San Ramon Nov. 10 Weekly Update

Press release from City of San Ramon:

11/09/2023

City of San Ramon News & Information Update

Thursday, November 9, 2023

40th Anniversary Light Parade Photos

On Saturday, November 4, San Ramon's 40th Anniversary Light Parade brought the community together for a night of celebration with approximately 5,000 attendees and 1,400 parade participants, with more than 50 entries lighting up Camino Ramon.

From vehicles and floats to walking, dancing and skating groups, everyone was decked out in lights. The energy of the parade participants was contagious as they danced, drove, rolled down the route.

Parade winners include:

San Ramon Spirit – East Bay Marathi Mandal

Best Use of Lights – Bay Area Sling Ryderz

Best Lit Walking Group – Girl Scouts of San Ramon

Best Lit Vehicle/Float – San Ramon Rotary Club

Judges' Choice – San Ramon Public Works

City staff want to send a huge thank you to the community for coming out and celebrating all that San Ramon is and has become over the last 40 years!

To view the full list of winners, and a selection of photos from the parade, please visit the link below.

> View Photos

Veterans Day Open Space Walk: Iron Horse Trail
Saturday, November 11 at 8 a.m.

Join the Open Space Advisory Committee for a stroll of remembrance on the Iron Horse Trail this Saturday, November 11, from 8-10 a.m. In honor of Veterans Day, this walk will be taken on the accessible paved path of the Iron Horse Trail, which is able to accommodate mobility devices.

This is a FREE activity for all ages; pre-registration is required. Visit the link below to sign up!

> Sign Up

San Ramon's Winter 2024 Rec Guide is Here!
Registration Opens to Residents Monday, November 13

The Winter 2024 San Ramon Rec Guide is here! This edition is packed with adult fitness programs, holiday special events, and visual & performing arts programs from January–March.

Check out the digital edition at the link below!

Registration opens to residents on Monday, November 13, and to non-residents on Monday, November 27.

> View Winter 2024 Rec Guide

Four New Pickleball Courts Now Open at Central Park

On Friday, November 3, four new pickleball courts opened at San Ramon Central Park (12501 Alcosta Blvd.).

In recent years, pickleball has become a popular recreational activity, and the City of San Ramon has been working to select a pickleball court location without disrupting the tennis community.

Beginning October 18, City contractors began to convert Tennis Court #1 at San Ramon Central Park into four new pickleball courts. The site was chosen based on its central location within the City, and because it had three full tennis courts.

Contractors installed a six-foot fence between Tennis Courts #1 and #2 to help prevent tennis balls and pickle balls from entering the wrong courts. The pickleball courts now sport beautiful blue/green surfacing and new nets.

Pickleball courts are open daily during park hours (sunrise to 10 p.m.), and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Crow Canyon Widening Update
Construction Continues Between Alcosta Blvd & Crow Canyon Private (Cobblestone)

Work continues on the Crow Canyon Widening Project between Alcosta Boulevard and Crow Canyon Private (Cobblestone). See below for a summary of planned upcoming work.

Work Planned Week of 11/06/23:

• Continue retaining wall installation
• Continue traffic signal work at the intersection of Crow Canyon Road and Tahiti Drive/El Capitan Drive – Traffic Signal Turn-on Thursday, November 9 - watch for flaggers
• Continue drainage inlet work
• Continue electrical work at Barbados for traffic signal
• Continue 3rd party utility relocation/adjustment work (Barbados Drive to Crow Canyon Private)
• Continue irrigation installation (Barbados to Crow Canyon Private)
• Continue sidewalk, curb, and gutter installation

> More Information on Crow Canyon Widening Project

Construction Update: Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing
Upcoming Changes to Bollinger Canyon Road Traffic

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 Anticipated for Week of 11/06/23:

• Begin CIDH (cast in drilled hole) pile work on the north Trail
• Continue electrical work for the traffic signal at the intersection of Bollinger Canyon Road at BR1E (Nov 6 - 9)
• November 8: Day work to install k-rail in the median. The intersection and one additional westbound lane on Bollinger Canyon Road are expected to be closed for the median CIDH (cast in drilled hole) pile work. The intersection and additional lane will be closed for 2 to 3 weeks while the median CIDH (cast in drilled hole) pile work is taking place.
• November 9: Traffic signal pole relocation and traffic signal switchover – watch for flaggers and traffic control
• November 10: Night work to mobilize equipment into the median

> More Information on Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing

Basketball Courts Closed for Resurfacing at San Ramon Sports Park
Now through Wednesday, November 15

The basketball courts at San Ramon Sports Park are closed for resurfacing now through Wednesday, November 15. For a list of other basketball courts in the City, please visit the link below.

> Other Basketball Courts in the City

Fall Jazz Concert: Lady K and the Kings of Swing
Saturday, November 18 at 7:30 pm
Front Row Theater at the Dougherty Station Community Arts Center

Join us for an evening of jazz at the Front Row Theater at Dougherty Station Community Arts Center (17011 Bollinger Canyon Road)!

Lady K and the Kings of Swing is a 17-piece Frank Sinatra-style big band recreating the sounds of Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, Count Basie, Gershwin, Kenton, Sinatra and more. Led by saxophonist Kaye Leedham, the band features powerhouse performers like Grammy nominee vocalist Carla Helmbrecht, and many of the Bay Area’s leading jazz musicians. The band’s arrangements have a slightly modern twist on the classics, which make performances exciting, contemporary and fun!

This will be a fun and memorable evening of classic jazz for music lovers of all ages! Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for youth ages 17 and under, plus ticketing fees.

> More Information and Tickets

Bah Humbug! 5K Fun Run / Walk & Kids' Dash
Saturday, December 2 at the San Ramon Community Center

5K Run / Walk

The 2023 Bah Humbug! 5K Fun Run / Walk and Kids' Dash, presented by the City of San Ramon and Chevron, is a great way to kick off the holiday season!

The Bah Humbug! 5K starts at 8:30 a.m. and is a chip-timed race, which begins and ends at the San Ramon Community Center (12501 Alcosta). Participants will receive a long-sleeved holiday shirt and the famous Bah Humbug! ornament.

This event is great for families and children!

Kids' Dash

The Kids' Dash is for children ages 4-9 years old, and begins at 8 a.m. The course is approximately 1K and will start and end at the main finish line on Alcosta Blvd, in front of the San Ramon Community Center (12501 Alcosta). The Kids' Dash is a non-timed event. There will be a clock at the finish line for participants to see their personal results.

Registration Fees

5K Adult (ages 19 & over)
$50 October 1-December 1
$55 on Race Day

5K Youth (ages 18 & under)
$40 October 1-December 1
$45 on Race Day

Kids Dash (ages 4-9)
$35 October 1-December 1
$40 on Race Day

Kids Dash + 5K Youth (ages 4-9)
$45 October 1-December 1
$50 on Race Day

> More Information and Registration

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
• Assistant Activity Manager - Adult Sports
  
  
• Building Attendant I / II
  
  
• Engineering Inspector - New!
• Engineering Inspector (Temp) - New!
• Lifeguard I / II
  
  
• Nutrition Program Assistant
• Police Officer
  
  
• Recreation Therapy Intern
• Recreation Leader I / II - Teen Center and Youth Sports
• Seasonal Maintenance Worker

> More Information

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.