliance with State Housing Element Law.

At the City Council meeting on January 30, 2023, the City Council adopted the 2023–2031 Housing Element of the General Plan 2040. Updates to the rest of the General Plan 2040 and Climate Action Plan will be reviewed at future public meetings.