San Ramon Weekly Update: June 22

Press release from City of San Ramon:

06/22/2023

City of San Ramon News & Information Update

Thursday, June 22, 2023

Planned I-680 Southbound Lane Closure
June–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 June 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.

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PG&E In-Line Inspection Station on Dougherty Road
and Staging Site on Alcosta Boulevard

PG&E is in the process of constructing an In‐Line Inspection (ILI) Station within the Dougherty Road right‐of‐way south of Old Ranch Road, and a site for gas line testing equipment at Alcosta Boulevard (across the street from Devil Mountain Nursery).

The ILI Station will allow PG&E to inspect the natural gas pipeline located within Dougherty Road every 5–7 years, in compliance with Federal regulations and California Public Utilities Commission requirements.

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.

In order to operate the ECDs on the Alcosta Boulevard site, PG&E needed to grade the hillside area to provide flat pads for the trailers to stage. Grading was completed the week of June 5. The pad areas were completed the week of June 12. Next, the ECD units will be transported to the site and the gas line testing will begin.

When the dates PG&E plans to start testing the high-pressure gas line system are confirmed, details will be added to the City website, along with the anticipated duration of testing.

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New Summer Swim Lessons and Splash & Play Water Discovery Sessions Added at Dougherty Valley Aquatic Center
Registration for Fall Swim Lessons Opens to Residents July 10

The City of San Ramon and ElitSwim have worked to get additional swim lesson sessions added for summer. New sessions have been added Monday–Friday at Dougherty Valley Aquatic Center (10550 Albion Road) – all of which are currently available for registration.

Additionally, several morning lessons on Tuesdays and Thursdays have availability.

Swim lessons continue through October 1 with Fall Swim Lessons at the San Ramon Olympic Pool (9900 Broadmoor Drive). Click here to view the schedule. Registration opens for San Ramon residents on July 10, and for non-residents on July 24.

For those not quite ready for swim lessons, Splay & Play Water Discovery is a great option for children 3–7 years who are hesitant, have fear of water, or difficulty entering the pool without a parent. In this class, Aquatics Staff help participants to acclimate to the water through games, play, and basic water safety instruction. Participants participate independently of parents.

To register for these newly-added sessions, visit www.SanRamonRecGuide.com and search your desired swim lesson level. Sort by date and filter by days/facility as necessary. Select the desired lessons and check-out accordingly.

We look forward to seeing you at the pool!

> San Ramon Swim Lessons

Register Today for Run San Ramon: 5K, 10K and Fastest Mile
Tuesday, July 4 at 7:30 & 8 a.m.

The 2023 Run San Ramon presented by the City of San Ramon is celebrating its 38th year! Get a healthy start to your 4th of July with this Independence Day Classic. Enjoy the paved and looped 5K/10K course through San Ramon. The Fastest Mile is an out and back. All participants will receive a short sleeve commemorative shirt, bib, and participation medal. The Run San Ramon is a chip-timed race.

Run San Ramon 5K/10K and Fastest Mile

Tuesday, July 4, 2023
1-Mile Start Time: 7:30 a.m.
5K/10K Start Time: 8 a.m.

Start & Finish: San Ramon Community Center (12501 Alcosta Boulevard)

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Fourth of July Independence Day Concert
Tuesday, July 4 at 5 p.m.
Central Park Amphitheater
FREE for All Ages

The Fourth of July Independence Day Concert will take place in San Ramon’s Central Park Amphitheater (12501 Alcosta Boulevard), from 5–8 p.m. The evening will begin at 5 p.m. with a reading by the San Ramon Poet Laureate, followed by patriotic music performed by Olympia Fields, the brass section of the San Ramon Symphonic Band, followed by a salute and recognition of our Veterans and active-duty military personnel, and the singing of the National Anthem by San Ramon resident, Sofie Donati.

The headliner, The Boys of Summer, an Eagles tribute band, will take the stage at 6 p.m. and entertain the crowd with The Eagles’ greatest hits.

Additionally, food will be available for purchase from sweet and savory food truck vendors. The San Ramon Arts Foundation will have wine, beer, soda, and water available for purchase.

Shade structures, tents, and umbrellas will only be permitted at the top of the ridge/hill to ensure lines of site remain open.

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Sign-ups Now Open for National Night Out
Tuesday, August 1 from 5:30–9 p.m.

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 so the San Ramon Police Department can stop by and say hi!

> Learn More & Register Your Neighborhood

Applications Open: Fall 2023 Community Police Academy

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.

> Learn More and Apply

Summer Youth Pass for Ages 6–18: On Sale Now

For just $30, the Summer Youth Pass gives kids the freedom to ride the bus all summer long. Unlimited rides to summer school, sports camps, summer jobs, and everywhere else they need to go on County Connection, Tri Delta Transit, and WestCAT buses.

The pass is valid through August, which also makes it a great deal on bus rides for the start of the school year. Order yours today!

> Purchase a Summer Youth Pass

Join Today: 511 Contra Costa's Summer Bike Challenge

511 Contra Costa's Summer Bike Challenge runs now through August, offering adventure, prizes, and healthy outdoor exercise for riders of all ages. It’s FREE, with three ways to play:

Get started today! Joining is FREE and puts you in the drawing for your city’s iPad Grand Prize.

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.

> View 2022 Annual Report

Job Opportunities with the City of San Ramon

The City of San Ramon is hiring! Current job opportunities include:

• Deputy City Manager - New!
• Activity Manager / Assistant Activity Manager - Teen Center
• Assistant Activity Manager - Adult Sports
• Building Attendant I / II
• Lifeguard I / II
  
  
• Office Technician 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

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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.