Politics & Government
San Ramon July 20 Weekly Update
Groove Doctors concert + PG&E testing + student passes + National Night Out + middle school pool party + Free Stuff Day + more
07/20/2023
City of San Ramon News & Information Update
Thursday, July 20, 2023
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Upcoming Summer Concert in the Park: The Groove Doctors (Dance & Party Band)
Sunday, July 23 at 5:30 p.m.
San Ramon Central Park Amphitheater (12501 Alcosta Blvd)
Free Admission
Join friends and family for a perfect summer evening in the San Ramon Central Park Amphitheater each Sunday at 5:30 p.m. for the Summer Concerts in the Park and enjoy the best of the Bay Area’s live bands! The Groove Doctors, a Bay Area Dance & Party band, will be performing this Sunday, July 23.
On Sunday, bring a blanket or a low-back lawn chair and be ready to rock the night away!
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Food, wine, beer, soda, and water will be available for purchase.
The Summer Concert Series is sponsored by the City of San Ramon and the San Ramon Arts Foundation.
Reserved Parking for The Groove Doctors is now available online for $20. The Bollinger Canyon Reserved Parking Lot will open at 3 p.m. You can arrive at any time prior to 6:15 p.m. and your reserved parking spot will be waiting for you. No in/out privileges; no refunds.
PG&E Gas Line Testing Now in Process
PG&E has begun gas line testing via their In‐Line Inspection (ILI) Station within the Dougherty Road right‐of‐way south of Old Ranch Road, using testing equipment at the staging site on Alcosta Boulevard (across the street from Devil Mountain Nursery).
Testing began on Wednesday, July 12. The overall testing operation duration is expected to be approximately one month, and will take place on weekdays between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
The site for gas line testing equipment (Enclosed Combustion Devices, or ECDs) at Alcosta Boulevard will be used on a temporary basis for testing every 5–7 years. The ECDs will only be present during testing, and will be removed when not in use. No permanent structures are planned for the site.
Once the testing is complete, PG&E will decommission the operation, which will include removal of the ECDs, site restoration, fence repair, long-term erosion control, and construction of a permanent driveway entrance, prior to October 1, 2023.
Now Available: Student Bus Passes from 511 Contra Costa
Pass2Class offers free bus passes to Contra Costa students at the beginning of the school year to encourage the use of bus transportation to and from school. Pass2Class reduces traffic congestion and air pollution by reducing the number of cars being driven to school.
Passes are available while supplies last.
Please call (925) 973-2650 if you have any questions or need additional information.
National Night Out Returns Tuesday, August 1 from 5:30–9 p.m.
Sign Up by Monday, July 24!
On Tuesday, August 1 from 5:30–9 p.m., neighborhoods across the nation will turn on their porch lights and join their neighbors for a block party to fight back against crime.
If your neighborhood is planning to participate in National Night Out with a party, barbecue, ice cream social, etc. please, register your event by Monday, July 24 so the San Ramon Police Department can stop by and say hi!
Middle School Pool Party
Wednesday, July 26 from 7–9 p.m.
San Ramon Olympic Pool
Are you entering the 6th, 7th or 8th grade? Then end your summer with a pool party (Cost: $15/person, Activity # 18877) on Wednesday, July 26 from 7–9 p.m. at the San Ramon Olympic Pool (9900 Broadmoor Drive)!
Play games, listen to music, win prizes, race on the Splash 'N' Dash, take a dip in the play pool, float on an inner tube, play games and more!
Relish this great opportunity to meet your fellow middle schoolers and make new friends!
> Register
Join Today: 511 Contra Costa's Summer Bike Challenge
Upcoming Free Stuff Day in San Ramon: Tuesday, July 25
San Ramon Library, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
511 Contra Costa's Summer Bike Challenge runs now through August, offering adventure, prizes, and healthy outdoor exercise for riders of all ages.
The next Free Stuff event in San Ramon will be held on:
- Tuesday, July 25 at the San Ramon Library (100 Montgomery Street) from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
It’s not too late to register for this free, fun, and healthy activity for people of all ages! There are three ways to play:
Get started today! Joining is FREE and puts you in the drawing for your city’s iPad Grand Prize.
Call for Artists: 2024 City of San Ramon Art Gallery Applications
Apply by Monday, July 31 at 5 p.m.
The City of San Ramon is holding its current Call for Artists, and applications are now available online. All visual artists interested in exhibiting in one of San Ramon’s Galleries during 2024 are welcome to apply, including solo artists and group shows!
The following San Ramon Galleries are included in the 2024 Call for Artists:
- Lindsay Dirkx Brown Gallery at San Ramon Community Center
- Gallery at San Ramon City Hall
- Gallery at Alcosta Senior & Community Center
- Gallery at Dougherty Station Community Arts Center
- Gallery at San Ramon Library
The application deadline is July 31, 2023 at 5 p.m.
Selected exhibit proposals for 2024 will be notified and confirmed by November 15, 2023 at 5 p.m.
Questions? Please contact Recreation Coordinator Ri Thomas at rthomas@sanramon.ca.gov.
Applications Open: Fall 2023 Community Police Academy
Apply by Tuesday, August 1
Are you interested in learning more about the San Ramon Police Department? Applications are open for the Fall 2023 San Ramon Police Department Community Academy.
The 13-week program provides community members with an inside look at law enforcement. The classes cover a range of topics including patrol, criminal investigations, traffic stops, evidence, narcotics, DUI enforcement, use of force, officer safety, community policing, and defensive tactics.
The next Community Academy starts on August 16, 2023. Sessions are held on Wednesdays from 6:30–9:30 p.m. for 14 weeks.
Participants must be at least 18 years old and live or work in San Ramon. For more information and to download an application, visit the link below. Applications are due August 1.
Planning Academy Returns this Fall!
Apply by Friday, August 4
San Ramon’s Citizen Planning Academy returns this fall! This FREE 5-session class will be held at City Hall on Monday evenings from 6:30–9 p.m. beginning September 11, offering an overview of why cities plan, how planning shapes the community, and the land use planning process.
The course concludes with a Mock Planning Commission Meeting, where the participants serve as the Planning Commission, developers, and residents. Following the course, class participants will be formally recognized at a City Council meeting.
Learn more and apply by Friday, August 4 at the link below.
Dougherty Station Community Arts Center Grand Opening
Monday, August 14
Ribbon Cutting at 4:30 p.m.
Open House from 5–7 p.m.
The Dougherty Station Community Center has transformed into the Dougherty Station Community Arts Center (17011 Bollinger Canyon Road) after renovations this past year!
Join us for the Grand Opening on Monday, August 14 for the ribbon cutting at 4:30 p.m., followed by an open house from 5-7 p.m. This family-friendly event will feature art, dance and music demonstrations; opportunities to meet the instructors and local artists; and time to freely tour the art studios, gallery, classrooms, and dance studio!
Participant Applications Open for Culture in the Community
Performer & Cultural Booth Liaison Applications Due August 25
Sunday, October 15
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
San Ramon Community Center
FREE for All Ages
This exciting event will feature multicultural performances, music, art, activities, and food from around the world. Watch as the San Ramon Community Center comes alive with international performances, cultural booths, children's activities, and prizes. Take a staycation to the wonderfully diverse world in our own backyard. Attendees are encouraged to wear attire representative of the country of origin/heritage or clothing from any country of interest. Admission and parking are free.
The City of San Ramon is looking for Performers and Cultural Booth Liaisons!
- If you would like to share a performance that highlights your heritage, complete this application by August 25.
- If you are interested in sharing your culture with the community by hosting a cultural booth, please complete this application by August 25.
Save the Date: San Ramon's 40th Anniversary Gala
Friday, August 25 at 6 p.m.
City Hall Rotunda & San Ramon Community Center
Mark your calendars for the evening of Friday, August 25, and join us as the City of San Ramon celebrates its 40th year of incorporation!
The evening festivities will include Sips, Stories & Small Bites, dinner, champagne toast, after party with live music, DJ, dessert, 2 drink tickets, and a commemorative champagne flute. More details coming soon!
Planned I-680 Southbound Lane Closure
Now–August
Caltrans will be closing the right-most lane of southbound Interstate 680 at various locations and times between Alcosta Boulevard in San Ramon and State Route 84 in Sunol for tree removal through approximately late August 2023.
The closures will take place during the day between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
According to Caltrans, the closures are necessary in order to provide sufficient space for workers to safely remove trees and vegetation in advance of the construction of the southbound Interstate 680 express lane and pavement rehabilitation project.
Caltrans is aware of the inconvenience and impacts the lane closures present to the traveling public, and thanks the public for their patience as Caltrans works to improve travel on I-680. Every effort will be made to minimize impacts, however, please expect temporary inconvenience, noise and dust during construction.
Signage and California Highway Patrol officers will be on hand to guide motorists. Please drive safely and slow for the Cone Zone for the safety of Caltrans workers and other motorists.
City of San Ramon Annual Report 2022
Ever wonder how the City of San Ramon's General Fund Revenue compares to other area cities? Find this and more in the City’s 2022 Annual Report, available online, and in person at San Ramon's Community Centers and libraries.
Job Opportunities with the City of San Ramon
The City of San Ramon is hiring! Current job opportunities include:
- Public Services Division Manager
- Activity Manager / Assistant Activity Manager - Arts
- Activity Manager / Assistant Activity Manager - Teen Center
- Assistant Activity Manager - Adult Sports
- Building Attendant I / II
- Lifeguard I / II
- Police Officer
- Police Officer - Academy Participant or Recent Graduate
- Recreation Leader I / II for After School Teen Center
- Recreation Leader II - Sports Program
- Recreation Therapy Intern
- Seasonal Maintenance Worker
Questions?
Call City Hall at (925) 973-2500 or email info@sanramon.ca.gov
This press release was produced by City of San Ramon. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
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