Politics & Government
San Ramon Nov. 3 Weekly Update
680 closure + Light Parade + Holiday Boutique + Winter Rec Guide + Crow Canyon widening + Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing + more
11/02/2023
City of San Ramon News & Information Update
Thursday, November 2, 2023
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Full I-680 South Weekend Closure Planned from I-580/I-680 Connector to Koopman Road
9 p.m. Friday, November 3 – 4 a.m. Monday, November 6
Caltrans is scheduled to close southbound Interstate 680 in Pleasanton between the I-580/I-680 Connector and Koopman Road from Friday evening, November 3 through Monday morning, November 6.
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During the closure, contractor will replace a portion of the existing deteriorated roadway with new pavement on southbound I-680, between I-580/I-680 Connector and Koopman Road. This work will repair deteriorating existing pavements and enhance motorist safety while reducing the number of nightly closures needed on the project.
The I-680 freeway will be closed in the southbound direction between I-580/I-680 Connector and Koopman Road from 9 p.m. Friday, November 3 to 4 a.m. Monday, November 6.
Northbound I-680 will remain open and will not be affected by the closure.
Caltrans is aware that the closures will impact the public and measures are being taken to minimize inconvenience.
40th Anniversary Light Parade
Saturday, November 4 at 6:30 p.m.
Along Camino Ramon
San Ramon’s 40th Anniversary Light Parade is an event for all families, neighborhood groups, and businesses to come together and celebrate San Ramon. Light up the night with this evening birthday-themed LIGHT parade, stretching along Camino Ramon. Dancers, illuminated floats, bands, auto clubs, and entertainment will make this a luminescent birthday celebration for the whole San Ramon community.
Bring a chair or a blanket and watch the parade on Camino Ramon between Executive Parkway and Bishop Drive. Please do not place any blankets or chairs along the parade route before 4 p.m.
For a parade map, event information, where to park, and additional event details, please visit the link below.
Questions or comments? Please email SRparade@sanramon.ca.gov
Holiday Boutique presented by San Ramon Senior Center Foundation
Saturday, November 4 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
San Ramon Community Center (12501 Alcosta Blvd)
Shop early for holiday gifts and décor at this event featuring more than 65 local crafters, including the Senior Foundation Boutique Group.
This event is the perfect opportunity to purchase a special gift for a loved one and get your holiday shopping done early—bring your tote bag!
Proceeds will go to the San Ramon Senior Center Foundation for the benefit of senior programs and the Alcosta Senior and Community Center.
San Ramon's Winter 2024 Rec Guide is Here!
Registration Opens to Residents November 13
The Winter 2024 San Ramon Rec Guide will be arriving in residents' mailboxes any day now. 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 November 13, and to non-residents on November 27.
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 recent and upcoming work.
Work Completed Week of 10/23/23:
- Continue retaining wall installation
- Continue soil bench excavation (removal of additional soil that was added for equipment to drive on)
- Begin traffic signal work at the intersection of Crow Canyon Road and Tahiti Drive/El Capitan Drive
- Survey curb locations
- Job walk with 3rd party utility companies (Barbados Drive to Crow Canyon Private)
- Begin irrigation installation (Barbados to Crow Canyon Private)
- Begin subdrain installation
Work Planned Week of 10/30/23:
- Continue retaining wall installation
- Continue traffic signal work at the intersection of Crow Canyon Road and Tahiti Drive/El Capitan Drive
- Begin drainage inlet work
- Electrical work at Barbados for traffic signal
- Begin 3rd party utility relocation/adjustment work (Barbados Drive to Crow Canyon Private)
- Continue irrigation installation (Barbados to Crow Canyon Private)
- Begin sidewalk, curb, and gutter installation
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 – Potential Traffic Signal Turn-on 11/9 - 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 Planned for Week of 10/30/23:
- Continue Trail area demolition and excavation
Work Anticipated for Week of 11/06/23:
- Continue Trail area demolition and excavation
> More Information on Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing
Tennis Courts at Valley View Park Closed for Resurfacing
Now – Wednesday, November 8
The tennis courts at Valley View Park (Monarch Road / Star Jasmine Drive) will be closed now until Wednesday, November 8 for court resurfacing. For information on other parks in San Ramon, please visit the link below.
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
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
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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