San Ramon October 19 Weekly Update

Press release from City of San Ramon:

10/19/2023

City of San Ramon News & Information Update

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Participant Applications Due Tuesday, October 24 at 5 p.m.!

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 to Bishop Drive. Dancers, illuminated floats, bands, auto clubs, and entertainment will make this a luminescent birthday celebration for the whole San Ramon community.

We invite everyone to join us in celebrating 40 years of San Ramon by participating or watching this year’s parade.

Youth groups, cultural performers, marching bands, local businesses, non-profits, auto clubs, veterans and other community groups are highly encouraged to be part of the action and participate in the parade. Groups may creatively enter in any size as marching groups, performing groups, vehicles, illuminated floats and more.

Participant applications are due by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 24.

Click the videos below for tips on how to light your walking group or vehicle for the parade!

For parade information, and to register to participate, please visit the link below.

> More Information & Registration

Questions or comments? Please email SRparade@sanramon.ca.gov

Crow Canyon Widening Update
Construction Continues Between Alcosta Blvd & Barbados Dr

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 10/9/23:

• Completion of eastbound subgrade work for future roadway section between Alcosta Boulevard and Barbados Drive
• Continued placing aggregate base (bottom layer of roadway) for future roadway section between Alcosta Boulevard and Barbados Drive
• Resumed retaining wall installation
• Began partial soil bench excavation (removal of additional soil that was added for equipment to drive on)
• Filled medians with soil and made adjustments to irrigation

Work Anticipated Week of 10/16/23:

• Continue retaining wall installation
• Continue placing aggregate base (bottom layer of roadway) for future roadway section between Alcosta Boulevard and Barbados Drive
• Continue soil bench excavation (removal of additional soil that was added for equipment to drive on)
• Concrete demolition work for future sidewalk

> More Information on Crow Canyon Widening Project

Construction Update: Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing
No New Impacts to Bollinger Canyon Road Traffic

No changes to traffic flow are planned for Bollinger Canyon Road this weekend or next week.

> More Information on Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing

Durga Puja Returns This Weekend
Friday, October 20–Sunday, October 22
Bishop Ranch 2700 (2700 Camino Ramon)

Agomoni welcomes you to Durga Puja, the biggest and brightest event of the year! Come celebrate with friends and family as we celebrate at 2700 Camino Ramon from Friday, October 20–Sunday, October 22. The festival epitomizes the victory of good over evil, celebrating the goddess as the motherly power behind all of life and creation.

> More Information

Coming Soon: Nine (9) Units at City Village through San Ramon Below Market Rate (BMR) Home Ownership Program
Opportunity Drawing Deadline: Friday, October 27 at 5 p.m.

Nine (9) Below Market Rate (BMR) units at The Towns at City Village by Summerhill Homes will soon be released for purchase via lottery. The deadline to enter the opportunity drawing lottery for these units is Friday, October 27, 2023 at 5 p.m.

City Village, a collection of 404 homes, will include a two-acre public park and open spaces, walking and biking trails, gathering nodes, seating areas, and a community barbecue area.

The three distinct neighborhoods include The Towns, The Rows, and The Courts. The Towns is a collection of 136 three-level attached townhomes with three or four bedrooms, ranging from 1,720 to 2,250 sq. ft. Within the nine (9) upcoming units, opportunities will be available for Very Low, Low, and Moderate Income households (click here to view income categories and household sizes).

HouseKeys will be administering the lottery on behalf of the City of San Ramon. Applicants must enter the appropriate opportunity drawing by visiting the HouseKeys website. Additionally, the deadline to submit all supporting files for the opportunity drawing is November 10, 2023.

The City of San Ramon is NOT offering any Down Payment Assistance.

For more information about applying for BMR opportunities or registering with the City, please visit the City's dedicated HouseKeys website, call 1-877-460-KEYS (5397), or email customerservice@housekeys.org

> View PDF Flyer

> More Information and Applications from HouseKeys

Library Jazz Series: Mimi Fox Organ Trio
Saturday, October 28 at 7:30 p.m.
San Ramon Main Library (100 Montgomery Street)

As a virtuosic improvisor who's collaborated with many of jazz's greatest figures, Mimi Fox has earned her spot in the jazz guitar pantheon. One of the most eloquent guitarists, Mimi will thrill you with her mastery of her instrument. Featuring Brian Ho on the Hammon B3 Organ & Lorca Hart on drums. Prepare to be impressed!

Tickets:
Adult: $30 + ticketing fees for individual show
Student: $20 + ticketing fees for individual show
Bundle: ALL 4 Shows $100 + ticketing fees
At the Door: $35

> More Information and Tickets

Fall Symphonic Band Concert
Wednesday, November 1 at 7 p.m.
Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center

Enjoy a concert that is sure to be out of this world on Wednesday, November 1 at 7 p.m. at the Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center (10550 Albion Road). The San Ramon Symphonic Band is a group of more than 40 dedicated and talented musicians.

Support the arts in San Ramon and bring the entire family to this performance featuring music from the epic Star Wars movies!

> More Information

Full I-680 South Closure Planned from I-580/I-680 Connector to Koopman Road
Friday, November 3 – Monday, November 6

Caltrans is scheduled to close southbound Interstate 680 in Pleasanton between the I-580/I-680 Connector and Koopman Road on Friday, November 3 through Monday morning, November 6.

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. the following 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.

> More Information

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)
FREE

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.

Discovery Dandiya Night!
Saturday, November 4 at 6:30 p.m.
Dougherty Valley High School

Support adult and youth mental health programs in our own community, while you dance the night away with friends and family at Discovery Dandiya Night! Raffles, Delicious Food, Live band and Dance performances. Proceeds benefit Discovery Counseling Center of the San Ramon Valley’s community mental health programs. November 4, 6:30 p.m., at Dougherty Valley High School’s Large Gym. Instructors will be on hand to teach traditional garba (rhythmic steps in large circles) and dandiya or raas, done in groups with small decorative sticks (complimentary pair with each ticket purchase).

> More Information

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
  
  
• Lifeguard I / II
  
  
• Nutrition Program Assistant
• Police Officer
  
  
• Recreation Therapy Intern
• 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.